Soundings - April 2007

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Each of us, at one time or another, has seen a lovely, impressive home only to find upon entering that it feels a bit uncomfortable, cold, or even uninviting. The exterior is structurally sound and appealing, but the interior evokes a lost or even a sad feeling. We have also been to homes that are aesthetically pleasing on the exterior and then discover upon entering that they are warm, comfortable, and even intriguing inside.

Why is that? What makes one home cold and empty, while another, one that may be similar, feels full and vibrant? Actually, in that second home, the furnishings may not be rare or valuable, and the paintings and rugs may not be of the finest quality, but there is just something about the way it all “fits” together. It works. It is in harmony with itself and with all who enter. It is as if the house has a focus and understands its purpose and reason for being.

A good education prepares students for life in much the same way. In the early years, there is a great deal of emphasis placed on teaching the fundamentals. Schools strive to lay solid, supportive foundations.

By the middle years, most of the students’ foundations have been set. There is a certain order to the laying of those fundamentals, which, if not followed, may result in shaky and insecure structures. But if care is taken and all is constructed properly, then the foundations are sturdy and ready to support.

How will each student enrich their environment, ultimately affecting the quality of the rest of their lives? What will be explored during these formative years to build character and depth? How will curricula and teachers “nourish the spirit within?”

Even though students are exposed to the arts, sciences, and athletics in the lower grades, the bulk of their education revolves around building the fundamentals. But as students progress, a greater emphasis is also placed on values. These values, introduced along the way, now begin to take hold, and their meanings become realistic. By participating in community service projects, career days, holiday programs, clubs, sports, field days, the arts, and more, these values begin to “decorate” the quality of lives. Suddenly students not only stand on a solid foundation, but their new life experiences are beginning to nourish their spirit within.

By the Upper School years, the concept and understanding of those Core Values are woven into their lives. As students begin to prepare for what will greet them beyond Cape Henry, the Core Values guide them into making the right decisions.

Cape Henry graduates have strong foundations. Their education has been a process combining new information with past experiences; preparing physical, mental, artistic, and analytical selves for new and exciting experiences yet to come.

As we watch the construction of our new Science and Technology Center develop, we know the foundation is sturdy and strong. We also know that what will take place inside the structure is infinitely more important than the building itself. In it, we will be preparing lifelong learners – to meet the challenges their generation will face, and to enjoy an exceptional journey along the way.

Dr. John P. Lewis Head of School

2006-2007 Board of Trustees Board Officers Mr. James H. Sparks Chair Dr. John P. Lewis Head of School/President Mr. Scot N. Creech Vice Chair Mrs. Linda W. Cross Vice Chair Mrs. Katherine C. Willis Secretary Mrs. Mary H. McNeal Treasurer

Trustees Mrs. Suzanne Reigel Breit Mr. Edwin C. Brooks RDML Nevin P. Carr, Jr. Mr. Reginald C. Corinaldi Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr. William H. Fuller, Jr. Mr. Michael R. Gianascoli '89 Mr. Gregory H. Law Mr. Jerry F. McDonnell Mr. Craig L. Mytelka Mr. John C. Napolitano Mr. J. Christopher Perry '92 Congressman Owen B. Pickett Mrs. Katherine C. Willis

April 2007

In This Issue From the Chairman of the Board of Trustees ———————— 2 Greetings from the Boardwalk————————————

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The Perry Science and Technology Chair— ————————— 8 Feature Stories: Nourish the Spirit Within ——————

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Student and Faculty Accomplishments——————————— 14 Winter Athletic Report—————————————— 19 Winter Athletic Awards— —————————————————20

Ex-Officio Members Mrs. Leslie Quisenberry

The Evolution of the Saturday Youth League—————— 21

Mr. Pete F. McCoy '88

Alumni Reunion Weekend— ——————————————— 22

President, 2006-2008 Cape Henry Parents’ Association President, 2005-2007 Alumni Association Board of Directors

Founders & Trustees Emeriti 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

Headmasters Emeriti Dr. W. Hugh Moomaw Mr. Daniel P. Richardson

2006-2007 Alumni Association Board of Directors Board Officers Mr. Pete F. McCoy '88

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Mrs. Sally Voight Dudley '88

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Board Members Mr. Mike R. Gianascoli '89 Mr. Repp H. Lambert, II '89 Mr. J. Christopher Perry '92

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Alumni Feature: Mark Dancigers——————————— 23 Head of School Visits Boston, JMU, and UVA— ——————— 24 Alumni Basketball Game and Holiday Reception— ——— 25 2006-2007 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Dinner—————— 26 Senior Breakfast with the Class of 2006——————— 28 Alumni Notes—————————————————————— 29

2006-2007 Parents’ Association Executive Board Mrs. Leslie Quisenberry, President Mrs. Alaida Melley, First Vice President Mrs. Nancy Cole, Second Vice President Mrs. Laura Putney, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Berkley Wheeler, Recording Secretary Mrs. Kim Wheeler, Past President

Mrs. Joanne Capria, Lower School Representative Mrs. Julie Perry, Lower School Representative Mrs. Bridget Breitenberg, Middle School Representative Mrs. Linda Serpe, Middle School Representative Mrs. Lee Bergen, Upper School Representative Mrs. Meg Zoretic, Upper School Representative

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Wow! What an incredible community we have at Cape Henry Collegiate. You are all so involved as volunteers, as financial supporters of Annual Giving, the Grand Auction, the Cape Henry Golf Tournament, and last, but not least, our capital campaign for our new, state-of-the-art Science and Technology Center. Thanks to many generous families, foundations, and businesses, both inside and outside the Cape Henry community, we are very close to our goal of raising $6.5 million. We are not finished yet! We need one last big push to get over the top. If you have not joined in this campaign, please consider joining our many other families who have already contributed.

As we can all see, the building is well on its way to completion and will be ready for the 2007-2008 school year.

We are now scheduling hardhat tours; so if you want to see one spectacular facility, please contact the Development Office.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for helping our “kids.”

Karen and Jim Sparks

Jim Sparks, Chairman, Board of Trustees

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Lesley O’Brien and Cathy Lewis.

Cape Henry Collegiate School’s 2007 Grand Auction, “Greetings from the Boardwalk,” took place on Saturday, February 24 at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Over 500 items graced the Silent Auction area, including eighteen Silent Sensations items. Seventeen incredible items and packages were up for bid in the Live Auction.

Each year, hundreds of parents and friends of the School gather to celebrate and to participate in this fundraiser to benefit each and every student at Cape Henry.

The Grand Auction team, made up of Cape Henry parents, alumni parents, and alums, spent countless hours throughout the year planning and organizing this event. Simply elegant and festive with delicious food, wonderful music by the CHCS Jazz Band, dinner entertainment by the CHCS Faculty and Friends Chorus, and incredible items in both the Live and Silent Auctions, it was truly a night to remember.

The Lower School participated with themed baskets and class projects that won the hearts of the Hostess Carolyn Castleberry and Jack Lewis. audience. The Silent Auction items included gift certificates to fine restaurants, painted furniture, fine art, jewelry, kids items, camps, and photography packages. The Grand Auction team put together various vacation packages in the “Greetings from the Boardwalk and Beyond” section, such as Ocean City, Wintergreen, New York City, Orlando, and Atlantic City.

The Live Auction had wonderful vacation packages donated by our parents to Sandbridge, Hatteras Village, Disney World, and Sonoma, California. There was a Norfolk Tides package, two Jimmy Buffett guitars, yacht excursions, an off-shore fishing trip, dinner parties, a life-sized hand-painted dolphin, and a red Chevy Corvette Coupe. The audience bid high all evening, and it was a very successful night, raising over $270,000 for our students.

Thank you to our underwriters who contributed $110,000 towards this event. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this night a huge success. The Grand Auction is a perfect example of the Cape Henry community working together to make a difference in the lives of all of our students.

Ros Willis,Alicia and Hunter Fisher, Wendy and Kevin Sims.

Cathee and Chris Perry.

Kevin and Missy DiBona.

Craig Mytelka, Jack Lewis, and Nancy Lim.

Precilla and William Fuller.

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Mike and Mary Vance.

Faculty and Friends Chorus.

Lisa and Mike Gianascoli.

Rick Romano with Jon and Kim Wheeler.

Auctioneer Billy Summs and a Jimmy Buffett guitar.

Katherine and Ros Willis.

2007 G rand A uction U N D E RW R I T E R S VIP COCKTAIL PARTY SPONSORS

Gateway Bank The McDonnell Family W3 Marine and Hampton Roads Leasing

DINNER SPONSORS

Maersk Line, Limited The Old Point National Bank and Old Point Trust Priority Auto Group Karen and Jim Sparks Wheeler Interests Williams Mullen

WINE SPONSORS

Ainslie-Widener The Alcaraz/Mercadante/West Investment Group AMERIGROUP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BB&T Insurance Services Kathie and Don Carter Champion Chevrolet Checkered Flag McKenzie Construction Corporation NAI Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate Services Susan and Steve Pearman Prudential Decker Realty/ April Rudman J.F. Schoch Building Corp. & Margaret Schoch of Unique Elegance Signature Printing South Beach Gym Universal Pest & Termite Inc. WC Carpenter, L.L.C. Wilmik Homes, Incorporated

Alumnae Kristin Sparks and her father, Jim Sparks.

DESSERT SPONSORS

1-800-GOT-JUNK? A.G. Edwards Allied Transportation Company Breit Drescher & Imprevento PC Cape Henry General Merchandise Drs. Savage, Sabol & Visser, LTD. ESI Electronic Systems Gee’s Group Real Estate Development The Harrell Family Philip Kellam Monarch Bank Money$worth Beach Home Equipment Rentals Pizazz Jewelry Southern Hospitality Automotive Group SunTrust Bank Tavss Fletcher Taylor Johnson Group TowneBank

Beverlee Bower and Joe Woodington.

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Bank of America Charles Barker Automotive E.L. Creech & Co., Inc. Greg, Linda and Rachel Cross The Frieden Agency Debbie and Don Keeling Prosoft Resource Bank Wachovia Samuel L. White, P.C./ Top Notch Title, LLC

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Scott and Peggy Kellermeyer and Debbie and Frank Beale.

