From the Head of School Please join me in congratulating the Class of 2011! What a year of successes this has been. Academic: This class earned nearly $2 million in scholarships; over 75 percent took an AP class. Our graduates will go on to 44 colleges in 13 different states after being accepted to 90 different schools in 21 different states. Two were admitted to post-graduate schools in preparation for admission to the United States Naval and Air Force Academies. This class set new standards for excellence in state and national mathematics competitions, and The Lighthouse, their newspaper, won yet another Columbia University Scholastic Press Award for the fourth consecutive year.
Elli Mirenda as Miss Dorothy Brown in the spring production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Theater: This is perhaps our most accomplished theater group ever. There were remarkable productions of Shakespeare’s As You Like It and Thoroughly Modern Millie and impeccably performed and directed student-run plays.
Music: This year was highlighted by the exceptional work of the Women’s Choral Ensemble, the continuing excellence of the Jazz Band, and the largest Combined Concert in School history, all of which could not have been accomplished without the exceptional talent and hard work of the Class of 2011. For the first time, we had students playing in the pit for the Upper School musical, and multiple senior projects included music as a key component, using music as a way to connect with the community both here, and even in a community service Nexus trip to New Orleans.
The Women’s Choral Ensemble performs during the Upper School Combined Concert at Spring Branch Community Church.
Athletics: This class has played a key role in Cape Henry’s continued emergence as a state athletic power. Over their high school careers, the members of this class have won seven state championships, 24 TCIS titles -- ten this year alone. Sixteen recruited athletes have committed to continuing as studentathletes on the college and university level. Global Awareness: Forty-five percent of the Class of 2011 participated in our Nexus Global Studies programs in the Bahamas, Fiji, France, Greece, Martinique, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Turkey. You are unique – a very special part of our family. You shared each other’s accomplishments and disappointments. You know each other’s dreams and fears. You influenced each other’s choices in ways that will continue to unfold. We hope the memories of your years at Cape Henry will Betsy Nash makes a new friend bring you, your families, and your during the Senior Trip to Fiji. teachers joy throughout your lifetime. And, don’t ever think, even for one second, that you’ve finished learning! Congratulations – Class of 2011!
Sincerely,
Dr. John P. Lewis
Sixteen members of the Class of 2011 have committed to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
2010-2011 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES B O A RD O F F IC E R S
Mr. James H. Sparks, Chair Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer, Vice-Chair for Development Mr. Jerry F. McDonnell, Vice-Chair for Facilities Mr. Scot N. Creech, Vice-Chair for Trustees Mrs. Katherine C. Willis, Secretary Mrs. Cheryl L. Xystros, Treasurer Dr. John P. Lewis, Head of School/President
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Mr. David C. Burton RADM Nevin P. Carr Jr. Mrs. Carolyn A. Castleberry Mr. Michael R. Gianascoli ‘89 Dr. Michael F. Hasty The Honorable Pamela E. Hutchens Mr. Kelly L. Law ‘83 Ms. Dorothy P. Mannix ‘82 Mr. Craig L. Mytelka Mr. John C. Napolitano Mr. Christakis J. Paphites Mr. Lee S. Peregoff ‘77 Mrs. Sibyl W. Seth Mr. Richard C. Zoretic
FOUN D E RS & T RU ST E E S E ME R IT I Mr. W. Cecil Carpenter* Mr. John P. Edmondson* Mr. Andrew S. Fine Mr. L. Renshaw Fortier Mrs. Dow S. Grones* Mr. Benjamin Huger, II Mrs. Grace Olin Jordan* Mr. Bernard W. McCray, Jr. Mr. James R. McKenry Mr. Arthur Peregoff* Mr. George G. Phillips, Jr. Mr. James P. Sadler* Mr. William J. Vaughan* Mrs. Anne Dickson Jordan Waldrop * Deceased
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Mrs. Noël Barry President, Cape Henry Parents’ Association Mr. Trent Dudley ’88 President, Alumni Association Board of Directors
HE A D M A ST E RS E ME R IT I Dr. W. Hugh Moomaw Mr. Daniel P. Richardson
2010-2011 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL ALUMNI BOARD Mr. Trent Dudley ’88, President Mrs. Emily Medley Robbins ’97, Vice President Mr. Ros Willis ’82, Treasurer Ms. Tammy Dail ’80, Secretary Neel Desai ‘93 Brian Facemire ‘98 Colin Kelly ‘01 Repp Lambert ‘89 Jason Wagner ‘03
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Mrs. Noël Barry, President Mrs. Lori Kalfus, 1st Vice President Mrs. Laurie Cooper, 2nd Vice President Mrs. Anne Burton, Treasurer Mrs. Cindy Coureas, Recording Secretary Mrs. Janet Levin, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Cindee Riordan, Past President Mrs. Monica Purkey, Lower School Representative Mrs. Jeanine Strickland, Lower School Representative Mrs. Joan Berlin, Middle School Representative Mrs. Jacqui Lewis, Middle School Representative Mrs. Meg Crow, Upper School Representative Mrs. Maryrose Cutrino, Upper School Representative
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IN THIS ISSUE Trustee News CHPA Year In Review Special Events College Counseling Community Service New Undersea Technology Student & Faculty Highlights
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Performing Arts Athletic Report From the Alumni Association Visiting Our Alumni Alumni Feature: Kelly Law ‘83 Alumni Snapshots Alumni Notes
Special thanks to our Cape Henry parents, the Strickland and Breit families, and Attorney Jeffrey Breit, for underwriting the cost to bring you this issue of Soundings. To learn more about Mr. Breit’s professional legal services, please visit www.breitdrescher.com or call (757) 622-6000.
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Cape Henry Welcomes Four New Trustees
// Extraordinary Individuals Bring New Talent and Knowledge to CHCS Board of Trustees
Mr. Frank Bradley
Frank is regional manager for the Employment Guide division of Dominion Enterprises, where he has worked for the past 10 years. He is a graduate of The University of North Carolina, serves as an elder in the First Presbyterian Church, and is a former member of the Session. Frank and his wife, Sarah, have 2 children at Cape Henry. Weston is a senior and Hannah is in Grade 8.
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Mr. John Fagan
John and his wife, Christine, moved here from New England and have two children at Cape Henry. Alison is in Grade 8 and Daniel is in Grade 9. John is group rental manager for the Hampton Roads region of Enterprise Holding Company for National, Alamo, and Enterprise Rental Cars. He serves on the Board of the Urban League of Hampton Roads and actively supports the Foodbank, General MacArthur Foundation, March of Dimes, and Special Olympics. He graduated from Framingham State College in Massachusetts.
Mr. Ron Kramer
President of Kramer Tire, a family business started in 1954 by his father which has grown to 25 locations in Hampton Roads and Richmond, Ron and his wife of 20 years, Cindy, have three children at Cape Henry. June is a senior, Alex is in Grade 10, and Austin is in Grade 8. Their oldest son, Will, graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College in 2009. Ron is a University of Richmond graduate, Class of 1978. Ron is past president of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, former board member of United Way, and currently serves on the boards of Virginia Wesleyan College and Bayville Golf Club.
Ms. Virginia Evans stopped by the School with her four-year-old daughter. Virginia is the great granddaughter of Helena Everett, the namesake of the Everett School. Virginia lives in Massachusetts, was in town visiting friends, and decided to stop by the School. She was very complimentary of the School, including all the vibrant activity and politeness of the students. For more on the history of the School, please visit capehenrycollegiate.org/about/history.
Mrs. Cindee Riordan
Cindee and her husband, Kevin, co-chaired the Annual Giving campaign for 2010-2011 and will lead the campaign again this year. They have two daughters at Cape Henry, Mary Virginia in Grade 11 and Lizzi in Grade 8. Cindee served as CHPA President from 2008 to 2010. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and her master’s degree from Georgetown University. She began her career on Capitol Hill on the personal staff of two members of the House of Representatives. She was a political fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and served as Senator Bob Kerrey’s finance director on both his presidential and senatorial re-election campaigns. Cindee also served on the board of trustees for her children’s prior school, St. Francis Episcopal Day School in Potomac, Md., for seven years and Board Chair for four years.
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Cape Henry would like to thank the 2010-2011 Board of Trustees for their service to Cape Henry. Their unwavering dedication to our students, faculty, and community, and their professional expertise is of great value to our CHCS community.
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George and Frances Phillips, pictured with Kaddy Hamilton ‘81, visited in May while in town visiting daughter and alumnae Shelby Smith. They were in awe of the newly completed Sparks Science and Technology Center and Nexus Global Studies program. To read a very special letter from Mr. Phillips, please visit capehenrycollegiate.org/soundings.
A Very Special Cape Henry Family
Cape Henry students Anna and Olivia Kasinger with Everett School founder Anne Dickson “Dickie” Jordan Waldrop at a family wedding.
Cape Henry Parents’ Association Raises $47,895 for School Cape Henry has a wonderful, dedicated group of parent volunteers who make up our Cape Henry Parents’ Association. CHPA continues to build on its numerous events and projects during the school year, earning increasing participation and support.
Chris Fagan and Cheryl Weber
Cindy Coureas and Berkley Wheeler
Wendy Earl and Wendy DeTorres
CHPA kicked off the school year in August welcoming new families and helping with student orientation. Autumn was a busy time for CHPA with the Innisbrook and Virginia Diner Peanut fundraisers, Fall Festival, and Race at the Cape. Thanks to the efforts of our Safe Homes Program, CHCS provided another tool for parents to help protect their children from drug- and alcohol-related problems. The Fine Arts Committee put together a red carpet reception for the Middle School musical, Dear Edwina Jr. In January, Sports Madness added fun for students at a basketball game. In April, CHPA organized the After Prom with innovative ideas to create a memorable evening that kept our kids safe after the Prom. In May, CHPA hosted the Twilight Tennis and Junior Tennis Tournament, another outstanding event. CHPA added two new community-building events this past year, Sip-N-Shop and Diva De-Stress, and a spring Yankee Candle fundraiser. Our CHPA leaders have touched every aspect of our school community, and we cannot thank them enough. At the Volunteer Appreciation Reception, CHPA donated $21,000 for the Freshman Orientation Leadership Program, College Counseling, Lower, Middle and Upper Schools, Nexus Program, and the Ballard Initiative. CHPA had previously donated $4,500 to assist the Class of 2012 with Prom, and to host the After Prom, Race at the Cape, and the Golf Tournament. CHPA also made indirect contributions totaling $22,395, including sponsoring the CHPA/Guidance Department speaker series. Congratulations on a tremendously successful year!
