Dr. W. Hugh Moomaw arrived at Cape Henry as Headmaster on June 1, 1975. During Dr. Moomaw’s 1975 to 1986 tenure, the School grew from 157 students to an enrollment of nearly 500. Those 11 years were truly a period of rapid growth and development for Cape Henry Collegiate School, having finally been accepted by the Hampton Roads community as an independent school here to stay.
IN HIS OWN WORDS... “I hope that I can help Cape Henry students to learn about life. I desire they come to understand that the value of study is more than learning a system of thought or a body of knowledge. Hopefully, it will lead to an awareness of one’s self, of one’s relationship to society and of a builder of self-confidence. I expect them to meet confidently the challenge of the hour.” - Dr. W. Hugh Moomaw, 1985
Dr. Moomaw, 86, passed away on December 21, 2011. He was the grandson of John C. Moomaw, prominent Roanoke business leader, the man responsible for bringing the railroad to western Virginia. Hugh’s father, Samuel B. Moomaw, was an orchardist who developed the canned fruit industry and moved to London to begin the import business. Dr. Moomaw was born in London on June 8, 1925, and received his early schooling in England, culminating with a graduation from Sherborne School (founded in 1550) in Dorset. With the outbreak of World War II, his family moved back to Roanoke, where Dr. Moomaw’s studies at Virginia Tech were interrupted by his call to service in the U. S. Army in 1944. After the War, he transferred to Washington & Lee University, where he graduated in 1949. He then earned his master’s degree and doctorate in history at the University of Virginia where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and was a Fulbright scholar. Hugh Moomaw married Rosalie (Lee) Bowman in Roanoke, Virginia on August 26, 1950. Dr. Moomaw took his first job as professor of history at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia in 1956. The Fulbright Commission then appointed him Director of the U. S. Educational Commission in London. Hugh moved his wife and young family to Wimbledon, England, where they lived for four years. In 1963, Hugh returned to Virginia to become President of Stratford College in Danville, Virginia. While serving as President, Dr. Moomaw supervised the transition of the institution from a junior college to a four-year college. In 1975, Hugh moved his family to Virginia Beach to accept an appointment as Headmaster of Cape Henry Collegiate School. As Head of School, he was instrumental in increasing enrollment, establishing an endowment, and initiating an extensive building program at the School positioning Cape Henry to become one of the finest independent schools in the state and region. Upon his retirement from full-time employment in 1986, Hugh continued his passion for education by teaching at Tidewater Community College. Hugh and Lee enjoyed traveling and gardening together as Hugh continued with his lifelong passion for railroads and his extensive train collection, precisely modeling the railroad network in England prior to nationalization. The Norfolk and Portsmouth Railway commissioned him to write the history of its Belt Line Railroad, and his book was published to celebrate the company’s 100-year anniversary in 1998. His extensive knowledge of rail history was put to good use when he served on the board of the Railroad Museum of Virginia for several years. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to The Moomaw Scholarship Endowment Fund of Cape Henry Collegiate School.
2011-2012 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES B O A RD O F F IC E R S Mr. James H. Sparks, Chair Mr. Michael R. Gianascoli ‘89, Vice Chair Mr. Richard C. Zoretic, Vice Chair Mrs. Sibyl W. Seth, Secretary Mrs. Cheryl L. Xystros, Treasurer Dr. John P. Lewis, Head of School/President
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T RU ST E E S Mr. B. Franklin Bradley Mr. David C. Burton Mrs. Carolyn A. Castleberry Mr. Scot N. Creech Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr. John C. Fagan Dr. Michael F. Hasty The Honorable Pamela E. Hutchens Mr. Ronald M. Kramer Mr. Kelly L. Law ‘83 Ms. Dorothy P. Mannix ‘82 Mr. Jerry F. McDonnell* Mr. Craig L. Mytelka Mr. John C. Napolitano Mr. Christakis J. Paphites Mr. Lee S. Peregoff ‘77 Mrs. Cindee Riordan
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E X- O F F I CI O T R U S T E E Mr. Trent Dudley ’88 President, Alumni Association Board of Directors
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
HE A D M A ST E RS E ME R IT I Dr. W. Hugh Moomaw* Mr. Daniel P. Richardson * Deceased
2011-2012 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL ALUMNI BOARD Trent Dudley ’88, President Emily Medley Robbins ’97, Vice President Ros Willis ’82, Treasurer Tammy Dail ’80, Secretary Brian Burgess ‘03 Neel Desai ‘93 Brian Facemire ‘98 Colin Kelly ‘01 Kinte Smith ‘96 Scott Saal ‘07
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IN THIS ISSUE From the Head of School 2 Volunteers Show They Care 3 Trustee News 4 Annual Fund Update 5 Cape Henry Goes Green 11 Community Service 11 Nexus 12 Leadership Development Initiatives 14 College Counseling 15
Student & Faculty Highlights Dolphin Sports Academy Athletic Report From the Alumni Association Visiting Our Alumni Feature: Anne Wachtmeister ‘84 Alumni Snapshots Alumni Notes
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From the Head of School CHCS Alumni Provide a Strong Foundation for the School It is often stated that our success as a school today rests on the shoulders of those who came before us. As we welcomed back over 20 graduates for Alumni Career Day, we were reminded of those who helped lay the foundation on which our current achievements are now built. From CFOs to artists, catch phrases such as “dream big” and “use your mind, but follow your heart” were interwoven with practical advice such as “no job or task is beneath you” and “social skills are just as important as book knowledge.” The numerous collegiate and post graduate degrees held by our alumni underscored the importance of scholarship and being a lifelong learner. Alumni emphasized how the rigorous academics at Cape Henry paved the way for their success in college, ultimately grooming them to navigate today’s competitive and global world successfully.
Singer/Songwriter Angela Savvas ‘04 gives our future musicians advice on being successful in the arts.
A strong sense of community was evident as alumni described, with passion and enthusiasm, their personal and professional stories. While their career advice headlined the
event, our alumni also led by example through their continued dedication to community-driven, volunteer involvement. Our speakers, who encompassed a broad range of professional careers, all shared a common denominator: thankfulness for the strong educational experience and for the multiple opportunities Cape Henry had provided. With the help of our alumni, we continue to uphold the tradition of the invaluable Cape Henry experience. Our door is always open to our students of years past. Please visit often and cast your influence on the next generation of leaders.
Sincerely,
Dr. John P. Lewis Matt Audette ‘92, Executive Vice President and Chief Financal Officer of E*Trade, shares his experience in the financial world with Cape Henry’s juniors and seniors during Alumni Career Day.
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Volunteers Show They Care with Gifts of Time and Talent GIVING IS CARING
Cape Henry Collegiate School is very fortunate to have over 400 dedicated parents, alumni parents, and grandparents who spend nearly 20,000 hours volunteering to help the students and the School in many ways all year long. Wonderful volunteers help organize the BBQ on the Lawn, Annual Giving Phonathons, Fall Festival, Book Fair, Grand Auction Gala, Golf Tournament, and Tennis Tournament, in addition to working in The Perry Library, The Brooks Family Spirit Store, and more. Their gifts of time and talent are invaluable to the community, and the students, faculty, staff, and administration cannot thank them enough.
Fall Festival Co-Chairs Dena Sawyer and Wendy Earl
Volunteers Lisa Gianascoli, Cheryl Weber, and Chris Fagan
CHPA First Vice President Wendy DeTorres and CHPA President Lori Kalfus
Auction Volunteers Kim Wetmore and Lauren Breus
FALL FESTIVAL WAS FUN FOR FAMILIES, ALUMNI, AND FRIENDS
The Cape Henry Parents’ Association works very hard each year to plan this beloved tradition for the School community. The many activities, including the popular cakewalk, teacher dunking booth, inflatables, and creative games, helped student clubs, teams, and organizations raise funds needed for their yearlong activities. Thank you to Co-chairs Wendy Earl and Dena Sawyer and their committee of volunteers for their hard work and creative spirit. The transformation of our gym into an autumn wonderland made this year’s Fall Festival the best ever!
Kristin Sparks ‘02 and Karen Sparks
Trustee Pamela Hutchens, Alexander Albert, and Katherine King
CHCS Alumni Amalia Riess ’11, Betsy Nash ’11, Bryan Wacker ’11, and Taryn Payne ‘11
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY 2011: A SPECIAL DAY WITH VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE
Cape Henry grandparents and special friends filled The Perry Family Auditorium and the classrooms and halls of The Sims Lower School just before Thanksgiving, sharing the excitement of performances of song and dance, art work, and show and tell with Lower School students. This memorable “Grand Day” is a heart-warming tradition that the children and teachers look forward to every year.
Ava Ehrenzeller with her grandmother Sandra Owen
Connor Smith with his grandmother Judith Campbell
Thomas-Henry Schindler with his grandmother, Luzmila Quinteo
Wiley Levine with his grandfather, Ben Wiley
Anna Olivieri with her grandmother, Maureen Olivieri
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Longtime Leaders Remembered
// Former Trustees Jerry McDonnell and William Rountree
Mr. Jerry McDonnell
Jerry McDonnell passed away September 20, 2011, after a long illness. All who knew Jerry appreciated his warm heart, creative vision, and ability to accomplish what he set out to do. Jerry joined the Cape Henry Board of Trustees in 2003 and served as Development Committee Chair. His leadership and support helped provide the momentum for growth the School still enjoys today. No matter the need, Jerry was always there for Cape Henry. His philanthropy spanned every Cape Henry campaign, Golf Tournament, and Grand Auction Gala. Throughout the School, campaign naming plaques honor his sons Chase ’13, Brennan ’08, and Tyler ’05, reflecting the McDonnell family’s extreme generosity and dedication to Cape Henry over the years.
Jerry McDonnell and his wife, Carolyn
A former owner of the Hampton Roads Mariners, Jerry bought the professional soccer team in support of his sons’ love for the game and to have great soccer players and coaches here locally. He started the outdoor summer re-enactment theater program on the First Landing at Cape Henry, now a thriving tourist attraction. His big ideas live on in the numerous and varied ways he contributed to our local community to make it a better place to live. Jerry will always be remembered as a truly great family man, inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He brightened the day of everyone he met with a big smile and quick wit and is greatly missed.
Jerry McDonnell with Mike Romaniw at the 2006 CHCS Golf Tournament.
Mr. William Rountree
Bill Rountree, father of senior Ben Rountree ‘12 and Will Rountree ‘96, passed away June 29, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. A dedicated father, husband, community leader and friend of everyone he met, Bill organized Monarch Bank in 1998 as its founding president and CEO. Passionate about service to the local community, in addition to his personal interest as a Cape Henry parent, he joined the School’s Board of Trustees in 1986. “Tree” as he was fondly called by friends, was a former vice chairman of the Cape Henry Board and served as Building Fund Chairman. His tireless fundraising efforts were instrumental in the successful completion of Founders Hall and The Perry Library. Always generous himself, people had a hard time saying anything but “yes” when Tree asked for their support. Our Cape Henry community holds much gratitude for his many accomplishments sustaining growth for the School campus, as well as his visionary leadership to benefit everyone who calls Hampton Roads home.
