Soundings - April 2008

From the Head of School DR. JOHN P. LEWIS

Project: Cape Henry – A Collaborative Effort Whether it is the administration and Board diligently working to update our Strategic Plan, the Prekindergarten class helping with the release of beautiful Monarch butterflies, or the wrestling team coming together to win its first-ever TCIS title, accomplishments are what make education fun, make it work, and make it so worthwhile.

In education, a designed project is an undertaking that requires a concerted effort and extensive planning. It is a task usually undertaken by a group of individuals with a similar objective. They have a scheme, blueprint, design, game plan, idea, or goal they want to complete. Together they work to create a plan for making things happen, for succeeding in accomplishing their goal, thus creating excellence on campus.

We all understand the term “project” when it is used in conjunction with something like the annual Science Fair, but when thought about in the true sense of the word, every unit of study at every grade level, every undertaking of every club and organization on campus can be thought of as a project.

The campaign to build the new Sparks Science and Technology Center was a project, a collaborative effort, one that involved the entire CHCS community. As you read through this issue of Soundings, you will see how that very important project has allowed for increased meaningful units of study throughout the curriculum.

You will also see how our parent volunteers relentlessly take on one project after another – from the Grand Auction to the Noodle Network to the new Sports Madness, all of which enhance the Cape Henry experience we provide for our children. The Annual Giving Campaign and the new Young Alumni Club are also projects with a worthwhile goal - providing support for our students and faculty.

All of these efforts – large and small – come together to help us complete the most important project of them all, the ultimate goal of placing morally responsible and educated citizens into post secondary education and into society.

2007-2008 Board of Trustees Board Officers Mr. James H. Sparks Chair

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Dr. John P. Lewis Head of School/President Mr. J. Christopher Perry '92 Vice Chair for Development Mr. Scot N. Creech Vice Chair for Facilities Mrs. Linda W. Cross Vice Chair for Finance Mrs. Katherine C. Willis Secretary Mrs. Mary H. McNeal Treasurer

Trustees RDML Nevin P. Carr, Jr. Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr. William H. Fuller, Jr. Mr. Michael R. Gianascoli '89 The Honorable Pamela E. Hutchens Mr. Gregory H. Law Ms. Dorothy P. Mannix '82 Mr. Jerry F. McDonnell Mr. Craig L. Mytelka Mr. John C. Napolitano Congressman Owen B. Pickett Mrs. Cheryl Xystros

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BIDDING FOR OUR FUTURE: GRAND AUCTION

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

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CAPE HENRY PROJECTS: LARGE AND SMALL

Ex-Officio Trustee Mrs. Leslie Quisenberry

President, 2006-2008 Cape Henry Parents’ Association

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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

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

* Deceased

2007-2008 Cape Henry Parents’ Association Executive Officers Mrs. Leslie Quisenberry, President Mrs. Michele Brooks, First Vice President Mrs. Julie Perry, Second Vice President Mrs. Kathleen Smith, Treasurer Mrs. Sibyl Seth, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Berkley Wheeler, Recording Secretary Mrs. Kim Wheeler, Immediate Past President Mrs. Joanne Capria, Lower School Representative Mrs. Cindy Coureas, Lower School Representative Mrs. Linda Serpe, Middle School Representative Mrs. Kim Thompkins, Middle School Representative Mrs. Diane Grubiak, Upper School Representative Mrs. Meg Zoretic, Upper School Representative

OTHER NEWS AND INFORMATION

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CHCS WELCOMES NEW TRUSTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN UPDATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NEXUS NEWS: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 STUDENT & FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NOTES FROM THE ALUMNI DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 SPRING THING AND REUNION WEEKEND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ALUMNI AT THE AUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 CHCS VISITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ALUMNI PHONATHON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 YOUNG ALUMNI CLUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ALUMNI NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

TRUSTEE NEWS

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Cape Henry Welcomes New Trustee The Honorable Pamela E. Hutchens The Honorable Pamela E. Hutchens has been elected to her first, three-year term of service (2007 – 2010) on the Cape Henry Collegiate School Board of Trustees. Her dedication to our students, faculty, and community and her professional expertise will be of great value to our CHCS community.

The Honorable Pamela E. Hutchens is a judge with the General District Court, a position she has held since 1997. Pamela graduated from Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News, Virginia and then attended Duke University where she earned a B.A. in political science and art. From Duke she went to Pepperdine University where she earned her law degree.

Judge Hutchens also serves the community as a member and the President of I’anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court, a legal professional organization, as a member of the Princess Anne Country Club, and as a member of Galilee Episcopal Church.

Her charitable and volunteer activities include serving on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Opera (since 1991) and as a director and officer for the Tidewater Performing Arts Society. In addition to these civic and professional activities, Judge Hutchens volunteers regularly at Cape Henry Collegiate. She has two children attending CHCS, Alexander Albert, Grade 8, and Caroline Albert, Grade 5.

2007-2008 Annual Giving Campaign Continues The Annual Giving Fund continues to edge closer and closer to the goal of $525,000.The efforts of our class agents are paying huge dividends for our children. Please consider joining us this year.The unrestricted resources raised through the Annual Fund enhance every possible facet of life at CHCS.Your generous support is appreciated.

Please feel free to contact your class agent or email Mr. Larry Ward, Annual Giving Coordinator, or call him at (757) 963-8241.

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Prekindergarten Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh Grade

Mrs. Cindy Coureas Mr. Chris Beale Mrs. Missy DiBona Mr. Brad Hobbs Mr. Dimitrios Karides Mr. Chris Xystros Mrs. Carolyn Castleberry Mrs. Diane Grubiak Mrs. Michelle Riggins

Eighth Grade Ninth Grade Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade Faculty and Staff New Parents Annual Giving Chair Annual Giving Coordinator

Mrs. Christie Kelly Mrs. Lee Bergen Mr. Bob Capria Mr. Charlie Landen Mr. Fred Napolitano Mrs. Merni Medley Mrs. Susan Bernhardt Mr. Ros Willis '82 Mr. Larry Ward

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DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Bidding for Our Future: Grand Auction 2008 Cape Henry Collegiate School’s 2008 Grand Auction, “Around the World in 80 Days,” took place on Saturday, February 23 at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Over 400 items graced the Silent Auction area, including 36 Silent Sensations items. Eighteen 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 alumni, 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 members of the CHCS Upper School Choral Ensemble, and incredible items in both the Live and Silent Auctions, it was truly a night to remember.

The Lower School participated with exciting themed baskets and class projects that won the hearts of the audience. The Silent Auction items included gift certificates to fine restaurants, painted furniture, fine art, jewelry, kids items, camps, and photography packages. The Super Silent Jim and Karen Sparks items included trips to Wintergreen, New York City, Park City, Utah, Washington D.C., including tickets to a Redskins game, dinner packages, a football helmet signed by former Washington Redskins coach, Joe Gibbs, a beautiful diamond necklace, and fine artwork. The Live Auction had wonderful vacation packages to Whalehead Beach, Walt Disney World, Panama, Costa Rica, Antigua, and Sonoma, California. There was a Norfolk Tides package, two guitars – one signed by the Allman Brothers and the other signed by country legends Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and George Jones, yacht excursions, dinner parties, two new release, four-and-one-half foot long, hand-painted dolphins, and a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The audience bid high all evening, and it was a very successful night, raising over $200,000 for our students.

2008 GRAND AUCTION UNDERWRITERS VIP COCKTAIL PARTY SPONSORS GATEWAY BANK THE MCDONNELL FAMILY CATHEE AND CHRIS PERRY W3 MARINE

Thank you to our underwriters who contributed over $75,000 towards this event. Thank you to the Grand Auction team who worked countless hours since last spring to help 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.

DINNER SPONSORS OLD POINT NATIONAL BANK AND OLD POINT TRUST PRIORITY AUTO GROUP KAREN AND JIM SPARKS WILLIAMS MULLEN CHARLES BARKER AUTOMOTIVE E. L. CREECH & CO, INC. GREG, LINDA, AND RACHEL CROSS THE FRIEDEN AGENCY

AROUND THE WORLD IN

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WINE SPONSORS

Wonderful music was provided by our students.

Emcee Carolyn Castleberry and Jack Lewis

Karen and Doug Wine

Shannon and Richard Plank

Maryrose and Tony Cutrino

2008 GRAND AUCTION UNDERWRITERS ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS

ACS Logistics Solutions THE ALCARAZ/MERCADANTE/WEST INVESTMENT GROUP BB&T Insurance services checkered flag gee’s group real estate development harvey lindsay commercial real estate mckenzie construction corporation money$worth beach home equipment april and kendra rudman samuel I. white. p.c./ top notch title, llc signature printing universal pest & Termite inc.