Volunteers Make It Happen Volunteers are the “heart” of Cape Henry. Our school is fortunate to have many dedicated parents, alumni parents, and grandparents who come together as a team to volunteer in numerous ways throughout the School. Cape Henry is very thankful for the many volunteers who lend a hand for our school events, Fall Festival, Grand Auction, Golf Tournament, Tennis Tournament, Zelda Patrick, Reneé Wampler, and Donna Bondoc as well as within the school, in The Perry Library, at book fairs, in The Brooks Family Spirit Store, and in our classrooms.
Cindee Riordan, Noël Barry, and Leslie Quisenberry
Serving Up Another Winner! CHPA Tennis Tournament Cape Henry Collegiate School’s Twilight Tennis Tournament and first Junior Tennis Tournament were held at the Princess Anne Country Club on Saturday, May 28. Nearly 60 players came out to participate Winners Eric in this successful event Smith ‘10 and hosted by the Cape Georgia Putney ‘09 Henry Parents’ Association.
The dedication of our volunteers, their donation of thousands of hours, and their variety of talents are invaluable to our school community. We have an incredible TEAM. Together Every Action Matters!
Thank you to all of the tournament sponsors and donors for their generosity. A special thank-you goes to theTournament Chair, Cindee Riordan, Kari Loizou, Berkley Wheeler, Grace Limroth, Lea Keenan, Helen Roberts, and Brenda Smith for all of their hard work and dedication to put on this fun-filled tennis event, which raised over $8,000 for Cape Henry.
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Kari Loizou and Anne and Dave Burton
Nancy Poppen and Michele Partridge-Lane
Chris Horne and Karin Hathaway
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Fun-Filled Events Help Raise Needed Funds for Our School GRAND AUCTION GALA TAKES GUESTS ON “TRIP BACK TO HIGH SCHOOL PROM” The 2011 Cape Henry Grand Auction, “Take a Trip Back to Your High School Prom,” held on February 4, 2011, was a wonderful celebration for all attendees. The Grand Auction brought parents, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, faculty, and community Wendy Sims, Lisa Gianascoli, friends together for an evening of so- and Joelle Redfearn cializing, dinner, and music, while enjoying the silent auction, live auction, and dancing.
TEEING UP FOR A GOOD CAUSE! THE CHCS GOLF TOURNAMENT Thank you to everyone who assisted in making this year’s CHCS Golf Tournament tee-rific! This first-class event, held at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club, raised over $85,000 for our students. A special thank-you to our underwriters, hole sponsors, and donors. This event would not have been possible without your generous support. Thank you to Charles Barker Automotive for their generous donation of a Toyota Corolla Matrix. A special thankyou also to tournament Co-Chairs Scot Creech, Mike Gianascoli ‘89, and Chris Paphites for their dedication to the School and to our students.
Over 300 auction attendees purchased nearly 350 fabulous items and gift packages. Special thanks to Dennis Ellmer and Priority Toyota for donating a Toyota Prius. The Grand Auction gala raised over $150,000 for innovative classroom technology, faculty professional development, and need-based financial aid. Special thanks to Lisa Gianascoli and Joelle Redfearn, co-chairs for this successful event, and the Grand Auction team who worked countless hours to make the night a Jim Sparks, Mary Vance, Kristin Sparks ‘02, huge success. Karen Sparks, and Laura Lechler ‘92
Thank you for donating cash raffle Dr. Michael Hasty, Eric Bartok, Jim Sparks, proceeds back to Cape Henry, Todd Scot Creech, and Mike Gianascoli ‘89 Jared, with Dickie Dickerson, Tim Jared, and Tom Atherton.
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Annual Fund Reaches Goal // Academic, Sports, Nexus, and Arts Programs Benefit The many exciting programs you can read about in this issue of Soundings are made possible through the generous gifts of Cape Henry’s parents, alumni, grandparents, founders, Trustees, and friends of the School. Your gifts have made many opportunities available to our students.
Thank you to our Honor Roll of Donors, now recognized in The Fain Family Atrium outside The Perry Family Auditorium, and online at capehenrycollegiate.org/annualgiving.
Please remember Cape Henry in your financial and estate planning. A Legacy Gift to show your stewardship to Cape Henry will be long-remembered in the student success stories YOU can make achievable.
Special thanks to Annual Giving campaign Co-Chairs Cindee and Kevin Riordan, who led many volunteers in making calls and reaching out to our Cape Henry community sharing school news and asking for support.
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A huge thank-you to all of this year’s Cape Henry Annual Fund donors who made gifts to our school to “Invest in the Best.” As of early June, we have exceeded our goal, raising over $562,000 from 922 donors, including 226 NEW donors! Our Cape Henry community has truly shown its tremendous support for our students and our school with 100% participation from the Board of Trustees, 6% more parents participating, 5% more alumni participating, and 100% of teachers and staff participating! Every gift shows how much you care about making opportunities available to our current students and your appreciation for opportunities you have received in years past. Large or small, every gift is important, and has helped make possible many success stories in academics, sports, Nexus, and the arts this year.
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Everett Society members gathered at alumni parents Wendy and Kevin Sims’ lovely home in May to learn more about exciting school news and celebrate a successful year. Everett Society members have made gifts of $1,500 or more in honor of Mrs. Helena Everett, founder of the Everett School, which became Cape Henry.
We invite you to visit our school and see your many friends and teachers, and tour the growing campus. Call us today at (757) 963-8226. Ms. Jayna Eller Director of Annual Fund & Development Operations
Inside Cape Henry’s College Counseling Office
// Introducing New Initiatives to Support Students in Admissions Process by Mr. Paul Horgan, Director of College Counseling Recognized for their talents in and out of the classroom, this year’s Dolphin class earned acceptances to some of America’s most competitive public, private, large and small colleges and universities. Many students received significant academic scholarships, while others earned acceptance to honors programs. Four student-athletes earned full athletic scholarships and 11 others received coach support in the admissions process and will compete at the NCAA level next year. Widely advertised as the hardest year on record to get into college, our students created tremendous opportunities for themselves. The introduction of new initiatives has enhanced what was already a strong college counseling program under the prior longtime leadership of Mrs. Arlene Ingram. We are constantly looking to provide students with the best tools in the college process. New initiatives introduced this year include a new software tool for researching colleges and organizing the application process, a student Focus Bell class, an SAT Prep program for all students, and hosting speakers on the college admissions process, college athletic participation, and financial aid. Even as new initiatives are introduced, every student is individually known and valued throughout the process. Relationships with college admissions directors can be very important, and Mrs. Elizabeth Stello, Assistant Director of College Counseling, and I continue to engage in professional development experiences to connect us with colleagues at colleges and keep us current on trends that affect our students. I serve on the faculty for the Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counseling’s Summer Institute and on the executive board. Our admissions team has travelled to many colleges throughout the year to both learn about the school and teach them about the quality of a Cape Henry education.
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A collaborative program that helps our students and community understand the process of college admissions is our goal. Please ask questions and connect with our office. I am hopeful that this information will both answer and prompt questions that push the program forward. (Excerpted from the 2011 College Counseling Annual Report to the CHCS Board of Trustees) ENHANCED ONLINE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION FROM THE 2011 COLLEGE COUNSELING REPORT, PLEASE VISIT: CAPEHENRYCOLLEGIATE.ORG/SOUNDINGS.
NEW FOR FALL 2011: VIDEO CONFERENCING WITH COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DIRECTORS
Thanks to a generous $2,500 donation from the Cape Henry Parents’ Association, the College Counseling Office will take advantage of new technology available and offer video conferencing for students with college admissions directors beginning this fall.
Demystifying Financial Aid: Helping You Afford School Need-based financial aid is intended to make up the difference between what a family can afford to pay and what school costs. Twenty percent of students currently enrolled at Cape Henry receive some type of financial assistance to help pay tuition and other expenses. The financial aid system is based on the idea that all students should have equal access and should be able to attend Cape Henry, regardless of financial circumstances.
School’s commitment to supporting students from a broad range of economic situations with demonstrated need.
Families are expected to contribute to the cost of a Cape Henry education to the extent that they are able. If a family is unable to afford the entire cost, financial aid may be available to help pay for school. Need-based financial aid reflects the
Gifts to the Students’ Assistance Foundation make this student support possible. If you would like to make a gift to support student opportunities through financial aid, please contact Ms. Jayna Eller at (755) 963-8226.
The goal in providing need-based financial aid is to enroll motivated, talented, dynamic students. Additionally, we seek to ensure that each student who attends Cape Henry can, regardless of family resources, partake fully of the breadth of the Cape Henry educational experience.
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Educational Trips to Fiji, Panama, Laos, Turkey, St. Croix, Pacific Northwest, and New Orleans // Students Participate in Global Video Conferences and Travel This spring, Cape Henry hosted its first video conference with students in Turkey, Panama, Germany, Israel, and three other U.S. independent schools to discuss democracy and Islamic fundamentalism as part of their International Relations class. In an effort to provide opportunities for students to learn beyond the confines of the traditional classroom, the School is now employing technology to connect with student peers around the world, as part of the School’s global education initiative. “When thinking about the best possible opportunities we could offer students in the preparation for their future, it is apparent that a strong emphasis on global understanding is paramount for success,” said Dr. Jack Lewis, Head of School. Since January, Cape Henry Collegiate, along with Roberts College in Istanbul, Turkey; Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey; Charlotte Country Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina; and Hathaway Brown in Shaker Heights, Ohio, have been conducting this weekly teleconference for junior students studying global affairs. In April and May, students at Brader School in Panama City, Panama; Gymnasium Haldensleben in Berlin, Germany; and Ramot Hefer in Tel Aviv, Israel, joined in the discussions. All the participating students prepared by completing reading assignments in international publications, including Foreign Affairs Magazine, the Council for Foreign Relations, Huffington Post, and National Public Radio reports. Student discussions were led by Mr. Willy Fluharty, Director of Nexus Global Studies. “Listening to students from other countries reflect on their different perspectives, it is evident that each student has a different awareness of the issues, cultures, and perspectives which influence their beliefs and understanding of national decisions,” Fluharty said. “It is our goal to give students experiential education with interaction with their peers around the world and international travel to increase their understanding of our global community. Our focus is both academic and on service work that can foster change and improve living conditions of our counterparts around the world,” he explained. The videoconferences between the American partners and Roberts College culminated in a travel program to Turkey in June when three students from Cape Henry and students from the other participant schools traveled with their Turkish counterparts to study the Islamic culture, WWI, and modern 20th century history, and toured historical sites. Over 20 students from Cape Henry also visited Panama in June to study with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and visit the Panama Canal. Students participated in an intensive scientific Traveling via elephant in Laos. field study focusing on terrestri6
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al and marine biology, and studied anthropology with a visit to the remote Embera tribe. Cape Henry students also participated in service learning in northern Laos in June, building a community project in a rural village to gain a better understanding of the social, educational, and health concerns facing this culture struggling with modernization. In late May, seniors participated in a service-learning trip to Fiji where they built a much-needed community facility in the island center. A third service-learning trip is planned in August for a remote fishing village of Gobernadora, Panama, where students will bring supplies and also construct a needed community facility.