Bill Rountree with his wife, Virginia, with Jody and Alan Wagner at the 2005 Grand Auction.
Tree will always be remembered for his big personality and upbeat attitude, inspiring everyone he met to appreciate every day as a gift and to do their part to make our community a better place. Thank you, Tree! Bill Rountree with his wife, Virginia.
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GIVING IS CARING… You wanted the best for your child -- that’s why you chose to send your child to Cape Henry. We need your help to provide outstanding opportunities that place all of our children on a path to success and lifelong learning. Please show you care and join us! Cape Henry’s mission is to bring out the best in each of our students. As mentors, our faculty strives not only to prepare students academically for colleges, but also to provide creative development in music, theater, the arts, and extracurricular activities. Cape Henry builds character, leadership skills, self-discipline, and teamwork, and promotes global citizenship through experiences beyond the classroom. The School encourages service and social responsibility through community involvement and develops personal character and integrity in a learning environment governed by an honor code. We ask you to please show you care by making a gift to the Annual Fund. Tuition covers only 91 percent of the cost to provide a Cape Henry education. The School depends on parents and alumni, along with Trustees and alumni parents, to help make up the difference. In giving, we support the success of all of our children. Our goal this year is $575,000. We need YOUR participation to reach this goal! All gifts are fully tax-deductible and can be made by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, or American Express, online at capehenrycollegiate.org/support/onlinegiving, or even by stock transfer. Donors of $1,500 and more become Everett Society members, named in honor of Cape Henry’s founder, and receive special recognition and event invitations. Also, check to see if your employer offers a matching-gift program. If you have questions, contact Ms. Jayna Eller, Director of Annual Giving, at jaynaeller@capehenry.org or (757) 963-8226. When you give to the Annual Fund, you invest in the future of our students and our community! Thank you for your consideration. Your gift shows you care. Sincerely, Cindee and Kevin Riordan Trustee & Annual Giving Co-Chairs Parents of Lizzi ’16 and Mary Virginia ’13
Craig and Meg Mytelka Trustee & Chair of Development Committee Parents of Devon ’16, Kyle ’12, Heather ’10, and Bryan ‘08
PS: PLEASE PARTICIPATE. Large or small, EVERY GIFT counts and benefits every student.
Please Remember Cape Henry in Your Estate Planning When updating your will or doing estate planning, please consider naming Cape Henry for a Memorial Gift. Gifts of stock or other assets that have appreciated will allow the capital gains and resulting tax liabilities to be passed to Cape Henry as part of your gift. Please consult your attorney, accountant, or financial advisor for ways to remember Cape Henry.
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CAPE HENRY’S 30TH GRAND AUCTION GALA Back Row: Lynette and Pete Reuss, Jim Sparks, On February 3, 2012, Cape Henry Collegiate hosted the 30th Grand Kristin Sparks ‘02, and Mark Sheggeby, Auction Gala, “Rhinestones and Wranglers”, at the Hilton Virginia Front Row: Mary Vance, Laura Lechler ‘92, John Probst, Beach Oceanfront. Over 260 guests gathered in cowboy and cowgirl fashion to enjoy a fun-filled night of school spirit, community, and fundraising. The night began with the Cape Henry Jazz Band delivering amazing music during the cocktail reception, and there was a guest appearance from Mae West (thank you Wendy Sims). In addition to the always popular Silent Auction, a new fun factor was added, the Champagne and Diamond Room! For only $50, guests could enter the room and choose a champagne glass that had a tiny velvet bag with a precious gem inside valued from $50 to $2,000. Everyone was a winner–including four VERY lucky diamond winners.
Decorating Co-Chairs Lisa Gianascoli and Joelle Redfearn and their team of volunteers transformed the Hilton’s ballroom into a beautiful Wild West world including a mountain sunset, handmade and painted cacti, a fence and a backdrop of “Henry’s” Waterhole. Guests enjoyed the beautiful sounds of the Cape Henry Orchestra during a delightful surf and turf dinner. The Live Auction began with a revved up, customized golf cart leading to festive and energetic bidding that carried throughout. Overall, the night was a successful example of the Cape Henry community working together to make a difference in the lives of the students and faculty. Sincere gratitude and appreciation are extended to the many underwriters, donors, and volunteers who so graciously supported the event this year.
Paul Hernandez and Carol Morgan, DDS
Cindee Riordan, Berkley Wheeler, and Lea Keenan
Joelle and Ed Redfearn
Wendy and Kevin Sims
2012 GRAND AUCTION GALA PARTNERS Cape Henry Collegiate School would like to thank the following underwriting partners for their generous support of the school’s largest fundraising social event. $5,000 Dinner Sponsors Host Location and In-Kind Sponsorship
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Toyota Tundra 4x4 Sponsor Priority Toyota
Champagne & Diamonds Room Sponsors Associated Distributors Boulevard Jewelers Superior Pawn
$10,000 Presenting Sponsors Karen and Jim Sparks
$7,500 Cocktail Reception Sponsors The McDonnell Family W3 Marine
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Williams Mullen
$2,500 Wine Sponsors
Amerigroup Charitable Foundation E.L. Creech & Co. The Frieden Agency RST Development Salacia at Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
$1,000 Entertainment Sponsors
Bank of America BB&T BB&T-Lowery D. Finley Insurance Services Gee’s Group Real Estate Development Susan and Ted Kaufman Lesley and Brad Kasinger Linc Service PAPCO, Inc. TowneBank WC Carpenter, LLC Wells Fargo Bank
$500 Dessert Sponsors
Astro Disc Jockeys Donna and Skip Brehm Capital Concrete Hampton Roads Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Heritage Bank Kramer Tire Mid-Atlantic Dermatology Center, P.C. Debi and Chris Paphites Signature Printing SunTrust Bank Van Deveer & Associates
$250 Grand Auction Patrons
Birsch Industries Kathie and Don Carter CB Richard Ellis Checkered Flag Motor Car Company, Inc. Betty and John Trinder
Teachers and Technology in The Sparks Science and Technology Center Give Students Incredible Learning Opportunities Great teachers using technology as a scientific tool continue to add a new dimension to our students’ studies. A new communications center was launched this past summer in conjunction with the Ballard Project and the science studies of teacher Mrs. Debra Duffy and senior Courtney Paphites with Dr. Robert Ballard in the Mediterranean. The Internet-2 connection, a superhighway of high-speed bandwidth shared with Old Dominion University and WHRO, facilitated real-time interaction with the Cape Henry senior and teacher working alongside Dr. Ballard’s research team on the Nautilus expedition. The live webcam allowed our students to be “there” as Ballard’s team searched for artifacts from sunken ships along ancient trade routes, and undersea clues to geologic, oceanographic, and marine life phenomena. Mrs. Duffy said the goal of their particular segment of the 2011 Nautilus expedition, which was documented by National Geographic, was geological in nature searching for hydrothermal vent activity off the coast of Italy in the Tyrrhenian Sea. She was responsible for working two watches per day during undersea exploration time while onboard the Nautilus. She also hosted six live Senior Courtney Paphites shares her broadcasts each day to the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, answered passion for science with Lower School questions sent in from a global audience to the nautiluslive.org web- students in the new communications page, and uploaded photos and wrote blogs for the NautilusLive web- center. page. Mrs. Duffy was selected for the prestigious ‘Educator at Sea’ position based on her expertise in the areas of geology and oceanography. The collaboration started with Dr. Ballard when he visited Cape Henry in 2009. Mrs. Debra Duffy
Senior Courtney Paphites says, “On the ship, I worked as a data logger taking dive photos, keeping notes during each dive, measuring seawater temperature surrounding the vents, making reports, and much more. The hands-on experience working with scientists in a professional environment was truly life-changing as I trained beside real geologists from all over the world. The experience inspired me to pursue my passion for geological sciences and archaeology in college.” Mrs. Duffy and Courtney boarded the ship in Greece and participated in the scientific journey for two weeks in September. They were able to communicate on a daily basis the expedition’s discoveries and their experiences of living aboard the ship to Lower, Middle, and Upper School students here at Cape Henry via the enhanced ‘telepresence’ capabilities. Cape Henry and Choate Rosemary Hall are the only two K-12 schools selected to use this technology to communicate directly with the scientists and educators aboard ship. The live video interaction was ongoing from August to mid-November, allowing many Cape Henry students and teachers to participate in the learning experiences. One or more Cape Henry students will have the opportunity to participate in the program again this fall.
Ballard’s research team is giving Cape Henry students hands-on science exploration experience.
“Students were so excited to ‘be there’ as discoveries were made,” says Mr. Mark Cunningham, Cape Henry’s Director of Instructional Technology.“ Grade 5 student Marshall Joyce paid close attention to the discoveries and the two-way communication process, so much so that he personally led his classmates and teacher, Mrs. Melissa Newport, into the communications center at the School, flipped on the switch and began talking directly with researchers on the other side of the world.” Cunningham and Mr. Kevin Shain, CHCS Director of Technology, visited the University of Rhode Island last year to learn what it would take to allow our students to conduct undersea research with Dr. Ballard’s team via the live webcam, exploring thousands of meters below the surface of the sea.
NASA Scientists in Action Inspire Students
The communications technology set up to follow Ballard’s undersea exploration has been reconfigured to now connect with the International Space Station via NASA TV. During live webcasts from the International Space Station, students can send in questions to a facilitator who passes the questions on to the ISS astronauts. The questions are answered during the live webcast. Science teacher Mrs. Ashleigh Cake said she is excited to have this communications capability to enhance her Grade 6 astronomy unit. SOUNDINGS • WINTER 2011-2012
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New Computer Software Enhances Microscope Analysis of Specimens
In the Marine Biology classroom, Ms. Barbara Murphy, former research assistant with NIH and EVMS, is using computer technology to capture images magnified under the microscope and project them onto a large screen for Upper School students to study, interpret, and analyze. “It allows the class as a whole to look at a specimen and to identify and discuss the specific characteristics of different plankton. When they individually identify organisms on their own, the process is easier and more meaningful,” she says. “The software allows copies of the image to be computer-analyzed using the digital technology to identify the anatomical features of the microorganisms further.” “We are finding bacteria in the water from the Chesapeake Bay and identifying phytoplankton and zooplankton,” says junior Mary Virginia Riordan. Senior Michael Roberts explains, “We are looking at what is in the bay water on the micro-scale. We are looking at what fuels the fish, the smallest organisms in the water that are food for fish, called producers, and the impact on the whole food chain for the large fish we catch to eat. The software enhances the images with different settings for more transparent organisms to be better viewed for more clarity of their structures.”
