Soundings Winter 2015

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL When students succeed – lives are changed.

I arrived at Cape Henry full of excitement and anticipation about the work we would do together to honor tradition and embrace innovation in every aspect of our school community.

We had a great 13 years. The individual and collective achievements we accomplished are stored permanently as treasured memories. I leave Cape Henry this June with the same excitement and anticipation about the future of our community – with Pride in Everything.

As my farewell, I would like to share the following poem. The author, Eddie Guest, was a prolific, English-born American poet who was popular in the first half of the 20th century and became known as the People's Poet. His simple words capture my thoughts at this time.

See you on the sidelines,

Dr. John P. Lewis

ON THE COVER: Dr. John P. Lewis,

Head of School.

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Performing Arts From entertaining musicals to beautiful holiday concerts to thought-provoking productions,

Cape Henry Collegiate students always impress when taking to the stage.

2014-2015 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Michael R. Gianascoli ‘89, Chair Mr. Thomas H. Atherton III, Vice Chair Mr. Ronald M. Kramer, Vice Chair The Honorable Pamela E. Hutchens, Secretary Mrs. Cheryl L. Xystros, Treasurer Dr. John P. Lewis, Head of School/President

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This past October, Head of School Dr. John P. Lewis announced he would be retiring from Cape Henry, but not without countless accomplishments

Parent Ambassador Network Members Form Critical Bonds with New Cape Henry Families

After 13 Successful Years

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Mr. Eric Apperson Mr. David C. Burton Mrs. Carolyn A. Castleberry Mr. Scot N. Creech Mr. W. Trent Dudley '88 Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr. John C. Fagan Mr. James P. Karides Mr. Kelly L. Law '83 Mr. Craig L. Mytelka Mr. Lee S. Peregoff '77 Mr. D. J. "Jimmy" Rogers Mr. James H. Sparks

Shining a Light

Dr. Richard Light Shared His Insights on Wellness and Assessments with CHC Faculty Members and Administrators

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Reporting For Duty

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DESTINATION: Nicaragua

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Introducing a Curriculum That Practices Constructive Social Skills in Physical Education Classes

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Through the Generosity of Many, the "Bridge to the Future" Campaign Comes to an End

HEADMASTERS EMERITI Dr. W. Hugh Moomaw* Mr. Daniel P. Richardson

Kids on the Go

Four Cape Henry Alumnae Attending the United States Naval Academy

Crossing the Bridge

EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE Mr. Colin Kelly '01, President, Alumni Board

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In a Word – Everything

New Director of Student Life, Mr. Greg Angilly, Reflects on What He Loves About Cape Henry

FOUNDERS AND 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

People Love to Talk

Unique Opportunity Deepens Understanding of Cultures and Provides Unplanned Learning Experiences Along the Way

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11 Snapshots: Volunteers and Grandparents 14 Athletic Reports 20 Alumni Events 22 Alumni Notes 25 The Cape Henry Fund

BY MRS. PEGGY THORNTON FIFTH GRADE TEACHER AND STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION SPONSOR

AFTER 13 YEARS

BY THE NUMBERS

DR. JOHN P. LEWIS, CAPE HENRY'S HEAD OF SCHOOL, WILL LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY FULL OF ACHIEVEMENTS Some people live by the numbers – literally! If you grew up in the Garden State of New Jersey, you know exactly what I mean. Exits are everything. In talking about getting around New Jersey, residents typically refer to exit numbers rather than landmarks: “I grew up around Exit 18; I’m going shopping off Exit 19; I’m going to the shore off Exit 63.” Jack Lewis, growing up in New Jersey, knew that the numbers would always lead him in the right direction.

In 2002, Jack and Cathy Lewis decided to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and take Exit US 60 East, which led them to Cape Henry Collegiate, and for the past 13 years our school has been their home.

During that time, Jack created a legacy of numbers that has been instrumental in moving Cape Henry into the rankings of the top-tier independent schools in the nation. In Jack’s 13 years as Head of School, he has strengthened the School by strengthening the numbers.