Leslie Quisenberry and Colette Tranchant.

Patrick Keenan, Joanne and Jamey Young and Lea Keenan.

Jody Greason, Beth Spicer, and Joanne Capria.

Gary and Jeanne Rogacki and Margie and Mark Cromwell.

Keith and Karin Hathaway.

Adam and Leslie White and Troy and Tara Toner.

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Frauke Mirenda.

Debbie and Don Keeling.

2006-2007 Annual Giving Campaign Over the past three years, our Annual Giving campaign has reached record-breaking levels in the amount of dollars raised for the benefit of our students. Our goal this year is to maintain our dollar levels, while also increasing our level of participation. Last year, 53% of our parents participated in the Annual Giving Campaign. Our goal for 2006-2007 is to increase our parent participation rate to 65%.

We can do it, with your help!

Please, if you have not already done so, consider making a gift, at any level, and joining the hundreds of families investing in our children’s education and future! If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Larry Ward, Annual Giving Coordinator, at (757) 963-8241.

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CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

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For more information regarding the tournament, please contact Mrs. Vicki Wicher at (757) 963-8250.

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Perry Science and Technology Chair

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The Perry Chair is the first academic chair awarded in the history of Cape Henry Collegiate School. The School is grateful to the Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation for their support in making this possible and delighted that after a national search, a member of the Cape Henry Collegiate School faculty has been selected as the first recipient.

Mr. Thomas E. Rodgers has been selected as the first recipient of the Perry Chair for Science and Technology. Tom, a talented science teacher and a thoughtful leader, is a well-qualified recipient for the Perry Chair. He currently serves as the Department Head of our Upper School sciences and brings years of experience and passionate enthusiasm in the field of science to our students. With his first-hand knowledge of our curriculum and his collegial relationship with our faculty and staff, Tom is clearly the right choice for the Perry Chair.

Tom is a graduate of Purdue University, and prior to joining Cape Henry in 2004, he served as physics teacher, web-based sports statistics coach, and instructional technology committee member at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He also served as technology coordinator at the Whitfield School in St. Louis and trained teachers to bring them into compliance with state standards in instructional technology for the Sanborn Regional School District in New Hampshire.

Mr. Rodgers’ role as the new Perry Science and Technology Chair will be to oversee the continued development of the Cape Henry Collegiate School science curriculum and pedagogy, to take leadership in promoting sustainable interest in the Sciences at Cape Henry Collegiate School and in the broader Tidewater community, and to work to insure that Cape Henry Collegiate School’s new 40,000-square-foot Science and Technology Center (due to open in the Fall of 2007) is used efficiently and effectively to provide the most relevant and authentic academic experience for our students in the Sciences.

When interviewed by Jan Galliard for an article in The Virginian-Pilot, Tom stated, “My specialty is physics, but I’ve been working with technology during my whole career. Sixteen years ago, technology was just starting to show up in schools. Whatever teacher was geared to it, did it. Schools now need a technical staff. More and more colleges are operating as computer model schools. Students are required to buy computers so that professors and students communicate via email, as well as through virtual classrooms and online courses. Cape Henry’s new state-of-the-art building will incorporate tablet PCs for Middle and Upper School students in the near future to help prepare students for the ever-changing surge toward technology.”

Courses in molecular biology, robotics, organic chemistry, and lasers will be offered in the new facility, raising the level of science in an Upper School setting. As Tom stated, “There aren’t many high schools offering these courses, but they are where the future is in terms of science. Kids have to be ready for this in college.”

From his supervisors and colleagues, words of praise are free flowing and jovial, reflecting their deep respect and admiration. Fellow science instructor, Mrs. Debra Duffy, remarked, “Tom reminds me of a locomotive train in the classroom. He has direction, speed, and a tremendous amount of energy. I know he will bring that energy and direction to the science program.”

The Upper School Director and Dean of Studies, Mr. Doug Wine, summed it up by expressing, “There are several reasons to be excited about Tom as Chair. First, science is not just a class; it is a way of thinking and looking at the world.

Tom is all about students becoming educated, that is, learning not just the material that is presented, but applying it to new possibilities. Second, Tom sees the new building as a potential living entity that connects our students and their actions and thoughts across the globe. Third, Tom is thorough in all he does; therefore, we will move forward as a department when they understand what they can and should do. Steps will be carefully planned and well executed. Finally, Tom expects our students to do their best, even when they don’t believe they are that good. It is a good standard to set for them.”

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Middle School Matters!

Simple Exposure:

“Focus on the Future,” was the title of the Middle School Matters Program this January. As with the previous five years of this ever popular event, students followed personally crafted schedules that allowed them to participate in four career panels of their choice. They also participated in a personal career assessment class held by Virginia Career View. Some of this year’s presenters included: a member of the SWAT team, the Virginia Beach Fire Chief, a judge, a vet, an events coordinator, the owner of Caviler Ford, an owner of a production studio, the sales representative for Billabong surf wear, designer Karen Eagle, and professors from ITT Tech, ODU, and TCC. The students also heard from a dental hygienist, a pediatric surgeon, a pharmacist, an acting teacher, a photographer, a voice over artist, a CHCS alumni who is a restaurant owner, and local celebrity Evan Stewart, the meteorologist from WVEC Channel 13 news. Board member, Mr. William Fuller, also spoke about his experiences as a professional football player in the NFL. The keynote speaker was the Mayor of Virginia Beach, Meyera Oberndorf.

What an extraordinary opportunity these students had at the hands of these experienced professionals. Mrs. Callie Donnelly is to be commended for coordinating this enlightening event again this year.

Mayor Meyera Oberndorf and Mrs. Callie Donnelly, Director of Student Activities for the Middle and Upper Schools, review the impressive list of participants in Cape Henry Collegiate’s Middle School Matters day.

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By Willy Fluharty

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Enthusiasm for Nexus programs is widespread among students at Cape Henry and with good reason. In fact, all Nexus programs, domestic and international, are completely sold out for this spring and summer. Over 150 Middle School students will be participating in domestic programs and almost 50 Upper School students will be traveling to six different countries.

Last year at the National Association of Independent Schools’ annual conference in Boston, Cape Henry was recognized as having one of the top international programs in the country. During a video narrated by the president of NAIS, Patrick Bassett, details about the Nexus mission were covered while images of our students shown all around the world were viewed. The video was projected on a big screen in the main common area in a continual loop so that all delegates had a chance to witness the fantastic opportunities our students have.

Forty-seven percent of this year’s graduating class will have participated in at least one Nexus international program and will have visited one of the 25 countries around the world where Cape Henry students have made a difference. Although no absolute statistics are available, it is safe to say that our very high Nexus participation puts us at the nation’s forefront for international studies programs for secondary students. The Class of 2008 will be the first class to have had a full four years of international opportunity, and the percentage of participation is expected to easily exceed 50% making Cape Henry’s Nexus one of the premier programs in the country.

Our Nexus participants lead the country in global experiential education.

We are the newsmakers in the field. Our unique program to Cuba was highlighted by the fact that Cape Henry was the last high school to visit Cuba on an educational exchange. We were one of the first American high schools to visit Bhutan, the first to meet with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the first to visit with former Prime Minister Thinley at the Capital building. This year, The Virginian-Pilot will cover our senior project to Tanzania with four weekly articles submitted by our students via satellite from Tanzania allowing the entire Hampton Roads area to follow the daily experiences of our students abroad.

Cape Henry is the national leader in providing international opportunities for our community. Our success is a team effort including parents, the administration, the faculty, and, of course, our students who strive to broaden their horizons and take on the challenges the world has to offer.

For the Troops

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Simple Idea:

During the holiday season, as a school initiative, Upper School volunteers assembled boxes of donated items to send to our young men and women in Iraq. The idea came about after math teacher, Trish Zimmerman’s friend became injured in Iraq, and through conversations with students, they became aware of how little those serving in Iraq actually had at their disposal. After a PowerPoint presentation in Upper School assembly, the project seemed to take on an energized direction. As it grew, ed numerous students and donors became involved, donating d lo the Tang exp d n a e g a ck a everything needed including the postage to ship the items to p “I got the care thought… t, a th s Iraq. Lower School classes became involved and wrote letters, id k don’t tell the e… er re h u g w y fi notes, or cards to put in with the items to be shipped. ever couldn’t ually… we ct a y n n Something that started out to be a small idea ended up fu y then we it was prett … x o b e th f o t involving the entire school, from the youngest student to t coming ou is ed ch a out what kep tt A the oldest. That simple idea also touched many hearts and . a h OOM… ha B … d n a lives overseas. Thank-you notes and emails began to pour in opened it y update.” il m fa y complete with photos and daily journals from our service m d f it an the picture o men and women.

Mr. and Miss Cape Henry

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Can Integrity Be Taught? !

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One of the many facets that made CHCS so special to our graduates and helped nourish their spirit was the fact that years before they actually graduated, they already understood the very real concept and tangible displays of integrity. Signing the Honor Pledge to all written work and tests, being trusted during test taking, being expected inherently to do the right thing, having a Judiciary Council and an Honor Court made up of peers elected to those highly respected positions – all of these tangible applications of integrity were just part of being at CHCS. They were natural, right, and simply the way it was supposed to be. Integrity was a fundamental attitude, belief, and principle of everything they were taught.

Countless alumni return to visit each year and tell tales of how they were shocked to witness how many college freshmen from various backgrounds and upbringings had no real concept of integrity.

They had never been trusted and had always been treated as if they would inherently do the wrong thing or make the wrong choice.

Sallie Ray '96 (Randolph-Macon Woman’s College undergrad, Old Dominion University advanced degree, and an internship in the Communications Department at CHCS.) When asked what CHCS taught her about integrity, Sallie stated, “You know, it’s ironic. I just never thought about it. I never realized what I was learning at the time. It was simply a given that each student would behave with integrity and honor. You can imagine my utter shock to arrive as a first-year student at RMWC, a school widely known for its honor code, to find that few of my classmates had ever been self-governed before. And they were amazed to hear that as early as the Eighth Grade at CHCS, a teacher would think nothing of turning her back to the class for a moment while they were taking a test, or allow a senior to take a make-up test in the lounge, unproctored. We were given liberties that other students never knew, and as a result, we took our freedoms seriously. We were expected to do the right thing, and we did. That is just the way students are viewed at CHCS. Good, ethical, and honest. Students, well, all children, tend to behave the way they are expected to behave.”