DNA Studied in College Level Labs
In the college-level Biotechnology Honors classes, students interested in molecular and genetic science work with highly specialized lab equipment and study molecules like DNA, proteins, and antibodies. In the lab-intensive course, students use micropipettes to load DNA and proteins into gels and then separate the molecules using a process called electrophoresis, which allows them to do DNA and protein fingerprinting. In another lab, students use a thermal cycler to perform the polymerase chain reaction, taking a single tiny piece of DNA and making millions of copies in just a few hours. About half of the labs done in the course are supplied free of cost from Virginia Tech’s Fralin Life Science Institute, allowing students to do many more of the costly labs than would be otherwise feasible.
Working with water samples from the Chesapeake Bay, Khajae Hester finds and identifies microscopic plankton. Students are able to create, send, and edit multi-media images with possible voice narration and measurement.
In the genetic engineering lab, students receive instruction from teacher Mrs. Liz Moore on how to combine DNA from two different sources. In one lab, the green fluorescent protein from a jellyfish is inserted into bacterial DNA which then causes the bacteria to glow green, an observable marker of a successful genetic transfer. Studies also include an analysis of corn chips to see if they contain genetically modified corn, and a creation of a mock crime scene with splattered fake blood, which allows students to analyze the blood spatter pattern using trigonometry methodology. In this study, students apply forensic science principles to solve a murder mystery. Senior June Kramer says, “I’m most excited to take this class because genetics and molecular biology hold fundamental clues to why our world is evolving the way that it is. Studying genetics helps us to better understand the diseases and disorders we have the ability to alter.” June says her DNA studies last year in the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute class and over the summer in a microbiology internship at the College of William & Mary ignited her interest in microbiology, which she hopes to study further at one of the first U. S. colleges to offer this genetics program. “Everything in life overlaps with incredible complexity, and this class helps us better understand how things evolve.” Students in Biotechnology Honors built LEGO mazes to study whether a slime mold will navigate through the maze using the shortest route.
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“It’s good to be able to study genetic material, know the information well, and interpret the coursework in a lab,” said senior Jenna Smith. “We take what we learn and see how it works in a real-life situation. It makes the study so much more purposeful.” Robert Ashford ’11, who visited Mrs. Moore while on winter break from Christopher Newport University, says, “Everything we learned at Cape Henry in Biotechnology and AP Biology, we are now doing in my freshman college biology course. I often find myself taking the lead in labs because I’ve had experience with the lab equipment and know what to do.”
Physics Students Engineer Robots
Students studying physics put the laws of nature into play designing and building robotic devices, demonstrated at the School’s March Science Extravaganza and in regional competitions. Under the direction of Mr. Tom Rodgers, students working as a team construct the unnecessarily complex Rube Goldberg machine featured at the Extravaganza to demonstrate what they have learned about simple machines, work, energy, efficiency, and vectors in their study of physics and engineering.
“Studying genetics helps us to better understand the diseases and disorders we have the ability to alter,” says senior June Kramer
Junior James Brown says, “Being in Mr. Rodgers’ Physics class has shown me what is expected out of a scientist and that I have a long way to go to become the engineer I want to be someday. Being on the Robotics Team has shown me that I have what it takes to complete a goal with a productive team like ours.” The Robotics Club meets twice a week and several weekends to design and build robots to compete in intraschool events. They competed and won awards in the fall in the FIRST Tech Challenge, using a limited set of parts and specified dimensions. In January, students entered their robot and were recognized at the Eastern Virginia FTC Qualifying Tournament, held at Norfolk State University. This spring, students will create a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), to compete against other ROVs in an underwater challenge designed by the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center. Students test their design concepts with intricately designed robots.
Students Prepare for Tropical Bioscience Field Studies in Panama
Now in its third year, Upper School students enrolled in the yearlong Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) course are learning how scientific research is conducted, practicing experimental design and procedure in Cape Henry labs with local specimen data. In June, students in this bioscience course will spend two weeks in Panama with Smithsonian scientists participating in field studies. “Our goal is for the course to provide students with the opportunity to learn from professional scientists, perform fieldwork, manipulate real scientific data, and form conclusions about one of the last pristine rainforests,” says Mrs. Kim Johnson, Cape Henry Upper School Dean and STRI teacher, who shares class instruction with Ms. Tina Whitaker. Both teachers travel with the students to explore the rainforest, and collect data from specimens on the beaches, as well as visit the Panama Canal and participate in a Spanish cultural exchange with Brader Independent School in Panama City. Students visiting Panama study the region’s bio-tropical environment, rich history, culture, and international interests.
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NASA Project on Climate Change
Third graders in Pam Northam’s science class are participating in an international data collection program to study climate change. Four NASA satellites circle the world daily, one of which crosses over the North and South poles taking readings. Cape Henry is one of hundreds of schools around the world taking ground level readings within five minutes of the time the satellite passes overhead for comparison to substantiate the data. A polar bear named NPPy is the mascot for this project-based learning program in which Cape Henry students use a Kestrel field instrument to measure wind speed, temperature, barometric pressure, and relative humidity to monitor climate changes. Their recorded observations are used to validate what the satellite is seeing and are an integral part of the research being done at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Thank you to our many supporters who have made possible the opportunities offered in The Sparks Science and Technology Center. Great strides in science begin with igniting the interest and passion for discovery in students at every level.
Students pose with NPPy, the polar bear mascot for NASA’s climate change research.
Third grade students use the Kestrel field instrument to measure wind speed, temp, barometric pressure, and relative humidity. Their recorded data is submitted to NASA’s international data collection program monitoring climate change.
Cape Henry Featured in News Around The Country After Tracking Earthquake on Seismograph Cape Henry received significant media coverage on August 23, 2011 after tracking, on our seismograph, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded on the East Coast. Among these features were two live segments on the WAVY TV-10 and an additional feature in The Sporting News. This photo of Cape Henry’s seismograph was included in news publications and media coverage around the country, including WVEC TV-13, The Gaston Gazette, Tampa Bay Online, and KOMO News of Seattle, Washington.
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CAPE HENRY GOES GREEN // Environmental Conservation Initiatives Save Money Student-driven Green Teams have been established in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions. The mission of The Green Team is to educate, enhance awareness about conservation, and pursue practical solutions to environmental problems. The Lower School Green Team is comprised of 34 Grade 4 and 5 students who have an interest in helping to initiate institutional change and environmental awareness. The Team identifies two to three initiatives to work on during a school year, and meets once a week to plan the implementation of their projects. Green Team members are responsible for carrying out the action plan, for keeping meeting minutes, and for reporting to the Lower School students, the Cape Henry Parents’ Association, the School’s administration, and sometimes the Board of Trustees. They are currently researching the possibility of installing solar panels on the concession stand outside. They will be selling Keep Virginia Beautiful stickers to help with the cost of the project. Presently, they recycle all paper in the Lower School and help spread the word to GO GREEN. Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 now use Google Docs to electronically draft their written work and share their work with teachers, rewriting electronically until ready to print only the final copy. Even the teacher comments are entered on the Google Docs. “Teachers have not used the first case of paper we bought this year, and usually they use one case per month,” said Mr. Mark Cunningham, Director of Instructional Technology and Upper School Perry Science Chair. The Middle School Green Team students have initiated a recycling program for paper, plastic, and aluminum and are responsible for sorting all of the recyclables and disposing of them appropriately, as well as maintaining the school-wide recycling bins. Every week, the students make the rounds of school offices, classrooms, and The Perry Library, emptying blue trash cans labeled “We Recycle Paper” into large clear plastic bags, which they carry out to the recycling dumpster for pick up by the city. “When you are a Junior Leader, you are automatically part of the Green Team,” explains Anna Xystros, Grade 8 student. “We are trying to recycle and make the school greener.” Eighth grader Emma Mobley adds, “It makes us feel good that we are doing something to help the environment.” The girls say it takes them about 15 minutes each time they make their weekly rounds during their focus bell. Mostly they collect paper, but they also find empty drink bottles in the bins. “People should know that we cannot recycle the bottle caps,” Emma and Anna note.
Community Service Outreach Programs M I D D L E
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“The Middle School Community Service Outreach Program is designed to promote awareness of and education about the problems and issues that face our community, as well as provide opportunities for volunteerism in an effort to give students the knowledge and skills they will need to be active global citizens,” said Mrs. Amanda Hayes, Middle School Director. “Starting this year, each grade-level team adopted an area of need within our community and developed a relationship with an organization that addresses that need.” In Grade 6, students focused on addressing concerns of hunger and homelessness. They have worked in conjunction with the Junior Leaders to sponsor children from For Kids through donations of school supplies, backpacks, food cards, and winter coats. In Grade 7, students began a partnership in January with EquiKids, a therapeutic riding facility. Students have the opportunity to learn more about the children served by EquiKids and the benefits of therapeutic riding as well as prepare the stables and the facility for programs. As with last year, students in Grade 8 are working in cooperation with the Memory Center to develop and assist with activities for residents who suffer from Alzheimer’s and Dementia. In addition, the Middle School sponsored the Coats for Kids campaign at Cape Henry in which students collected new and gently used coats and donated them to children adopted by the Lower School’s Adopt-a-Family holiday giving program.
The Upper School Green Team members are researching the possibility of using wind or solar energy to operate our athletic snack shack for further electricity conservation, and have been engage in the cleanup efforts of the Lynnhaven River, Chesapeake Bay, and Elizabeth River. They have also had water purification systems installed, rather than buying purified water in plastic bottles, thus reducing the amount of plastic used throughout the School. Cape Henry “Thinks Pink”
Lower School Green Team
Other community service initiatives include the sale of coffee during Fall Festival to raise funds to send to the Malumbo Orphanage in Panama. A Lemonade Stand was also sponsored to raise funds for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Upper School students sponsored the CHKD Lemonade Stand, Think Pink for breast cancer awareness, Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive, Canned Food Drive, Wrap ‘n’ Roll, and JCC Food Service by Nexus Global Scholars. SOUNDINGS • WINTER 2011-2012
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Where Are Cape Henry Students Studying Now? // Nexus Students Participate in Global Video Conferences and Travel
LEGEND 2012 International Trips Past International Trips 2012 Domestic Trips Past Domestic Trips
Student oppportunities for global exploration adventures set Cape Henry apart. Trips are planned for this spring and summer to Namibia, Africa, Cuba, France, Germany, and Panama. New this year, the program has been expanded for Middle School students to travel abroad with a trip planned to Belize. Thanks to generous supporters who help underwrite program costs, nearly half of all Cape Henry Middle and Upper School students have participated in a Nexus travel experience to learn about other places, people, and cultures. “This is an increasingly meaningful part of a Cape Henry education as our world continues to become more interconnected with communication, travel, and commerce,” says Mr. Willy Fluharty, Cape Henry Nexus Program Director. “I’m excited about the fact that Cape Henry and the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG) are literally changing the way schools implement global education in their curriculum to include travel programs.” Partnering with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Fluharty and Cape Henry have taken the lead in creating the global consortium summit in efforts to centralize and unify the 21st century vision of global education and combine non- and for-profit entities and experiences. The GEBG is working to unify the vision and make it readily available to allow more schools to implement these programs. “We are also creating national accreditation standards for global education in 12
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conjunction with the National Association of Independent Schools’ commission on accreditation,” Fluharty explains.