“We’ve been together so long, on this trip we were able to help each other face fears of sharks, heights and planes!” -Meredith Wallace ’11
Senior Fiji Trip
Hiking across Fiji
“I really learned to be thankful. The people there have so little, but they are rich in happiness, and thankful for what they have.” -Seth White ’11 Senior Fiji Trip
Cape Henry has hosted foreign students from the other participating international schools in Germany and Israel, as well as France and Panama over the past few years, providing firsthand cultural learning opportunities as well as bonds of friendship. Fifteen students from Panama visited Virginia Beach for two weeks in January and toured our nation’s capital while here. Nearly 45 percent of students graduating from Cape Henry last year had a global travel experience focusing on academic study or service work, or both, or traveled with an international student homestay exchange program. Since the program was started in 2004, Cape Henry students have participated in learning trips to over 30 countries on five continents under the leadership of Willy Fluharty and other school faculty.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST: STUDENTS LEARN SURVIVAL SKILLS Middle School students traveled to Seattle, Washington, and the Pacific Northwest, for an outdoor adventure with camping, wildlife studies, kayaking through the San Juan Islands, learning survival skills and team building. During this trip, students used a concept of challenge by choice to sea kayak with orcas, backpack and hike through a temperate rainforest in Olympia National Park, and examine the effects of Mount St. Helens and other volcanic activity in the area. Students learned how to work together to overcome obstacles on a low and high ropes course. Students cooked their own meals, set up their own tents, and learned what it means to work with others, while applying the philosophy of Leave No Trace. Highlights of the experience also included mountain biking, horseback riding, and touring the city of Seattle, including the Space Needle.
TURKEY Four Upper School students joined other students from American and international schools at Roberts College in Istanbul, Turkey, in June to study Islam and the history of the Middle East region. Students on this collaborative trip with Charlotte Country Day School, Hathaway Brown, Head-Royce School, and Lawrenceville School explored Turkish history stretching from the ancient ruins in Ephesus to the World War I battlefields of Gallipoli. They visited the Ottoman sultans’ residence and seat of government for nearly 400 years, among other historical sites of the Byzantine Empire, learning the influence of tradition on current beliefs and how this affects women.
ST. CROIX Middle School students were hosted in June on the U.S. Virgin Island, St. Croix, by Anne Wachmeister ’84 and Katherine Goulart ’04 conducting scientific research on sea life at Discovery Grove. Focusing on oceanographic exploration, students launched sea turtles tagged with transmitters and the students will track the turtles’ movement in upcoming months, charting directions they take and depth of water using GPS technology. Dr. Jack Lewis and his wife, Cathy, enjoy fresh coconut milk with the Cape Henry students in St. Croix.
Nexus Global Scholars Diploma Distinction to be Offered Beginning Fall 2011 Cape Henry Collegiate School is proud to announce the offering of the Nexus Global Scholars Program which will be offered beginning in Fall 2011. This program is designed to present a unique opportunity for Cape Henry Collegiate Upper School students to earn a Global Scholar designation on their Cape Henry Collegiate School Diploma by completing a prescribed curriculum and additional requirements during their four high school years at Cape Henry Collegiate School. “The Global Scholars Diploma will identify students with an interest in international studies who wish to show a greater level of global knowledge with this distinction, clearly differentiating them on their high school transcript and in college applications,” said Mr. Willy Fluharty, Director of the Nexus Global Studies Program. “This will enrich the Nexus program by vastly expanding its curricular components with requirements that provide a uniform path toward this diploma distinction,” Fluharty explained. Global studies diploma requirements include attaining level V or AP Level in four years of modern world language and passing a proficiency exam; taking the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute course and Global Environmental Science, in addition to four years of Upper School science; taking classes in Global Affairs and International Relations, in addition to U.S. History (AP U.S.) and AP Comparative Government; development of a thesis on a unique global topic with guidance from a thesis mentor to be presented and defended in front of the Global Scholars Committee; as well as hosting an exchange student in a homestay and participating in at least one Nexus global travel experience and global seminar. The program application and criteria may be found on the Nexus webpage at capehenrycollegiate.org/programs/nexus.
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At Home and Abroad: Cape Henry Students Lend a Hand in the Community An Upper School Community Service component is embedded in nearly all Nexus trips. This spring, seniors worked on the Eastern Shore building a Habitat for Humanity home, in Fiji rebuilding a library, and assisting at-risk kids in New Orleans, all while learning teamwork and survival skills. After school let out, students also worked at an orphanage in Panama in conjunction with their Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute studies, and assisted in building a community facility in Laos. In August, students will visit a remote fishing village on the Pacific coast of Panama, bringing supplies to assist in construction of a needed community facility while exploring the area. Upper School students also led projects and raised awareness about organizations in which they have a special interest and passion. Kicks for Kids was organized by Third World Grace club members, an effort to collect athletic shoes to be sent to Kenya so kids and adults could participate in soccer and other sports. The Key Club sponsored a community Blood Drive at the School. A senior project concert was held to support Operation Smile, raising enough money to pay for one surgery for a child in need. The Spanish Club also sponsored a drive for clothes and shoes to send to the orphanage in Panama that will be delivered by our students participating in STRI in Panama. The Middle School Community Service Program is focused on giving students knowledge and skills to become active citizens in their local and global community. This spring, students in each of the three grade levels had the opportunity to work with area organizations as part of the community outreach program. The 6th Grade class paired with Lynnhaven River NOW to clean up First Landing State Park. The 7th Grade class worked with Potter House, Judeo-Christian Outreach, ForKids, EQUI-KIDS, Camp Gonnawannagoagain, and the Norfolk Botanical Garden as part of Community Outreach Day. Multiple groups of 8th Grade students also traveled to The Memory Center to entertain residents. In addition, students helped with the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center’s Owl Creek Clean-Up, and King’s Grant Presbyterian Church’s Stop Hunger Now program. Cape Henry’s Lower School students have made several great contributions to our community, including the successful Thanksgiving Turkey Toss, the Holiday Adopt-A Family program, and puppet-making and toiletry collections for Operation Smile. The Lower School’s green initiatives have also been noteworthy, from implementing the School’s impressive new hands-free recycling bins to drafting a successful proposal for cafeteria trays to reduce Styrofoam usage during lunchtime. In honor of Earth Day, the Lower School spearheaded “Green Week,” during which each day was dedicated to different ways for Cape Henry to “go green.” ENHANCED ONLINE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM CHCS COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES, PLEASE VISIT: CAPEHENRYCOLLEGIATE.ORG/SOUNDINGS.
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In May, faculty leaders Robyn Judge and Gabrielle Cabreros led a group of graduating seniors on a Nexus community service trip to New Orleans. Tyler Ballard, Meghan Clark, Colin Corcoran, Kate Easton, Jennifer Harter, Will Jordan, Amalia Riess, Madison Sabol, Zach Volkman, Kristen and Nick Vretakis, and Karling Watson worked throughout the school year to raise money for a non-profit organization called The Roots of Music. The program mentors young boys and girls ages 9 through 14 and provides the low-income children in the still-devastated Ninth Ward an opportunity to discover musical potential through interaction with the city’s jazz musicians and band instructors. With the help of our generous group of seniors who raised over $2,000 for this project, these children at risk for academic failure will have opportunities to succeed. Their funds will provide three months of hot meals for the children in The Roots of Music afterschool program. “I was very proud to chaperone our wonderful students,” Mrs. Judge said. “These young men and women were delightful traveling companions and their behavior at all times was impeccable. From bayou to levy, from blues in the park to jazz at the renowned Preservation Hall, from home-cooked crawfish boil to beignets at the famous Café Du Monde, our students greeted each opportunity with equal parts wonder and zest.” “The most meaningful part of it for the seniors, I think, was just seeing New Orleans and experiencing the culture there,” Mrs. Cabreros explained. “It’s such a unique place in the world, and music is the heartbeat that keeps it alive. Once they saw this, they could understand how important it is to preserve music education through programs like The Roots of Music.”
REMOTE UNDERSEA LEARNING EXPERIENCE
// A New Dimension in Learning Through Technology
Through advances in technology and a unique partnership with Dr. Robert Ballard and The University of Rhode Island Oceanographic Center in coordination with National Geographic and in partnership with Dr. Robert Ballard teachers at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Conn., Cape Henry students will have the opportunity to “be there” on Dr. Ballard’s Nautilus expedition this summer and fall as he travels the paths of ancient mariners through the Mediterranean to the Black Sea and The Nile River, exploring the depths of the oceans for historical artifacts and clues to global changes as foretold by technologic viewing thousands of meters below the surface of the seas. A satellite dish on the ship will transmit video and other data from the expedition 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Scientists on shore will use the data to take part in the expedition from afar. But you do not have to be a scientist to share the thrill of discovery. Students will be able to hear what Dr. Ballard and his team are saying and view what they are seeing in realtime on the Nautilus Live webcam. In the fall of 2010, Cape Henry’s Director of Instructional Technology, Mark Cunningham, and Director of Technology, Kevin Shain, visited The University of Rhode Island’s Oceanographic Center to see firsthand the commitment and technology it would take to allow our students to conduct undersea research in “real-time”. They sat with Dr. Robert Ballard and his team in a control room and listened to him describe the mission and the robots, while he was talking to the scientists on board the ship via the control panel. “We left knowing that with some support from the community in underwriting and technology upgrades, and some luck, we could be sitting in Virginia Beach in late July sailing virtually off the coast of Spain looking for ancient ship wrecks as they happen in real-time,” Mr. Cunningham said. We will utilize an Internet-2 connection, which is a high-speed mode of communication developed for the medical community and research institutions. Cape Henry and Choate Rosemary Hall will be the only K-12 institutions using this technology to communicate directly with scientists. “The opportunities for our students to actively participate in a research project, learn about undersea environments from scientists on the ship, learn about the equipment and undersea life, and most importantly, be there at the time of discovery, will be priceless,” Mark Cunningham said. “This is an excellent example of how connected the world will soon be. People are now working together remotely sharing ideas and experiences.” Science teacher Debra Duffy and senior Courtney Paphites will join the ship in southern Italy in September for a twoweek leg of the expedition and experience the thrill of discovery and processes of exploration. Aboard the ship, they will work directly with the Nautilus scientists and communicate with Cape Henry via the Internet-2 interactive video conferencing. Mrs. Duffy will be teaching her classes, fielding questions from her students, and interviewing scientists and Nautilus staff.
