Carli Cais Hirano '96 graduated magna cum laude in 2000 from Middlebury College with a double major in film/video and Japanese. She then went to Yoyogi Animation Gakuin in Tokyo, Japan where she graduated with a double major in animation and animation direction in 2002. Currently, she and her husband, Kusuto, are both employed by the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel though Carli has taken a maternity break to welcome their first child, a son, Keiden, in October 2005. Soon, she plans to launch a line of women’s handbags to be sold in local boutiques. Dana Fowler Mace '97 married Jesse A. Mace of Lynchburg, Virginia in the Mormon Temple in Washington, D.C. on June 18. Jesse is an engineer, and Dana is a flight instructor. They reside in Virginia Beach.
Jimmy Fry '97 sent this picture of himself, his wife, Mona, and their new baby, Yusef James Fry, born May 28, 2005. Yusef weighed in at 9 lb. 11 oz. and 21 inches long.
Filip D. Cukov '99 graduated from Old Dominion University with his master of science degree in electrical engineering in May 2005. Following a European tour this summer, he returned to pursue his Ph.D. coursework. On October 22, 2005, Katie Finefrock '99 married David Carmichael. They reside in Farmville, Virginia, where Katie graduated from Longwood University. David owns bowling and fitness centers, while Katie plans to open an upscale clothing boutique in order to bring a taste of the city to this agrarian community. Reverend Macbeth writes that his son Conner Macbeth '99 is living in Virginia Beach after completing an illustrious academic and athletic career at Virginia Wesleyan College where he was an attack man for the lacrosse team. Jeff Siteman '99 began the M.B.A. program at Babson College in Massachusetts. This program is known for its emphasis on entrepreneurialism. Jeff has offered assistance to anyone who would like insight into the M.B.A. application process. 32
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Brian Fry '00 has been seen recently working for television station WVEC TV-13 in Norfolk, Virginia. Jared Chalk '01 is a 2005 graduate of Bridgewater College with a B.S. degree in business administration and a minor in computer information systems. He also recently completed the Long and Foster School of Realty. Jared is currently working for the City of Norfolk’s Budget Department and as a real estate agent for Long and Foster in Kempsville.
Leslie Leffke '01 graduated from the University of Mary Washington and is working as an architectural intern at RRMM Architects in Norfolk, Virginia. Leslie also keeps busy as she and Bridget Bradley '01 have taken over Hampton Roads Lacrosse for Girls. They are building on the existing program and will be selecting and coaching an elite travel team. Megan McWaters '02 will enjoy a very busy spring as she graduates from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in the history of art and celebrates her wedding to William David Rathbone of Virginia Beach. Dave is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and works as an External Affairs Representative for Dominion Power. They look forward to settling in Virginia Beach. Nia Medley '02 is a senior at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College majoring in English literature. She is working on the fall theatre production of Machinal and is a member of BWA (Black Woman’s Alliance).
Suezy Vaughan '02 interned this past summer for the law firm of Miller & Chevalier in Washington, D.C. and worked with one of the attorneys on her non-profit, Women in International Trade. Now in her senior year at the University of Richmond, Suezy is interning in the Office of Admissions, taking LSATs, and working for her sorority. Suezy writes that her sister, Megan Vaughan '01, completed the culinary program at Johnson and Wales and is now seeking her bachelor’s degree from the school in Charlotte, North Carolina. Parents’ weekend at James Madison University brought a host of Cape Henry Collegiate School families together. Craig Ellis '03, Graham Young '03, Ashley Schaefer '03, Mike Nachman '03, Teraya Knight '03 (visiting from Virginia Tech), along with Jack and Jerry Harris '03, and many of their parents enjoyed a wonderful weekend of activities! Graham Young '03 - See page 25. Kyle Evans '04 is a sophomore at James Madison University. His dad writes that he is considering prelaw and having fun. Kaylin Carter '05 is enjoying her first year at the University of Delaware where she is an integral member of the Women’s Novice 8 Crew Team that placed 3rd out of 17 in a recent meet!