NAMIBIA In May, 20 Cape Henry seniors will have the opportunity to travel to Namibia, which lies on the southwest coast of Africa, north of South Africa, and south of Angola. This little-traveled African country has one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Students will visit the largest seal colony on the planet and stay with the very remote Himba tribe, donating much-needed supplies to their school. Namibia has the largest wild population of cheetahs, and students will work with the Cheetah Conservation Fund helping with cheetah puppies, feeding, clinical workups assistance, cheetah behavior observation, fieldwork, and outreach and education programs.
CUBA Through travel to Cuba to experience the communist economic model, made possible by new government-sanctioned people-to-people programs, Cape Henry students will experience one of the last communist nations. The program will immerse students in Cuban politics, economics, and culture with visits to schools, hospitals, businesses, and concerts. Pre-trip preparation will include study of the history of Cuba and Cuban-American relations, the rise of Fidel Castro, and weekly discussions led by AP Comparative Government teacher and lawyer Mr. Scott McGraw. Students will also provide assistance at the orphanage Convento Belen.
FRANCE French students from private schools in Nice and Paris who visited Cape Henry last spring will host our students and provide the opportunity to experience French culture living with their French families. In Nice, our students will attend classes at the Institut Stanislas and be totally immersed in French language and culture. They will also tour numerous sites in southern France and nearby Monte Carlo, including Avignon in Provence, and in Paris, the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacré Coeur Cathedral and Montmartre, and the Eiffel Tower.
GERMANY A Cape Henry Choral group will visit Germany and Eastern Europe, staying with student families from our sister school in Haldensleben. They will attend classes and rehearse for joint performances with the Haldensleben Student Choir in Dresden and Prague, touring the fascinating historical cities of Eastern Europe.
PA N A M A For the third year, more than 20 Cape Henry students will join the staff of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and Cape Henry faculty to explore the neotropical science of the isthmus of Panama. Students will experience an intensive scientific field study focusing on terrestrial and marine biology. They will also study anthropology with a visit to the remote Embera tribe and spend two nights with host families from Panama City’s Brader School. This accredited course is a unique partnership between the Smithsonian and Cape Henry that looks fantastic on a college resume and provides field science experience that will change the way a student sees the world.
BELIZE On the first-ever international Middle School trip to Belize, students will explore ancient Mayan ruins, snorkel in the waters around the second largest reef in the world, and study climate change with local and international scientists. Students will also participate in a marine science service project as they learn about local customs, history, and culture.
U N I T E D S T AT E S “Little” Nexus travel will also begin this year with Grade 5 students traveling to The Turtle Hospital in Key Largo, Florida to learn why turtle species are endangered and help feed and rehabilitate injured turtles. They will visit a dolphin rescue center to learn about dolphin ecology and their birthing process and anatomy, and then feed and pet these amazing creatures. Another highlight of their trip will be snorkeling in John Pennekamp Underwater Park to see the protected coral reef. Other stateside travel-learning programs include the New Orleans Outreach, a senior project which allows students the opportunity to offer support and mentorship to a group of economically and socially disadvantaged middle school-aged students. Students will work with Roots of Music, a non-profit organization promoting music education in New Orleans’ schools. Cape Henry students will tutor and mentor these children, leading “jam sessions” and formal music sessions. Cape Henry students will also assist the Tulane Center for Public Service at Tulane University, helping to rebuild areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. Another group of seniors will travel to Virginia’s Eastern Shore to build a Habitat for Humanity Home for an economically disadvantaged family as their senior project. Upper School theater enthusiasts will have the opportunity to visit Broadway to participate in a series of workshops and master classes with Broadway artists. There, they will meet and learn from Broadway actors, choreographers, and directors. They will see the Broadway show Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, followed by a talkback with the cast. Staying in Times Square, they will experience the vibrant Big Apple and learn from others who share their passion to perform. Middle School students will travel out West to work with the Ute Mountain Indian Tribe and participate in a two-day rafting trip, hike in Arches National Park, mountain bike in Moab, rock climb in the high desert, explore Bandelier Monument, home to ancient cave dwellers, and set foot on Four Corners where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona come together.
Under the leadership of Mr. Willy Fluharty, Cape Henry Collegiate School is one of the four founding members of the Global Education Benchmark Group for Independent Schools in the U.S. Founded in 2008, Fluharty has served as director since the group’s inception, and his term has been extended as the group seeks 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Fluharty is regularly sought after by schools across the U.S. for guidance on the formation and implementation of global education travel programs. He was a featured speaker at the 2011 National Association of Independent Schools Conference and will be a keynote speaker to the upcoming 2012 Global Education Consortium, setting standards for Independent School Global Education. SOUNDINGS • WINTER 2011-2012
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Leadership Development Initiatives // New Leadership Center Opened for Peer Leaders and Upper School Students With the opening of the 2011-2012 school year, Cape Henry unveiled a new home for its many Upper School leadership initiatives: The Cape Henry Leadership Center. Located on the second floor of The Perry Library, between Founders Hall and The Sparks Science and Technology Center, The Leadership Center is home to 20 elected Upper School Peer Leaders, the Honor and Judiciary Councils, the newly established Grade 9 Seminar Series, and many other facets of Upper School life. It is a home that has been well received and well used by the Upper School student body.
exciting opportunities in the Upper School and emphasized the importance of taking advantage of academic and extracurricular opportunities offered by Cape Henry Collegiate School.
Freshman Orientation
One such program is the 9th Grade Seminar Series, a newly The Leadership Center began to take shape as early as the instituted program that lives and breathes in the Leadership beginning of August, as preparations began for the Upper Center. Mrs. Kim Johnson and Mr. Charlie Lonergan, Upper School Student Leadership Retreat. School Deans of Students, assembled The Retreat was held at Camp Silver leadership topics to discuss with the 2011-2012 Beach, on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, and freshman class throughout the school it brought together members of the Peer year. A schedule has been created in LEADERSHIP TOPICS Leadership Team, the Honor Education which freshmen come to the LeaderSEPTEMBER Council, the Judiciary Council members, ship Center for one study hall bell each Perception is Reality and the Student Council Association. The month as they work with the Deans of OCTOBER student leaders gathered for an overStudents on nine leadership topics. Honor and Integrity night retreat allowing each group to work NOVEMBER: Guest Speaker Colman Ruiz, together in planning and setting goals for The Upper School Peer Leadership Proretired Navy SEAL, speaking about the upcoming school year. In addition, gram is a student-driven program that leadership opportunities students and faculty developed teamsupports key Upper School initiatives. DECEMBER building skills in navigating three diverse In addition, Peer Leaders work with, Communication low ropes challenge courses. This probuild relationships with, and menJANUARY gram officially kicked off the 2011-2012 tor members of the freshman class Building Relationships school year in the Upper School, and it through consistent contact over the FEBRUARY laid the groundwork for the annual Freshcourse of the school year. At various What is a Leader? man Orientation program. times, Peer Leaders will partner with MARCH their advisory group to perform Café Who Are You as a Leader? Freshman Orientation is a developmenDolphin cleanup each week, take part APRIL tal program including every member of in important and sensitive presentaHow to Lead/Teamwork the freshman class, the Peer Leaders, tions, such as the Street Smart Proand the freshman advisors. The aftergram organized by Cape Henry’s Guidnoon program, which was filled with activities and games ance Department, and be present to answer questions to such as “Minute to Win It” challenges and a water volleyball help ease students’ transition to the Upper School. tournament, gave incoming freshmen the opportunity to get acquainted with and meet their new advisor and Peer Lead- The Peer Leaders sat amongst the freshman class as Coleers whom they will work with throughout their 9th Grade man Ruiz, a retired United States Navy SEAL, spoke on leadyear. The orientation concluded with dinner for the freshmen ership development and his experience with leadership. In and their families, where key school personnel spoke about addition to these leadership development initiatives, the Peer Leaders support many community enhancement programs like Operation Christmas Child. Peer Leaders and freshmen advisory groups collected and assembled 34 boxes of goods, which were sent to underprivileged children in other countries. These gifts were to arrive in time for the holidays. Through these daily interactions and program development, Peer Leaders play a crucial role in the transition and success of each ninth grader. A special thanks goes to the Cape Henry Parents’ Association for providing the support to help cover the costs of these programs. Upper School Leadership Retreat
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Counseling Beyond the Cape Henry Campus // College Counselors Provide Community Service Organizing College Information Program for Disadvantaged Regional High School Students by Mr. Paul Horgan, Director of College Counseling
Cape Henry students all have their sights set on going to college, but not all high school students are fortunate enough to have this opportunity or this goal instilled in them. In an effort to serve the disadvantaged in our area and create a model program that can be implemented in other communities, Cape Henry’s Director of College Counseling, Mr. Paul Horgan, with the assistance of Associate Director Mrs. Elizabeth Stello, organized a program with this goal as a community-service initiative.
The program was designed to offer inspiration and information to disadvantaged students from around the region as a joint effort between the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia. The first program was held in October, and 95 students from the Tidewater region attended the half-day session at Christopher Newport University.
Horgan has been working for over a year on developing the program as a pilot model for the region with the eventual goal of launching it as a national program between Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Similar programs are now being planned in Baltimore, Richmond, and Washington, D.C. as a result of the successful Tidewater program. Horgan is an executive board member for the regional association and has been elected chair of the human relations committee. In his advocacy of this program, Horgan has had the opportunity to share his program concept as a featured speaker at association meetings to hundreds of his colleagues from both the high school and college sides of the desk.
“This is an opportunity to model leadership in service for our students and to do our part in sharing the information and knowledge we take for granted with those less fortunate,” Horgan explains. “As a school that encourages leadership and seeks to stand out on a national level, it is important that we find ways to serve. In modeling Cape Henry’s global viewpoint, our goal is to help colleagues around the region and around the country create similar programs in their communities.”
NEW THIS YEAR - Videoconferencing with College Admissions Directors Thanks to a generous $2,500 donation from the Cape Henry Parents’ Association, the CHCS College Counseling office has installed new technology to offer videoconferencing for students with college admissions directors. This makes virtual interviews possible when the time and cost of travel and schedule conflicts limit interview opportunities. SOUNDINGS • WINTER 2011-2012
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Student and Faculty Highlights DISTRICT BAND
J.W. Pogue, and Jake Richardson
Knight, June Kramer, Korey McCam-
Cape Henry is proud to be the home
placed 2 .