DESSERT SPONSORS

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A. G. Edwards allied transportation company breit drescher & imprevento PC CB richard Ellis capital concrete drs. savage, sabol & visser, ltd. esi electronic systems folck•WEST ARCHITECTS THE HARRELL FAMILY hercules fence monarch bank pizazz jewelry pro windows inc. resource bank southern hospitality automotive group suntrust bank taylor johnson group betty and JoHn Trinder

Julie and Kevin Scherrer

Patrick and Lea Keenan

Guests of Gateway Bank – Front Row: Cathy Martin, Meg Zoretic, and Jackie McAfee Back Row: Gray Martin, Beth Skolnick, Laura Putney, and Dick Zoretic

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Cathy Lewis and Wendy Sims

Greg and Linda Cross

Bill and Karla Williard

Bob and Terri McKenzie

Tracy and Dale Meyer

Ron and Kim Hundley

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Mike and Mary Vance

Jody Wagner with Mike and Emily Robbins '97

Carolyn McDonnell, Kim Johnson and Nancy Lindsey

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John and Carolyn Castleberry

Willy and Stephanie Fluharty

"ALUMNI AT THE AUCTION"

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SCHOOL NEWS

The Sparks Science and Technology Center Allows More Academic Freedom Our first five months in the new Sparks Science and Technology Center have been busy and exciting. After unpacking all of the new equipment, the science teachers started settling into their new “clabs,” a combination classroom and lab space. Everyone loves the size of the new rooms, and the fully equipped prep areas are a real boon. With a few minor tweaks, the physical plant is just what the science faculty had envisioned when the planning started over two years ago.

Construction of the building went so smoothly that we were able to move into the new classrooms earlier than expected, and we have already accomplished a great deal: • A seismograph monitoring station was set up outside the Earth Science classroom, and students have already had the opportunity to analyze the data from several earthquake events.

• The Middle School Robotics Club won first place for their presentation at the regional FIRST Lego League competition.

• Students enrolled in an independent-study course are using the new Project Room to design and build their own device for collecting solar energy and using it to power an AC appliance.

• To take full advantage of the new large-format clab, the entire Ninth Grade Biology class has been redesigned around a studentcentered, inquiry-based approach, one in which students learn by doing in a hands-on environment.

• Arrangements were made for a medical examiner from the City of Virginia Beach to give a presentation to students from the BioTech and Anatomy and Physiology classes.

• Nobel Laureate Dr. Anthony Leggett was the first esteemed guest lecturer in the Dreyfus Family Auditorium. His talk on the quantum entanglement of photons was as inspirational as it was challenging.

As we move into the second half of the year, we have even more exciting things planned: • The Upper School Robotics Club built a ring-sorting robot that they entered in the FIRST Tech Challenge in February. They have also begun planning a remote-operated underwater vehicle (ROV) for the Mid-Atlantic Regional MATE ROV Building Competition, sponsored by the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center.

• The All-School Science Extravaganza took place on March 26. In addition to exhibiting students’ science projects from all three divisions, this year’s event included a special “Fractured Physics” presentation from the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh.

• The Tidewater Teachers of Physics will hold the annual Tidewater Physics Olympics at Cape Henry on April 26, and Cape Henry is hoping to become a permanent home for this annual event.

• Plans are underway to host a lecture by David Powars of the U.S. Geological Survey. Dr. Powars will describe the research leading to the discovery that an asteroid that struck the Earth 35 million years ago formed the Chesapeake Bay Impact crater, which affects the topography, drainage, and groundwater resources of the Tidewater Area to this day.

• Several new science and technology-centered offerings are being explored for the 2008 Summer Programs, including a space-themed course and ground-based flight training for Upper School students.

Everyone in the school community appreciates what a fantastic resource The Sparks Science and Technology Center is for Cape Henry. In fact, the members of the Science Department are already looking forward to incorporating even bigger and more ambitious projects into their curricula next year!

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PalETte Projects FULL OF

“In education, a designed project is an undertaking which requires a concerted effort and extensive planning. It is a task usually undertaken by a group of individuals with a similar objective. They have a scheme, blueprint, design, game plan, idea, or goal they want to complete. Together they work to create a plan for making things happen, for succeeding in accomplishing their goal, thus creating excellence on campus.”

Prekindergarten performs its ever-popular Holiday Concert.

Winter concerts, holiday events and gatherings, and special units of study make the winter trimester a unique one. It is a time for holiday programs from Prekindergarten through Twelfth Grade, a time when our parents come together to say thank you to the faculty, staff, and to one another, and a time when the holiday spirit resides in every heart.

The Upper School Chorus performs its Winter Concert.

Renate van Zanten and Nicole Wesdorp, two of our Dutch moms, tell the students about a Dutch feast called "Sinterklaas" while dressing up the teachers and distributed small bags of treats at the end of the story.

Another group of students studying holidays around the world enjoy making “crackers” like those used to celebrate Christmas in England.

ESDP has a pajama and cocoa party.

CHPA officers welcome all to their Holiday Gathering.

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Director of the Lower School, Mr. Mark Cunningham, reads a holiday story to the Fourth Grade.

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The first-ever CHPA-sponsored Sports Madness is a smashing success and sure to become an annual event.

CHPA expands on the Noodle Network theme for a family evening of fun, fellowship, and food.

This year’s Spirit Week – Decades Day, Colors Day, Tacky Tourist Day, and Crazy Accessory and Hair Day – culminated in a CHCS Spirit Day and schoolwide pep rally!

“Middle School Matters: Bringing the World to You” was the 6th annual Middle School Matters program.

This year’s theme of cultural and international diversity brought a huge variety of international presenters to the School.

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The Guidance Office sponsors “Girls Night Out” and other well attended programs during the winter months.

It is the time of year when we open our doors and welcome new families to experience all that is Cape Henry at the all-school Open House held in January each year.

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On Super Tuesday, Middle School students act as candidates and shared those candidate’s main points with the Middle School assembly.

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In all three school divisions, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed with thought-provoking performances, speeches, and assemblies.

The Upper School took a moment to be reminded of the importance of academic integrity by re-signing the honor card. The event was simulcast in both the Dreyfus Family Auditorium for Ninth and Tenth Grades and in The Perry Family Auditorium for the Eleventh and Twelfth Grades.

Dr. Joel H. Fish, Director of The Center For Sports Psychology and author of 101 Ways To Be A Terrific Sports Parent, held a series of workshops for Middle and Upper School students, sports team captains, coaches, faculty, and finally, in the evening, a program for athletes and their parents. There were feature stories in The Virginian-Pilot and on WVEC TV-13.

Joe Flanagan of WVEC TV-13 remarked that he was very impressed after his interview with Dr. Fish.

"Puppy Love" conducted in the Lower School during the month of February, involved many cross-curriculum projects related to dogs: research of favorite breeds; bulletin boards using photos of students and their pets; learning about the evolution from “Wolf to Woof,” etc. Families dropped off food and supplies for the local SPCA at an elaborate display in The Rashkind Family Foundation Entrance.

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CAPE HENRY PROJECTS HIT THE PAPER

All stories and photographs copyright ©, The Virginian-Pilot. Reprinted with permission.

Inspired by The Mitten Tree, a book by Candace Christiansen, Lower School students learned about “community.” Cape Henry’s own “Mitten Tree” was erected for students to bring in mittens to hang upon the tree every morning. Later, the mittens were donated to various organizations that sponsor less fortunate families. A feature article appeared in The Virginian-Pilot.

SUED (Students United to Embrace Diversity) began a project called “S-4: Stop Saying Stupid Stuff” this trimester. The students encouraged and challenged fellow students to stop using inappropriate words about race, gender, sexuality, etc. and handed out buttons that said “S-4 Campaign.” They also attracted a feature article in The Virginian-Pilot.

Science teacher Debra Duffy goes over information gathered on the school’s new seismic station with students Laila Serpe and John Bernhardt. "The equipment picks up Richter scale readings of 7 or higher," Duffy said.

The science department’s new seismic observatory picked up surface waves from a 7.4 earthquake occurring in the Martinique region and students also observed other “events” - some with earthquake signatures and others resembling sonic booms. This project also attracted the attention of the local press with a feature story in The Virginian-Pilot.

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Nexus News: Traveling to New Heights

This Spring Break, 15 seniors traveled to see the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India for his Long Life Puja lecture, and then continued their Buddhist education in Bhutan where they trekked for three days in the Himalayas. In June, students will study French in Martinique, science in the Galapagos, Spanish in Marbella, Spain, community service in Mexico with the Surf and Serve program, and in the fall, our chorus program will compete in the Venice International Chorus Festival. It is exactly these kinds of unique programs that set Cape Henry apart from most of the nation. But to tell you the great itineraries and opportunities does not go to the main point of these programs which is to affect students in a way that the classroom can not.

While in Tanzania last year, after climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro for

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Photo Credit: Emily Burke

Cape Henry compares favorably to the University of Virginia, Tufts University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Princeton University, and it surpasses Harvard University by an amazing 20 percentage points – according to International Education Exchange statistics on percentage of students who graduate with international experience. Cape Henry’s Class of 2007 had a 48% participation rate in Nexus which ties them with Stanford University. In an effort to properly benchmark with our independent school peers across that nation, Cape Henry co-founded, in coordination with the National Association of Independent Schools, the first Global Education Benchmark group. The group includes such prestigious schools as Exeter, Andover, and Charlotte Country Day. This honor places Cape Henry Collegiate in the top tier of global education in the nation. Cape Henry has also formed a partnership with the Schooner Virginia to provide our students marine biology and maritime education in the West Indies. Our first program, slated for Spring Break 2009, will take our students on the elite sailing ship from St. Thomas, from the British Virgin Islands, to Antigua and Dominica while they study.

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two days, a student turned to a sponsor on the bus in tears. She had just witnessed a young child kneeling to drink from a puddle in the road. In Cuba, a student was sobbing, “Those kids are starving to death.” In Cambodia, after walking through protruding bones from the ground in the Killing Fields, a student asked, “Why did we let this happen?”

This is what Nexus does for our students: it takes them into the world and bluntly exposes them to the realities of life for millions. Accomplishing this task is not easy, but it is what sets Cape Henry apart, and there are no statistics that can be used to benchmark that.