Tova Cohn '96 (University of Virginia undergrad and University of Richmond Law graduate) stated, “If you believe in the intrinsic value of honesty and courage, you are more likely to act with integrity even when you have a great deal to lose. I think that the participation in and exposure to self government, as well as other student-operated programs, helps foster exactly that kind of personal growth.”

Colin Kelly '01 (graduate of the University of Delaware and owner of Qdoba in Virginia Beach) said, “I feel that Cape Henry provides its students with the knowledge of what integrity truly is, and what it takes to be a person of integrity.

These lessons come from everyday interactions with faculty, staff, and other students as well as in the curriculum and on the sports fields.”

Caroline Camp '03 expressed it this way, “Through the Honor Code at CHCS, I learned what it meant to be a respectable person. I soon learned that would follow me into my college life and would reflect my character and who I am as a person – how people regard me. As a result of Cape Henry’s honor code and my learned integrity, I went on to choose Sweet Briar College because of its similar honor code. It was apparent that I was surrounding myself with people who also valued integrity, which is something I came to value at CHCS.” Brian Facemire '98, (James Madison University undergrad, currently Old Dominion University, master’s degree) said, “The one thing that the teachers who were there in 1998 really taught us was how to think for ourselves and to always ask the next question, and the question after that, and the one after that. They taught us to push the limits of the classroom, to never stop the pursuit of knowledge, and to never stop pursuing our goals... everything is attainable.”

It would appear from these former students’ strong opinions on integrity that it can, indeed, be taught. It is clear that at CHCS, integrity is of paramount importance and is reflected in the lives of our alumni. * Editor’s Note: Thank you to Sallie Ray '96 for coordinating all responses by alumni.

Garbarino and Rosemond

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The Guidance Department and CHPA are to be thanked for the numerous speakers and programs they provide parents, faculty, and students throughout the year, all of which broaden perspectives and deepen understanding of themselves and others.

In November, Dr. James Garbarino, a well-known national authority on bullying and the effects of violence on children and adolescents, spoke with the CHCS faculty during their private in-service meeting. The author of over 12 books on the subject of bullying and the effects of violence (both physical and emotional) on children and adolescents, he enlightened all who heard him speak. Currently, a professor and chairman of the Department of Humanistic Psychology at Loyola University in Chicago, Dr. James Garbarino has served as consultant or advisor to a wide range of organizations and serves as a scientific expert witness in criminal and civil cases involving issues of violence. Dr. James Garbarino has appeared frequently on nationally broadcast news and information programs as well. His presentation was important and memorable.

Members of the larger Hampton Roads educational community and members of the Cape Henry community made up the enthralled audience that heard John K. Rosemond’s presentation in March. Mr. Rosemond has authored 11 books including A Family of Values and Ending the Homework Hassle. He is syndicated in approximately 225 newspapers nationwide, has written eleven best-selling parenting books, and is also one of America’s busiest and most popular speakers – most certainly the busiest and most popular in his field. In the past few years, Mr. Rosemond has appeared on numerous national television programs including 20/20, Good Morning America, The View, Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect, Public Eye, The Today Show, CNN, and CBS Later Today, as well as numerous print interviews.

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Valentines for Veterans. Mrs. Scullion’s First Grade class with Valentines they created for the veterans in the VA Hospital in Hampton. Mrs. Scullion’s classes have been making Valentines for Veterans for over a decade.

Brett Hellman, a fifth grader in Mrs. Diane Field’s class, swam in the Polar Plunge this year to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Through donations to his efforts, Brett raised $130. This is not Brett’s first time to fundraise.

He went scuba diving for six hours last year to raise money for cancer research.

The Fifth Grade completed their D.A.R.E. course this trimester and enjoyed their graduation ceremony.

Back row - Colton Wynne, Joe Dail, Caroline DiBona, Ryan Skone, and Jasmine Burroughs; Middle row - Samuel Townsend, Clay Noble, Gabby Lascari, Ashland Jared, and Renee Bawcom; Front row - Gunnar King and Caitlin Kreinheder.

Reed Goldner, a first grader in Mrs. Hannah’s class, and Jillian Levin in Mrs. Hagadorn’s class both won honorable mention awards in a citywide competition. These students designed posters to promote hand washing, and were presented with awards by Mr. Cunningham in a recent Lower School assembly.

Third graders enjoyed holding a scavenger hunt for facts in Presidents’ Park in Williamsburg, recently.

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Congratulations to all Lower School students who surpassed their “Read Your Heart Out” goal and read over 1,000 books during the month of February.

The concept for “Read Your Heart Out Month” was created

by Mrs. Nancy Lim, Lower School Librarian. At the end of the month, students were rewarded with special sweet treats served up by Dr. Lewis and Mr. Cunningham.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL Congratulations to the participants in the 2007 CHCS Geography Bee in January. Jamie Burke, Grade 8, was the Champion with Kyle McKee, Grade 6, the alternate.

Mrs. Karen Mason who coordinates the event each year with Jamie Burke.

Participants were sixth through eighth graders: Rachel Knuth, Craig Lively, Phil Reichoff, Jamie Burke, Kyle McKee, Greg Noordanus, Elliot Dunn, Christopher Armistead, Phillip Jones, and Boyd Melchor.

Seven of Mrs. Tina Howard’s English 6 Honors students entered the Fall 2006 Poetry and Essay Contest sponsored by Creative Communication and had their poems accepted for publication.

Entries were judged by teachers and former winners, and this year’s winning entries will be published in an anthology this summer.

Seated in front of a bulletin board displaying their literary works are: Emily Levin, The Ocean; Amanda Finn, The Holidays; Morgan Sabol, Defeating Myself in Tennis; Garrett Gomez, Fall; Taylor Renfro, The Morning; Lindsay Castleberry, Giving Life; and Abigail Clark, Fall.

This year’s Middle School production was Mr. Toad’s Mad Adventures, an adaptation of The Wind in the Willows, and was performed in The Perry Family Auditorium on February 23 and 25. The four leads, Alex Wine as Rat, Kalan Brehm as Badger, Marina Royston as Mole, and Lucas Breit as Mr. Toad, did a splendid job. Mr. Jim Kerbin, Mrs. Carole Kerbin, Mr. Jimmy Dragas, and Mrs. Cindy Dragas once again helped make magic on the Middle School stage.

The CHCS Spelling Bee was also held in January. There were 16 participants representing Grades 6-8. Andy Russo, Grade 8, was named the CHCS Champion for the third year. Andy was the CHCS champion as a 5th grader, 7th grader, and now as an 8th grader.

Kyle McCammon, a 7th grader, was named alternate.

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Two Cape Henry juniors, Liz Napolitano and Lauren Papineau, have been selected as Princesses for the annual Neptune Festival.

They will be good will ambassadors representing Cape Henry and the City of Virginia Beach during the 2007 Neptune Festivities in September.

Nathalie Bank has been selected to represent the Netherlands in this year’s Azalea Festival which celebrates Norfolk and NATO’s long relationship.

Additional photos are available online at www.capehenry.org.

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Andy represented CHCS in The Virginian-Pilot Spelling Bee held March 14 at the Chrysler Museum where he placed third in the Hampton Roads area.

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The CHCS Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Karendra Devroop, performed at the North Texas Jazz Festival in Dallas, Texas this March. After an audition on CD that had been recorded on Cape Henry’s new recording software, the Jazz Band was selected to perform along with nine other high schools from around the country. The North Texas Jazz Festival is among the three largest educational jazz festivals in the country.

Students participating in the festival were: Brian Sanders, Raj Dhillon, Nathaniel Kerbin, Nic Mirenda, Josh Lim, David Plotnick, Aaron Moore, Jarrett Center, Jory Bunn, Matt Devendorf, Cooper Browning, Ken Fukuda, Russell Sanders, DJ Taylor, Niraj Patel, David Sarrett, Phil McNeal, Matt Mervis, and Greg Gardner.

Several band students also auditioned for placement in All-District Band. The following students were successful in making the band: Nathaniel Kerbin – 1st Chair trumpet (Symphonic Band); Russell Sanders – 1st Chair Alto Sax; Zach Zapatero – 1st Chair Bassoon; Aaron Moore – 1st Chair Trombone (Concert Band); Graeme Wren – 3rd Chair Alto Sax; Meghan Clark – 5th Chair Flute; Max Serpe – 5th Chair Tuba; Raj Dhillon – 8th Chair Trumpet (Symphonic Band); Courtney Paphites – 10th Chair Flute; Gerritt Voogt – 10th Chair Trumpet; Nicholas Vretakis – 1st Alt Alto Sax; Greg Gardner – 1st Alt Timpani; Bryan Mytelka – 1st Alt Tuba; Josh Lim – 2nd Alt Trumpet; Ben Plotnick – 2nd Alt Clarinet; Kristen Parnigoni – 3rd Alt Flute; and Divya Suresh – 5th Alt Flute.

Nathaniel Kerbin was successful at his audition at James Madison University for placement in the All State band. Nathaniel joins a very prestigious and select group of high level performers who will perform at All State Band on April 12-14 at Christopher Newport University.

Several Seventh Grade Band students auditioned for chair placements in the All-City band and did very well. The results were as follows: Josh Lim – 1st chair trumpet; Ben Plotnick – 1st chair clarinet; Will Serratelli – 1st chair baritone sax; Max Serpe – 2nd chair tuba; Cooper Browning - 4th chair alto sax; Kristen Parnigoni – 4th chair flute; and Greg Gardner – 5th chair mallet percussion.

Special Academic Honors Coleman Newell has been named a Finalist in the 52nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the 1.4 million juniors in 21,000 high schools, Coleman is one of only 15,000 finalists.

Coleman will be in a pool of finalists eligible to receive Merit Scholarship awards. He received his certificate of merit in an Upper School Assembly.

Alex Spruiell has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious Roberson Scholars Program, one of the most generous merit scholarship programs in the United States. Robertson Scholarship Finalist for the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and/or Duke University.