Michael Ettel, Laney
mon, and Scotty Morris. Members
of several new members of the Dis-
Clarke, Jack Wynkoop, and Ben
of the Middle School Chorus were
trict Band: Michael Field - 5 chair
Rountree placed 3 , and Scott Cun-
Madison Albritton (Alternate), Clark
trombone, symphonic band; Sean
ningham, Sam Dreyfus, Greg Noor-
Berlin, Reece Fowler, Rachel Keen-
Poppen - 4 chair percussion, con-
danus, and Michael Kroll placed 4 .
an, Gregory Lloyd, Emma Mobley,
th
th
cert band;
Katie Unkle - 7
nd
rd
th
chair
Tyler Morris, Lizzi Riordan, Fletcher
flute, symphonic band; Kyle Mc-
Travelstead, Ashley Wendt, Hope
Cammon - alternate string bass;
Wheeler, and Anna Xystros.
th
Cooper Browning - alternate alto sax; Jack Wren - alternate baritone
USTA TENNIS
sax.
CHCS students Andrew Roberts, Lizzi
Riordan,
Nicole
Krykanov,
FORENSICS
Scotty Hunter, Brooke Pilkington
Cape Henry Middle School students
and Kaitlyn Kalfus playing on the
earned 2
place overall in the De-
GLOBAL SCHOLAR VOLUNTEERS
Mid-Atlantic USTA “Dream Team”,
cember Forensics competition in
Global Scholar students volunteer
competed against over 12,000 oth-
Norfolk. Team points were awarded
weekly at the Judeo Christian Out-
er 14-and-under junior tennis players
to Nick Gilbert, Chandler Averette,
reach Center. While organizing box-
from across the U.S., and earned
Margaret Clarke, Mariel Kondas,
es for needy families for Thanksgiv-
top national honors at the national
Izzy Haddad, and Brennan McCray.
ing, Upper School students were
finals competition in Arizona in Oc-
Individual medals were awarded to
surprised to meet Plaxico Burress,
tober, placing 4th overall.
Izzy Haddad and Chandler Averette
New York Jets player, who was do-
for third place, Mariel Kondas for
nating the turkeys to be placed in
AP SCHOLARS
second place, and Brennan McCray
their boxes.
Congratulations to 41 students from
nd
for first place.
the classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013 ALL-DISTRICT CHORUS
earning AP Scholar designations.
STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE
Twenty-eight Cape Henry students
The Advanced Placement Program
Competing with 653 teams from
were selected to perform in Febru-
offers AP Scholar Awards to recog-
across Virginia, 12 Cape Henry stu-
ary in the 2012 All-District Chorus in
nize high school students who have
dents teams earned top honors in
Norfolk. Of the Upper School Chorus
demonstrated college-level achieve-
the Junior Achievement Stock Mar-
were Caroline Albert, D’Nita Albrit-
ment.
ket Challenge conducted through
ton, Rachel Becka, Lily Burroughs,
the fall and culminating with a mar-
Jennifer DeSteph, Sarah Elliott, Hay-
Emily Pettigrew was
ket exchange floor model event in
ley Greason, Meghan Hare, Caroline
named a National AP
Norfolk in December. Cape Henry
Horne, Naomi Joynes (Alternate),
Scholar. AP Scholars
students Drew Greene, Ty Ramirez,
Jake Kantor, Leigh Anne Kline, Jenna
with Distinction in-
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clude Chad Becker, Kalan Brehm,
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
for the fifth straight year. Judges
Jamison
Clark,
Congratulations to Cape Henry Col-
praised the staff for coverage of
Courtney Cripps, Emily Pettigrew,
legiate School Class of 2012 mem-
all parts of Cape Henry Collegiate
Zach Volkman, and Kristen Vretakis.
bers recognized by the 2012 Na-
School, and gave the highest points
AP Scholars with Honors are Alex-
tional Merit Scholarship Program:
possible for the writing category.
ander Albert, Alexander Castellano,
Sean Poppen was a National Merit
Burke,
Meghan
Lauren Devendorf, Sean Gallagher,
Scholarship
Finalist,
Columbia University is among top
Kristin Hopkins, John Jepson, Ni-
and Alexander Albert,
graduate journalism schools in the
cole Mandell, Kristen Parnigoni,
Alexander Allen, John
country. Winning this award, The
Sean
Jepson,
Lighthouse ranks in the top tier of
Poppen,
George
Radford,
Kyle
Mc-
Brigid Skorup, Margaret Skorup, and
Cammon, and Kyle
Nicholas Vretakis. Finally, AP Schol-
Mytelka
ars are Alexander Allen, Cody Ander-
tional Merit Commended Students.
NIAAA RECOGNITION
son, Thomas Armistead, Jack Beale,
Over 1.5 million students took the
The National Interscholastic Athletic
Gray Crigger, Luke Fox, Wesley
qualifying test.
Administrators Association (NIAAA)
were
high school newspapers.
Na-
Gregory, Adam Karides, Katherine
has recognized Jeanne Short, Ath-
King, Rachel Knoepfel, Elisabeth Mi-
THE LIGHTHOUSE
letic Director at Cape
renda, Scotty Morris, Kyle Mytelka,
The Lighthouse, Cape Henry’s Up-
Henry, as a Certified
Navtej Rahil, Matt Remmie, Andrew
per School newspaper, earned a
Athletic Administrator.
Russo, Max Serpe, William Serratel-
gold medal from the Columbia Uni-
li, Bryan Wacker, and Graeme Wren.
versity Scholastic Press Association
Student-Athletes Recognized by Colleges Across the Country // Record Number of Cape Henry Students Make Commitment to Play on Collegiate Level As our athletic teams continue to play hard season-to-season, many students in the Class of 2012 have already decided to continue playing athletics at various colleges throughout the nation. This list will continue to grow as more students learn about their college acceptances in the months ahead. Nicholas Anderson (Lacrosse) Roanoke College
Alexis Decker (Lacrosse) Christopher Newport University
Will Mason (Wrestling) University of Virginia
Tanner Baine (Tennis) George Mason University
John Everett (Lacrosse) University of Vermont
Brittany Pilkington (Tennis) George Mason University
Weston Bradley (Lacrosse) Sewanee: The University of the South
Khajae Hester (Basketball) Randolph-Macon University
Sean Poppen (Baseball) Harvard University
Karen Campbell (Volleyball) Bucknell University
John Jepson (Lacrosse) Union College
Kayleigh Reed (Golf) University of Delaware
Addie Cooper (Volleyball) Randolph-Macon University
Matt Kennedy (Lacrosse) Florida Institute of Technology
Alison Riccio (Lacrosse) Old Dominion University
Scott Cunningham (Wrestling) Davidson College
Michael Kroll (Baseball) Randolph-Macon University
Stephanie White (Field Hockey) The Ohio State University
Austin Curran (Lacrosse) Stevens Institute of Technology
Brian Lee (Baseball) The College of William and Mary
Jack Wynkoop (Baseball) University of South Carolina SOUNDINGS • WINTER 2011-2012
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New Opportunities Abound for Athletes and Campers
// Cape Henry’s Dolphin Sports Academy Opens to Rave Reviews
Cape Henry introduced the Dolphin Sports Academy this past fall, directed by former professional baseball player and Cape Henry Varsity Baseball Head Coach, Mr. Tim Hummel. Working with Cape Henry’s outstanding multi-sport coaches, the Dolphin Sports Academy makes professional-level sports training more convenient and accessible to the growing number of serious athletes at Cape Henry Collegiate School. It is also open to participants from our community, including athletes from other schools and anyone interested in improving their athletic skill and fitness. Over 200 Senior Jack Wynkoop who has participants were enrolled in the various programs this past fall. signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of South Carolina, two-time defending Col- The new Dolphin Sports Academy is committed to establishing itself as lege World Series Champions, said, the place to train, exercise, and compete by providing elite instruction, “Coach Hummel and the Dolphin effective training programs, and unmatched personal attention, accordSports Academy staff are providing programs that have prepared me for ing to Hummel. In addition to providing instruction at the highest level big time college athletics in the SEC next year. Their ex- at an excellent value to our athletes, the Dolphin Sports Academy is perience with collegiate and professional athletes gives determined to create a sporting atmosphere that will further enhance them an understanding of what it takes to perform at the the success of every athlete. highest level. The other athletes and I feel lucky to have the advantage of these training opportunities.” “Our goal is for each athlete’s enjoyment and appreciation for sports, fitness, and life to be taken to a higher level through the use of our programs and facilities,” said Hummel, former player for the Cincinnati Reds and former owner/director of 7 Cities Sports. “Starting with athletic development at an early age, we are able to help athletes reach their potential.” Programs ranging from baseball, basketball, and soccer training camps to martial arts, and speed and strength training are tailored to improve skills for participants from Prekindergarten through adults. “My daughter, Skai, thoroughly enjoyed attending the Dolphin Sports Academy,” said Rene Guity, her mother. “The individuals that worked with her were very knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire program. She was the only girl to attend Speed and Strength Training and she never felt out of place. She always came back with something positive to say and definitely gained speed and strength which is apparent in her golf game.”