Seniors Carter Gibson, Brittaney Michielsens, Jeff Brooks, and Guy Carmeli had feature articles published about Bhutan in the 757 section of The Virginian-Pilot’s Daily Break. Students on this year’s trip to Bhutan also participated in a The Virginian-Pilot’s online blog while traveling. Below is a sampling of one of the articles that appeared in the newspaper.

A TRUE IMMERSION IN CULTURE

Cape Henry students experience life in remote Himalayan nation

By Carter Gibson, Teen Correspondent THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT • February 29, 2008

Working at a local coffee shop, I started a conversation with a customer about my upcoming trip to India and Bhutan.

His response was expected: "Where's Bhutan? Is that a city?"

Actually, it's a small Buddhist nation in the Himalayas. To have the opportunity to travel to a place so remote as a high school senior is rare.

To preserve its culture, Bhutan only lets in a few thousand visitors a year, and there couldn't be a better time to go - in March, Bhutan will hold its first free-and-fair democratic elections to kick start its new government.

As if that wasn't exciting enough, we will be in Dharamsala, India, for the Dalai Lama's spring lectures. The time's ripe to truly experience foreign culture.

Some schools may send their students to places like these, where they stay in nice hotels with beautiful bathrooms and eat American food, but through the Nexus program at Cape Henry Collegiate School in Virginia Beach, we'll immerse ourselves in another culture. Over the next two weeks, we will meet (yes, meet) the Dalai Lama, speak to the chief jus-

tice of Bhutan and, what I am most anticipating, hike for four days through the Himalayas, stopping occasionally at villages, sleeping in tents and using bushes as restrooms.

We also have the rare opportunity to visit some of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in the world and visit people who have likely never seen an American, or a digital camera, or even a cell phone. Stepping back in time doesn't begin to describe the unique nature of our experience. And a unique experience it promises to be.

This will be an experience without training wheels. There will be no rope to hold on to at 15,000 feet above sea level; no McDonald's or shopping malls, cars or streets.

I believe this is the only kind of trip worth taking - one that lacks a nice woman on a loudspeaker as you "tour" a country in a passenger bus, trying to understand a culture through a glass barrier with an occasional museum stop.

Yeah, it's going to be rough, but it's well worth it to be able to remove ourselves from behind the looking glass and live like the people we're visiting. This is not a study-abroad trip - this is a study-abroad experience.

Carter Gibson, a senior at Cape Henry Collegiate School in Virginia Beach.

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Student & Faculty Accomplishments LOW E R S C H O O L

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Fourth graders Hannah and Zachary Brotman were featured on the front page of the Leisure section of the January 6 Suffolk † News-Herald.

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Three Middle School students are members of the 2007-2008 CHCS Forensics Team and will also be competing in April. Girls Poetry: Sarah Chaudhry (Sixth Grade); and in Girls Prose: Freeman Wood (Sixth Grade), and Maddie Spear (Sixth Grade)

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As the Birthday Fairy made her January appearance at the Lower School assembly, a reporter captured the event. Following the assembly, the reporter interviewed the Birthday Fairy during her morning rounds with her "January Birthday Students."

Stephanie Strickland and Reese Meyer were photographed with the Birthday Fairy in ‡ The Virginian-Pilot.

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Second grader Jasmine Burroughs was named runner-up in a nationwide essay contest sponsored by Coldwell Banker. Her photo and a nice write-up were featured in the Home section of The Virginian-Pilot.

Jasmine created a book out of her essay which contained her writings and drawings.

She combined photo cutouts of her family with appliqués and pictures she drew of areas in and around ‡ her home.

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Fourth grader Kristina Purkey's book review was featured in "Page Turners," an article in ‡ The Virginia-Pilot.

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Congratulations to the following Fifth Grade students for being selected to participate in the 2008 All-Virginia Elementary Chorus, a very select ensemble of 285 participants from 40 different school around the state.

They performed on April 5 at the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Caroline Albert, Lily Burroughs, Brooke Castleberry, Kate Cavallari, Madison Clagg, Susan Donaldson, Naomi Joynes, Korey McCammon, Erin Scherrer, Taylor Thibault, Emilee Vanderwerff, and Lucy Willis.

The Fifth Grade traveled to Chrysler Hall in December to watch one of their peers, Caileigh Gold, perform in The Nutcracker.

Six Lower School students are members of the 2007-2008 CHCS Forensics Team.

They will be competing in the annual Robert S. Sergeant Forensics Tournament in April. Girls Poetry: Anna Metcalfe (Fifth Grade) and Madi Praver (Fifth Grade); Boys Poetry: Jack Wren (Fourth Grade) and Jack Grimson (Fourth Grade); Girls Prose: Lucy Willis (Fifth Grade); and Boys Prose: Tommy DiBona (Fifth Grade).

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The complete article is available online at www.capehenrycollegiate.org.

The following Middle School choral students represented CHCS at the 2008 All-District Chorus Event in February: Courtney Camden, Ciara Clements, Keeley Deel, Jennifer DeSteph, Meghan Hare, Jenna Knight, Jan Kocbek, Sophie Mansergh, and Ashley Warren.

Please congratulate the following Middle School students for placing in this year’s district band: Cooper Browning (3rd chair alto sax); Russell Sanders (4th chair alto sax); Josh Lim (6th chair trumpet); Courtney Paphites (10th chair flute); Greg Gardner (1st chair mallet percussion); Graeme Wren (1st alternate alto sax); Kristen Parnigoni (2nd alternate flute); Chris Armistead (1st alternate tuba); and Christian Law (alternate tenor sax).

Congratulations to Eighth Grade string bass player Kyle McCammon for being selected for the Junior District Orchestra which performed in January at Tallwood High School.

Seventh grader Christian Kelly finished in third place at the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Virginia District Motocross Championship in the 85cc class for 7 to 12 year-old riders. Christian only competed in 25 races of the 30 race season due to a broken wrist sustained while training in Florida last winter. Christian also finished fifth in the Unlimited Mini class for the 2007 racing season. For the 2008 racing season, Christian will compete in the 150cc class as well as the 250cc class. Christian rides for Brewer Cycles in Henderson, North Carolina.

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Freshman John Kelly ended the 2007 motocross season on a high note by winning the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Virginia District Motocross Championship in the 85cc class for 12 to 15 year-old riders.

John competed in the 30 race season starting in March and ending in December. He was presented with his first place trophy, plaque, and coveted jacket at the annual AMA awards ceremony in February in Virginia Beach. John started the season off on a high note by winning the United States Eastern Spring Series Motocross Championship, an 11-race series run at motocross tracks in Virginia and North Carolina. John races for Brewer Cycles in Henderson, North Carolina and for the 2008 season will be moving up to the 250cc class.

Julia LaSalvia and her teammates were featured in an article in the Beacon for their field hockey success. Their team won their division at the national championship in ‡ Indio, California.

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Junior Kelsey Scherrer was first named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-South Region team and subsequently has been named a second-team All-American by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. This past season, Kelsey was named the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools Player of the Year. She also was named to the All-Virginia Independent Schools First Team and All-Tournament ‡ Team.

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Darrian Freeman and his father, Coach Dwight Freeman, were featured in a front page story in the Sports section of The ‡ Virginian-Pilot.

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The 2008 Mr. and Miss Cape Henry Competition and Fashion Show was held in January.

The winners this year were Darrian Freeman and Jamie Mandell.

Congratulations to all participants and to all who helped stage the event.

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The following Upper School choral students represented CHCS at the 2008 All-District Chorus Event in February: Brittany Agrillo, Lara Barbir, Amy Bennis, Kalan Brehm, Rachel Cross, Katie Heilig, Kristin Hopkins, Jamie Mandell, Brooke Stellmach, Kelly Vance, Kristen Vretakis, and Paige Wheeler.

In January, the Upper School Orchestra was treated to a rare occasion of the string section of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra performing works for string orchestra only.

This was of particular interest to the orchestra, since they have performed themselves, one of the works on the program.

Mrs. Charlotte Dettwiler-Carr arranged for the nationally famous Maia String Quartet to not only perform for our Upper School Orchestra students, but also to conduct a hands-on master class with the Cape Henry String Quartet. Participants and observers were awe inspired by the extraordinary level of musicianship.

Please congratulate the following Upper School students for placing in District Band: Nathaniel Kerbin (1st trumpet, Symphonic Band); Raj Dhillon (4th trumpet, Symphonic Band); Bryan Mytelka (1st tuba, Concert Band); and Ryan Zaki (alternate clarinet).

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Three Cape Henry students were featured in the Daily Break section of The VirginianPilot. Freshman Nikki Mandell, a volunteer with the 757 segment of The Virginian-Pilot, facilitated the interviews and the photographs. Robert Knuth, Courtney Paphites, and Amalia Riess were all interviewed for the ‡ article.

Congratulations to senior Jarrett Center for winning a $1,000 music scholarship. Jarrett was one of two high school students selected to receive the Dr. Frank Foster scholarship.

The Upper School Orchestra students participate in Stringfest '08 in January at Old Dominion University for all area high school orchestra students. Students were coached and taught by members of the famous Maia String Quartet, Virginia Symphony members, and ODU professors.

Nathaniel Kerbin successfully auditioned and was selected to play trumpet with the Southeastern Senior Regional Orchestra.

After two days of intense rehearsal with a guest conductor, the orchestra performed a concert in December.