Nautilus’ Summer 2011 S C H E D U L E
Exploration will begin off Spain around July 22 and continue through the fall, going through the Black Sea along the path of Jason and the Argonauts, seeking the Golden Fleece, ancient antiquities, Neolithic settlements, and geologic clues. Off the coast of Turkey, they will map the underwater landscape and explore undersea active volcanoes. In the western Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian Sea, they will look for undersea volcanoes. Along Cartagena, they will explore the Pillars of Hercules. The geologic focus in the Atlantic will include the Sea of Cadiz along the major plate boundary between Africa and Europe. Off Sicily, they will study plates separating undersea. Along Israel, they will explore the submarine canyons under the eastern Nile.
Nautilus Live Expedition Setup
Teachers in Prekindergarten through Grade 12 will have access to an ongoing connection with the research ship Nautilus and will be able to explore and conduct research in real time with the team of educators and scientists on the ship during the mission. A school-based Nautilus Blog and Wiki are in development to make a home-to-school connection. This will surely increase student enthusiasm for real time science units on undersea volcanoes and archeology, Mr. Cunningham said. SOUNDINGS • SUMMER 2011
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Student and Faculty Highlights LOWER SCHOOL Lower School students Sofia Lombardozzi, Brock Short, Taylor Schoolar, Cecilia Jakovljevic, and Madisen Patrick were featured in The Virginian-Pilot’s Bookworms. In February, Grade 4 Enrichment students published a Doggie Delights cookbook, featuring several recipes for dog treats. Responsibilities as writers, illustrators, photographers, and publishers were assigned, and students attended a Christmas open house at the Virginia Beach SPCA to sell some of their dog treats. The $2 cookbooks are available at the Virginia Beach SPCA, where all proceeds are donated to their mission.
Four Cape Henry chess players, Adam Gilmore, Max Brenner, Alex Dingman, and Duncan Guthrie, played extremely well in the Hampton Sports Festival Scholastic Chess Championship in February, earning points toward their personal competitive rankings. Four science teams of Grade 5 Cape Henry students were national finalists in the Kids’ Science Chal-
lenge contest in May. Awards were presented to Talia Genossar, Jordan Sarrett, and Bayla Deel on the Neon Reefs team, Michael Xystros, Nathaniel Thomas, Rex Serpe, and Cameron Salvon-Harman on the XFactors team, Renee Bawcom, Julia Grimson, Ekaterina Forkin, and Gabby Lascari on the ToothPaste Fairies team, and Carson Averette, Grayson Browning, Reed Goldner, and Jack Rosenblum, on The Science Men team. In May, Cape Henry welcomed Grade 4 and 5 students from area schools for the 2011 Tidewater Independent School Spelling Bee. Catherine Bingham and Julia Grimson, Cape Henry 5th Grade students, advanced close to the final round.
In April, a team of Cape Henry Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade students earned first place in the Robert S. Sergeant Independent School Forensics Tournament. Team members included Jack Rosenblum, Cole Trinder, Madison Levine, Rileigh Ramirez, Leah Shaheen, and Cecilia Jakovljevic. Awards in Boys Oratory went to Rex Serpe for first place and Nathaniel Thomas for sec-
ond. In Boys storytelling, Alexander Simpson won first place, and Cameron Salvon-Harman won third. In Girls Prose, Madison Levine took second. For Girls Poetry, Rileigh Ramirez placed second, and Cecilia Jakovljevic won third place. For Girls Storytelling, Catherine Bingham won first place, and Leah Shaheen won second. MIDDLE SCHOOL The CHCS Grade 7 and 8 Forensics Team, made up of Tom Crow, Chris Lewis, Gavin Cutrino, Carly Roesen, Lizzi Riordan, and Mariel Kondas, placed third. In Boys Poetry, Gavin Cutrino earned first place and Tom Crow won second, Chris Lewis won first place in Boys Storytelling, and Mariel Kondas placed third in Girls Poetry. In February, CHCS Grade 6 students worked to preserve the last ten acres of land at Pleasure House Point through the sale of long-living oak monument trees. Proceeds go to Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation, raising funds to acquire the remaining tract of land on Shore Drive. Fifteen Cape Henry Middle School students, working with 89 other area students, packaged 18,000 “Stop Hunger Now” meals in 77 minutes in April at Kings Grant Presbyterian Church.
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UPPER SCHOOL In January, the Apple application YachtZ, created by CHCS sophomore Andrew Rosenblum, reached over 10,000 downloads. Rosenblum attended a two-week course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology last summer to learn how to write apps and has created several since.
Senior Kalan Brehm obtained the highest audition score for her voice part and represented the district and Cape Henry Collegiate School as Delegate 1, Soprano 1 at this year’s AllVirginia Chorus Event in April. Congratulations to Emily Pettigrew for her perfect scoring season in the Virginia Mathematics League. Emily was one of only three students in the state to achieve a perfect score. Congratulations also to fellow teammates Matt Remmie, Doug Ruetzel, and Jamie Burke, who had a perfect score in his final contest as well. Cape Henry’s team was named Regional Champion.
Cape Henry juniors Regan Haegley, Samantha Napolitano, and Courtney Paphites have been named 2011 Neptune Princesses for the 28th Annual Neptune Festival.
Cape Henry Collegiate students Betsy Nash, Graham Bergen, Josh Cooper, and George Radford, winners of the Stock Market Challenge Student Competition held in December in Norfolk, were honored in May at the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Ceremony. Nearly 50 teams from 18 area high schools participated in this 6th annual event sponsored by Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads.
This past May, Cape Henry Collegiate School earned the 2010-2011 Pearl School Award for excellence in environmental education from the Lynnhaven River NOW organization for the third year in a row. CHCS exceeded the required points to earn the award through environmental activities including monthly water quality monitoring at Mill Dam Creek; recycling initiatives and hosting educational workshops at school; Middle and Upper School students growing and planting wetlands for shoreline restoration of riparian zones; Upper School Oyster gardening; Middle School Clean the Bay, environmental activism involving the Indigo Dunes property; Lower School’s Trout in the Classroom project; and butterfly garden and organic gardening with the Upper School. Junior Nakaila Pollard’s Career High was recognized in The Virginian-Pilot’s High 5s. Nakaila averaged 21.3 points in three CHCS girls basketball games over the 20102011 winter season, including a careerhigh 36 points versus Norfolk Collegiate School.
The Varsity Girls Basketball Team was chronicled in local media on two occasions In February. CHCS was featured in “Pilot@Practice,” and Cox 11 aired game highlights from a Dolphins’ “Game of the Week” versus Norfolk Collegiate School. FACULTY AND STAFF CHCS Head Wrestling Coach Jack Effner was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at his alma mater, Indiana State University. After his collegiate coaching career, Effner coached Cape Henry to the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools championship, a sixth place finish at the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association championship, and coached Cape Henry’s first National Prep Champion, Will Mason. Latin and Language Roots teacher Merni Medley has received the Master Faculty Award, and Grade 5 teacher Melissa Newport received the Junior Faculty Award. They were honored for their excellent teaching and commitment to extracurricular activities. SCHOOL
NEWS
Cape Henry Now Accredited by SAIS
In conjunction with a recent reaccreditation review by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, Cape Henry also sought dual accreditation by the Southern Association of Independent Schools. In awarding accreditation, the visiting Accreditation Team reported how impressed they were with Cape Henry, noting every aspect of the School in both academics and other programs is of the caliber of “national prominence.” They praised the high level of respect and rapport between the faculty and staff and the students, and found the School to be studentcentered and true to its Mission and Core Values. SOUNDINGS • SUMMER 2011
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FEATURE
Amalia Riess, Alex Castellano, and Ashmore Standing
Andy Russo and William Jordan
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Seth White
Nick Vretakis, Jamie Burke, Taylor Calley, Robert Ashford
Kristen Vretakis and Nikki Mandell
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Mrs. Kim Johnson and Kalan Brehm
Parting Words from the Class of 2011
Emily Pettigrew VALEDICTORIAN Graduation 2011
“The world will never be the same again for us, but I think that every single person here understands that that’s not a bad thing, not in the slightest. We have college in front of us, and then, after college, so-called ‘real life.’ This isn’t the end, not by any means. ”
Nikki Mandell
STUDENT SPEAKER Upper School Awards 2011
“I am excited to discover the intellectual and occupational possibilities of my future, and I am comforted to know that my classmates and I have been given everything we need to take advantage of them. Thank you.”
Chad Becker SALUTATORIAN Graduation 2011
“We’ve all weathered the academic storms at Cape Henry, and I know we have emerged exceptionally prepared for the challenges and the pressures that we will confront in college.”
Jamie Burke
Meredith Wallace
STUDENT SPEAKER Senior Dinner 2011
STUDENT SPEAKER Graduation 2011
“How has Cape Henry succeeded so completely that I begrudgingly bestow upon it even a molecule of my much-sought-after praise? I don’t know that, but I do know that Cape Henry has never received nor will ever receive praise higher than mine.”
“We have memories that we will always cherish, and we owe most of it to the School for bringing us together. CHCS has opportunities for everyone and we have all taken advantage of that in some form or another. ”
George Radford The Class of 2011 proudly wearing their college apparel.