AT CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE Programs are now offered year round for athletes of all ages and skill levels including sport-specific instruction, camps, clinics, classes, sports performance training, indoor/outdoor leagues, and adult fitness programs. For more information, visit dolphinsportsacademy.org or call (757) 963-8241. 18
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AVAILABLE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UPCOMING SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR AGES 6 - 18
Baseball: Grades 1 - 8
Field Hockey Baseball Basketball Lacrosse (Boys and Girls) Wrestling Flag Football Tennis Soccer Volleyball
Basketball: PK and up Lacrosse: Grade 2 and up Speed and Strength Training: Grade 4 and up Soccer: PK and up Martial Arts: PK - Grade 5 Fitness Training with Jim White Fitness and Nutrition: Adults
Cape Henry Athletics Celebrates a Fantasic Fall
// Determination and Hard Work Combine for a Champion Season
by Ms. Jeanne Short, Athletic Director Varsity Boys Soccer The Varsity Boys Soccer Team, led by TCIS Coach of the Year Dave Brun for the 2nd consecutive year, finished with a record of 15-4-2, a TCIS Regular Season Championship, and a Division I State Semifinalist appearance. This was the team’s second consecutive undefeated regular conference season title. TCIS Player of the Year, Peter Pearson, in addition to fellow captains Greg Noordanus and Mitchell O’Brien, represented Dolphins Athletics as true professionals, and one of the finest soccer teams the School has ever fielded. The Varsity Soccer Team is the epitome of definitive CHCS athletics. These athletes contribute to multiple sports at a very elite level. Ten seniors graduate from this program after putting up some memorable winning seasons. Mitchell O’Brien, Greg Noordanus, Michael Ettel, Alexander Allen, Scott Cunningham, Jake Henning, Jackson Jeffrey, Michael Kroll, Kyle McCammon, and Peter Rabolgliatti are all mainstays on our athletic venues. More success is sure to follow this special group of young men. With Coach Brun at the helm, the program will continue to put together winning seasons. The Dolphins will look to returners Curtis Kirby and Peter Pearson in addition to an up-and-coming JV Boys Soccer Team to keep the soccer momentum for future seasons. Varsity Cross Country Coaches Jennifer Jellig and Catherine Williams solidify a very respectable Varsity Coed Cross Country season, finishing in the middle of the pack of the Tidewater Conference this fall. All-State runners Alexander Albert and Sarah Sherwood led the pack as this team collected 1st place hardware from both the Walsingham and Cape Henry Invitationals. All-TCIS runner Josh Lim, senior Max Serpe, in addition to captains Phillip Jones, Melissa Jacob, and Brennan Fuller, motivated this team throughout the season to improve times and compete at their best. The youth of this program continues to build as this program makes a life fitness statement to all of its participants. Well done Coach Jellig and Coach Williams! Varsity Girls Tennis Cape Henry’s all-time winningest female tennis player and Captain, Brittany Pilkington, ended her career in front of an excited CHCS crowd with the program’s
2nd State Tennis Championship. Brittany was coupled in leadership with fellow Captain Laney Clarke, who is certainly the athlete everyone wants on his or her team with a sincere disposition paired with an intrinsic ability to win. The talents of Catherine Burniske and three up-and-coming 8th Grade students, Brooke Pilkington, Kaitlyn Kalfus, and Lizzi Riordan, earned the TCIS Regular Season Championship with a balance of steady play and paced put-aways to mark one of the program’s finest seasons under the direction of TCIS Coach of the Year, George Pilkington. Congratulations to fellow seniors Lindsey Hayden, Courtney Paphites, and Gabrielle Velo on a championship season. Varsity Boys Volleyball The Varsity Boys Volleyball Team continued their dominance in competition, earning their 4th consecutive TCIS Conference Championship. TCIS Coach of the Year Adam Dierstein and Assistant Coach Kevin Dierstein once again orchestrated their genius with very experienced returning players and some athletes new to the game. TCIS Player of the Year and captain Graeme Wren had a season to remember as his elite sets put this team in a familiar place, ending their season on a win. Fellow captain and 1st Team All-TCIS recipient Scotty Morris, who seems to find success in every arena, owned the most finishing points at the net. Third captain John Jepson was the libero that solidified the first pass. Andrew Langston, Chris Armistead, Dylan Plew, Cooper Browning, and Wade Browning gave this team incredible depth, as they once again hung their conference banner in December. Congratulations to a respected Hampton Roads area ranked team, and arguably the best independent school boys volleyball team in the State! Varsity Field Hockey Back-to-back State Champions! That will be the signature for the 2011 Varsity Field Hockey Program. Capturing the School’s first conference regular season championship and competing against the top public and private field hockey programs prepared this stellar cast for raising a trophy to end their season. State Player of the Year and 1st Team All-Tidewater Selectee SOUNDINGS • WINTER 2011-2012
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Stephanie White captained this team with senior Khajae Hester to finish with a record of 16-6-2. Proven leadership from seasoned Head Coach Kristen Wheeler and Assistant Coach Willy Fluharty, along with the aforementioned seniors, guaranteed this team would compete regardless of the level of their respective opponents. An absolutely fabulous freshman class of seven, combined with the returning play of Lauren Bain, Jenna Knight, Caroline Horne, Georgia Breit, Lindsay Castleberry, McKenna Pittinger, and Maddie Spear, proves strong for the future. It’s important to note that the chemistry of this team, with two very special seniors, will be a hard act to follow. Congratulations on your 2011 State Field Hockey Championship! Varsity Girls Volleyball Coaches Marck Weiss and Liz Stello once again pulled off the unthinkable -- four straight TCIS Championships and four straight State Championships! This program continues to achieve remarkable seasons that makes it one of the most exciting teams to watch in the area. State Player of the Year and 1st Team AllTidewater Selectee Karen Campbell provided an exclamation point; Katherine King’s positive leadership, and the all around exceptional play from Addie Cooper, provided a triple threat with no answer from the opposite side of the net. A string of injuries initiated the season, but things seem to unfold to the advantage of the Dolphins by the time postseason rolled around. If this team is healthy, they are the best bar none. Setter Gabrielle Goodall continues to play beyond her years, libero Parys Zambas is the shortstop to every ball, and new-to-the-scene freshman Kristina Smith added a power punch that once again made this program remarkable at every position. There is no other way for this group of seniors to finish an amazing career. Thank you Addie, Kat, Karen, Rachel Becka, Kristen Parnigoni, Rachel Knoepfel, and Jessika Puglisi for your success on the court, but mostly for your class representation in every aspect of school life! Congratulations to our 2011 State Championship Girls Volleyball Team! So many accolades stand out. And, no question, they are noteworthy. It is a big deal to be recognized as a TCIS or State Player of the Year, an All-Tidewater Selection, to win four state titles in a row. The whole and sum of these parts is also amazing, with the balanced accomplishments across the board. Earning Players of the Year in every team sport, finishing four seasons on a win, and all of the enthusiasm and community support that surrounds these accomplishments is the true victory. The student body of Cape Henry, the many alumni who line our sidelines, and the faculty all show their tremendous support for CHCS Athletics. Our student-athletes commit an incredible amount of time and energy into our athletic programs, and we could all not be any more proud of their results and how they compete. Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” To the student athletes of the fall of 2011-- You have made us all feel very proud! Congratulations!
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ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS The 2011 fall athletic season was anything short of incredible! We won two TCIS Championship Teams, had five TCIS Players of the Year, three State Players of the Year, and three State Championships. All of these accomplishments are the result of an enormous amount of commitment from a tremendous group of student-athletes and a coaching staff second to none. This past fall absolutely marks one of the best athletic seasons in the history of the School. Many student-athletes from the Class of 2012 have already signed their National Letters of Intent or made verbal commitments to participate in athletics at the collegiate level. If predictions hold true, there will be more from a class that not only competes at a very high level, but also truly supports their school in every aspect of student life. A strong sense of community is ever-present as our teams rolled into postseason play. Alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and our amazing student body show their appreciation for the efforts of our teams in more than one fashion. Championship Saturday, November 12, 2011, proved this point as the energy was palpable from the start of our state tennis final, via technology for our state girls volleyball final in Richmond, to the celebration of our state field hockey final at the National Training Center. It was evident that an overwhelming amount of support was in the Dolphin air.
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From the Alumni Association Dear Cape Henry Alumni, Amazing things are happening at Cape Henry Collegiate School! Over the last 12 months, students have traveled over 71,458 miles through our Nexus Global Studies program, spent over 120 hours on stage participating in various forms of the performing arts, and have captured 26 championship athletic titles. Early in the college decision process, we already know that we will be sending student-athletes to Harvard University, Bucknell University, Davidson College, the College of William and Mary, and the Universities of Virginia, Ohio State, South Carolina, Delaware, Vermont, and George Mason. The quality of young leaders our school is producing is amazing. The Alumni Association is very proud to welcome each new group of Cape Henry alumni! As an Alumni Association, we are committed to helping Cape Henry achieve its Annual Giving goals. We know the funds raised through Annual Giving offer the current students the additional resources, facilities, and opportunities that define Cape Henry and are not possible from tuition alone. In our role as your Alumni Board, we have set an Alumni Annual Giving goal of $57,500. We are currently $18,000 away from achieving this goal. Equally important, we have set an alumni participation goal of 15%, and we are currently at 10%. We are proud that we can once again report that your Alumni Board is leading the way with 100% participation. If you graduated between the years 2000 – 2011, please consider becoming a part of the Young Alumni Leadership Club (YALC). Alumni can join the YALC through varying gift donations. Socials are in the works for this club, including free tickets to the Norfolk Admirals game on March 30. Our Alumni Board wants to offer this group of young leaders various networking opportunities as well as fun social settings in which to reconnect with Cape Henry friends. There are still plenty of events with which you can be involved! Please consider speaking at Alumni Career Day, volunteer or participate in the Golf Tournament, attend a Regional Alumni Dinner, display your talents in the Alumni Art Show, and join us for the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and/or the Spring Party. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Assistant Director of Development for Alumni Programs, at (757) 963-8208 or kristenwheeler@capehenry.org. We welcome your involvement, and we hope to see you this year! Very truly yours, The 2011-2012 Cape Henry Collegiate School Alumni Board Trent Dudley ’88, President Emily Medley Robbins ’97, Vice President Ros Willis ’82, Treasurer Tammy Dail ’80, Secretary
Brian Burgess ‘03 Neel Desai ‘93 Brian Facemire ‘98 Colin Kelly ‘01 Kinte Smith ‘96 Scott Saal ‘07
Visiting Our Alumni // Cape Henry Travels South to the Tar Heel State Dr. Jack Lewis, Head of School, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Associate Head of School and Director of Development, and Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Assistant Director of Development for Alumni Programs headed south for a North Carolina Alumni Road Trip in December. Our alumni population is increasing in the Tar Heel state, and we hope that more trips can be planned in the future! If you are currently living in North Carolina, please contact Mrs. Kristen Wheeler at (757) 963-8208 or kristenwheeler@capehenry.org to ensure we have your correct contact information!
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East Carolina University Alumni Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Julie Pawlowski ’10, Madison Sabol ’11, Maggie Whittemore ’10, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Liz Napolitano ’08, Betsy Nash ’11, Dr. Jack Lewis, and Karling Watson ‘11
Chapel Hill Alumni Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Dr. Jack Lewis, Christy Karseras Balderson ’88, Corey Zapatero ’10, Nikki Mandell ’11, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, and Scott Balderson ’85
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Anne Wachtmeister ’84 // Alumna Shares Life Lessons with Middle School Students in Caribbean Adventure “Education is about expanding your knowledge and making connections,” according to Cape Henry graduate Anne Wachtmeister ’84, who owns Discovery Grove, an ecotourism and learning center in St. Croix. This past summer Anne and her sister, Katherine Goulart ’04, led two groups of Cape Henry Middle School students who immersed themselves in St. Croix’s culture, studied the island’s history, and explored a wide range of rich natural resources. Anne’s path to St. Croix was serendipitous. At Cape Henry, Anne lived and breathed in the athletic arena. She was a three-sport athlete, competing for six straight years in basketball, volleyball, and softball. She was named Cape Henry’s Best All-Around Female Athlete, was awarded the Thomas K. Barnes Award, and was also the Senior Class President.