Erika Schaubach, Jasmine Marshall, Libby Bland, and Stephen Parnigoni attended the 14th Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) hosted by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Boston, Massachusetts this November. Involvement in this conference by both faculty and students has led to the development of the Cape Henry sponsored D.R.E.A.M.S. Conference this spring which was hosted by the Diversity in Action Committee (DIA) and Students United to Embrace Diversity (SUED).

Congratulations to senior Oliver Goode, for achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scouting’s highest honor. Oliver has held numerous Scouting leadership positions: senior patrol leader, quartermaster, assistant senior patrol leader and patrol leader.

He is also a member of the Order of the Arrow and has attended five summer camps, including the High Knoll high adventure trek at Camp Ottari in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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their Outstanding High School Seniors Awards Breakfast this year.

Mr. Jimmy Dragas and Mrs. Carol Kerbin joined Emily Burke, Barrett Jacobson, Jimmy Bertolino and Jacob Green for the 8th Annual Regional Mathematics Contest at Christopher Newport University. The contest included an individual round and a team round. Out of approximately 20 teams, Cape Henry ranked fifth. Our students were the top-ranked independent school.

The Upper School Robotics Team won the “Amaze” award held the last week in February at the FIRST Tech Championship at the College of Southern Maryland in La Plata, Maryland. The Amaze award is given at the judge’s discretion to a team “whose unique efforts, performance, or dynamics merit recognition.” When judges awarded this prize to Cape Henry’s Upper School Robotics Team (TeCHCS), they cited the team’s unique and ambitious robot design, which the judges compared to a robot from the movie Transformers, and for the initiative shown by TeCHCS captain Maddy Woodson in pulling together this first-year team.

Team Captain Maddy Woodson (holding the Amaze award), Kat Nielsen, Connor Bleakley, Dylan Royston, and Jeff Brooks.

Congratulations to Stephen Lavelle, Bryce Northington, Alex Stewart, Andrew Flowe, and Connor Bleakley for all having their poems published in the National Spanish Honor Society’s literary magazine, ¡Albricias!

Congratulations to the 2008 Virginian-Pilot Scholastic Achievement Team, as selected by the faculty: Brandon Allred (scholarship nominee), Emily Burke, Aubrey Northam, Stephen Parnigoni, Phil McNeal, and Kelli Morrissey.

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Congratulations to senior Brandon Allred for being selected as a finalist in the Washington and Lee Johnson Scholarship.

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Ms. Hilda Roe, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Mrs. Randy Pike, Mrs. Jane Saal, and Mrs. Mary Kanakaris were proud to walk in the

Light the Night Walk in memory of Phyllis Skorup, mother of Bridgid and Maggie Skorup.

Mr. Tom Rodgers, Perry Science Chair, was interviewed regarding Leap Day for a news segment on WVEC TV-13 by Joe Flanangan.

Ms. Heidi Melcher has been elected President of the Virginia Elementary Music Educators Association. She currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer until July when she becomes the President-Elect for two years. Heidi is also the Co-Chair (along with former CHCS piano instructor, Mr. Jason Kriner) of the 2008 All Virginia Elementary Chorus. Two hundred and eighty-five fifth grade students from 40 schools across Virginia performed in April at the Ferguson Center for the Arts.

Mr. Jim Kerbin, Mrs. Carol Kerbin, and Mr. Michael Green of the CHCS Math Department spent two enlightening days at the annual math conference held at The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. All three came away convinced it was the best math conference they had ever attended.

Mr. Sammie Logan and Ms. Lawana Burroughs attended the 20th People of Color Conference hosted by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Boston, Massachusetts this past November.

Mrs. Leslie Chavez will participate in two different events this summer. First, she was invited to be a presenter at the College Board AP conference in Seattle, Washington in July. The conference steering committee has included her session called, “Developing Creative Writing Skills Within Spanish Language,” in the conference program. In addition, Leslie has received an invitation to serve as an AP Spanish Reader to score AP Spanish Exams at this year’s annual AP Reading to be held in Kentucky.

Strings instructor and orchestra director Mrs. Charlotte Dettwiler-Carr was part of a six-member group that traveled to Cuba in October to play three evenings of acoustic/ classical music for the troops at Guantanamo Bay. This endeavor was featured in an article in the Beacon on November 29.

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Winter Athletic Report The 2007-2008 Cape Henry Collegiate Winter Season was filled with more history making athletic accomplishments. Beginning in early November and ending in late February, the winter season is the lengthiest of the three. But, February brought a mixed bag of excitement that seemed to be right on time. As the schedules come to an end, the enthusiasm, energy, and sportsmanship seemed to peak.

It all starts and ends with the positive sideline energy and breathtaking halftime routines of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad. Head Coach Julie Levine, fostered a packed squad of polished athletes. Seniors Addie Law, Madison Marchbank, Lara Barbir, and Josh Collingsworth finished their illustrious careers with a third place finish in the Cape Henry-hosted TCIS Cheerleading Championship. Absolutely nothing lacks with this group, as they always leave a lasting impression on fans and spectators. They are a complete package of professionalism and athleticism!

First-year coach Ken Spell was given the task of rebuilding and laying a solid foundation for the Varsity Girls Basketball Program. He and Assistant Coach Dr. Ted Smith accomplished this and then some. The nonstop tenacity and guidance of one of the School’s best ever female athletes, Mary Flowers, and the leadership of Kathryn Van Deveer and post presence of Sheanita Bryant combined to lead the future of girls basketball at Cape Henry Collegiate in the right direction. As this team entered the gym after their last game of the season, donning their “Building a Foundation” T-shirts, it was apparent that this program is headed in an exciting direction.

2008 TCIS Varsity Wrestling Champions and TCIS Coach Of The Year, Rocco Mansueto Guess what? Cape Henry Wrestling is on the map, as well it should be. They were a solid team from the start. And again, the timing was perfect due to agreeing in the spring of 2007 to host the VISAA Wrestling Tournament. It was a perfect conclusion to celebrate the success of many.

Coach Mansueto and Assistant Coach Josh Thompson steered a determined collection of allaround athletes into a peril of fitness and seasoned wrestlers. Captains Drew Mason and Gabe Bain get credit for leading the Cape Henry Wrestling Team to the School’s first-ever conference championship. TCIS Champions Jazz Rozier, Sam Law, Nic Mirenda, and Gabe Bain will hang a banner that will make many of us smile as we look back on a very special season. The 2008 Wrestling Team had Will Mason, Scott Cunningham, Jazz Rozier, Sam Law, Henri Noordanus and Drew Mason finish in the top eight in the State, and top five to qualify for the National Prep Tournament.

Drew Mason and Jazz Rozier captured three wins at the national level, highlighting a Cape Henry Collegiate Wrestling Program, that has truly arrived!

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If you have never had the pleasure of watching our Varsity Coed Swim Team compete, please mark your calendars next winter. Not only does this group continue to improve season after season, under Coach Wes Neubeck’s guidance, but their display of team unity and representation of the School is phenomenal. Cape Henry Collegiate hosted two swim meets this past winter, and this team cannot be complimented enough on being a TEAM! Captains Robert Knuth and Kelly Zoretic led their respective teams to one of the best in recent years. The boys swim team placed third at the TCIS meet after being ranked seventh in a preseason TCIS poll. In a meet where every event had 16 scored swimmers, a much smaller Cape Henry team prevailed ahead of fourth place finisher Nansemond-Suffolk Academy. Keegan McLaughlin, just a secondyear swimmer, led the charge with a third place finish in the 200M free and a second place finish in the 500M free. Robert Knuth finished second in the 100M backstroke and John Farley finished second in the 100M fly. The Varsity Girls Swim Team was limited with only five swimmers at the TCIS Meet and finished in eighth place. However, despite the eighth place finish, Cape Henry scored in the top 10 in many events. Eighth grader Addie Cooper led the Dolphins charge with a personal best in the 100M freestyle, which was a 2.5 second personal drop in that event. As a result, Cooper took eighth place overall. The girls qualified for the 400M free relay behind the swims of Kelly Zoretic, Kelli Morrissey, Jennifer Lee, and Addie Cooper. Once again, an exceptional collection of talent on this very youthful Varsity Swim Team who will leave their mark on the varsity swim record books.

2008 TCIS Varsity Boys Basketball Champions No one saw this one coming as the team endured two season ending injuires in starters Damiane Ryans and Dylan Shiflett prior to tournament play. But, Captain Darrian Freeman seemed to tighten up his shoelaces and lead his team to one of the best conference championships in the School's history. TCIS Coach of the Year, Larry Ward, assisted

by Bob Veith and Dwight Freeman, will definitely cherish this banner in a very special way. Terrell Allen, Rex Mahoney, Cole Conrad, and the absolute brilliant play of Chris Astorga in the TCIS Semifinals and Finals will always be remembered as one of the best basketball runs in an already stellar basketball history! The Dolphins finished the season with an impressive 24-7 record after advancing to the Division II State Semifinals and eventually falling to the number-one-ranked Miller School. The “Comeback Kids” rode a wave of excitement down the stretch and will hang a banner to signify a season to remember.

Congratulations to all our Junior Varsity and Middle School Winter Teams led by Coaches Joe Harvich, Alisha Stailey, Scott Gray, Dave Cameron, Ed Faubert, Kevin DeJesus, Richard Plank, Missy Cotter-Smasal, Bob Sully, Julie Levine, and Mary Mulvey. Coach Faubert’s Seveth Grade Boys Basketball won the 2008 Middle School League Tournament with an exciting Tournament Final win over Norfolk Academy!