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Katie Grubiak has been selected as the sophomore to represent Cape Henry Collegiate School at the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Foundation annual program held in May on the campus of Christopher Newport University.

Brittany Agrillo was selected to the 2007 Virginia All-State Chorus.

Brittany is one of four ladies selected to represent District II (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the Eastern Shore) in the SOPRANO 1 section at the All-State Choral Event in Christiansburg, Virginia this April.

Kat Nielsen, Kaleigh Cohen, and Carter Gibson have been selected to participate in a workshop and master class with members of the Brentano String Quartet visiting ODU as part of the Virginia Arts Festival Educational Outreach. They will observe, coach fellow high school and ODU orchestra members, and will perform together in a concert.

Rajdeep Dhillon has been nominated to participate in Boys State of Virginia during the summer of 2007. Boys State, sponsored by the American Legion, will be held on the campus of Liberty University. Allison Cole, a junior who is new to Cape Henry, has been nominated to participate in Girls State of Virginia on the campus of Longwood University June 17-23, 2007. Both Boys and Girls State programs provide all participants with experience in the governmental process on both the state and local level.

The Upper School Faculty has selected the following scholars to represent the School on the annual The Virginian-Pilot Scholastic Achievement Team: seniors Ethan Kelley and Niraj Patel (scholarship candidate); juniors Brandon Allred and Christina Breitenberg-Scavuzzo; and sophomores Stephen Parnigoni and Kathryn Van Deveer. They will be featured in a special edition of the newspaper in June 2007.

Nathaniel Kerbin has been selected as a participant in the Harvard University Summer School Program, summer 2007. He will participate with approximately 1,000 motivated high school student from the United States and abroad. He will take college-level courses along with undergraduate students and explore subjects usually not available at the high school level.

Senior Marguerite McNeal and Mrs. Leslie Chavez, Upper School Spanish teacher, are both to be commended for having their work selected for publication in the Spanish Honor Society’s national publication, ¡Albricias!

Congratulations to pianist Lara Barbir for placing third in the Bland Competition, an event sponsored by the Lions Club and named after Virginia composer James Bland, who wrote over 700 songs, including “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia.”

Congratulations to Jazz Rozier, Sarah Potter, and Danielle Beale for being selected Athletes of the Week in The Virginian-Pilot this trimester.

Congratulations to Kelsey Scherrer for being named to the 2006 Penn Monto/ National Field Hockey Coaches Association High School South All-Region Team.

Phil McNeal (jazz band drummer) was selected as a finalist in a national competition for placement in the very prestigious Grammy Student Ensemble. Phil received recognition nationally by the Grammys and personal reviews of his peformance by two musicians from the Grammys and two musicians with the International Association of Jazz Educators. Niraj Patel and David Sarrett performed with Phil on his audition video.

Sophomore Price Wheeler and Sebastian Moreno '06 caught a ninefoot, 110-pound Sailfish in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on December 23, 2006. They are pictured here with Price’s father, Jon, and his grandfather, Jack Ragland.

The Upper School S.U.E.D. Club and the Diversity Committee invited Mr. John Morison to address the Upper School Assembly on Religious Awareness in December. Mr. Morison is the former CEO of WHRO Hampton Roads, serves on numerous regional boards, and has received several national lifetime achievement honors. Mr. Morison is the father of Mrs. Brenda Stone, Upper School Administrative Assistant, and the grandfather of freshman Nick Stone.

Cole Mason was honored with a feature article in The Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon this season, and Libi Henley and Casey Scherrer had feature articles in the fall GameDay Magazine.

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Virginia Secretary of Finance Mrs. Jody Wagner was also on campus in December to speak with the Upper School government students about the responsibilities accompanying her position. Mrs. Wagner is a former Chair of the Cape Henry Collegiate School Board of Trustees and continues to stay involved with the School as the mother of Lizzie Wagner, Grade Twelve, and Max Wagner, Grade Nine.

Pete Levitt was selected the Verizon Athlete of the Month and also had a feature article in the January GameDay Magazine.

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FACULTY AND STAFF Congratulations to Coach Larry Ward on his 100th TCIS win!

Coach Ward has directed his team to 9 consecutive winning seasons and has been the recipient of the “Coach of the Year” award seven times. Before the season ended, Coach Ward also surpassed another milestone, his 300th career win during his 14 seasons of varsity basketball.

Mr. John Cramer, Director of the SAGE Dining Program at CHCS, was nominated for “Rookie of the Year” at the National Sage convention in December.

Dr. Karendra Devroop was invited to present a research poster at the MENC (Music Educators National Association) Eastern Division Conference in Connecticut this March. His research poster will be based on a research study that he conducted on college jazz musicians.

Mrs. Valetta Fellenbaum has been invited to be the accompanist for auditions at the NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Festival, which took place at Christopher Newport University in March.

The Executive Director of the Columbia Scholarship Associated Press invited Upper School newspaper advisor, Mrs. Robyn Judge, to preside over a workshop at the 83rd Annual Convention of the CSAP at Columbia University this March. Citing Mrs. Judge as “a model of excellence as teacher, publication advisor, and speaker,” the CSAP requested she present a workshop to the over 4,500 students and 550 faculty advisors from across the U. S. Mrs. Judge is the faculty advisor for The Lighthouse which has won national awards at the conference in New York City for the past three years.

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Cape Henry’s Nexus Program received a grant facilitated by Mr. Willy Fluharty, Nexus Director, from the Israeli-Virginia Advisory Board, Office of the Governor, and the Hampton Roads United Jewish Federation to develop and implement an economic collaboration project between CHCS, Alliance School, and Ramat Hasharon School in Israel. The visit to Israel included meetings with the Minister of Education, The US Ambassador, the President of the American Chamber of Commerce, the Principles of Alliance and Ramat Hasharon schools, and Mr. Shimon Peres, Vice-premier of Israel and former Prime Minister. Mr. Peres has presented a letter of support for the project as well as Virginia Secretary of Education, Dr. Thomas R. Morris. Old Dominion University and the Virginia Council of Economic Education have agreed to partner in developing the concept. Old Dominion University and the IDC University of Israel have agreed to mentor the Cape Henry and Israeli students with their MBA candidates.

Mr. Rafael Harpaz, the Acting Consul General from the Israeli Embassy, visited Cape Henry in January to speak with Mr. Willy Fluharty’s Economics classes.

Mr. Mark Cunningham, Director of the Lower School, Mr. Kevin Shain, Director of Technology, and Lower School faculty member, Mrs. Diane Fields, attended a workshop at Cincinnati Country Day School which explored the current trends and implementation of a tablet PC program. A tablet is a personal computer that can be used either with a keyboard or a stylus. Cape Henry plans to use tablet PCs as an enhancement for the already strong science and technology program.

Congratulations to Upper School Spanish teacher Mrs. Leslie Chavez who has been asked to make a presentation at the AP Annual Conference to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada this July. Her topic will be “Teaching for first time AP Spanish. Do you know where and how to start?”

Cape Henry’s Class of 2007 Athletes Collegiate Signings

Dan Bain Brooks Bradley Genna Brand Brandon Faubert Robert Morey

Scott Saal Dan Bain

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Dan Bain Brooks Bradley Genna Brand Brandon Faubert Robert Morey Scott Saal

Ohio State University - Lacrosse Mount St. Mary’s University - Lacrosse Ohio State University - Soccer Stevens Institute of Technology - Lacrosse University of Virginia - Baseball The College of William & Mary - Golf

Robert Morey was also selected Second Team AllAmerican as announced in the January 26 issue of Collegiate Baseball. This exceptional honor is shared by only three other Virginia players.

Brooks Bradley Genna Brand Brandon Faubert Robert Morey Scott Saal

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The 2006-2007 winter athletic season was once again led by an extraordinary senior class. The Class of 2007 is not only packed with very talented athletes, but natural born leaders who made CHCS a strong competitor in every winter sport. Captains TJ Maroon, Jonathan Whited, Shelby Evans, Stephanie Grune, Morgan Pearman, Lia Costner, Cole Mason, Juan Cordero, Danielle Beale, and Carter Gibson are among the finest group of captains not only in the TCIS, but in state competitive independent schools. Only one of these captains will be returning next year, junior Carter Gibson, but the remainder have been nothing less than extraordinary in their innate ability to both lead and maintain a very high level of skill.

The Varsity Boys Basketball Team completed a very respectable season record or 22-9. Two tough losses, both in the TCIS Semi-Final and the VISAA State Quarterfinal, should not define one of the best graduating classes to ever lace up their high-tops on the hard wood. Cape Henry Collegiate won the Atlantic Shores Tip-Off Tournament early in the season with an incredible overtime victory over Christchurch in the Final thanks to a forever memorable three-pointer by Jonathan Whited to take the game into overtime for the win. Both Jonathan Whited and TJ Maroon left their heart and soul in every battle, and will forever be remembered. Pete Levitt was the player in the paint that all opponents feared, earning him Honorable Mention TCIS Honors. Robert Morey played every game like it was for a title. Juniors Damiane Ryans, a First Team All-TCIS Selection, and Dariane Ryans will be the dynamic duo to watch next season, in addition to sophomore Dylan Shiflett and freshman Terell Allen. The Class of 2007: Preston Banta, Brandon Faubert, Wes Forehand, and Kyle McIsaac has been the team to beat in the TCIS since their Middle School years, and they did this with heart, hustle, and determination.

They will all be sorely missed… not to mention the professional auxiliary help of senior Scott Saal. A special congratulations to Coach Larry Ward for collecting his 300th career win in 14 seasons versus Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in the TCIS Quarterfinal victory.

The Varsity Girls Basketball Team completed the season with a record of 13-11. Hosting the first round of the TCIS Tournament was a first for this program in over a decade. Captain and First Team All-TCIS Selection Shelby Evans and Captain Stephanie Grune, Honorable Mention All-TCIS, are two of the best lady hoopsters to ever wear the red and gray. This team competed strongly against some of the best teams in the area, and have left a solid foundation for women’s basketball at CHCS for years to come. Soccer standout Genna Brand elevated her basketball game to contribute to the Lady Dolphin transition game throughout the season. Senior Kelsey Pick fought off athletic injuries all season long, making her offerings both on the court and off with her leadership and spirit. Senior Jackie Miller will also be missed next season as a three-point specialist and tenacious defender. The quarterback play of junior Mary Flowers and the post presence of Shanita Bryant will hope to carry on the contributions of the Class of 2007. Coach Richard Carrington transitions into the spring lacrosse season on the heels of a very successful girls basketball season.