Ashley Wheeler receiving the Goodwin Shepherd Jordan Loyalty Award.
The Senior Women’s Choral Ensemble
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Spotlight on Performing Arts: Students Gain Confidence on Stage RECENT PRODUCTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Thoroughly Modern Millie, Spring 2011 Robin Hood, Winter 2011 The Laramie Project, Winter 2011 As You Like It, Fall 2010 Dear Edwina Jr., Fall 2010 Fame, Spring 2010 Alice in Wonderland, Winter 2010 The Madwoman of Challot, Fall 2009 Seussical the Musical Jr., Fall 2009 Tartuffe, Winter 2009 James and the Giant Peach, Winter 2009 The Skin of Our Teeth, Fall 2008 S’Cool, Fall 2008
Kristin Hopkins and the Cast of the Upper School Musical Thoroughly Modern Millie.
The Cast of the Middle School play, Robin Hood.
Let’s hear a round of applause for Cape Henry’s outstanding performing arts program!
“Through performing, students find their voice, a part of themselves they may not know they had. Students carry this new confidence into the classroom and other parts of their lives. The arts help students become more in tune and comfortable with who they are, communicating more openly and confidently -- very important leadership skills that can open many doors of possibilities.”
This spring, a cast of Upper School actors (including 8th Grade students) in Thoroughly Modern Millie sang and danced their way into the hearts of musical theater lovers and introduced many new spectators to the magic of the theater. Voices in the audience report that the caliber of the School’s staged productions emanating from Kristin Hopkins ’11, who played the The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts is be- lead in Thoroughly Modern Millie and coming more exwill pursue musical theater citing every year. “Having a lead role in a at the College of William Students’ talents theater production looks and Mary, said, “I particiin acting, sing- good on a college applicapate in the arts because it ing, and dancing, is way to express myself. tion, and helps students are enhanced by At Cape Henry, I have so newly introduced stand out.” many opportunities to par– Stephanie Fluharty ticipate in the arts, whethclasses in set design and technier in a class, or after school cal production, all brought together to preparing for, or helping with a producachieve the goal of artistically empow- tion. ering students to collectively build a quality production from scratch. “My favorite experience was participating in Thoroughly Modern MilStudents and alumni have also found lie this spring; it was an awesome dramatic inspiration from director Mr. show!” said Elli Mirenda ‘11, who will Jim Kerbin, a longtime math teacher study musical theater this fall at James leading students in stage performances Madison University. “My character reincluding the Upper School’s production ally allowed me to break out of my of Shakespeare’s As You Like It and Mid- comfort zone.” dle School’s production of Robin Hood. Under his leadership, the performing “With strong academic and athletic arts program has grown ‘dramatically’ programs in place, we have to work here over the past two decades. around students’ schedules, but we have found ways -- adding practices “Performing arts offer students the before school and during focus bells – ability to create from the inside out,” so they don’t have to choose, but can Mrs. Stephanie Fluharty explained. be superstars in everything!”
Arts Update
For the second year, Mrs. Stephanie Fluharty and Cape Henry students visited New York City in February, to study with Broadway actors, musicians, choreographers, and music and casting directors. Students auditioned for casting directors and received feedback on how to be cast. Alumni Libby Bland ‘10, currently studying theater at Sarah Lawrence, and Stephen Parnigoni ‘09, now studying film directing at Bard College, met up with the group, saw American Idiot on Broadway and brought home an experience of a lifetime. Mrs. Gabrielle Cabreros ‘03 also joined the group for this unique trip. Students pictured Peter Pearson, Alex Demanche, Jake Kantor, Kaveet Patel, Niko Livingston, Curtis Kirby, and Freeman Wood. (Photo Credit/Kaytren Bruner)
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Dance Program To Be Introduced at Cape Henry
Thank You for Sharing the Sound of Music
Beginning this fall, Cape Henry will be introducing a dance program to the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools. Dance will be phased into the Lower School as an extracurricular activity and into the Middle and Upper School as a seasonal sport. During the summer, a classroom near The Perry Family Auditorium will be transformed into a dance studio with a dance floor, mirrored walls, and ballet barres.
Sybil Pickett and the MacLeod family, on behalf of Congressman Owen Pickett, have kindly donated their concertquality grand piano to Cape Henry. The beautiful music of this gift, enjoyed by all at spring programs in the Dreyfus Family Auditorium, will be appreciated for years to come.
Cape Henry Continues As a Power House in Athletics
// Winter and Spring Athletes Bring Home Numerous Awards and Accolades by Ms. Jeanne Short, Athletic Director
WINTER SEASON
The 2010-2011 Winter Athletic Season finished off with two TCIS Championships, a program’s first State Title, two State Champion Wrestlers, and an All-American finish for the third consecutive season. Both the Varsity Coed Swim Team and Varsity Cheerleading Squad faced transition seasons with true CHCS spirit and finished their seasons in quality fashion. Varsity Girls Basketball The Varsity Girls Basketball Team completed the impeccable trifecta—winning the conference regular season, the TCIS Tournament, and the Division II State Basketball Championship! Coach Richard Plank, assisted by Sonny Herriot, Rosalyn Groce, and Nicole Jackson, put together a 29-2 season, which capped off the program’s first banner-hanging season in red and white. Khajae Hester quarterbacked this amazing team. Offensive presence from Nakaila Pollard, and Ashanti Kennedy provided scoring options, with the defensive presence of freshman Bianca Roach and State Tournament MVP, sophomore, Alexis Smith. Virginia Hassell and Alexus Decker contributed a steady style of play. Karen Campbell dominated around the basket on both ends of the hard court. Entering the School last fall, Gabrielle Velo has earned four varsity letters and two TCIS championships in addition to her state basketball championship—she understands our core value of opportunity! A huge note of appreciation to Will Merritt for his role in assisting this program. Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Basketball Team! Varsity Boys Basketball The Varsity Boys Basketball Team, under Coach Larry Ward, ended the season with a 24-5 record and TCIS Runner-Up trophy. Captain and All-Tidewater selectee Demetrius Pollard steered his team the entire season to an incredible TCIS Championship game. Although finishing with the second place trophy was not this team’s ultimate goal, with the return of George Radford after an injury, the emergence of Connor LaFramboise to earn him college looks, and the play of the Devon Hall—this team has much to be proud of. Chris Campbell, David Leitao, and Scotty Morris contributed athletic play in the paint, and Michael Maroon’s leadership has been invaluable over 3 seasons of CHCS athletics. Congratulations to our Eighth Grade Boys Basketball team and Coach David Cameron on a repeat League Championship Season! Varsity Cheerleading Varsity Cheerleading Captains Kristin Hopkins, Courtney Paphites, and Jenna Sedjat had the challenges of both a new head coach and style of cheerleading. Head Coach Kelli Davis took over the program with an emphasis on nonstunt cheering, dance, and school spirit. This squad exhibited incredible athleticism in the form of tumbling and emphasis on crowd involvement. Rajaa Harland brought the house down with her tumbling skills, and the Senior Night performance, following Kristin Hopkins singing of the national anthem, exemplified that this team had risen to the top. The season ended with a Cheer Limited Championship trophy in the nonmount division of Norfolk Collegiate’s invitational tournament. Varsity Wrestling Head Coach Jack Effner put together an incredible wrestling season earning the program’s fourth consecutive TCIS Championship and fourth place state finish. Senior Captain Taylor Calley joined forces with three-time All-American Will Mason to win the conference title and finish the regular conference season undefeated. Team effort produced seven TCIS Champions, and all 14 weight classes had CHCS wrestlers finishing in the top three! Andrew Szycher and John Everett highlighted the TCIS meet with their first conference championship. Scott Cunningham capped his season off with his first State Championship in addition to Mason! Greg Noordanus put together back-to-back TCIS Championships with soccer and wrestling, and the program welcomed back favorite Ruslan Fomenko, as he added another TCIS title to the team score. It is important to note that it is difficult for a high-school athlete to achieve All-American status in one season, not to mention three consecutive years. Will Mason is a special young man! Congratulations to our CHCS grapplers! SOUNDINGS • SUMMER 2011
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Varsity Coed Swimming Another team adjusting to a new coaching staff while rebuilding from the Class of 2010 was the Varsity Coed Swim Team. Head Coach Sarah Greb and Assistant Kristin Van Graafeiland combined leadership from student-athletes Max Serpe, Josh Cooper, Liza Nash, and Addie Cooper. The team gained momentum as the program entered the postseason competition. Andrew Vice broke the CHCS school record in the 100-yard backstroke twice in the state meet. TCIS MVP and Senior Josh Cooper’s hard work paid off with his season’s best time in state competition. Brianna DiSilvestro had a second place finish in the 100-yd butterfly, as she, Ramon Schonewille, and Kendall Tompkins will build on success next year. Well done, Varsity Coed Swim Team!
SPRING SEASON
The 2011 spring athletic season finished up what has been quite the successful 2010-2011 athletic year! Four TCIS Championships, a State-Runner-Up trophy, four TCIS Coaches of the Year, and three TCIS Players of the Year for the spring season framed what has been cited as a culmination of the most successful athletic year in the history of the School.