With so many underclasmen participating at the JV and Middle School level in a variety of athletic programs, the future of Dolphin Athletics has an impressive perspective.

To summarize the 2007-2008 Winter Athletic Season based on wins alone would not give this season justice. The true sportsmanship represented by our winter teams is something to note: Varsity Wrestling receiving the Team Sportsmanship Award for the VISAA State Wrestling Tournament; the Varsity Boys Basketball Team agreeing to not only allow an injured opponent to play, but also to score on his Senior Night; the Varsity Girls Basketball Team always taking the high road, regardless of the score; the Varsity Cheerleading Squad staying on point in the heat of competition; and the Varsity Swim Team – the epitome of the spirit of interscholastic competition. For all of these reasons and more, Cape Henry finished higher in sportsmanship votes in the TCIS than we have in a very long time. There are many reasons to be proud and many things to appreciate in the representation of Cape Henry Collegiate School!

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T eam Achievement s • TCIS Champions • Division II State Semifinalist

T eam Achievement s • TCIS Competition – 3rd Place

T eam Achievement s • TCIS Champions

I N D I V I D UA L Achievement s • Darrian Freeman 1st Team All-TCIS

1st Team All-State • Damiane Ryans 1st Team All-TCIS

Honorable Mention All-State • Larry Ward TCIS Coach of the Year

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I N D I V I D UA L Achievement s • Gabe Bain TCIS 215 lb. Champion • Scott Cunningham TCIS 112 lb. Runner-Up • Sam Law TCIS 135 lb. Champion • Drew Mason TCIS 125 lb. Runner-Up • Will Mason TCIS 103 lb. Runner-Up • Nic Mirenda TCIS 189 lb. Champion • Jazz Rozier TCIS 119 lb. Champion • Rocco Mansueto TCIS Coach of the Year

G I R L S B a s ketball I N D I V I D UA L Achievement s • Mary Flowers 1st Team All-TCIS

T eam Achievement s • TCIS – 3rd Place I N D I V I D UA L Achievement s 2nd Place TCIS 100M Fly • John Farley • Robert Knuth 2nd Place TCIS 100M Backstroke • Keegan McLaughlin 2nd Place TCIS 500M Freestyle

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The Varsity Girls Lacrosse 2007 TCIS and State banners, the Varsity Boys Baseball 2007 TCIS Champions banner and Adam Carr's 2006 State Wrestling 160 lb. Champion banner were all hung during a ceremony held during halftime of the Varsity Boys Basketball Game on December 21.

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Notes from the Alumni Director As I sit down to finalize the alumni section of Soundings, it quickly occurs to me just how wonderful my job is. I feel honored, lucky, and truly inspired to work with a constituent group that is absolutely phenomenal. Cape Henry Collegiate School graduates do amazing things and, from my perspective, the underlying theme spanning the years, is involvement. There is involvement in collegiate studies and chosen professions, involvement in community leadership positions, involvement in global business and global education, and, of course, involvement right here at Cape Henry Collegiate School.

It is clear that Cape Henry produces leaders; leaders that are making long-lasting contributions in so many facets of life. You are involved, you are interested, and you are making differences everywhere you go. We, here at Cape Henry, are so proud of you and I, personally, am proud to be working with you. I encourage your involvement with Cape Henry. Call me. Email me. Stop by and visit the School. We have so many opportunities for involvement!

Mrs. Kristen Wheeler Assistant Director of Development for Alumni Programs

Spring Thing and Reunion Weekend S AT U R D AY, M AY 3 12:00 noon Alumni Baseball Game Grab your glove and come join us for a fun game!

12:00 noon

Varsity Girls Lacrosse Game vs. Maury Club

12:00 noon

Varsity Girls Soccer Game vs. Oaktree Academy

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Varsity Boys Lacrosse Game vs. Tabb Club

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Reunion Celebration for the

Classes of 2003, 1998, 1993, 1988, 1983, and 1978

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The Class of 1988 can contact Sally Voight Dudley or Trent Dudley for more information.

Sally Voight Dudley '88 sed7@cox.net Cell: (757) 286-4853

Trent Dudley '88 trent.dudley@wacovia.com Cell: (757) 288-6220

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Some classes are planning separate gatherings following the reception!

If you are interested in organizing your class, please contact Mrs. Kristen Wheeler at kristenwheeler@capehenry.org or (757) 963-8208.

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Alumni at the Auction

Phil Medley '02, Liane Medley, and Carl Medley '00

Lisa and Mike Gianascoli '89

Cathee and Chris Perry '92

“The evening was filled with great conversations and observations of how wonderfully CHCS has been developing since '88! We look forward to staying connected the School and are marking our February calendars from now on to be a consistent supporter of the Grand Auction!”

Sally and Trent Dudley ’88

Wendy and Pete DeTorres '89, and Trent Dudley '88 and Sally Voight Dudley '88

Dolly Mannix '82 and Dr. Jack Lewis

Log On to the New Alumni Site Have you seen our new Cape Henry Collegiate School Alumni website?

Everything you need is accessible –– right at your fingertips! Information regarding reunions, events, Head of School Visits, Alumni Awards, Alumni Nexus Trips, Alumni Media Galleries, Ways to Support CHCS, and shopping in The Brooks Family Spirit Store is all set up to better serve you and keep you connected with the Cape Henry Collegiate School community. Once you log on to our website, additional services are available, such as: Alumni and Staff Directories; a link for updating your information; and so much more. Please take a minute to log on. It is quick and easy. Directions in the login box will take you through the process step-by-step.

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We have so many exciting opportunities for you to become involved with Cape Henry during this coming school year. Our school calendar, which is accessible through our website, lists all events that take place each day. Our students’ talents are constantly on display; whether it is in the classroom, on the athletic fields, or in the performing arts. Come visit us today and see all that is happening!

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Alumni Feature

Desai and Denton

If you have read the Business Section of The Virginian-Pilot within the last few months, chances are, you are familiar with the company, LTD Management. LTD Management Company, L.L.C., is an award-winning hotel development and management group currently headquartered in Chesapeake, but moving to the new Wachovia Center that is being built in downtown Norfolk, scheduled to open in 2010. You may already know that LTD, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, currently operates 22 properties, mostly in Virginia and Maryland, and has 12 more hotels in the development pipeline which are set to open this year and early next year. You may also know that the company manages over $500 million in assets and that they are the leading developer for the new downtown Norfolk hotel that will be built adjacent to the convention center.

What you may not have known about LTD Management is that two managing partners and the new Regional Director of Sales are Cape Henry Collegiate School alumni. Brothers, Neel Desai '93 and Tejal Desai '98 are LTD Managing Partners and Ed Denton '97 was hired in November as Regional Director of Sales.

Neel, who has been with LTD for ten years, oversees all aspects of the organization to ensure the company’s profitability, longevity, and growth.

He is responsible for providing organizational structure and leadership to the LTD Management and Development teams. In addition, he also serves on various committees as an advisor for major lodging companies such as Marriott and Starwood. Neel is on the SpringHill Suites Marriott Operations Committee, the Design and Construction Committee, as well as on the Owner’s Advisory Board for Starwood’s new brands, Aloft

by W, and the newly introduced extended stay brand, Element by Westin.

The three business-savvy alumni were asked a series of questions regarding their Neel, who has a B.S, in finance and management information systems thoughts, opinions, and reflections of Cape Henry Collegiate School. Below is a from George Mason University as well as a master's in business adminissnapshot of some of their answers. tration from Old Dominion University, credits the positive environment his parents provided for him, both at home and through his education at Cape Henry for his current success. Neel has been married for seven years eel esai to his wife, Neha.

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After graduating from Cape Henry in 1998, Tejal dedicated himself to the completion of a B.A. in economics at the University of Virginia, a J.D. at the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, and a M.B.A at the Smeal College of Business of the Pennsylvania State University. Prior to joining LTD Management as a Managing Partner in 2007, Tejal spent time with the Public Defenders Service in Washington, D.C. and served as a clerk to the Honorable Judge Thomas Kistler, Centre County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. His varied education, coupled with his prior work experience, enables Tejal to be comfortable in all aspects of the fast-growing company. As a Managing Partner, he, like his brother Neel, has his hands on just about everything, including all points of operations, finances, and real estate development. In his spare time, Tejal enjoys traveling with his wife, who also happens to be named Tejal, and watching and playing football and basketball. When Tejal ponders some of his favorite memories of Cape Henry, Mrs. Medley’s Latin classes, study halls with friends, and four-square and prison ball immediately come to mind!

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Q: Reflecting back on your education and expe-

rience at Cape Henry, what do you feel are the top three things that make Cape Henry special, unique and/or valuable?

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I believe the top three things that made Cape Henry special for me was the individual attention I received from the faculty, the close relationships I formed with some fellow students that still exist today, and the fact that Cape Henry gave me the training and tools needed to be successful in college as well as in my life today.

Q: Cape Henry Core Values are community, opportunity, scholarship, and integrity. What are you thoughts on this?

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I believe these core values are very important to the continued success of Cape Henry. These values should act as pillars of strength for the School which should be ingrained in every student that attends Cape Henry. These same values can be and should be attributed to everyone’s daily life.

Q: In what capacity would you like to see Cape Henry alumni involved?