Coach Julie Levine could not be more proud of her Varsity Cheerleading Squad. Cape Henry once again hosted the TCIS Cheering Competition, and although our squad did not place in the top two, it is obvious that their spirit and energy are a huge part of our basketball teams’ success. It is blatantly unfair to define a season based on one threeminute performance, which was fabulous. But, a better judge would be the life and adrenalin they brought to our basketball games with an incredible sideline and half court presence. Captains Morgan Pearman, Alyssa Torrech, and Lia Costner, along with fellow senior Alissa Bowen, continued to make our cheerleading squad a precise, athletic, and fine-tuned group. Juniors Addie Law and Madison Marchbank will carry on the Cape Henry cheering tradition of excellence!

The Varsity Coed Swim Team completed one of the best seasons in CHCS history with both the boys team and the girls team finishing two places higher in the TCIS Tournament at 5th and 7th places respectively, than last

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year’s finish. The State Meet brought more success led by the boys team finishing strong in both freestyle relay teams. The Dolphins wrapped up their season with a 15th place finish in the State. David Sarrett, Carter Gibson, Robert Knuth, and Dylan Royston raced to a 6th place finish in the 400M Relay. Robert Knuth highlighted the boys team with an impressive individual swim of 58.68 in the 100M backstroke. Danielle Beale, Kelly Zoretic, Kelli Morrissey, and Rachel Cross turned in their personal bests in each of their entered State events. Kelly Zoretic just missed the finals, swimming a remarkable 2:12.33 in the 200M freestyle.

Coach Wes Neubeck '00 has already left his mark on this program in more ways than one, but the sky is the limit with both his ability to lead and a special group of driven athletes that fill this roster.

Last but certainly not least, the Varsity Wrestling Team, a team that was picked to finish in the bottom of the TCIS, brought home the runner-up trophy with all three seniors winning TCIS Championships. Seniors Cole Mason (TCIS Champion and State Finalist), and Juan Cordero (TCIS Champion) remained steadfast in leading some first-time wrestlers to success. Senior Dan Bain was a beginner to the sport, but quickly picked up the technique, combined with his overall athleticism to win a TCIS Championship. Underclassmen Sam Law (5th place in the TCIS), Drew Mason (6th place in the TCIS), and Doug Kellermeyer (3rd in the TCIS) will combine with the talents of Henri Noordanus, Gabe Bain, Jazz Rozier, Delaney Oksman, Ross Moore, Robert Cromwell, William Cromwell, and Addison Page to lead the future of Cape Henry Wrestling behind the leadership of Coach Rocco Mansueto. Coach Mansueto has had a tremendous impact on the wrestling program. The initiation of the Dolphin Wrestling Club, in addition to the return of Coach Joe Harvich will put this program on the map.

Kudos to our undefeated JV Boys Basketball Team, completing a season record of 19-0 and capturing the TCIS Crown. Coach Ed Faubert directed this team to a perfect season behind the play of Chris Astorga, Will Wentz, and Tyler Faubert. Also, completing a pretty remarkable season, was the Eighth Grade Boys Basketball Team, winning the Middle League Tournament under the helm of Coach Dave Cameron and the talented play of Michael Maroon and Corey Mavromatis.

The fundamental skills of basketball, cheerleading, and wresting at the JV and Middle School level were guided by some of the best: Bob Sully, Alisha Stailey, Rami Heers, Alan Jones, Scott Gray, Kevin deJesus, and Josh Thompson. CHCS is fortunate to have these people dedicate their time to build our winter athletic teams of the future!

The winter season is the longest athletic season of the school year based solely on the calendar, but by the time the tournaments roll around, it seems as if it has flown by with all the bitter sweet losses and insurmountable successes, all wrapped up in our student athletes’ blood, sweat, and tears! There is no doubt these young adults left it all on the court and mat while being led by one of the best graduating classes ever to walk our halls. the Class of 2007 is nothing less than extraordinary!

Winter Athletic Awards and Honors Varsity Boys Basketball MVP Pete Levitt

Damiane Ryans, 1st Team All-TCIS Honorable Mention All-TCIS

Varsity Girls Basketball

MVP Coach’s Award

Shelby Evans, 1st Team All-TCIS Stephanie Grune, HM All-TCIS Mary Flowers

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MVP Coach’s Award Dan Bain

Cole Mason, TCIS Champion Juan Cordero, TCIS Champion Henri Noordanus TCIS Champion

Varsity Boys Swimming

MVP Coach’s Award

Robert Knuth Keegan McLaughlin David Sarrett

Varsity Girls Swimming MVP Coach’s Award

Danielle Beale Kelly Zoretic

Varsity Cheerleading

MVP Coach’s Award

Lia Costner Alyssa Torrech Addie Law Morgan Pearman

34 Years and Counting!

From Humble Beginnings to the Builder of Stars: The Evolution of the Saturday Youth League

* Editor’s Note: Thank you to Dave Cameron, Ed Faubert, Alice Meredith, Julie Scherrer, Tom Barnes, Ros Willis, and others for their contributions to this article.

The 2005-2006 Saturday Youth League Team, coached by Mr. Ed Faubert.

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On any given Saturday morning As the League evolved, it not only opened during January and February, you the School to the community, but also engaged will find the parking lot full of cars many of our faculty and coaches in a community dropping off children dressed in service opportunity that benefited hundreds of basketball attire. The children come children. from a variety of schools, but all are Following Coach Cameron as the Director wearing smiles. They are eager to of the program came Athletic Director Tim compete with other children their age Davis and Coach Ed Faubert who took over in a Saturday Youth League that has and kept the tradition alive. As Cape Henry’s been hosted by CHCS for the past 34 facilities grew, the League grew to the 16years. Many families are not even aware team organization that it is today. As with that Cape Henry hosts the League. many things, Ed Faubert’s behind-the-scenes Some are very surprised, if they happen contributions have been critical to the Saturday to be on our campus during that time, Youth League’s growth and survival. It has at the number of children who attend. always been considered the most competitive In 1973, without the proper Independent Middle School League in Cape Henry’s 1989 Youth League Team. Back Row: Coach Ed Faubert, Greg Shealy, Derek Phillips,Chad Elstrodt, Jason Raper, facility and space on Mill Dam Road Southeastern Virginia with a reputation for topMatt Elstrodt, and Josh Kayer. Second Row: Bill Lathrop, Randal for the young students to practice notch players, coaching, and referees.

Schrock, Peter Ellard, Matt Schliske, Eric Mulkey, and Harrison on weekends, Coach Tom Barnes Generation after generation of “future stars” Kelsey. Front Row: Mark Lipsmeyer, Neil Desai, Robert Morgan, and Coach “Bill” Tuck teamed up developed their skills in this program, ranging Burt Burroughs, and Danny Rashkind. with another area school to use their from newly inducted Cape Henry Athletic Hall facilities. That partnership enabled the young athletes to practice, play of Famers such as Burt Burroughs and Eric Mulkey, and now Trustee games, and perfect their skills each Saturday morning. After a year of Chris Perry, to future members of TCIS Championship Teams such as traveling to another site, the League was moved to Cape Henry’s gym Troy Nance, Donte Horne, Ben Brand, Pete McMahan, Ricky Frantz, on Mill Dam Road. Coach Barnes directed the program and watched John DeHart, Jon Aruny, Doug Schlaefer, Phil Quam, JP Battaglia, it continue to grow until 1980. In the late seventies, it had grown so Jerry Harris, Cory Levitt, popular that fifth and sixth grade girls had become interested in playing Sean Sheppard, Robert in the League, too. So a third co-ed team was formed and coached Morey, Jonathan Whited

by Ms. Alice Meredith. After that initial year, there were enough girls and Phil Medley, and even involved to form their own league teams. current faculty member Wes Coach Larry Ward, Athletic Director Scott O’Hara, and Coach Nuebeck. And, amazingly, the Mark Harrison continued to build the Saturday Youth League into 2006-2007 Varsity Basketball an even stronger program during the eighties. During Scott O’Hara’s Team has eight Saturday untimely illness, Mrs. Julie Scherrer ran the program for the remainder Morning League “graduates.” of that season. By 1987 when Coach Dave Cameron (then the Athletic Today, on any given Director) took over responsibility for the League, it was pretty well Saturday during the season, established with eight schools participating, and had become known as there are approximately 300 the “Little Mac League.” parents and 150 players that Most of the Southside TCIS schools had one team in the League visit Cape Henry Collegiate. in 1987-88, and then other schools rotated in and out. Within two Cape Henry’s varsity and years, the League had grown to 12 teams and had begun running a 7th junior varsity basketball Standing: Karl Borjes, Ros Willis, Bradley Shaw, Grade League and an 8th Grade League. players run the clocks and Tommy Nunly, Courtney Bloom, and Cocah Cape Henry parent and alumnus Ros Willis played on the League keep the scorebooks. The “Bill” Tuck. Kneeling: Dolph Rau, Richard West, Kurt Weishiel, and David Dickerson. as a child and recalls what a great opportunity the program provided. concession stand, manned “Cape Henry was small and isolated at the time,” says Ros, “so it by the CHCS Booster Club allowed us the chance to meet children from different schools.” volunteers, is a very popular attraction during the games.

The program has become a symbol of Cape Henry’s community outreach and involvement.

From humble beginnings to the builder of stars—this year was no exception with the 2006-2007 CHCS 8th Grade Team concluding an undefeated season with a victory in the Championship game over Norfolk Collegiate.

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Mark your calendars for

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2007

FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2007 4:00 p.m.

Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Norfolk Academy Location: Norfolk Academy

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Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Norfolk Academy Location: Trinder Lacrosse Field at Cape Henry Collegiate School

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Concert at the Cape Come listen to the sounds of the Cape Henry Jazz Band and Senior Choral Ensemble.

All alumni and faculty are cordially invited to attend.

Jazz Band and Choral alumni are welcome to “sit-in” for the concert.