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Jack has always believed that without measurement, there can be no growth. The following is a snapshot of Jack’s 13 years at Cape Henry, by the numbers: GLOBAL EDUCATION: Began the Nexus Global Studies program, during which time nearly 1,000 students traveled to 40 countries including Austria, the Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Holland, India, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Tahiti, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam.

BENCHMARKING: Joined the JRPO, now INDEX, benchmarking group of 51 top independent schools from 25 states, measuring every aspect of our school against the most successful schools in the nation. Became a founding member of the Global Education Benchmark Group, which now has 167 member schools.

FUNDRAISING: Completed two capital campaigns—a $6.5 million science and technology center followed by a $2.5 million campaign for necessary school enhancements. Endowment grew from $1 million to $13 million, and the Annual Fund more than doubled.

ALUMNI CONNECTION: Visited 100s of Cape Henry alumni at more than 30 locations in various colleges, cities, and states to help keep them connected to their alma mater. Alumni Career Day, Athletic Hall of Fame, Reunion Weekend, and Homecoming were instituted, bringing 100s of alumni back on campus.

ATHLETICS: Won 68 conference tournament championships, 23 state championships, and 65 regular season championships; 91% of Cape Henry students participated in competitive athletics.

ARTS: Increased the number of students studying the arts to 91%.

ACADEMICS: In 2012, Cape Henry Collegiate was inducted into the Cum Laude Society, joining a group of the most academically prestigious schools in the nation. As the Cum Laude Society states on their website, “the presence of a Cum Laude chapter at a secondary school is an indication that superior scholastic achievement is honored.” Since our induction, 30 Cape Henry students have been elected as student members.

TECHNOLOGY: Increased the network bandwidth more than 66 times to accommodate over 1,200 devices every day.

SUSTAINABILITY: Reduced the carbon footprint of 1000s of students, faculty, staff and visitors to our campus each year through the use of solar energy and recycling efforts; eliminated Styrofoam and plasticware from Café Dolphin.

GRADUATES: Presented diplomas to 57% of all Cape Henry graduates. This may be the number of which Jack is most proud.

So as Jack and Cathy prepare for their next journey, we are extraordinarily grateful that they took the exit that led Jack to Cape Henry Collegiate 13 year ago, and we hope that their next exit won’t take them far from their Cape Henry home.

Jack and Cathy Lewis

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- Dr. Richard Light

Shining a Light on What Makes Cape Henry Exceptional DR. RICHARD LIGHT SHARES HIS INSIGHTS WITH FACULTY

BY MRS. KATHLEEN SHARP, DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS On any given Monday afternoon, visitors to the CHC campus will find students studying in The Perry Library, athletes practicing in the Alfred T. Taylor Field House, and artists creating in The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts. But students aren’t the only ones developing and cultivating their crafts; faculty, too, assemble in classrooms across campus to consider and discuss the distinctive qualities of a Cape Henry Collegiate education and, more importantly, how to enhance our exceptional academic programs.

This growth-focused mindset and practice is largely due to the engaging work of Dr. Richard Light. Dr. Light, a Harvard professor and student advisor with more than 30 years of experience, travels to campuses around the country meeting with faculty, students, and administrators to discuss simple strategies for school-wide success. Many of these findings are shared in his best-selling book Making the Most of College: Students Speak Their Minds, a piece the entire Cape Henry Collegiate faculty read during the 2013-2014 school year. This shared read caught the attention of faculty members in all three divisions as it spoke to the importance of seeking and considering student surveys, interviews, and other evidence-based data when assessing educational planning and programming. Seizing upon the ideas generated from his book and the enthusiasm of his magnetic personality, CHC was proud and eager to bring Dr. Light to campus to kick off the 2014-2015 school year.

His time with our faculty was filled with inspiring and informative dialogue. Through relevant and entertaining anecdotes, Dr. Light started conversations with our faculty that would continue long beyond his day with us. By helping our faculty identify the Cape Henry Collegiate distinctives, he introduced us to a reflective process that would impact the academic and collegial culture of our school.