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I would like to see Cape Henry alumni involved in making the School an even better place than when we attended by involving ourselves on boards or committees where we can help make decisions for the betterment of the School.

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Ed, as Regional Director of Sales, is currently responsible for the execution of sales strategies for nine of LTD’s properties in the Chesapeake and Norfolk area, but the area is expected to expand to 13 LTD-managed hotels by 2009, including the new Downtown Norfolk properties. Ed manages a professional sales team of ten personnel, and his team of sales experts is expected to grow to over twenty within the next two years. Prior to joining LTD, Ed spent three years with Marriott International and three years with Columbia Sussex Corporation. Ed, who majored in hospitality and tourism management at Virginia Tech, has been married for six years to his wife, Kimberly. The couple have two daughters, Elizabeth, 3, and Anabelle, 2. When asked what his funniest memory was during his time at Cape Henry, senior prank antics were devilishly recalled. If you would like to know about the pranks, give Ed a call; we would not want to give away any ideas!

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Q: How did your education at Cape Henry help you achieve your current success?

A: The direct attention of the faculty gave me a strong base to get to where I am now.

Q: Reflecting back on your education and experience at Cape Henry, what do you feel are the top things that make Cape Henry special, unique and/or valuable?

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1. The small school feel 2. College counseling

Q: In what capacity would you like to see Cape Henry Alumni involved?

A: As recent or current college students, or members of the work force, CHCS alumni have to be involved by giving direct feedback to school leaders as to

the demands of the current academic and career landscapes. By doing this, the School can remain on the cutting edge in preparing students for the world after Cape Henry.

CHCS Visits Alumni

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Kristin Sparks '02, Dr. Jack Lewis, and former CHCS faculty Liz Medley and Bethany Rallis

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Thea Williamson '00, Ashley Simone '95, Brian Shea '95, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Mandi Warren '00, Rachael Wagner '00, Mr. David Cameron, Audrey Maiello Cunningham '89, and Mrs. Kristen Wheeler.

Top to Bottom: Michelle Hudgins '07, Blake Burlage '06, Pat Chicoine '06, Danny Lee '07, Whitney Bennis '06, Pretti Bharij '06, Nick Rosa '06, Ashley Berle '07, Kelsey Mahoney '07, Brendan Ahern '06, Dr. Jack Lewis, Sarah Potter '07, Jackie Miller '07, Jonathan Whited '07, Kelsey Pick '07, Megan Mirmelstein '06, Lauren Murnane '07, TJ Maroon '07, Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Juan Cordero '07, Brett Johnson '06, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, and Karen Kirk '06 – Not Pictured: Elise Neubeck ’04, Mandi Lee ‘05

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Q: What, if any, responsibilities do CHCS alumni have?

A: Alumni of any educational institution have a responsibility to do their part to insure others can reap the same or better benefits we were fortunate enough to enjoy. That support can be through direct involvement, financial contributions, or just sharing public support. When I think of great institutions (Harvard, Virginia Tech, the Naval Academy, etc), it is my perception that the passion, support, and involvement of their alumni have helped to shape and guide their success.

Q: How did your education at Cape Henry help you achieve your current success?

A: Until recently, much of my work experience was focused on repositioning troubled hotels. Cape Henry, and my experience with Odyssey of the Mind,

helped teach me to think creatively, find solutions, and get things done quickly. I think my close interaction with the teachers and administrators at Cape Henry gave me a comfort level when dealing with authority figures. That comfort level translated to a confidence in the corporate world, which, early on, allowed me to build rapport with and earn respect from senior management. That has proven invaluable when being considered for promotions and new positions.

Q: What does it mean to be an alumnus of Cape Henry Collegiate School?

A: There is a sense of pride that comes with being an alumnus of such a well respected school. While I have not stayed as well connected with the School or my classmates, when I have had the opportunity to catch up, it is always a very warm and nostalgic feeling.

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Dr. Jack Lewis, Callie Cole '04, Robert Romaniw '07, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Hunter McEnroe '05, Greg Creech '04, Matt Gibb '07, Elizabeth Berke '05, Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Lauren Turner '06, Nick Snider '05, Lindsey Weathersby '06, Danny Lampton '06, Britney Myers '07, and Michael Trop '06.

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Robert Romaniw '07, Hunter McEnroe '05, Danny Lampton '06 and Lauren Turner '06

Alumni Breakfast with Class of 2008 Following a Cape Henry tradition that Mrs. Arlene Ingram started many years ago, the Class of 2007 shared their first semester of college wisdoms with the current senior class. After a delicious, hot breakfast served in the Café Dolphin, close to 40 members of the Class of 2007 showcased their leadership, maturity, and confidence as they offered advice and answered questions from our rising graduates.

Fitz Shipp '07 (U of Chicago), Casey Scherrer '07 (UVA), and Brandon Allred '08 share some time together.

Barrett Jacobson '08, Kristin Quigg '07 (ODU), Aaron Moore '07 (ODU), Casey Scherrer '07 (UVA), Robert Morey '07 (UVA), Brandon Faubert '07 (Stevens Institute of Technology) and Morgan Pearman '07 (UVA) had a great time catching up and sharing stories.

Mrs. Debbie White, School Counselor, Ethan Kelley '07 (Steven's Institute of Technology), and Mrs. Arlene Ingram, Director of College Counseling, loved having the opportunity to share some food, snap some pictures and wish each other "Happy Holidays!"

Raj Dhillon '08, Chad McEnroe '07 (VT), Juan Cordero ’07 (VT), Alex Spruiell '07 (Duke) and Kyle Forbes ’07 (Berea College) shared a hearty breakfast and some laughs!

The Class of 2007 has always set the bar high, and their leadership continued to shine as they had a record number of alumni who returned to serve on the panel.

New This Year: Senior Luncheons Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Associate Head of School and Director of Development, along with Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Assistant Director of Development for Alumni Programs, are hosting small groups of seniors for lunch so that the groups can discuss the definition of “Cape Henry Collegiate School alumni.” The small setting allows for personal and meaningful conversation on all topics relevant to the roles of our alumni. As always, the seniors have taken these discussions seriously and as a result, the feedback is creating new ideas that are already being put into motion!

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- Josh Collingsworth Member of the Class of 2008

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Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner The Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner was held on December 19 at the Princess Ann Country Club. This year’s inductees, Ceci Carpenter Liner '83, James S. Fry '97, and Kinte Smith '96, were joined by past inductees, David Ford '82, Kaddy Carpenter Ward '81, Burt Burroughs '94, Eric Mulkey '94, Repp Lambert II '89, Tom Barnes, and Byron Mitchell '91 as they all received their prestigious red jackets, a tradition that was started this year.

Congratulations to this year’s inductees and please remember to go online and nominate fellow alumni for next year’s induction dinner!

Coach Tom Barnes, inducted in 2003, stands with Ceci Carpenter Liner '83. Ceci was inducted into Hall of Fame this year.

Friends and family members of Jimmy Fry '97 came together to honor Jimmy on his induction night. Pictured are Mr. Mike Powell, former swim coach of Jimmy’s, Mark Laboccetta '95 and his wife, Lydia, Jimmy, Mr. Jim Fry, Mrs. Brenda Fry, and Mike Robbins, former teammate of Jimmy’s and husband of Emily Medley Robbins '97.

Back Row: Ceci Carpenter Liner '83, David Ford '82, Kaddy Carpenter Ward '81, James S. Fry '97, Kinte Smith '96, Burt Burroughs '94, and Eric Mulkey '94

Mrs. Arlene Ingram, Burt Burroughs '94, Mr. John Ingram, and Mrs. Claudia Barnes get together for some laughs prior to the start of dinner.

Front Row: Repp Lambert II '89, Mr. Tom Barnes, and Byron Mitchell '91

Assistant Head of School and Director of the Middle School, Mr. David Cameron, catches up with alumnus Jeremy Jones '97.

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The Carpenter family all gathered to support, not only Ceci '83 who was inducted this year, but also to celebrate Kaddy '81 who was inducted in 2004.

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Mrs. Merni Medley, who started the Cape Henry swim team in the 1990s and Jimmy’s former teammate Emily Medley Robbins '97, stand proudly next to Jimmy Fry '97 who is the first swimmer to be inducted into the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Thomas K. Barnes Byron Mitchell '91 Scott D. O’Hara Kaddy Ward '81 Patrick Foley '80 David Ford '82 David M. Hooker '80 Allison Ingram '90 Burt Burroughs '94 Eric Mulkey '94 Repp Lambert II '89 James S. Fry '97 Ceci Carpenter Liner '83 Kinte D. Smith '96

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On December 21 the Annual Alumni Basketball Game was held in the Alfred T. Taylor Field House. A record number of former players returned to pay tribute to Pete McMahan '00 who passed away this past spring after a short illness. Pete was remembered as a great teammate and supporter of Cape Henry Collegiate School. As friend Karen Lilley '02 recalled, he loved playing in this annual event. Pete was a good friend to everyone and a celebration of his life on this evening was heart-warming. Pete’s father, Ron McMahan, thanked the Cape Henry Collegiate School community for their love and support. This evening will be long remembered as a special time, and the naming of our annual alumni game to Pete McMahan Alumni Game will insure that we keep Pete’s memory alive in our heart for years to come.

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Alumni from across the decades join Coach Larry Ward and Pete McMahan’s family members for this year’s Alumni Basketball Game. The event was officially renamed the Pete McMahan Alumni Basketball Game in honor of Pete’s devotion.

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The white team is all smiles before hitting the court!