The Concert at the Cape will be followed by a coffee and dessert reception.

Location: The Perry Family Auditorium at Cape Henry Collegiate School

SATURDAY MAY 5, 2007 1:00 p.m.

Second Annual Alumni Spring Thing Lacrosse Day and Tailgating Party CHCS Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team vs. TBA Location: Trinder Lacrosse Field at Cape Henry Collegiate School

3:00 p.m.

CHCS Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team vs. Richmond Shock Location: Trinder Lacrosse Field at Cape Henry Collegiate School

4:30 p.m.

Tours of the New Science and Technology Center Open to All Alumni

6:00 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Reunion for the Classes of 1992, 1996, 1997, and 2002 Location: The Phillips Family Gallery and Alumni Garden at Cape Henry Collegiate School

Reunion Reception for the Classes of 1976, 1977, and 1982 Location: The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts at Cape Henry Collegiate School

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1976 & 1977

Debbie Keel Lowe CHCSReunion7677@capehenry.org

1982

Ros Willis and Dolly Mannix CHCSReunion82@capehenry.org

1992

Laura Lechler and Chris Perry CHCSReunion92@capehenry.org

1996 & 1997

Brian Kelley and Emily Medley CHCSReunion9697@capehenry.org

2002

Suezy Vaughan and Karen Lilley CHCSReunion02@capehenry.org

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Mark Dancigers has long listened to the spirit within. Born in Virginia Beach in 1981, Mark came to Cape Henry Collegiate School in the Sixth Grade. He was a member of the Honor Court, Jazz Band, Latin Club, National Honor Society serving as its President in his senior year, Captain of Odyssey of the Mind, wrote for the Literary Magazine, and was a varsity swimmer. Mark’s passion, however, has long been music.

Mark remembers his first real experience playing music with others as a Middle School student in the CHCS Jazz Band, then under the direction of Miss April Owens. Despite not being able to read music and playing only a Les Paul electric guitar, April encouraged Mark at every turn. Mrs. Valetta Fellenbaum, now Chair of the Music Department, was a major contributor to Mark’s early success, too. Other than Mark, she was the first person to perform a piece Mark had composed. She encouraged Mark to learn to play the piano, which has proven crucial to him ever since.

In college Mark learned the most from great musicians who played his music. He considers himself fortunate to have established friendships with these musicians who taught him how to write music for their instruments.

Additionally, he learned the value of being able to perform with others, thereby creating a collaborative and creative experience. Mark explained, “As a classical guitarist, your avenues for performing with others are limited by the quietness of the instrument and the lack of repertoire. When I started playing my pieces on the electric guitar with other people (pieces for electric guitar and cello or electric guitar and violin), I also discovered that others were interested in using the electric guitar in a classical music setting. I began performing not only my own music on the electric guitar, but also music by my peers and established composers.”

Mark is now both an accomplished composer and electric guitarist. He earned a B.A. in music at Yale University in 2003 and a master’s degree at the Yale School of Music in 2005 where he studied with Martin Bresnick, Ezra Laderman, Kathryn Alexander, John Halle, and Matthew Suttor. He subsequently taught music composition at Yale during the fall semester of 2005. Currently, Mark is a graduate fellow in composition at Princeton University.

The balance of both creating music and performing is what provides harmony for Mark. He states, “If I were to just compose, I would miss the physical challenges of playing an instrument and the unique social environment created when people play together. If I were to just perform, I would miss the complete creative control and flights of imagination that composing requires. Practicing an instrument is a type of steady work that leads directly to improvement. Writing music is anything but steady, and working on it often makes it worse. Instead, for me music gets written in fits and bursts.”

Last December, the New York Youth Symphony premiered Mark’s new piece Snow at Carnegie Hall to critical acclaim and favorable reviews in The New York Times. During the same week, Mark performed the premier of an electric guitar concerto by Yale professor, Kathryn Alexander. Mark easily morphs between the role of composer and performer. This March, an ensemble at Stony Brook premiered his new composition for two pianos and two percussionists followed two days later by Mark’s performance of another’s work in New York City.

Mark comments that Cape Henry Collegiate School was a great place for him in many ways. He remembers wanting to do well in classes, not because of external pressure, but because he respected his teachers and their desire for him to learn on his own. They encouraged him to think about their respective subjects and to ask questions.

What does this have to do with the spirit within? As Mark explains it, “I think that the spirit within is often the magic thing that makes something work when it shouldn’t. It is the thing that tells you what to do when you’re faced with something impossible. There is no reason for a piece of music to sound alive, for it to be more than a mass of agitated air.

Yet if there is a spirit within it, it does the impossible and becomes more than waves in the air. It transcends its physical descriptions and becomes alive and improbably meaningful. As a musician, in lucky moments a spirit within me can direct me how to achieve this impossible transcendence and create a little everyday magic.”

For more on Mark’s incredible journey and to hear samples of his compositions, visit www. markdancigers.com.

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Each year, while in Boston conducting interviews at the Carney, Sandoe & Associates faculty recruitment fair, alumni living and working in the Boston are invited to join Dr. Lewis for dinner and a briefing on the latest news from CHCS. This year Dr. Lewis and Assistant Head of School Mrs. Julie Scherrer were joined by Kristin Sparks '02 and Allison Bland '05.

James Madison University For the third year in a row, Dr. John P. Lewis and members of his administration have made a special trip to JMU to visit with CHCS alumni on that campus. The mid-January dinner was filled with conversations about all that is currently developing at CHCS. Upon returning from JMU, the following note was waiting for the administration from Callie Cole '04: Dear Dr. Lewis and Mrs. Scherrer,

Shown here after the dinner gathering are: (Front Row) Ashley Schaffer '03, Jenny Miller '05, Jack Harris '03, Callie Cole '04, Peter Phillips '05, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Jerry Harris '03, Jeff Dress '05, and Mrs. Kay Temme; (Back Row) Dr. Lewis, Lauren Turner '06, Anne Birkhead '06, Danny Lampton '06, Hunter McEnroe '05, Nick Snyder '05, Graham Young '06, Alex Graber '03, Mike Nachman '03, Michael Trop '06, and Craig Ellis '03.

“I just wanted to let the School know that visiting CHCS Alums at their colleges is really an awesome thing to do. For faculty to take the time to visit alumni at JMU and other colleges is something very unique. Not only is the dinner something that makes me thankful for graduating from Cape Henry, but also the overwhelming reaction I receive when I return to Cape Henry for a short visit. When alumni return to Cape Henry, even for a few minutes, everyone knows who they are and is eager to know how they are doing. I can honestly say that I don’t have a single friend here at school who would even think about going back to their high school to visit, and most importantly, even if they did decide to make a visit, they would not receive the same smiles and genuine interest that Cape Henry grads do.

Thank you, sincerely!

Callie Cole

University of Virginia Returning to the University of Virginia each year to visit continues to be a thrill for the administration and the alumni.

Upon returning from UVA, the following note was waiting for the administration from Meghan Roe '04:

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Dr. Lewis and Mrs. Scherrer, Thank you so much for taking me and the other Alumni out to dinner last night! It is so very encouraging to know that Cape Henry is behind us and supporting us even while we are in college. I am excited and truly proud of all the growth that Cape Henry is undergoing. Take care and I’ll see you soon!

Back Row: Ginny Newell '03, Nishant Patel '03, Jason Stewart '06, Lynsey Bates '03, Joe Farmartino '06, Alex Rawls '05, Mr. Shep Jordan, and Dr. Lewis. Front Row: Note Narkprasert '03, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Sameer Sandhu '05, Gabrielle Weisberg '03, Suzanne Ginnow '04, Meghan Roe '04, Meenakshi Giri '05, Kate McQueston '05, and Mrs. Arlene Ingram.

Best, Meghan Roe

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Dante Horne '00 on the sideline with Coach Larry Ward

Hoops and Happenings

The Game The annual Alumni Basketball Game was a huge success as our intrepid alumni teams battled for domination of the boards. The white team prevailed, but was guaranteed a rematch next year. Players included; Ralph Temoche '93, Linda Temoche '97, Jonathan DeHart '00, Ryan Curran '04, Mo Stevenson '00, Corey Levitt '03, Phil Quam '01, Pete McMahan '00, Ros Willis '82, Jerry Harris '03, Rob Chapman '02, and Dante Horne '00. Coach Larry Ward was an inspiration from the sideline.

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Jonathan Dehart '00 and Rob Chapman '02

Coach Ed Faubert with Ralph Temoche '93

The Reception Rob Chapman '02, Linda Temoche '97, Pete McMahan '00, and Phil Quam '01.

The annual Holiday Reception was held immediately following the alumni basketball game on December 14. The Phillips Family Gallery was at capacity as alumni from all decades enjoyed catching up with one another.

Jonathan DeHart '00, Jared Chalk '01, Justin Beale '00, Matt Henderson '98, and Brian Facemire '98, soccer teammates, pose with their former coach, Leroi Wilson.

Linda Temoche '97, Ashley Temoche '06, Ralph Temoche '93, and Mo Stevenson '00.

Kaddy Ward '81, Carlene Rau Lett '80, and Ros Willis '82.

Matt Henderson '98 and Emily Medley '97 strike their prom pose from 1997.

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Stephanie Chambers '01 and Leslie Leffke '01.

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The Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Induction and Dinner was held on December 13, 2006. The function outgrew its former location and this year moved to the newly renovated Princess Anne Country Club. Alumni, faculty, administrators, friends, and family turned out to recognize the accomplishments of new inductees, Repp Lambert '89, Burt Burroughs '94, and Eric Mulkey '94.

Inductees Repp Lambert, Burt Burroughs, and Eric Mulkey are flanked

by CHCS Athletic Director Jeanne Short and Head of School Dr. Jack Lewis.

Mrs. Arlene Ingram, Director of College Counseling, visits with Neha and Neel Desai ’93.

Trent Dudley '88 Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Chair, Pete Detorres '89, and Reese Smith '87 catch up with one another.

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Dr. Jack Lewis, Trustee Mike Gianascoli '89, Trustee Chris Perry '92, Mr. Ed Faubert and Board Chair, Mr. James Sparks.