Varsity Boys Tennis TCIS Coach of the Year George Pilkington continued his winning ways collecting the Varsity Boys Tennis Team’s fourth consecutive TCIS Championship. Captains Tanner Baine (TCIS Player of the Year) and Mason Smith led this team to the regular season title finishing undefeated in conference play and third in Division I state polls. Baine’s exceptional play, in addition to senior Seth White, Mason Smith, Chris Armistead, Alex Kramer, Kyle Wagnon, and Nick Trader, helped this program remain atop the league and once again hang a banner to seal an incredible season. Varsity Track and Field The Varsity Coed Track & Field Team, led by Coach Jennifer Jellig and Sean Cooper capped their season achieving 19 personal bests at the State Track Meet. Student-athletes who work hard collectively at meets and during training, the runners pushed each other during speed workouts and the program was able to field four relay teams this year. The coaching staff is excited about the future with no seniors on the team, as they look to Alexander Albert, Max Serpe, Phil Jones, Josh Lim, Caroline Albert, and Carylise Klemmer to continue this positive energy into the 2012 spring season! Varsity Girls Soccer First-year Head Coach Scott Gray improved the Varsity Girls Soccer Team’s overall record to expand on this growth in coming years. With only six returning players, the goal was to set the stage for success behind the play of Captain Katie Ellis and standout Jessika Puglisi. Rising seniors Stephanie White and Alexandra Liebig hope to lead the depth of talent from the JV and Middle School programs next season. Caroline Horne and Sarah Sherwood will add to the stability of an emerging program. Varsity Softball A season of 7-7 doesn’t quite capture the success of the Varsity Softball Team. TCIS Coach of the Year Bob Auger started the season at 4-0 with one of the best overall results from this team. Freshman pitching sensation Rachel Wiard maintained control with various pitching speed from the mound, while the steady play of McKenna Pittinger and Angel Thornton helped find success. Captains Cody Anderson and Alex Saal provided a stable base as the aggressive base running and multi-dimensional play continues to improve. Melissa Jacob, Jenna Sedjat, and Nicole Carter look to add to the talents of a very skilled Middle School Team for future softball wins. Varsity Boys Lacrosse The Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team ended their season with a TCIS Championship under TCIS Coach of the Year, Charlie Lonergan. One week after suffering an 8-5 defeat, the Dolphins avenged this result capturing the Championship with their own 8-5 win. Senior Leadership from Corey Mavromatis and Mike Maroon helped this team earn a 14-6 overall record with a challenging schedule. Seniors Colin Corcoran, Will Jordan, and Parker Hannahs will join Maroon and Mavromatis in hanging a banner, as Will Did You Know Overman, John Everett, Austin Curran, and Ben Rountree, look to carry on the winning lacrosse 89% of Middle and Upper School tradition. A TCIS Regular Season Championship students participate in athletics. from the JV Team, with Coach Stewart McKnelly, provides future optimism.
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Varsity Girls Lacrosse First-year Head Coach, Brooke Hummel, led the Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team to a TCIS Regular Season Championship, TCIS Tournament Championship, and a berth in the State Championship game. TCIS Player of the Year and 1st Team All-State recipient, Captain Ashmore Standing, led the league in scoring. Fellow Captain Meredith Wallace and dominant play from Regan Haegley, Laney Clarke, Alison Riccio, Georgia Breit, Alexus Decker, Erin Scherrer, and Meghan McKnelly put together one of the finest seasons in the history of the Dolphin Girls Lacrosse Program. Making it to a state title game, winning conference titles, and turning a 6-14 season to 14-6 is only accomplished when players commit to making themselves better for the team! Varsity Coed Crew Head Coach Rebecca Leonard fielded the largest Coed Crew roster to date with hard-working student-athletes. Support from Crew parents enabled this team to train closer to campus and sparked a newfound interest in the sport. Captains Kalan Brehm and Zach Wampler steered over 30 students from the novice to the elite. Brehm’s steadfast leadership will be missed as her CHCS Crew career ends. The up-and-coming talents of Henry Stone, Lindsay Tompkins, Evan Crawley, Halley Townsend, and Gabrielle Velo will continue to develop as a competitive squad next spring. Varsity Coed Golf An overall season record of 17-0 is incredible! The Varsity Coed Golf Team, led by TCIS Coach of the Year Matt Liebler for the second straight season, chalked up this record and a 9-0 conference finish, compiling a TCIS Regular Season and TCIS Tournament Championship! Captains Michael Ettel and Kayleigh Reed helped to steer a team that won contests by an average of 36.5 strokes per match. First Team All-State Recipient Ryan Hatcher, in addition to Nicholas Bruner, Jake Richardson, Drew Greene, and Mitchell O’Brien have visions of conference and state banners in their future. Reed, who leads her team in scoring, will build on the success of this season with a full returning roster. Kudos to Coach Alice Meredith and the JV Golf Team on winning the TCIS Regular Season Championship! Varsity Baseball The Varsity Baseball Team had quality skill at every position on the field. First-year Head Coach Tim Hummel brought his elite expertise to a polished squad to finish as TCIS Regular Season Champions. This team, behind the pitching talent of TCIS Player of the Year Jack Wynkoop, defeated both the #1 Division I Team and the #1 Division II Team to finish as one of the strongest programs in the area. Senior Captains Tyler Ballard and Chad Becker, along with Bryan Wacker and Cole Pachter, graduate as a remarkable class, greatly responsible for both TCIS and State Championship seasons. Tyler Ramirez, Brian Lee, Adam Karides, Michael Kroll, and Colin Ballard return next year in addition to the expert play from the mound from Wynkoop and Sean Poppen. Great athletes, coaches, and seasons should not be taken for granted. Cape Henry is respected among opponents for how we compete regardless of the result. Thank you to the parents for your support of our athletic teams, thank you to a faculty and administration that value athletics as a character building life skill, thank you to a professional facility staff that prepare immaculate grounds, and thank you to the Class of 2011–your efforts will hang in banners as winners, but your legacy will remain as genuine team players!
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ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS Ten TCIS Titles, three State Championships, and Six Coach of the Year Awards make a strong argument for the most successful athletic year in the history of the School. This level of achievement is greatly attributed to a tremendous senior class, total support from the CHCS community, and the best coaching staff any school could desire. This year, Cape Henry collected half of all conference championships to be shared by ten schools. Remarkable, indeed!
For a complete list of 2010-2011 Athletic Awards, please visit: capehenrycollegiate.org/ athletics/awards S AV E T H E D AT E
DECEMBER 16, 2011 Cape Henry Homecoming will be celebrated Friday, December 16 with Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball teams competing against Ocean Lakes High School.
It’s sure to be a “Banner” night you won’t want to miss! SOUNDINGS • SUMMER 2011
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From the Alumni Association Dear Cape Henry Alumni, The 2010-2011 school year was a great year! The Cape Henry Collegiate School Alumni Board of Directors extends a heartfelt thank-you to each of you for your support. It has been an outstanding and truly memorable year for our Alumni Association! Alumni involvement this year was incredible. Starting with our family-friendly Fall Festival, we celebrated numerous athletic championships at Homecoming, donated and purchased amazing packages at the Grand Auction, networked with each other as we inspired the students during Alumni Career Day, reminisced and brainstormed ideas in small-group settings during regional and college dinners, supported the School as we enjoyed the golf tournament, honored five outstanding inductees to the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame, and relaxed as we socialized at Kokoamos during our Alumni Spring Party. That’s a lot! With your support, we set new standards for Alumni Annual Giving. Our goal of $55,000 was surpassed with an impressive new record of over $60,000 in alumni support! We shattered the benchmark average for alumni participation, hitting an all-time high of 16%. Alumni support is extremely meaningful. When you make a donation to the School you are showing your appreciation for the education you received here and sending your vote of confidence that Cape Henry will continue to shape the lives of young students and achieve its mission of producing the leaders of the future. The increasing momentum of our Alumni Association in recent years has created a wave of opportunity that is not only exciting, but also very powerful. We have only just begun and we ask that you join us. Get involved and offer your ideas. The more involved we all are, the more success we can all share. And, everyone who is involved will tell you, we also have fun! Thank you, sincerely, for an outstanding year. Enjoy your summer and we look forward to seeing you in the fall! Very truly yours, The Cape Henry Collegiate School Alumni Board Trent Dudley ’88, President Emily Medley Robbins ’97, Vice President Ros Willis ’82, Treasurer Tammy Dail ’80, Secretary
Neel Desai ‘93 Brian Facemire ‘98 Colin Kelly ‘01 Repp Lambert ‘89 Jason Wagner ‘03
Visiting Our Alumni // From Our Nation’s Capital to the Big Apple Dr. Jack Lewis, Head of School, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Associate Head of School, and Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Assistant Director of Development for Alumni Programs, visited our alumni in Washington, D.C. and New York City this past spring. Ranging from seasoned CIA agents in D.C., to buyers for Bloomingdale’s in N.Y.C.; from first-year nurses in Georgetown, to wealth management brokers on Wall Street, our Cape Henry graduates are carving out successful careers in these two go-getter cities.
Trent Dudley ‘88, Tammy Dail ‘80, Colin Kelly ‘01, Emily Medley Robbins ‘97, and Ros Willis ‘82
WELCOME NEW 2011-2012 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS Brian S. Burgess Class of 2003
Scott R. Saal Class of 2007
Kinte D. Smith Class of 1996
Washington, D.C. Alumni Front Row: Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Lauren Turner ’06, and Chris Hazzis ‘00 Back Row: Bryan Miller ’01, David Ashinoff ’98, Darcy Gill ’99, Will Birkhead ’99, Anne Birkhead ’06, Mike Burns ’80, and Dr. Jack Lewis
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New York City Alumni Thea Williamson ’00, Rachael Wagner ’00, Dr. Jack Lewis, Sarah Pike Shapiro ’97, Ashley Simone ’95, Carli Warden ’05, Lindsay Breitenberg ’04, Mike Timms ’04, Ryan Kelly ’04, Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, and Mrs. Julie Scherrer. Not pictured: Mandi Warren ‘00
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Kelly Law ‘83
// “CHCS is a very special and unique environment; I am thrilled that my children, wife and I are a part of it.” A lifelong resident of Virginia Beach, Kelly Mrs. Fisher’s class. graduated from Cape Henry Collegiate Most of all, I have School in 1983. After attending the Univer- enjoyed watching sity of Richmond his freshman and sopho- my children mamore years, Kelly earned his bachelor’s ture into educated The Law Family: Karen and Kelly Law with their degree from Old Dominion University. He and compassionate daughter, Rachel ‘10, and sons, Carter ‘16 and is vice president of Allied Transportation, a young people, and Christian ‘13. successful private marine transportation I give the CHCS company that provides services in harbor community a fair share of credit for that.” areas throughout the East and Gulf Coasts, Kelly Law ‘83 and ships oil, chemicals, and dry bulk cargo. “It means a lot to me that we are a Legacy Family. It means Kelly and his wife Karen have three children. Attending Cape that I am able to give my children the same opportunity I Henry are Carter in Grade 8 and Christian in Grade 11. Rachel had. My wife, Karen, and I never gave a second thought as graduated from Cape Henry in 2010 and is a sophomore at to where to send our children to school. My daughter Rachel James Madison University. Not someone who often says a started at CHCS in Kindergarten while my sons Christian lot, when Kelly Law was recently asked and Carter have been CHCS students about his Cape Henry experiences, his since Prekindergarten.” “I am continually humbled by response was so meaningful, it’s being shared… the amount of time and effort When asked how important it is to him to be involved with Cape Henry, now in the administration, teachers, his second year serving on the Board of “I have fond memories of being a student at CHCS, even though it seems a and on the Finance and Facilistaff, and involved parents Trustees very long time ago. I remember enjoyties Committees, and involved with the ing the opportunity to compete on vargive to the School. I truly do School’s Grand Auction and Golf Toursity-level athletic teams, an opportunity not think some of them ever nament, Kelly said… I may not have had at a larger, public school. We had a very strong sense of “I wish I could be more involved than I leave the campus!” community just as we have today with already am with the School. Like every-Kelly Law ‘83 one, the pressures of work and home teachers who truly have a vested interest in the students. The education I require a lot of time. I am honored to received at CHCS certainly prepared me well for college. I serve on the Board and participate in various fundraising opwas very comfortable with the rigors of my collegiate cur- portunities. I understand that an independent school needs riculum while others around me felt overwhelmed. CHCS that added support beyond the stroking of a tuition check. also prepared me for my career after college. Critical thinking, problem solving, and managing people were all skills I I am fortunate to serve on the Facilities Committee and first learned and cultivated here.” have the opportunity to be involved with school projects as CHCS continues to grow in recognition among independent “As a parent at CHCS, I have enjoyed many positive expe- schools nationwide and our physical campus needs to keep riences. Band concerts, award ceremonies, and athletic up! events are all activities which I have proudly at- CHCS is a very special and unique environment and I am tended and continue to thrilled that my children and I are able to be a part of it. The enjoy. One memory that opportunities that exist for CHCS students are varied and stays with me pertains many. The student-teacher ratio, tailored curriculum, and to my kids’ Kindergarten Nexus Global Studies Program are just a few aspects of the class. Although my chil- School that, in my opinion, put CHCS in a class by itself. In dren are each separated the end, however, it is the people that make an institution by three class years, they work and thrive and I can think of no better group than those each had Mrs. Fisher as found here at CHCS.” a teacher and were able to share the same expeENHANCED ONLINE rience. In fact, our famTO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT KELLY LAW AND HIS FAMILY, PLEASE VISIT ily Christmas tree is still CAPEHENRYCOLLEGIATE.ORG/SOUNDINGS. adorned every year with three angels all made in Karen and Kelly Law with fellow CHPA’s Amazing Race participants Drs. Leslie and Dag Zapatero.