The red team is ready to take to take to the court!

Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Tom Barnes admires the bios of fellow inductees.

Burt Burroughs '94 and Frankie Cabrera '98 contemplate game strategy prior to tip-off.

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Alumni of all ages gather for a group team huddle prior to splitting into teams.

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David Ford '82 and his family join the festivities!

Virginia Tech freshman Michelle Hudgins '07 and University of Virginia freshman Casey Scherrer '07 don’t let school rivalries interfere with their friendship!

Alumni Holiday Open House

Lindsay Breitenberg '04, Dr. Jack Lewis, Angela Savvas '04, Lindsey Frantz '04, and Caiti Burton '04 all enjoy food, drinks, and conversation.

Mr. David Cameron, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Jimmy Fry '97, and Emily Medley Robbins '97 share lots of laughs!

Sally Voight Dudley '88, Trent Dudley '88, and their two children, Mason and Sydney, make the most of the holiday festivities!

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Cousins Jenny Miller '05 and Bryan Miller '01 love coming home for the holidays!

Alumnus of the Everett School, Hugh Brydges chats with Ros Willis '82.

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Lee Putney '07, Danny Lampton '06, and Karen Kirk '06 have a great time visiting!

Two Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Mr. Tom Barnes and David Ford '82.

Elise Neubeck '04 and Lindsey Frantz '04 catch up with their former field hockey coach, Mrs. Kristen Wheeler.

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Investing Their Time and Money‌

Thank you to Tammy Burroughs Dail '80, Sally Voight Dudley '88, Trent Dudley '88, Carleen Rau Lett '80, Rita Weimorts Rendon '82, Emily Medley Robbins '97, and our Annual Giving Chair, Ros Willis '82, for making calls during our Alumni Annual Giving Phonathon held at the end of January. Calls were made, friendships were rekindled, laughs were shared, and, most importantly, increased support for Cape Henry Collegiate School was established. Thank you to everyone who made the calls, and thank you to everyone who joined our Annual Giving Campaign! Thousands of dollars were raised in just two nights! It is not too

Trent Dudley '88 may be smiling in this picture, but he was all business when it came to raising money for his alma mater!

late to join the Alumni Annual Giving Campaign. Please call Mrs. Kristen Carleen Rau Lett '80

Wheeler at (757) 963-8208 if you have any questions.

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Rita Weimorts Rendon '82 enjoyed getting back on campus and making calls to her former classmates.

Sally Voight Dudley '88 not only discussed our Alumni Annual Giving Fund, she also touched base with many alumni regarding the Class of 1988’s upcoming 20th Reunion!

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Tammy Burroughs Dail '80 and Emily Medley Robbins '97 smile as the pledges roll in!

Young Alumni Club Update The Young Alumni Club responses just keep rolling in. Here is what more Young Alumni have to say.

“I’m inspired to give to the alumni fund because of the Athletic Program at Cape Henry. It is an awesome program, and I hope that it grows each year… I want to see more women’s banners on the wall! I learned so much from Cape Henry athletics; it was the highlight of my years in school.

Go Dolphins!”

– Anne Birkhead ´06 “I just loved CHCS!”

– Callie Cole ´04

“Cape Henry Collegiate School will always be a memorable ‘chapter’ in my book of life! I am giving back to say thankyou to all the faculty and staff for their support and for providing me with a FIRST-CLASS education! I am especially grateful for Mrs. Merni Medley, my mentor, who was always there for me!"

– Brett Johnson ´06

“I was on three athletic teams at CHCS; I love watching the programs grow and prosper.”

– Sarah Potter´07 “There is no denying it; Cape Henry gave me so much! The nurturing approach of the teachers, which creates success for the students, is on the top of the list. Giving back is the least I can do to show my appreciation!”

– Danny Lampton ´06 “I am so happy to give back to a school that has given me so much. I feel that Cape Henry has been a great part of my life, and I am so thankful to be a part of the lives of the current Cape Henry students.”

– Emily Medley Robbins´97

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Scott Meredith '97

Alexander McNeil '04

Danny Lampton '06

Emily Medley Robbins '97

Margarite Parker '04

Lauren Turner '06

Wes Neubeck '00

William Perry '04

Emily Cole '07

Rachael Wagner '00

Douglas Schlaefer, Jr. '04

Brandon Faubert '07

Bridget Bradley '01

Lauren Sparks '04

Libi Henley '07

Doug ‘01 and Missy Nilsen '01

Skylar Bates '05

Ethan Kelley '07

Rob Chapman '02

Kaylin Carter '05

Marguerite McNeal '07

Karen Lilley '02

Alexandra Fulton '05

Jackie Miller '07

John P. McNeil '02

Whitney Fulton '05

Chris Perry '07

Kristin Sparks '02

Jenny Miller '05

Sarah Potter '07

Timothy Brown, Jr. '03

Whitney Bennis '06

Scott Saal '07

Callie Cole '04

Anne Birkhead '06

Casey Scherrer '07

Greg Creech '04

Brett Johnson '06

Jonathan Speight '07

Brittany Folck '04

Karen Kirk '06

Jonathan Whited '07

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For more information regarding the Young Alumni Club, please contact Mrs. Kristen Wheeler at kristenwheeler@capehenry.org or at (757) 963-8208.

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STUART GUARNIERI '83 Stuart married his college sweetheart, Lisa, in 1989. After earning his M.S. in physics at Oakland University in 1990, he completed some graduate work at the University of Kentucky in biomedical engineering. Then he had some fun with the tech boom in Denver from 1996 to 2000 as a software engineer. Since 2001 he has been working for Konica Minolta in the printer research division as a senior staff engineer. Simultaneously, he is attempting to finish his Ph.D. in computer vision at Colorado School of Mines. And, most importantly, Lisa and Stuart celebrated the birth of their first child, Asher L. Guarnieri, this past summer.

KEVIN DIBONA '85 “A Passion for Painting” was the title of Kevin’s article that was featured in the Distinction section of The Virginian-Pilot in December. Kevin graduated from the College of William and Mary and then spent ten years building his real estate investment company. Three years ago, Kevin’s wife, Melissa, nudged him to return to his passion for painting. His company is still going strong, but Kevin now takes more time for his artwork which helped raise over $30,000 for charities last year. Kevin’s preferred medium is called impasto which is a very heavy application of paint with either a brush or a palette knife; his preferred subject matter is sailboats at sea. Thank you to Kevin for donating artwork to this year’s Grand Auction.

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JENNIFER PERKINS '92 It is indeed a small world! Mrs. Arlene Ingram, while having dinner with Channing Brauer '07 in Charleston, South Carolina, ran into Jennifer who was having dinner at the same time with her husband and oneyear-old son, Alex. Jennifer attended Mary Baldwin College, moved out west for a while, then married Tom Hodges and relocated to Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, a suburb of Charleston. Jennifer has visited the beach recently, returning for Mike McCabe’s wedding this past summer.

ALLISON STEWART GARRETT '93 Allison stopped by campus with her daughter, Lauren, 1, and her son, Nathan, 3, the day before Spring Break. She was amazed at all of the changes on campus! Allison lives in Vienna and works for Cintas selling uniforms to high-end luxury hotels in the D.C. area. Allison was in town to celebrate Lauren's 1st birthday with family and friends!

COURTNEY TOTUSHEK BROWN '93 Courtney and her husband, Adam Brown, were married August 6, 2006. He works for the State Department. Courtney is a marketing manager for a commercial real estate company, Cassidy & Pinkard, in Northern Virginia, although, she is taking a sabbatical until the first of the year to spend time with her new son, Samuel Fletcher Brown.

SARAH BALCOM '94 Sarah is living in Annapolis, Maryland, and working at the Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital. She is challenged with clinical practice and feels she has learned a great deal working in the 15-doctor practice. She also serves on the board of the Maryland State Animal Response Team and is chairing the Operational Plan Writing Committee.

She also happens to be an active ballroom dancer; she does not compete, but enjoys dancing twice during the week and usually every weekend.

Somehow Sarah also finds time to serve as a mentor to a high school senior with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization.

CAROLINA MORILLAS '94 Carolina met her husband and moved to Peru a couple of years ago and now works in corporate social responsibility at Condor Travel. Her job entails making sure the company operates ethically with clients, providers, staff members, the government, and the community. She also works with a community in the Andes to help advance its schools, provide more working opportunities for the residents improve their water, learn about proper nutrition, improve its cultivation, and teach the residents new trades. Her job also has her working the communications and PR circuit to spread the word of what her company offers. As if this isn’t enough, she also started a consulting firm with her husband called Perconsult. Their clients are mainly large institutions and foreign companies who want to improve their image in Peru, would like to invest in Peru, and need assistance with their approach, contacts, and local laws. Carolina finds her work very fulfilling. Outside of work, Carolina spends her time with her two daughters, Briana, age 3, and Illari, age 1.

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SALLY WARD '86 Sally has graduated from her two residencies in New Hampshire, one for Family Practice and the other with MPH (Dartmouth) and Preventive Medicine. She is currently working as a family doctor in the Boston area, but considers the possibility of returning to the San Francisco Bay Area.

JACQUELINE BURKETT GLENN '88 Jaki, her husband Brian, and their three children, Julia, 6, Joeline, 5, and Joel-Brian, Jr., 2, live on a small horse farm in the upstate area of South Carolina. Jaki works in the software sales division for Learn.com and Brian works for Michelin, NA.