During his visit, and for each month since, faculty members pondered the unique and vibrant facets of the exceptional Cape Henry experience by studying what we do well and what we could be doing better in the areas of assessment, engaged learning, global studies, and wellness. These character and curriculum study groups were a first of their kind at CHC as they provided faculty from all divisions and content areas an opportunity to gather and discuss educational programming and planning as a school. “It is important that faculty play a key role, a shaping role, in discussions of how to enhance wellness, engagement, and assessment while helping students to think in more global terms,” said Dr. Light after his day with our faculty. “If faculty members at a great school don’t play a lead role in shaping some good questions, and then in trying some exciting experiments, it is hard to see how this worthy effort will be productive. Faculty engagement, and ideally faculty leadership, is an ideal situation here.”

Facilitated by classroom teachers and representatives from all divisions, these study groups meet monthly and are charged with giving thought to creating an “evidence-based” culture that supports academic innovation and excellence. “What evidence do we have that we are successfully supporting our CHC distinctives school-wide?” is the question each group is charged with answering.

By asking these types of questions and carefully considering the evidence, our study groups are leading the way in establishing a cultural norm of faculty professional growth and development within our school. Recognizing current trends, reviewing partner school data, and reviewing the academic vision of all divisions, content areas, and grade levels unveils a variety of ideas and possibilities for each faculty member and ignites a creativity in all involved. "The positivity and eagerness to learn from peers about how we engage our students in learning is a highlight of our Engaged Learning Group,” said group co-leader and Lower School science teacher Mrs. Becky Schnekser. “We are moving forward to improve ourselves as a group, using each other as motivation and sources of professional guidance."

Each study group is eager to share its findings and suggestions at an upcoming All-Faculty Professional Development Day in February. But more importantly, these professional learning communities are eager to continue thriving long beyond that date in February.

“Learning and growing together as colleagues is one of the most enjoyable aspects of teaching,” commented group co-leader and Upper School science teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Moore. “I am always grateful to have time to share ideas and learn from fellow teachers, whether it be in-house or at a local professional development conference … being a lifelong learner is what drew me into teaching in the first place, and anything I can do to enhance my lessons is a bonus. I love the cross-divisional exchange of ideas that has occurred in our study group.”

Our work with Dr. Light highlighted the importance of asking questions and considering answers together. Learning, leading, and growing in a successful and vibrant professional learning community impacts not only the faculty culture but the academic culture of our school. Asking questions, analyzing data, and implementing innovative programs helps our faculty to continue developing the growth-focused mindset that is essential to Cape Henry Collegiate’s success today and long into our exciting future. Group co-leader and Middle and Upper School math teacher Ms. Michelle Frasher agrees: “Working with my PK-12 colleagues to research strategies and develop ideas is both empowering and invigorating. We have an awesome responsibility, and I am eager to continue taking our students, colleagues, and community to the next level.”

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"In a Word — Everything" NEW STUDENT WELLNESS-FOCUSED ADMINISTRATOR REVEALS WHAT HE LIKES ABOUT CAPE HENRY

BY MR. GREG ANGILLY, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE I was recently asked what I enjoy about my new opportunity at Cape Henry Collegiate and was immediately reminded of a great line in a favorite movie, Almost Famous. The protagonist, a 17-year-old high school student, is finally able to interview the lead singer of the hottest band in America, and his question is simple: “What do you like about music?” The response, “In a word – everything.”

While on the surface this is a simple answer to the question “What do you like about Cape Henry Collegiate?” – it truly does provide an accurate answer. Since my arrival to Virginia Beach in early July, I have had opportunities to learn from and work with amazing administrators, including our outgoing Head of School, Dr. Jack Lewis. I am blessed to work with brilliant educators and learn from incredible PK-12 students each and every day. In short, I truly do love everything about my new home.

I am tasked with being the Director of Student Life for our Middle and Upper Schools. In simplistic terms, I am here to ensure that our students explore and experience everything Cape Henry Collegiate has to offer, inside the classroom, on the athletic fields, within the Arts Department, and in our greater Hampton Roads community, with the goal of cultivating well-rounded, well-adjusted, HAPPY young men and women. To date, I have been amazed at how much our students accomplish and how many different roles each of them plays. It is a unique community and one that warrants celebration. At the same time, I am very conscious of and concerned with how much each of our students strives to accomplish.