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Cathy Lewis, Kristen Wheeler, and Julie Scherrer, Director of Development and Assistant Head of School.

Matt Schliske, Allan Haynsworth '95, Burt Burroughs and Eric Mulkey visit with Neel Desai '93 who introduced each of them during their induction.

Jill Doczi '86, Mrs. Felicia Doczi, Former President of the Parents’ Association, and Mr. Frank Doczi, Former Trustee.

Assistant Head of School and former Varsity Basketball Coach, Mr. Dave Cameron, Eric Mulkey '94, Mrs. Nancy Burroughs Christian, Mr. Ed Faubert, and Burt Burroughs '94.

Alec Harwin '89 congratulates classmate Repp Lambert '89.

Sally Voight Dudley '88 with Shauna Mulkey Kale '89.

2006 Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee

Burton E. Burroughs '94 Burt was an outstanding multi-sport athlete while at Cape Henry earning varsity letters in basketball, baseball, and cross country. Burt earned First Team All-State honors in basketball his senior season and AllTCIS honors both his junior and senior seasons. Burt’s talents were on display in his senior year during the State Tournament game where he scored 39 points. Burt joined an elite club of Cape Henry basketball players having scored over 1,000 career points during his three years of play for CHCS. Burt went on to be a standout basketball player at Mary Washington College where he was a three-year starter and was a Team Captain both his junior and senior seasons. While Burt was starting for Mary Washington, the team earned its first-ever national ranking.

Board Chair, Mr. James Sparks greets Coach Tom Barnes, CHCS’s first Althletic Burt ran cross country his sophomore and junior years and earned All-TCIS honors Hall of Fame Inductee, and his wife, Claudy. his junior year. Burt was also a five-year starter in center field for Cape Henry’s baseball team, having earned a starting position in Eighth Grade. Incredibly, Burt recorded only four errors in five seasons.

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2006 Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee

M. Eric Mulkey '94

Repp began his athletic career as a member of the very first Cape Henry lacrosse team. Repp went on to become the first All-State lacrosse player for Cape Henry after being named First Team All-TCIS and First Team All-State his senior season. Repp was the leading scorer on the lacrosse team each of the five years he played, capping off his senior season with 54 goals and 41 assists. Incredibly, Repp was also named team MVP each of the five years he played.

Repp went on to play lacrosse at Radford University where he continued as a standout lacrosse player at the Division I-AA level. Repp earned the Freshman MVP honor as a walk-on. Repp would play the next three seasons as a scholarship athlete and would be voted team MVP both his junior and senior seasons. Repp would complete his career at Radford in the top five all-time in goals, assists, and ground balls.

Repp was a multi-sport athlete having been the starting point guard in basketball his junior and senior seasons. Repp continues to support Cape Henry with his time and talents having served as President of the Cape Henry Alumni Association from 2001-2004.

Eric was an outstanding multi-sport athlete and personified the term “student athlete.” He earned All-TCIS honors in basketball both his junior and senior seasons. Eric scored over 1,000 points throughout his varsity basketball career and earned All-Tournament honors in the TCIS/Metro Holiday Challenge both his sophomore and junior seasons. In addition, he was an outstanding baseball player, having earned All-TCIS honors his senior season, and the Coach’s Award his junior season.

Eric was also on the Varsity Golf team for two years.

Eric added to his athletic and personal honors by earning the Booster Club Sportsmanship Award his senior year and by being named Academic Athlete Honorable Mention his junior year.

After graduating, Eric continued to use the determination and work ethic he developed during his 12 years at Cape Henry to not only earn a master’s of taxation degree, but to pass the CPA exam on his first attempt. He currently is a partner at Mulkey & Co., P.C. and has continued to support Cape Henry with his time and talents by previously serving as Treasurer of the Cape Henry Alumni Association and participating in the Annual Giving Phonathon.

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This year’s Senior Breakfast with the Class of 2006 set a new record for attendance with twenty-one members from the Class of 2006 on hand to share their collegial experiences and words of wisdom with current CHCS seniors.

The morning began with casual conversation and a hot buffet breakfast, and then everyone moved to The Perry Family Auditorium where Mrs. Arlene Ingram lead a panel discussion and question-and-answer session.

Thank you to all of the members of the Class of 2006 who rose early during semester break to attend this annual event: Brendan Ahern, Brittany Anderson, Yoeri Bank, Pankti Barot, Annabelle Dragas, Robert Ellis, Kelly Fineman, Jeremy Flax, Shun Fukuda, Krystal Fuller, Mike Mallet, Jeremy McMahan, Scotty Meyers, Leslie Mounaime, Wes Northam, Brielle Paolini, Nick Rosa, Hunter Sanders, Madeleine Siviter, Katie Vance, and Courtney Woodward.

Madeleine Siviter, Courtney Woodward, Krystal Fuller, and Leslie Mounaime.

Mrs. Arlene Ingram welcomes Brielle Paolini back to campus.

Brendan Ahern, Kelly Fineman, Brittany Anderson, Bobby Ellis, Kyle Jaffe, Nick Rosa, and Robert Morey ‘07.

Annabelle Dragas, Shun Fukuda, and Scotty Meyers.

Wes Northam with Mr. Tom Rodgers.

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REUNION NEWS

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1987 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Office of Alumni Affairs is seeking alumni from this class who are interested in spearheading this reunion. No experience is necessary. Geographic locale is immaterial.

Enthusiasm is a must! Please contact Mrs. Susan Pleasants at susanpleasants@capehenry.org

Sydney Thomas Cohen '85 is now the Director of Planning for Modell’s Sporting Goods, a northeastern sporting goods purveyor.

Sydney was formerly a buyer for Macy’s in New York. While she misses her Macy’s discount, her husband, Jeff enjoys catching the Knicks, Mets, Yankees, and Rangers. Jeff, too, is busy writing two plays and teaching Shakespeare at Baltimore Friends, his alma mater, and a playwright/screenwriting course at The Johns Hopkins University.

Family Electric (steve@familyelectric.net). Steve’s business is booming, and he recently asked his best friend and old CHCS classmate, Tom Burns '90, to join him in growing Family Electric’s business.

The entire Kopecko family is pictured here at Thanksgiving 2006 in the Blue Ridge Mountains. From left to right are Helen (mom), Lisa Smith, Steve '90, Keith '87 and his wife, Lisa Valentine – former Cape Henry student, and Bob (dad). The children, Justin and Noah, are pictured in front, along with cousins, Caroline, 10, and Christopher, 6.

Karla Tewes '90 will marry Christopher Zilliax in Whistler, British Columbia on April 12, 2006.

Drew Linehan '86 was featured in an April 2006 issue of People Magazine, appeared on the Dr. Phil television show on December 12, 2006 discussing models as role models for young girls, and he appeared on an episode of The Agency on VH1 in March.

Ray Maiello '87 was married on August 26, 2006 in a sunset ceremony overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California.

His bride is the former Kim Vignola of New York. They met in Austin, Texas in 2003 at the South-By-Southwest Music and Film Festival. Ray remains the in-house Counsel at Paramount Pictures, and Kim is the Director of Television Research at E! Networks and the Style Channel. They reside in Venice Beach, California in a cozy craftsman bungalow.

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Steve Kopecko '90 lives with his wife, Lisa, and their two sons, Justin, age 6, and Noah, age 4, in Midlothian, Virginia where Steve owns and operates an electrical contracting firm. Steve and Lisa met in San Diego in 1994. The couple moved east in 1996 to Northern Virginia and married on July 4, 1998 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Shortly after the birth of their second son, they moved to the Richmond area and Steve started his own electrical contracting firm,

Neda Sharghi-Selehi '90 has completed a doctorate degree from Harvard University’s School of Public Health, Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases. Neda and her husband, Nader, live in Washington, D.C. and celebrated the birth of their first child, a son, Kasra Ali Salehi, on March 9, 2007. Kasra weighed in at 7 lbs., 3 oz. and was just over 20 inches long. Both Neda and Kasra are doing well.

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Nat Parker '93 wants everyone to know that he married an “awesome girl,” named Shirley. They live in Los Angeles where Nat is an anesthesiology resident at Cedars-Sinai. Nat also wants to thank everyone at Cape Henry for their support along the way.

Nikki Bretherton Donohue '93 and her husband, Brad, are the proud parents of baby Ellie Donohue born on August 12, 2006. The Donohue family has moved to the suburbs of Boston to accommodate their familial expansion.

Nikki continues her successful career with Fidelity Investments and now endures a long commute to Providence, Rhode Island. She and Brad love parenthood and can not wait to show off Ellie to everyone at Cape Henry!

her junior year and become the person she is today. Libby went on to graduate from Radford University in 1998 with a B.B.A. in accounting. She looks forward to one day balancing the demands of a family with her career.

Ashley Simone '95 will graduate this May from the Graduate School of Architecture at Columbia University. She will spend the summer completing a book in concert with Columbia professor Kenneth Frampton, on Comparative Modern Architecture. Ashley writes that her brother, Travis Simone '99 and his wife, Nina, celebrated the arrival of their first child, Sophia, in December.

Brack Williams '95 is in his second year at T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond where he is currently the managing editor of the School’s Juris Publici.

Christina Voliva '93 visits Cape Henry for the first time since her graduation. She spent part of the day with Laura Lechler '92 and Ms. Lechler’s Fourth Grade class.

Kristin Bowers Dydo '94 and her husband, Jason, have welcomed the arrival of their first child, a daughter, Rileigh Elain, on December 22, 2006. Rileigh and family make their home in Chantilly, Virginia.

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Libby Flanigan '94 lives in Virginia Beach and loves her position as a senior sales representative with Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

She previously worked on the corporate team of US Oncology where she traveled extensively.

Libby likes covering the local market and traveling on a sporadic basis with Takeda. She counts among her blessings the many family members she has in the area, including her sister and two year old nephew, Conner. Sadly, Libby’s mother passed away two years ago. She fondly recalls her mother’s support, financial and emotional, in enabling her to transfer to CHCS in

Tova Cohn Blanchard '96 graduated from the University of Virginia in 2001 and thereafter completed law school at the T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond in 2005. Tova has since enjoyed traveling to Australia where she met relatives on her father’s side for the very first time. She additionally became engaged and married her law school sweetheart, Myles Blanchard of Boston.