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Upon graduation she attended Northeastern University and rowed with the Women’s Varsity Crew team. During her sophomore year of college, Anne was diagnosed with Leukemia. Ironically, in lieu of all of her ath-
letic success, Anne’s most important competition became the battle she waged against cancer as a 20 year-old. “As an athlete, my coaches taught me to focus on goals,” Anne said. “That focus, and the love and support of my family and friends, is what got me through my treatment and my bone marrow transplant. It saved my life. But then my physical strength was gone and I was forced to shift my focus. At that point, I poured my energy into education. It opened up exciting new things for me that made me want to learn more and more.” Once Anne was back on her feet, she felt a strong desire to help those who had helped her with her recovery. As a thank-you to the medical staff and also to her crew coaches and teammates, she founded the Row for Life Regatta in Boston, a crew event that raised $30,000 to benefit the Leukemia Society of America. Anne, who is a member of Cape Henry’s Athletic Hall of Fame, finished her undergraduate work and went on to earn a JD from Franklin Pierce Law School and a master’s degree in education from Harvard University. Building a resumé while she studied, Anne was active in her community. Specializing in Native American law, she studied and conducted research in Alaska and New Mexico. Anne worked as a public defender in Boston and went on to work in student support and guidance in the Boston public school system. Inspired by trips she took with her students, Anne served as the president and co-founder of Quest Adventures, Inc., an educational nonprofit that supports middle and high school teachers and students from socio-economically challenged communities in creating and embarking on transformative service-learning trips abroad.
Her work with Quest Adventures inspired Anne’s creation of St. Croix’s Discovery Grove which is located on an old sugar cane plantation in the island’s rainforest. “My goal is to create multi-discipline and multicurricular programs in collaboration with schools. Programs can be built specifically for various groups. We can study and explore marine biology, dig deep into St. Croix’s cultural and archeological history, and conduct research with scientists, all while providing community service to the local residents. Exploring a place like St. Croix is experiential learning at its best. It’s hands-on science, and it gets you excited. My life experience taught me that when you don’t know how much time you have, you want your time to be engaging and to really connect with others.”
Cape Henry Collegiate Middle School students visited Anne’s eco-retreat, Discovery Grove, this past summer.
Anne explained she saw information about the Nexus Global Studies Program in Soundings and contacted Nexus Director Mr. Willy Fluharty. Anne and Katherine created an island experience for Cape Henry’s Middle School students which had a scientific focus on leatherback turtles. Working at night alongside Fish & Wildlife researchers from La Jolla, California, students and teachers gathered DNA samples by going from nest to nest in the moonlight. They had the opportunity to watch nesting mothers lay eggs on the beach, and they even helped some hatchlings into the ocean. In addition to the leatherback research, the students enjoyed life on the water. “St. Croix is a magical place,” Anne said. “We rowed in glass bottom kayaks allowing us to see the colorful sea life below. We toured a shallow lagoon among the mangroves, an estuary for egrets, herons and iguanas. We traveled farther out into the Christiansted Harbor, saw shipwrecks and talked about the history.” During their stay, the Middle School students also participated in community service projects with the St. Croix Boys and Girls Club, for which Anne serves on the board. “I think it is important for the students to see themselves as a part of a greater whole. It can be eye-opening to realize that not everyone is on the same playing field. They did some work and made a difference in the environment of others.” Historic sugar mill, built in the 1700s, now houses the Gallery Kitchen.
When Anne was asked how she has the energy and the vision to continually strive for more, she stated, “I am a survivor. Surviving gave me confidence...or maybe foolishness... to take on challenges that I might not have ever tried to do if I hadn’t gone through my battle with cancer.” Anne, a former Outward Bound instructor, continued, “Through my journey I discovered that knowledge truly is power. We can make a difference, and collectively, think of all we can do by working together!” Working together is exactly what Cape Henry has in mind. Having our students learn outside of the traditional classroom, in conjunction with two outstanding alumnae is exactly the type of opportunity that our school mission strives to provide. Community, opportunity, scholarship, and integrity are Cape Henry’s core values. Anne Wachtmeister embodies these values each and every day. Cape Henry Middle School students will return to visit Discovery Grove and St. Croix in summer 2013. Anne was the Keynote Speaker at Alumni Career Day for Cape Henry juniors and seniors in February. Anne with her 8-year-old daughter, Haven
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Alumni Return to Cape Henry, Share Career Experiences
Lauren Cheniae ‘07
The Alumni Association was delighted to showcase the talents of more than 20 Cape Henry graduates who shared their career experiences with Upper School students on February 24. Alumni Career Day provides the groundwork for future networking and plants seeds of inspiration in our current students. It is a powerful day on many levels.
Anne Wachtmeister ‘84, founder of Discovery Grove ecoretreat in St. Croix and graduate of Northeastern University, Franklin Pierce Law School, and Harvard University, gave the keynote address highlighting that finding your passion is the key to career success. (See page 22) Matt Audette ‘92 spoke with students about what it takes to be successful in the field of banking and investments. Matt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of E*TRADE in New York City, told students that outstanding technical skills are essential, but it’s the social skills that help you advance in your career. “Be willing to do whatever you are asked to do with a smile,” he said. Scott Saal ‘07, who has a B.A. in finance from the College of William and Mary, is an Associate Financial Advisor with Virginia Wealth Management Group. Scott says, “It was an honor to participate; I was extremely impressed with the credentials of my fellow presenters, and the enthusiasm of our students. Alumni Career Day is merely the beginning of our efforts to strengthen what’s already unique and exceptional about Cape Henry.” Mark Pike’ 00, a specialist on the User Operations team at Facebook, skyped in from San Francisco to talk with students about social media. Mark received his J.D. from the College of William and Mary and his bachelor’s degree in public policy and documentary studies from Duke University.
Scott Saal ‘07, Alumni Career Day Student Ambassador Ethan Mitchell-Stanfield, and Matt Audette ‘92
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Leigh Wilkins ‘96 skyped in from Seattle to share her ten years of experience in residential, smallscale commercial, and hospitality design. She has a B.S. in architecture from the University of Virginia and a master’s in architecture from the University of Washington.
Harman Dhillon ‘02, Carl Medley ‘00, Emily Robbins, ‘97, Phil Medley ‘02, and Jason Wagner ‘03
Jerry Harris ’03 works as a trial attorney handling cases including criminal defense, personal injuries, contract disputes and employment law in Hampton Roads in State and Federal Court. “Alumni Career Day at Cape Henry is a unique opportunity for students to think seriously about their futures, and learn in an encouraging and informative way from alumni who were once in their shoes.” Phil Medley ‘02 graduated from The George Washington University Law School in 2010 and is a member of the Virginia Bar. He currently serves as the law clerk to Judge Melvin Wright, who is the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division at the D.C. Superior Court. Hugh Brydges, an alumnus of the Everett School, is Vice President of Trident Forces Global Security Teams. His company specializes in supplying the U.S. military with weapon systems and tactical gear, protection for U.S. diplomats, and anti-piracy programs for shipping companies transporting oil, natural gas and container cargo. Harman Dhillon ‘02, a freelance fashion editor at Life & Style Weekly, works on the fashion pages and the “style the celebrity” segments for the magazine. She has a style blog on www.EStyleFile.com, and Kaur Collection, her accessories line, has been picked up by stores such as Nordstrom and Scoop. Anna Facemire Canada ‘00 graduated from James Madison University with a marketing degree and from Old Dominion University with an M.B.A. In 2008, she started the popular Lulia Boutique as an online store which you can visit at shoplulia.com and opened her Hilltop retail store in 2009. Jason Wagner ‘03 graduated from Northwestern University where he focused on health policy. He was selected as a Governor’s Fellow by Tim Kaine to assist with the healthcare reform commission and evaluate the healthcare provider shortage in Virginia. Jason went on to get his master’s degree in applied biology and is nearing graduation from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he is set to begin a residency in vascular surgery.
Jarrett Center ‘08 is a nuclear medicine technology intern at Sentara Norfolk General assisting specialists in diagnosis and evaluation of their patients. Lauren Turner ‘06, a Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Georgetown Medical Center in Washington, D.C., said that being a nurse is rewarding and different every single day. She enjoys the flexible schedule and opportunities for growth and change. Callie Cole ’04, a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow at Carrington Place of Tappahannock, has a degree in communication sciences and disorders from James Madison University and a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Nova Southeastern University. Callie thoroughly enjoyed speaking with our students and looks forward to serving as an alumni mentor. Angela Saavas ‘04, a Brooklyn-based musical artist, entertained students playing her guitar and explaining her path in the music industry. She has worked as a personal assistant to Fugees producer, John Forte, and studied under the mentorship of A&R Vice President for Universal Music Group, Jason Jordan. Angela performs throughout New York’s five boroughs and is preparing to record her first album. Carl Medley ‘00, a graphic designer and independent artist, holds a B.F.A. in studio art from Old Dominion University. Carl worked as a designer with a large advertising agency in Las Vegas, but recently returned to Hampton Roads to get back to his “art” roots and make a name for himself as a freelance artist. Laura Lechler ‘92, earned a Master of Science degree in elementary education and teaches in Cape Henry’s Lower School. “Cape Henry continues to provide a nurturing and caring environment with small class sizes. It is a wonderful school and I am proud to be an alumna, as well as a member of the faculty.”
Sally Dudley ’88, who serves as Cape Henry’s Major Events Coordinator, shared her experiences on the value of internships and being a volunteer. Sally is an active board member with the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, served as the Special Events Director for the d’ART Center, and got her start through an internship with the National Recreation and Park Association. Lisa Scotti ‘05, who holds a B.S. in business from Virginia Tech and a master’s in mass communication from Virginia Commonwealth University, works at BCF Advertising Agency where she works with clients such as Virginia Beach Tourism, Limelight Hotel in Aspen, and pursues new business and social media initiatives. Wes Northam ‘06 is a published author in the field of molecular genetics and ecotoxicology and is a second-year medical student at EVMS, working on a neurosurgery research project. Wes said he fondly remembers how awesome it was to play golf literally every day after school on the CHCS golf team! Graham Young ‘03, Vice President of Ryan Enterprise Inc., operates convenience stores and gas stations at several Hampton Roads locations. Graham, who is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, also shared his experiences operating a hotel/ surf lodge business in Nicaragua and volunteering with the Orphan Network, Frontier Horizon, and Operation Smile. Vivek Chakrabortty ‘94, serves as President of Lootok LTD, a business continuity consulting firm based in New York City. Vivek oversees all functional areas of management including strategic planning, business development, operations, marketing, sales, and product management. Prior to founding Lootok, Vivek spent a decade at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Washington, D.C.