In an effort to ensure wellness, it is my goal to connect our community in new and exciting ways, not just by student-to-student connections but also by showcasing the unique and incredible personalities of our faculty in an effort to further build student-faculty relationships. I have inherited an amazing, thoughtful, and passionate community, and I wake up every day with the goal of enhancing what we already have. A simple goal – having our students speak to each other as opposed to having them speak about each other – is a primary focus in my first year. An interactive advisory program, interesting and thought-provoking assemblies, distinguished speakers, and enhanced efforts to better serve the Hampton Roads community are also initiatives and goals in my first year. To date, all of my efforts have been met by enthusiastic, open-minded students and faculty.

Whether I have been with 150 Cape Henry Collegiate students at Chicks Beach in 38-degree weather picking up garbage during our Upper School Service Day, or looking at bioluminescent one-cell organisms in a kayak in St. Croix with 13 eighth graders, I have been impressed and motivated by our students and their passion for learning.

I look forward to learning more about Cape Henry Collegiate and adding value to our wonderful programs and experiences.

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W E H AV E C R O S S E D T H E

Bridge to the Future ENTRANCE ENHANCEMENTS

LOWER SCHOOL CANOPY

Through the generosity of hundreds of donors – parents, grandparents, alumni, Trustees, foundations, and friends—we have crossed the Bridge to the Future!

We are very grateful for the commitment of our constituents who joined this important endeavor. Our students are benefitting immeasurably from the improvements that this campaign has provided to support the best learning environment possible, both inside and outside of the classroom. We thank our community for helping to make the educational experience at Cape Henry the best it can be and hope you take pride in everything you do for our extraordinary school!

LIBRARY RENOVATIONS

STADIUM

CAFÉ BISTRO

TURF FIELD CAFÉ DOLPHIN DISH ROOM

TENNIS COMPLEX

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DESTINATION: NICARAGUA EXCHANGING IDEAS ACROSS CULTURES

BY MRS. AIMEE SHENIGO, MS. ANDREA ELLIOTT, AND MRS. FRANCES LONERGAN

A year ago, we were approached by Mr. Willy Fluharty, Director of Nexus Global Studies, with a wild idea: create a language exchange in the Lower School by partnering with an orphanage in Nicaragua. Together we, Mrs. Aimee Shenigo (Lower School Spanish Teacher), Ms. Andrea Elliott (Classroom Teacher), and Mrs. Frances Lonergan (Lower School Curriculum Specialist), used our own unique skill sets to develop a meaningful experience for Cape Henry Collegiate students. The events that followed have provided greater learning lessons than we ever imagined. The learning has gone far beyond a few Spanish words. It has deepened our understanding of cultures and provided unplanned learning experiences along the way.

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We began by piloting the language exchange last year with one of the Second Grade classes. A local non-profit, HOLA (Helping Orphans in Latin America), built a Learning Center at Hogar de Fe Orphanage in Los Brasiles, Nicaragua. The Learning Center is a state-of-the-art, air-conditioned facility that includes 24 computers, a projector, and a conference room. To utilize these resources in a meaningful way, the language exchange was created. For 30 minutes each week, this group of excited CHC second graders would gather around a computer with a few sketches and English phrases, prepared to be the English teachers. At the same time, a class of children from the orphanage in Nicaragua prepared the same phrases and sketches in Spanish.

As soon as the Skype session began, each child in the room would serve as both teacher and student, instructing in their native language and learning phrases in their second language. The result was a language exchange program in which students are learning to speak a second language through direct interactions with children in another country.

The exchanges continued successfully for a few months, until one day, the students from Nicaragua weren’t available for their Skype session. After a week, our students grew concerned. After inquiring, we found out that Nicaragua had suffered an earthquake and that their Learning Center was closed until it could be pronounced safe. Thus, the spontaneous learning began. “Why did our friends have an earthquake? Are they okay? Why can’t they go to the Learning Center? Where was the earthquake? Do we have earthquakes in Virginia Beach?”