DACRIE BROOKS '95 Dacrie currently lives in Cibolo, Texas, but works as a media specialist for Cohen & Wolfe, a New York public relations firm.

She mostly works out of her home, but does travel to New York City about once a month.

Dacrie and her husband have two children, daughter, Devyn, 9, and son, Zachary, 6.

The couple is also expecting a third baby sometime in August! Congratulations!

AMANDA CABRERA '98 Amanda can now be spotted on WTKR NewsChannel 3, usually at 5:00 p.m., giving fitness tips based on her personal training business! Two segments, one on the topic of abdominal work, and the other titled "Keeping Up With Your Resolutions” can be found on the NewsChannel 3 website, www.wtkr.com. If you would like more information on Amanda’s business, check out her new website, www.trainersoncallva. com.

JAMIL TYRONE DRAYTON '98 Jamil is currently living in Maryland serving as a surgical assistant on the open heart surgery team at the Washington Adventist Hospital. He states that attending Cape Henry Collegiate School was the best thing that could have ever happened to him, and he is hoping to help out with Cape Henry’s basketball program in the future!

Jamil gets acquainted with Mrs. Kristen Wheeler.

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MARY FRASER WUNNENBERG '98 Maggie is currently a professor of Religious Studies at the College of William and Mary, which makes her former history teacher, Mr. Dave Cameron, very proud! She is also currently finishing her doctorate degree, through the University of Wisconsin.

As part of her doctoral work, Maggie will travel to Poland, Israel, and Canada. Maggie writes that teaching is like acting... each day she writes her own script.

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ERIC DEVITT '99 Eric made the most of a brief layover in Norfolk as he stopped by campus to say hello to some former teachers and take a tour of the new Sparks Science and Technology Center.

Eric is a flight attendant for Shuttle America, a regional airline based out of Chicago.

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CaRL MEDLEY '00 Carl, along with thousands of other people, entered a design contest for the font Helevtica. His design successfully made it to the second round, meaning that his design was in the top 200! He is waiting to hear if he has made the next cut!

MANDI WARREN '00 Mandi, who works for a PR company in New York City, had the incredible opportunity to work the press circuit at the Sundance Film Festival this year in Park City, Utah. While her days (and nights) were unbelievably busy, she certainly took time to stop and “take in” her surroundings. Her client’s film, Frozen River, was received very well, which enabled the director of the film to be interviewed by Dan Rather who discussed the movie’s integration of film and politics.

THEA WILLIAMSON '00 Thea presented her photography show entitled, Odisea on December 14 in The Phillips Family Gallery. Her amazing photographs were taken during her recent travels in South America. The collection is the narrative of a personal odyssey and a commentary on the nature of travel. Her award-winning travel photography has been displayed at Haverford College, and is part of the permanent collection of Magill Library. Not only is Thea a talented artist, she also finds time to work in the NYC Mayor's Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol, and run an afterschool program for children in low-income communities.

The program is a student internet exchange, in which New York City students find online pen pals with students their age in 11 cities around the world.

EDWARD MILLS '03 AND JACK CASTLEBERRY '03 This dynamic duo joined the ranks this past spring as graduates of Virginia Military Institute. Not only were the two Cape Henry alums roommates during college, they also both represented the Keydets on varsity athletic teams, Edward played soccer and Jack played basketball. To top it off, they both majored in economics and business! Edward is now working in Dallas, Texas for CB Richard Ellis in property management, and Jack is serving as an assistant basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

LINDSAY BREITENBERG '04 Lindsay was a guest speaker for Mr. Logan's Upper School Chorus class in December.

She discussed the commitments, tryouts, and recording processes for her James Madison Unversity group, Note-oriety. Note-oriety performs up and down the east coast and currently has several CDs for sale. Lindsay will graduate this year with a degree in technical and scientific communications and has applied to the JET Program (Japanese Exchange and Teaching) to teach English to junior high and high school students in Japan next year. Lindsay enrolled in the University of Leicester in England this past year where she studied for three months and then backpacked for two months across Europe.

During that time, she was able to visit her brother, Andrew, for three weeks in Amsterdam. In addition to Lindsay's musical work, studies, and travels, she finds time to serve on JMU's Honor Council and is a Student Ambassador for past, present, and future JMU students!

CALLIE COLE '04 Callie made the Dean’s List at James Madison University during the first semester of her senior year. Callie is majoring in communications science and disorders, which focuses on speech pathology and audiology.

She was recently accepted to Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where she will narrow her focus specifically to speech pathology. Callie has always shown strong support for CHCS; she is a

Mandi Warren '00, Thea Williamson '00, and Christine Keenan '00

Lindsay Breitenberg '04 and Callie Cole '04 discuss their final semester of college and their impending new plans!

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Young Alumni Club member and has joined Cape Henry for dinner at JMU for the past four consecutive years.

LISA SCOTTI '05 A junior at Virginia Tech, Lisa is in the Pamplin College of Business, majoring in marketing, and she definitely keeps a busy schedule. Lisa serves on the Panhellenic Council, a governing body that oversees 13 sororities at Tech, including her sorority, Delta Zeta. In addition to her school work and board work, Lisa is an intern with Sicard & Company, an organization affiliated with Dodge that sponsors the "Grab Life, Give Life" campaign. Lisa was involved with helping Tech’s student body to raise $20,000 for Patrick Day, a local high school student who suffered a stroke and needed help with medical bills.

BRANDON PAGE '05 Brandon is a 3rd classman at Virginia Military Institute, majoring in economics and business. He is a "peer leader" with the Rat Challenge Cadre. He helps lead the freshmen at VMI, otherwise known as "rats," in obstacle courses, slides, tree jumps, etc. Brandon spends the majority of his free time serving as the President of the Outdoor Club at VMI.

SCOTT SAAL '07 AND NIRAJ PATEL '07 Scott and Niraj both stopped by during their Thanksgiving break. Scott, a Young Alumni Club member, is enjoying the College of William and Mary and will be taking to the golf course for the Tribe this spring.

Niraj loves Yale and has made great friends on the club volleyball team.

GENNA BRAND '07 Genna enjoyed a very successful freshman season playing soccer for The Ohio State University. The Buckeyes made it to the championship game of the BIG 10 Conference, and then received a bid to the NCAA Tournament! Genna scored several goals this season and looks to make an even bigger impact next season!

AARON MOORE '07 Aaron stopped by campus this winter to say hello to his friends and “family” at the Cape! Aaron is enjoying his classes at Old Dominion University and is excited to be formerly inducted in the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity soon.

STEPHANIE GRUNE '07 Stephanie, who was a tri-sport standout athlete at Cape Henry, is making an impact on the basketball court during her freshman year at Randolph-Macon College. She is receiving a good amount of playing time on a team that is having a very strong season!

DANIELLE BEALE '07 Danielle, a freshman at Virginia Tech, stopped by to visit during her winter break. Danielle loves attending Tech and says that Cape Henry prepared her beautifully for college!

LAUREN CHENIAE '07 AND CHANNING BRAUER '07 Lauren, who attends the College of William and Mary, and Channing, a Savannah College of Art and Design student, stopped by in early December and reflected a bit on their first semester. Channing auditioned for “Miss J” who is one of the famous hosts from the TV show, American’s Next Top Model, and Channing will find out soon if she was selected for the SCAD Spring Senior Fashion Show. Lauren, who is working toward a double major in business and theatre, worked wardrobe for the musical, Superman, this fall. She found the experience fabulously rewarding.

ROBERT MOREY '07 Robert, a right-handed pitcher for the University of Virginia, was honored with the “Iron Cavalier” award. This award recognizes the top UVA baseball player who scores the highest on a series of “athletic challenges” including running, carrying sand bags up, down, and around the stadium, throwing 18-wheeler tires over a fence, jumping over a four-foot wall as many times as possible in a five-minute period, and holding your body weight on only your elbows and toes for as long as possible. Robert held his body weight for 32 minutes which was good enough for first place, and he set a new school record with hopping over the four-foot wall 74 times in five minutes. UVA Pitching Coach, Karl Kuhn, said Robert was the “best athlete on the team” as he was awarded the “2008 Iron Cavalier” distinction. In addition to this award, Robert picked up his first collegiate career win against Lehigh on February 24. Robert threw three innings of perfect relief, striking out four batters.

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NICK SNIDER '05 Nick is majoring in international business at James Madison University. He heads to China this spring for 11 weeks of studying and traveling. Here is how Nick describes his forthcoming trip, “We start by traveling to Sichuan University, where we will study modern Chinese history and Chinese business practices. On the weekends, we will travel around the area, and after about a month of Sichuan, we will tour Beijing for a week, as well as things like the Great Wall, the Terra Cotta Warriors of Xi'an, and the 13 tombs. After that, we will head over to Tsinghua University where we will study Chinese, as well as more general international business courses; again, on the weekends we will travel to places like Hong Kong and Chengdu. Also, somewhere in there, we're going to try to visit Chinese businesses in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai to try to get some real-world experience.”

DEVIN NASH '06 Devin continues to excel in academics and athletics! As a sophomore at the University of Georgia, Devin finished last trimester with straight A’s. She is also playing lacrosse for UGA’s club team. The team will travel to St. Louis and Colorado for tournaments, hoping to, once again, qualify for the National Tournament to be held in Denver this spring.

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"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.

Without them humanity cannot survive."

- Dalai Lama

While on a Nexus trip to India, seniors meet the Dalai Lama at the time of his spring lectures in Dharamsala, India.

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