Florida Bay ATC-25 Vessel and Tugboat Osprey of the Allied Transportation fleet
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Honoring the Best: 2010-2011 Athletic Hall of Fame
Families and friends, former coaches and teammates, and faculty and staff members gathered as we celebrated David Cameron, Daniel Hechtkopf ’01, Mark Kelley ’98, Colin Kelly ’01, and Carli Warden ’05, the 2010-2011 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees! Heartwarming speeches included tales of defining moments, funny stories, celebrations, and memories that will last a lifetime. For complete bios of each inductee, additional pictures, the Athletic Hall of Fame video, or to submit an online nomination for someone you feel is worthy, please visit capehenrycollegiate.org/alumni/hof.
Dave Cameron
Colin Kelly ‘01 and his father, Mark Kelly
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Dan Hechtkopf ‘01
Pete McCoy ‘88 assists Mark Kelley ‘98 with his Hall of Fame jacket
Carli Warden ‘05 was honored via Skype from her apartment in New York
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Mark Pike, Class of 2000
Mark Pike is a specialist on the user operations team at Facebook, where he focuses on intellectual property issues. Prior to joining Facebook, Mark lived in Washington, D.C. and did online communications at the Center for American Progress. Mark is an attorney and received his J.D. from the William & Mary School of Law, and he attended Duke University and graduated from programs in public policy as well as documentary studies.
MARK PIKE ‘00 SAN FRANCISCO, CA
AMANDA SCOTT ‘05 BOULDER, CO
Brad Sykes, Class of 1993
Brad Sykes’ international award-winning sci-fi/horror film PLAGUERS has been released on cable and DVD in over a dozen countries around the world, including the UK, Germany, and Japan, since its US premiere on Netflix and Blockbuster in 2009. Brad is currently enjoying life in Los Angeles with his wife, Producer Josephina Sykes, where they are planning several follow-up projects for their production company, Nightfall Pictures.
Amanda Scott, Class of 2005
BRAD SYKES ‘93 HOLLYWOOD, CA
Amanda, a Division I Cross Country athlete, majored in chemical engineering and chemistry at Vanderbilt University. Amanda received the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship, which is a full-cost award for graduate study and research at the University of Cambridge where she earned her Master of Philosophy degree in advanced chemical engineering. Amanda is now working on her doctorate at the University of Boulder where she is conducting research on renewable energy. Amanda has completed multiple full and half-marathons throughout Europe and the United States; her last full marathon time was only 1:45 (minutes) off the Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying time. Energy, indeed, seems to be her specialty!
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WE RELAXED, R E L A X ❀REFLECTED, R E F L E C T AND ❀ R ERECONNECTED! CONNEC T Thank you to Kokoamos for sponsoring our Alumni Spring Party! We enjoyed delicious food, great weather, and, most importantly, great friendship! A perfect way to wrap up an outstanding year for our Alumni Association!
Front Row: 2010-2011 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Colin Kelly ’01, Dan Hechtkopf ’01, Mark Kelley ’98, and Dave Cameron
Ryan Kelly ‘04, Brian Burgess ‘01, Colin Kelly ‘01, and James Bell ‘01
Back Row: Previous Inductees Repp Lambert ’89, Tom Barnes, Tom Elliott ’76, Ryan Kelly ’04, Troy Nance ’00, and Alice Meredith
Chandra Amarasinghe-Oswald ‘89 and Trent Dudley ‘88
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Bridget Bradley, Class of 2001
KAREN LILLEY ‘02 NEW YORK, NY
Bridget graduated in June with her M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She will begin work this fall as an associate with Heidrick & Struggles, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm in Chicago. Always a leader, Bridget served as president of the Kellogg Worldwide Experience and Service Trips, she chaired the Women’s Leadership Workshop, was a Kellogg board fellow and serves on the board of the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. Bridget, an NCAA Champion in Women’s Lacrosse at the University of Virginia, is also a tri-athlete and an avid traveler. This summer she will hike Mount Kilimanjaro, visit Europe, and conduct a service project in Belize with her brother and fellow alumnus, Brooks Bradley ‘07.
Karen Lilley, Class of 2002
Karen has her M.B.A. from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, with a concentration in marketing and social entrepreneurship. Karen was married this June and is moving to New York City to begin her job at Diageo, the world’s leading premium beverage company, as associate brand manager. Prior to Duke, Karen worked as a consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington, D.C., where she also coached a women’s AAU basketball team to a top-ten national finish. Karen attended the College of William and Mary and earned her bachelor’s in business administration. Karen’s next project is to launch her nonprofit organization, Recess, devoted to youth development through sports, in memory of Pete McMahan ’00.
BRIDGET BRADLEY ‘01 CHICAGO, IL
Amy Waters Yarsinske, Class of 1981
AMY WATERS YARSINSKE ‘81 NORFOLK, VA
Amy is a nationally known, award-winning author of 56 books of narrative nonfiction, including the widely read, award-winning No One Left Behind: The Lt. Comdr. Michael Scott Speicher Story. Amy just released Flyboys Over Hampton Roads: Glenn Curtiss’s Southern Experiment. Lost Virginia Beach made its debut this spring and she will have three additional big books out of major houses make their debut in late 2011 and mid 2012. Amy holds a master’s degree from the University of Virginia School of Architecture and undergraduate degrees in English and economics from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. She is a former president of the Norfolk Historical Society, cofounder of the Norfolk Historical Foundation, and a 1998 graduate of CIVIC Leadership Institute. She is a member of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), Authors Guild, American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), and WriterHouse.
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Alumni Notes George “Hobie” Whitmore ‘88 Hobie and his wife, Dr. Melissa Lexier, are adjusting to their new “life” with their twin daughters, Claire Holland and Jane Tyler.
Chandra Amarasinghe-Oswald ‘89 Chandra lives in Luxembourg and has been a flight attendant for the past 16 years. She and her husband, Marcus, are expecting their first child this fall. Luckily her schedule landed her in Virginia Beach during our Alumni Spring Party, and she was able to reunite with former classmate and good friend, Katherine Short Franta ‘89. Chandra took time to tour Cape Henry and was amazed with the campus!
Caleb Barnett ‘90 Caleb lives in Denver, Colorado where he designs custom furniture and thoroughly enjoys the healthy, outdoor lifestyle that the mountains provide. He bought his first home
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several years ago, a hundred-yearold property that he restores in his free time. Caleb was in town recently and stopped by campus for a tour!
from the Carey Business School at The Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. degree in political science from Loyola College in Maryland, is living in the San Francisco Bay Area where he works as an account executive at Corporate Executive Board. Carey Plemmons ‘97 Carey is a freelance landscape/portrait/wedding photographer and a full-time graphic artist/photographer for a local government contractor. To learn more about her work, please check out her website at www.careyplemmons.com.
Karla Tewes ‘90 Karla celebrated the birth of her daughter, Grayson Skylar Zilliax, on January 2, 2011; 8 pounds, 6 ounces, 20 inches long. Dr. Jason Campbell ‘93 Jason, a dentist with Konikoff Dentistry, married fellow dentist, Mason Morris, at sunset on a Sandbridge beach, on September 18, 2010. Following the wedding, the happy couple honeymooned in Bali. Nathaniel Parker, Class of 1993, flew in from San Diego to serve as a groomsman. Dr. Nathaniel Parker ‘93 Nat lives in the Topanga Canyon area in California with his beautiful wife and boys. He is an assistant professor of anesthesiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. David Dunleavy ‘94 David, who has his M.S. degree
Courtney Kight Kellam ‘98 Courtney married Andrew Kellam in Costa Rica this past January. Lauren Whitbeck ‘98 Lauren, who has a Bachelor of Science degree in child psychology from George Mason University and a license in special education from Old Dominion University, announced her engagement to Patrick Anthony Garvey. The wedding will take place at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia on August 27, 2011. Anna Facemire ‘00 Anna and Joshua Canada, both graduates of James Madison University, announced their engagement in February. Anna owns Lulia Boutique, a contemporary women’s clothing shop in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, and Joshua is the regional director for Goldbuyers International. A September wedding is planned.