2012 Alumni Career Day Speakers KEYNOTE SPEAKER Anne Wachtmeister ‘84 ADVERTISING/MARKETING Lisa Scotti ‘05 ARCHITECTURE Leigh Wilkins ‘96 ART Carl Medley ‘00 EDUCATION Laura Lechler ‘92 ENTREPRENEUR Anne Wachtmeister ‘84 FASHION Anna Facemire Canada ‘00 Harman Dhillon ‘02 INTERNSHIPS/VALUE OF VOLUNTEERISM Lauren Cheniae ‘07 Sally Dudley ‘88 INVESTMENTS Matt Audette ‘92 Scott Saal ‘07 LAW Gerald L. Harris ‘03 Phil Medley ‘02 MEDICAL SCHOOL Jason Wagner ‘03 Jarrett Center ‘08 MILITARY Hugh Brydges (ES) MUSIC Angela Savvas ‘04 NURSING/SPEECH PATHOLOGIST Lauren Turner ‘06 Callie Cole ‘03 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Wes Northam ‘06 SMALL BUSINESS Vivek Chakrabortty ‘94 Graham Young ‘03 SOCIAL MEDIA Mark Pike ‘00
Lauren Cheniae ’07, a 2011 graduate of the College of William and Mary, shared her recent NBC internship experience in New York City, where she worked as the Affiliate Marketing Intern. Vivek Chakrabortty ‘94
Jarrett Center ‘08, Kinte Smith ‘96, and Graham Young ‘03
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Matthew J. Audette, Class of 1992
MATTHEW AUDETTE ‘92 NEW YORK, N.Y.
Matt is the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of E*TRADE, a position he has held since January 2011. Matt joined E*TRADE in 2000 as a controller in the capital markets department in Washington, D.C. He was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2005 and served as interim Chief Financial Officer in 2008. He began his career in public accounting at KPMG and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Virginia Tech. Matt and his wife, Rachel, have been married for 14 years and have four children, Amanda (8), Jessica (6), Andrew (4), and Samantha (1). In his spare time, Matt enjoys golfing and running, but admits that most of free time is spent being a daddy!
Danny Lampton, Class of 2006
Danny currently works for the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) in the communications office. CEQ acts as the principal environmental voice to the President and works closely with government agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives. Danny prepares press releases, writes blog posts, manages the office’s new media platform, works with various policy teams on initiatives and upcoming announcements, filters press inquiries, and helps to coordinate general communications and outreach strategy. He also supervises a portion of the CEQ internship program. Since graduating from James Madison University in 2010 with a B.A. in political science, Danny has focused his career interests in the environmental field, striving to gain a breadth and depth of knowledge and processes before eventually heading to graduate school. Danny hopes to use his experiences at the White House to affect real environmental change in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
DANNY LAMPTON ‘06 WASHINGTON, D.C.
Lisa Ashinoff, Class of 1999
As an avid surfer, photographer, and world traveler, Lisa’s inspiration comes from her love of the water. Lisa has been passionate about painting and drawing since she was a young girl, starting drawing lessons at the age of 8. After graduating from LISA ASHINOFF ‘99 Cape Henry in 1999, Lisa went on to study art at Bard College in New York, and later earning her B.F.A. from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Lisa now VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. sells her work at juried art festivals along the eastern seaboard, from the Florida Keys to New England. This season she was honored with two “Best in Show” awards for her painting titled “Waimea Mystic.” The first award she received was at the 54th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival in Mystic, Connecticut Her second “Best in Show” was awarded at the 38th Annual Neptune Art & Craft Show in Virginia Beach, Virginia. If you would like to see more of her work, please visit her website at lisaashinoff.com.
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Alumni Notes Adrianne Bennett ‘90 Adrianne was the Democratic nominee for the 21st District of Virginia’s House of Delegates. She is a public defender for the City of Norfolk and specializes in cases involving underrepresented children and those in the foster care system. Brian Walker ‘95 During President Barack Obama’s October visit to Virginia to promote his jobs plan, Brian Walker had the unique opportunity to participate in his visit. Brian was a driver in the 93mile presidential motorcade from Emporia to Hampton. While in Emporia, Brian had the honor of meeting President Obama and having a photo taken with other motorcade participants.
Kristy Winfield ‘95 Kristy and her husband, Ross, celebrated the birth of Alijah James, their third child, on August 26. Alijah was born at 10:13 p.m., weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21.5 inches long!
Brian Facemire ‘98 Brian and his fiancée, Alisyn Banasiak, will be married at the Williamsburg Winery in early July. Anne Ruehrmund Burton ‘00 Anne and her husband, Michael, just bought their first house in Lincoln, Nebraska. The couple, who are both artists, met in graduate school. Anne is a full-time faculty member in the art department at Metropolitan Community College. She has also had success on Etsy.com with her business, Beantown Handmade (beantownhandmade.etsy.com). Etsy recently filmed a piece about Anne for its blog. Aubrey Young ‘00 Aubrey is loving living in San Francisco, California where she is working as a sales and marketing manager for a boutique hotel in Union Square. Justin Beale ’00, Colin Kelly ’01, and Morgan Snyder ‘02 Justin and Morgan participated in the JT Walk in Virginia Beach to help raise money for ALS. Justin, who served as the captain for the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront team, and Morgan, who has participated in this walk for the past three years, used their professional and personal contacts to raise $4,972.25! Colin donated his time and delicious Qdoba food for the JT Walk after party.
Lauren Rowland ‘03 and Loren Sisson ‘03 Lauren Rowland and Loren Sisson, both graduates of the Class of 2003, were married on September 10, 2011.
Amanda Layne ‘04 Amanda received her Bachelor of Science degree in health (nutrition and dietetics) from the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida. She studied massage therapy at the International Academy in Daytona Beach, FL and is currently a licensed massage therapist practicing in San Antonio, Texas. This past October, Amanda married Thomas L. (TJ) O’Neal III who is a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. Nancy Marsden ‘04 Nancy, who is currently working on her master’s in music at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, spent a morning at Cape Henry working with Mr. Logan’s Middle and Upper School choral classes.
Lindsey Hochman ‘03 Lindsey and her 4x4 team won a bronze medal at the World Rowing competition held in Bled, Slovenia this fall.
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Lisa Bateman ‘05 Lisa, who will complete her Ph.D. in August 2014 in the school psychology doctoral program at the University of South Florida, is pursuing a dual area of emphasis in schoolbased mental health and pediatric school psychology. She recently completed her thesis and was awarded with a student travel grant from the American Psychological Association in order to present her research at their annual convention. Lisa, who has co-authored multiple presentations and manuscripts, was recently nominated for the 2011 Graduate Studies Award, Doctoral Level, in the Florida Association of School Psychologists. Kriston Proffitt ‘05 Kriston, who is pursuing a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling at the College of William and Mary, married Robert Nixon on October 8, 2011. Amanda Scott ‘05 Amanda, who lives in Boulder, Colorado and works for Crocs as a chemical engineer, ran the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2:45:26, which qualified her for the U. S. Olympic Trials Marathon held on January 14, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Out of the 220 women that started the race, only 150 finished; Amanda is proud to add an Olympic Marathon Trials Finishers Medal to her already impressive collection. Lisa Scotti ‘05 Lisa is currently an assistant account executive and social media strategist for BCF, an advertising firm located at Town Center in Virginia Beach.
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Mike Meredith ‘06 and Matt Cheniae ‘09 Mike and Matt, both former CHCS golfers, placed first in the Monarch Bank Children’s Charity, William F. Rountree Memorial Golf Tournament, shooting 16 under par, 56, with two eagles, 12 birdies, and 4 pars.
Brandon Faubert ‘07 Brandon, who just finished his senior season as a lacrosse player at Stevens Institute of Technology, was one of 11 players selected as a Division III Upstate All-Star by the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Vincent Lascara ‘07 Vincent is working toward a double major in finance and marketing at Old Dominion University. With graduation approaching this spring, he is contemplating job opportunities in New York and Florida. Pete Levitt ‘07 Pete, who was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 32nd round during the 2011 MLB June amateur draft, was promoted to the Class A Peoria Chiefs after just three appearances with the Chicago Cub’s Rookie League team. Angel Richardson ‘07 Angel is in her fifth year at George Mason University, majoring in accounting and marketing. Gaining valuable professional experience while she attends college, Angel is also working as a bank teller for BB&T.
Jarrett Center ‘08 Jarrett, a senior at Old Dominion University, is majoring in nuclear medicine and working a clinical rotation at Sentara Hampton Careplex. Kaitlin Johnson ‘09 Kaitlin, a third year student at the University of Virginia, recently switched her engineering major to a double major in physics and spanish. She serves as a co-chair for her dorm’s arts and cultural education committee, and she helped organize a protest march in response to the controversial Troy Davis case. Julia LaSalvia ‘09 Julia, a student-athlete at Stanford University, declared political science as her major and was awarded a fellowship to study at Oxford for the winter trimester. Julia is a member of Stanford’s field hockey team which qualified for the 16-team NCAA tournament this fall. Tyler Ingram ‘09 Tyler is majoring in video-game design at George Mason University where he is the president of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Theta. Stephen Parnigoni ‘09 Stephen is a moderated film major at Bard College in Annandale-onHudson, New York and is studying abroad, through New York University, at the Film and Television School of the Academy of the Performing Arts (FAMU) in Prague, Czech Republic. Stephen is currently editing a third short film and says he tries to approach the film process in the same manner as the theater process: an intensive rehearsal period leading to the opening night which, in this case, would be the first day of the shoot. Kelsey Scherrer ‘09 Kelsey earned All-CAA First Team and All-South Region honors for the second consecutive season. Kelsey will enter her senior year just one goal away from tying the school’s all-time record of 38 career goals.
She is only eight assists shy of the school’s all time record of 97. Sal Serpe ‘10 Sal is enjoying school at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He is the interim president of the Triathlon Club and has competed in the Patriot Sprint Triathlon, the Beach2Battleship Full and Half Iron Distance Triathlon, and the Half Ironman.
Paige Wheeler ‘10 Paige, a sophomore, is the starting libero (free-ranging defensive specialist) for the University of South Carolina’s volleyball team. She was a standout performer this fall, twice being named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Paige also leads the list for the most digs and best digs-per-set for a sophomore in recorded South Carolina history.
Kalan Brehm ‘11 Kalan, a freshman at the College of William and Mary, has helped lead the Tribe’s crew club to three first place finishes this season.
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Washington, D.C. Regional Dinner
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Norfolk Admirals Game Free Tickets for Young Alumni Leadership Club Members
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2003 Varsity Field Hockey Team Caleb Barnett ‘90 Genna Brand ‘07 Brandon Faubert ‘07 Lindsey Hochman ‘03 Robert Morey ‘07 Amanda Scott ‘05 Josh Thompson ‘99
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Alumni Art Show The Phillips Family Gallery at Cape Henry Collegiate School
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Pete McMahan Alumni Basketball Game
Tom Elliott ‘76
Celebration of multiple TCIS and State Championship banners.
Alumni Choral Group singing the National Anthem.
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 Kelsey Scherrer ‘09, Katherine Ashford ‘09, Angie and Lee Peregoff ‘77 and Tammy Dail ‘80 Brandon Flynn ‘05, Chase Phelps ‘05, Colin Kelly ‘01, Tyler Brooks ‘05, and Erin Comerford ‘09 Clay Tourault ‘06, and Brian Burgess ‘03