They were married in October 2006 and CHCS classmate Leigh Wilkins '96, served as Maid of Honor. Myles and Tova live just north of Tacoma, Washington where he is a Captain in the Army Jag Corp, stationed at Fort Lewis. Tova has elected not to practice law and is working as an independent policy researcher and analyst.

Natalie Bray '96 has returned to the area in her new capacity as an assistant curator at the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach. Natalie graduated from James Madison University in 2000 with a B.F.A. in studio art and a minor in anthropology.

She subsequently moved to Boston and worked for a non-profit, afterschool arts program for teens. Two years later, Natalie enrolled at the Savannah College of Art and Design where she completed a master’s in photography. While in Savannah she cofounded a

non-profit, student-run art gallery that served the local community.

Upon graduation, the school, SCAD, hired her as an assistant curator where she served for two years prior to returning to Virginia Beach. While at SCAD, Natalie enjoyed significant domestic and international travel to major art fairs. She looks forward now to bringing new and challenging artists to the Beach. Natalie remembers CHCS field trips to the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia and is thrilled to now have the opportunity to impact young and old audiences alike.

Jessica Zyganczyk '96 was recently promoted to Director of Special Events at Hermes of Paris. She is responsible for the planning and execution of all special events in the United States and has a staff of two. Jessica travels often to Paris to work with the international Hermes team and just returned from Palm Beach where Hermes hosted an event for 450 people celebrating 30 years on the Avenue.

Jessica will be very busy during the next months as Hermes prepares to open a boutique in Charlotte, North Carolina and on Wall Street in New York. She truly enjoys what she is doing.

Bryan Rollins '97 was married in September 2006 to Melissa, and together, they have two four-legged offspring, who share their new home in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Bryan has been employed by GEICO Insurance since 1999 and was promoted to the lead of GEICO’s homeowners IT division in 2002.

Matthew Dancigers '97 and his wife, Maggie, live in San Diego and run an advertising business along with the design and sale of a line of clothing called EfrenTShirts. Matthew’s father, George, provided this update.

Matt Henderson '98 attended Shenandoah University and played soccer there for two years prior to transferring to Colorado State University where he graduated with a degree in natural resources.

While attending Colorado, Matt was introduced to the world of lampworking, the ancient art of glassblowing. He continues lampworking on a daily basis in his spare time. Matt and his wife, Jansen, married in 2003 and have two children, Noah and Joslin.

Matt works for Bay Diesel in industrial power sales representing such manufacturers as Generac and GE’s line of Uninteruptable Power Supply.

The 2000s Carl Medley '00 and his new wife, Liane, are living in Liane’s home town in Nevada where Carl has accepted a position with Schadler Kramer Group as a junior designer.

The firm is the second largest advertising group in Las Vegas and one of the fastest growing in the United States. Carl had always hoped to parlay his artistic talents and training at James Madison University into a career in art. Carl and Liane are enjoying their home in the desert, though Carl notes the vast difference from growing up in close proximity to the beach. Their wedding took place in January 2007 in Las Vegas.

Kavita Patel '00 received a B.A. in international relations from the University of Virginia in 2004 and began a career with Phillip Morris U.S.A. as an account manager in the D. C. area. She is now concurrently pursuing an M.B.A. Kavita enjoys world travel whenever her schedule permits.

Rachael Wagner '00 completed an M.B.A. at Oxford University in September 2006 and spent the following two months working on a consulting project in Bangalore, India. Her brother, Jason Wagner '03, is pictured during a visit with Rachael in Leh in the Himalayas.

Rachael has subsequently moved to New York City and is employed by The Blackstone Group in their private equity practice where she analyzes potential investment opportunities.

Jonathan Dehart '00 was featured in the Sports Section of The Virginian-Pilot last December. His team, Dialed In, participated in the first annual Striper Series Fishing Tournament Championship out of Virginia Beach. Jonathan was recently promoted to the position of Commercial Leasing with McLeskey and Associates, LLC, a local property management company.

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Andrew Newton '98 graduated from Wake Forest University in 2002 with a bachelor of science in business. During his freshman year at Wake Forest, he met his future wife, Julia, and they were married in her hometown of Kenilworth, Illinois. Upon graduation, the former classmates settled in the Washington, D. C. area where Andrew works for the National Association of Securities Dealers as a regulatory analyst and Julia works in the White House.

Tejal Desai '98 obtained a B.A. in economics from the University of Virginia and is in the final stretch of completing both a juris doctor and M.B.A. at The Pennsylvania State University. Upon graduation in May 2007, Tejal will join his brother, Neel '93, and their father at LTD Management. Tejal and Neel attribute their achievements to the “sturdy foundation that Cape Henry helped us build.”

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Justin Beale '00 is currently with the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront where he has been employed as a convention service manager since 2005. Justin graciously donated his time to Cape Henry’s Middle School Matters Career Day this year and spoke to students about his responsibilities at the Hilton. Justin earned a degree in tourism from Colorado State University in 2004 and worked for a year thereafter with Russell Realty Associates, a commercial real estate firm.

Bridget Bradley '01 was promoted to Assistant Director, Finance Leadership Exchange with the Corporate Executive Board in Washington, D. C. She will facilitate the newest company initiative for CFO’s of mid-sized companies. Bridget and fellow D. C. area alumni, Suezy Vaughan '02 and Karen Lilley '02, are working to charter the first official Alumni Chapter of Cape Henry Collegiate School encompassing Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District.

Kristin Sparks '02 using all of her innate ingenuity garnered tickets for The Martha Stewart Show in New York in December. Kristin designed special T-shirts to be worn by her mother, a friend, and Kristin that exemplified all that is Martha Stewart; the cook, the crafter, and the gardener with a tagline on the shirt backs that read, “Together we are Martha.” The three became known as the Marthaettes, and not only received tickets, but were given reserved seats and an on-air acknowledgement from Martha. Kristin additionally went to extreme measures (camping out) to secure an autographed copy of Martha’s new book Homekeeping which Kristin donated to Cape Henry’s Grand Auction.

The Bradley Family at Cape Henry for Brooks '07 Senior Speech. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bradley, Brooks, Andrew '02, and Bridget '01.

Ashley Hughes '02 wanted everyone to know that subsequent to graduation from CHCS, she officially changed her name from Wood to Hughes, following her adoption by her stepfather. Ashley graduated from Randolph-Macon College last spring and began a two year master’s program in social work at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Antonina (Toni) Savostyanova '02 graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton University in June 2006. She loved the experience and particularly enjoyed amazing professors, two of her favorites being Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman (prospect theory codeveloper) and Cornel West (Race Matters author). Toni counts among her favorite extracurricular activities her participation in the breakdancing group, Sympoh Urban Arts Crew. She was only one of two women in the group which competed against mostly all male groups. She counts this experience as one of the most enjoyable and rewarding in her life. Toni is currently working at the National Institute of Mental Health on a post-baccalaureate fellowship doing neuroscience research, specifically studying schizophrenia and Williams Syndrome with various magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques.

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Toni using her head both in at out of the classroom at Princeton.

Nishant Patel '03 has been invited to join Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Virginia! Additionally, after weighing a number of options for medical school, Nishant has elected to continue his education at Virginia.

Alex Smith '03, a senior at the University of Virginia, was honored in the sports section of The Virginian-Pilot as “one of Tidewater’s standouts.” Alex is a 6’ 1”, left-handed reliever for the Cavaliers and wears the number 27. Last year, Alex appeared in 11 games and posted a 2.79 ERA, contributed two shutouts, struck out 12 in 9.2 innings, appeared in five ACC games, stopped left-handed batters cold – hitting a meager .200 against him.

Lauren Sparks '04, a junior at Hope College, is participating in a new program for double majors in dance and French. She has left the cold of Michigan and is spending the spring semester in Paris.

Lauren is pictured with newly coiffed hair for “Locks of Love” with Mrs. Marguerite Ulmer.

Lindsay Breitenberg '04 is also studying abroad. Lindsay is on loan from James Madison University to the University of Leicester which is located an hour north of London. She is enjoying travel throughout Europe in her spare time.

Chris Broadwell '04 is in his junior year at Washington College in Maryland where he is majoring in business with a minor in religion.

Chris is a Resident Assistant Director responsible for supervising the campus’ RAs. He was on the school’s varsity rowing team his freshman and sophomore years and has rowed in regattas throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Last spring, Chris participated in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Rowing Championships in Massachusetts. Chris has added the role of Social Director for Washington’s Phi Delta Theta fraternity this year and represented Washington College as his school’s delegate at the annual national conference of Phi Delta Theta in Ohio last summer.

more water. Matt prevailed and was named the overall champion earning him a spot on the Liquid Force Pro Team. He will spend the next year touring with the team, building courses, and riding the rails around the country.

Nikki Moore '06, a scholarship soccer player at the University of Central Florida, was named All-Conference USA Second Team and was selected to the conference’s All-Freshman Team. Additionally, Nikki was named to the Soccer Buzz All-Southeast Region Freshman Team. She played in all of UCF’s 19 matches, missing only one start, and anchored a team defense that earned five shutouts and posted a 1.02 GAA, notching her first collegiate point. The Golden Knights (11-6-2, 7-1-1 C-USA) finished second in Conference USA during the regular season before earning the number 2 seed in the 2006 C-USA Championship where they lost to eventual tournament champion UAB in the quarterfinals.

Alex Rawls '05 is in his second year at the University of Virginia where he is a computer science major and a member of the Naval ROTC. Alex plans a career in naval aviation.

Alex is shown here with his former technology teacher and the current Director of Technology, Mr. Kevin Shain.

Matt Hirschbiel '05 is a hard man to keep down. The sophomore at Rollins College in Florida is often found 25 feet in the air pursuing his passion, wakeboarding. Matt was one of nine amateurs from around the country invited to the Liquid Force national competition just outside of Houston, Texas. Each competitor had won the Liquid Force Slide Show event in their home city. It was a grueling competition over two days of extreme runs from a land-locked pool of water onto above-ground slides and rails that lead eventually to

Nikki Moore '06 and Brittany Anderson '06 on hand to cheer for the Varsity Boys Basketball Team.

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