Andre Dobbins ‘01 Andre successfully auditioned for American Idol, making it to the Hollywood round. He was featured with a quick interview on American Idol’s webpage, www.americanidol. com/videos/season_10/road_to_ hollywood/andre_dobbins/ Lauren Schiff ‘01 Lauren is currently in dental school at the Medical College of Virginia and anticipates graduation in 2013. Lauren is participating in triathlons; she finished in the top five during three of her triathlons this past summer. Harman Dhillon ‘02 Harman, who is the fashion editorat-large with Life & Style Weekly, married Rohit Pradhan on May 28. The couple randomly met while Harman was celebrating her 24th birthday in New York City! Phil Medley ‘02 Phil graduated from George Washington University Law School in the spring of 2010, passed the Virginia Bar exam on his first attempt in October, and now works with Judge Melvin R. Wright, the presiding judge of the Civil Division for the D.C. Superior Court. Phil married in February; his wife, Lauren, is the online communications manager for Project Enough. The couple recently bought their first home in Washington, D.C.
Jerry Harris ‘03 Jerry graduated from Regent University Law School last May, passed the Virginia Bar exam on his first at-
tempt this past October, now serves as an associate with the Law Offices of John Bonney in Norfolk, and is engaged to Bryceleigh Royster with a wedding date set in April 2012.
Angela Savvas ‘04 Angela, who lives in New York City and built a recording studio in her apartment, recently returned from recording in Nashville, Tennessee. Her original music pays great homage to old-school blues and soul. She is planning for her first release this year and also has plans of collaboration with Andre Dobbins ’01.
Sagar Patel ‘03 Sagar is headed to New York City to work for E*Trade as a senior business analyst.
Lauren Sparks ‘04 Lauren, who has run many half marathons, completed her first full marathon this year. She said it was quite the experience, and has a goal to run one marathon each year.
Jason Wagner ‘03 Jason is a fourth-year medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School, and is pursuing a career in ophthalmology. His fiancée, Shauna Horrell, is a labor relations specialist for the department of defense. A fall wedding is planned. Callie Cole ‘04 Callie received her master’s in speech-language pathology from Nova Southeastern University. Callie has worked multiple externships including work at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital and Pediatric Therapy Associates in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Lisa Scotti ‘05 Lisa received her master’s degree in mass communications, with an emphasis on creative brand management, from Virginia Commonwealth University this spring. Pat Chicoine ‘06 Pat, who spent time in Hawaii with a relative while recovering from brain surgery, unexpectedly participated in a Hawaii 5-0 episode as a policeman. The episode aired on April 18 and starred P Diddy as the special guest. Lauren Cheniae ‘07 Lauren graduated from the College of William and Mary this spring with honors in theater and was the scenic designer for the Gilbert and Sullivan musical called Patience this past January. Lauren is headed to New York City this fall for an internship with NBC.
Lindsey Frantz ‘04 Lindsey, who has her master’s in education from the College of William and Mary, is teaching sixth grade English and History at Albert Mills Middle School in Richmond, Virginia. Lindsey’s fiancé, James, works at the Attorney General’s office in Richmond; they are planning a spring wedding. SOUNDINGS • SUMMER 2011
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Brandon Faubert ‘07 Brandon finished an illustrious college lacrosse career at Stevens Institute of Technology, with recognition as an USILA Scholar All-American and a Division III, 3rd Team All-American status as a midfielder. Brandon, a co-captain for his team and an All-Conference selection, was leading scorer for the Empire 8 conference with 61 goals and 22 assists. His high point total landed him in 8th place for all of Division III lacrosse players. His strong play helped secure a national ranking for the Ducks and it also landed Brandon a feature article in Lacrosse magazine.
Nick Ferros ‘07 Nick, a student at Savannah College of Art and Design, performs as Spider Man as a side job. He recently worked Randy Pike’s nephew’s fourth birthday party-what a small world! Pete Levitt ‘07 Pete, a pitcher for the Mount Olive College baseball team, flirted with a perfect game during the Division II College World Series. Pete was selected in the MLB draft last year, but opted to stay in school. This year he was drafted in the 32nd round by the Chicago Cubs.
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Marguerite McNeal ‘07 Marguerite graduated from the University of Virginia this spring and will begin graduate work at the Medill Northwestern School of Journalism this fall. Casey Scherrer ‘07 Casey graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in history, and will be joining Cape Henry’s Middle School faculty this fall. In addition to her studies at UVA, Casey worked as a tutor to English language learners, served as a Big Sister mentor, and interned in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at UVA. Carter Gibson ‘08 Carter was recognized with the “Superhero Among Us” award from American University. Carter is involved with “Discover DC”, student orientation, serves as vice president of Letts Hall Council and vice president of programming for the Interfraternity Council, and has developed multiple leadership programs for Greek Life. Carter is pursuing a dual degree in marketing from the Kogod School of Business and film and media arts from the School of Communication. Carter Mavromatis ‘08 Carter, a junior lacrosse player at Hampden-Sydney College, was selected as Honorable Mention All-American for Division III and 1st Team All-ODAC conference. Chris Astorga ‘09 Chris’s strong guard-oriented style of play at the forward position helped lead the charge as Virginia Wesleyan Collegemade its mark as one of the nation’s elite Division III basketball teams. Chris averaged 12 points and 5.7 rebounds this season. Casey Dyckman ‘09 Casey is transferring to Virginia Tech where she plans to focus on premed and clinical psychology studies.
Stephen Lavelle ‘09 Stephen, a member of the Aerobic Club at the University of Mary Washington, is majoring in international studies. Kristen Meredith ‘09 Kristen is majoring in biology at Longwood University and serves as the intramural director for the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Price Wheeler ’09 and Paige Wheeler ‘10 Price Wheeler made Dean’s List this past fall at Flagler College while carrying a full load and working two jobs. Paige Wheeler also made Dean’s List this past fall at the University of South Carolina, while participating in her first Division I collegiate volleyball season. Paige, who has declared exercise science as her major, was invited to join the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. They both say their education at Cape Henry prepared them well. Dylan Wicher ’09 and Nic Mirenda ‘09 Dylan and Nic’s band, Rain Over Battle, has received three offers from record labels and is touring this summer and releasing their first CD. Their band received 3,535 votes in a national online contest.
Terrell Allen ‘10 TO, a basketball player at Central Connecticut State University, finished his first semester with 3.1 GPA. He has declared communications as his major, is minoring in journalism, and hopes to work at ESPN.
Brianna Dyckman ‘10 Bri is playing softball for Hood College where, as a freshman, she started as catcher.
Justin Lee ‘10 Justin successfully walked-on to the Randolph-Macon College Men’s Lacrosse team and started this past season.
Alice Shipp ‘10 Alice is a member of the Kappa Delta sorority at the University of Tennessee and has declared special education as her major.
Michele “Mic” Minichiello ‘10 Mic was featured as one of the top rugby players for Virginia Tech’s club team by the Rugby America website. Tech upset a strong Navy team this past season by a score of 4422. Mic and the Hokie squad hope to compete for a National Championship in the future.
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Robert Knuth ‘10
Robert, a swimmer at Washington and Lee University, applied to be a state chair for the Mock Convention that Washington and Lee holds every four years. Robert joined the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and is involved with the Reformed University Fellowship organization.
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YO U R C A R E E R C O N N E C T I O N S :
Alumni Share Unique Work Experiences with CHCS Juniors and Seniors The third annual Alumni Career Day was celebrated on February 25. Juniors and seniors were inspired by numerous alumni who returned to campus to share their personal experiences in various professional backgrounds. Travis Simone ‘99, provided a fully entertaining and thought-provoking, messagedriven keynote speech that had everyone, students and alumni, on the edge of their seats! Students attended three sessions of their choice, categories included aviation, banking, business, counseling, education, engineering, graphic design, law, TV production, and veterinary medicine. Mark Pike ’00, joined us via Skype from San Francisco to discuss social media. Colin Kelly ’01, owner and operator of three Qdoba restaurants, graciously sponsored the alumni networking lunch. Thank you to Emily Medley Robbins ’97 for chairing this important event for the past two years.
CHECK OUT THE CAREER CONNECTIONS SECTION OF THE ALUMNI WEBPAGE! • Increase your networking power • Post job openings • Serve as a mentor • Volunteer to speak at our next Career Day! • Watch Travis Simone’s 2011 Career Day Keynote Speech • Browse Career Day photos capehenrycollegiate.org/alumni/career
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Left to Right: Ashley Hughes ‘02, Loren Sisson ‘03, Laura Lechler ‘92, Christine Starer-Smith ‘95, Derrick Hunt ’98, Ashley Schaefer ‘03, Kinte Smith ‘96, Burt Burroughs ‘94, Jerry Harris ‘03, Colin Kelly ‘01, Micaela Lesyshyn ‘03, Pete McCoy ‘88, Chase Phelps ‘05, Trent Dudley ‘88, Brian Facemire ‘98, Brady Viccellio ‘93, Travis Simone ‘99, Kristen Wheeler, and Emily Medley Robbins ‘97 Not pictured: Jack Harris ’03 and Mark Pike ‘00
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Alumni Career Day 2012 will be held Friday, February 24.
If you are interested in speaking, please contact Mrs. Kristen Wheeler at kristenwheeler@capehenry.org or (757) 963-8208.
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2010-2011 ALUMNI LEGACY FAMILIES ON GROUND: Zach Volkman, Lee Dail, William Jordan, Betsy Nash, Seth Stitik, Christian Law, Carter Law, Clay Willis, Aaron Cohen, Jay Kellam, Emma Elliott, Caroline Finley, Mia Rashkind, Cole Pachter, Liza Cohen, Kate Easton, Tommy DiBona, Sydney Joynt, Ashley Warren, Savannah Gomez, Sarah Warren, Naomi Joynes, Sarah Elliott, Lucy Willis, Cole Trinder, Joseph Dail, Taylor Renfro, and Max Joynes ON PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT: Makenna DeTorres, Shelby Warren, Anne-Porter Hudgins, Max Lambert, Reed Truxell, Joey Gianascoli, Carr Trinder, Aidan Kale, Aiden Winfield, Mason Dudley, Skylar Herrle, Annika Gianascoli, Gabriella Gianascoli, Caroline DiBona, Sydney Dudley, and Katie DiBona