A month later, the Skype sessions resumed, and the students were overjoyed to “see” their friends again.

As the year came to an end, we reviewed the program. The success was evident. The students had retained their learning. It had been engaging. The children were excited. The experience had all the components of the unique programs that define our school.

But we wanted to do more. We wanted to improve.

This year, we moved the program to all Third Grade students who have been participating in Skype sessions with the HOLA Learning Center weekly. We were also offered the opportunity to participate in a teacher exchange with the teachers, administrators, and orphans at Hogar de Fe Orphanage.

So a few days after Thanksgiving, the three of us, along with CHC senior Hannah Foster, boarded a plane bound for Nicaragua.

Ironically, we were fresh off a holiday focused on giving thanks for what we have, yet we were about to experience a deeper sense of thankfulness and appreciation than we ever imagined.

Upon landing, we were greeted by three excited and generous hosts: the man who started the orphanage over 30 years ago, an administrator for the orphanage who served as our local host, and an American newly hired as the HOLA Learning Center Director. After throwing our bags in the back of a pick-up truck, two of the three hosts jumped in the back of the truck, the third took the driver’s seat, and then we four piled in.

After an hour’s journey, we arrived in Los Brasiles. When we arrived in Hogar de Fe, we joined a lively end-of-school-year celebration at the local school, just steps from the orphanage. Later, back at Hogar de Fe Orphanage, we settled in to our accommodations—beds in the orphans’ room—and we enjoyed our first of many delicious meals at the orphanage.

We had a busy schedule while we were there. We taught all ages

of orphans at the HOLA Learning Center, presenting a Milestones Project (milestonesproject.com). The Learning Center took our breath away. It was a beautiful building with 24 fancy, new computers and creative platforms that were new to us. We were amazed by the way the children came from a basic, open-air environment with little running water into this lab without showing any sense of acknowledgement at the difference. They seemed completely comfortable around the machines.

The following day we returned to the school, which was comprised of all the Hogar de Fe orphans as well as children from the local area. This school was a private school. From the top of the stairs at this school and across barbed wired we could view a dilapidated metal building with dirt floors. This was the local public school. This gift of private education, while very different from CHC, still illustrated the many benefits that these orphans received over the children attending the public school.

While at the school, we had the good fortune of engaging in an interesting conversation with the teachers. “How do you begin teaching reading? It is hard when students are at all different levels?” were the first questions from one of the teachers. Smiles grew on everyone’s faces as we quickly realized that despite language and economic differences, educating children comes with universal challenges. “We have the same challenges,” we shared.

The Nicaraguan teachers smiled back. A long conversation followed of challenges and pedagogy, ending with the shared hope that we would all meet again one day for more engaging conversation.

On our last full day of teaching, we had the opportunity to invite the children from the school to the orphanage. One of our best memories was the image of the children galloping across the dirt path to the Learning Center for their very first visit. Teachers joined to observe our lesson. In this lesson, we were able to connect the topic of the previous day’s lesson (the sun and the moon) to technology through BrainPop, an animated educational site for kids.

One of the biggest highlights was Skyping with our CHC students while in Nicaragua. To see us standing beside the Nicaraguan orphans on the other side of the computer was a remarkable experience for the third graders.

Leading up to the experience, we had a different idea of what it would be like to visit children in an orphanage. We thought that we would feel badly for the children and that they would be sad, living without their parents. Our visit to Hogar de Fe Orphanage completely changed our thinking. What we saw were children who were truly fortunate to be at Hogar de Fe because they were offered a better life there than in the conditions they left behind in the surrounding community. They had three meals a day, running water, fans, a modest facility that included a basketball court, a community dining room, and paraeducators who made sure the children were bathed, clothed, and well-rested. In addition, these children had the incredible resources in the Learning Center for weekly technology experiences. We were amazed by the work being done with the children and the children’s technological proficiency. The children had all that they needed, and they were thankful and happy.

Upon returning to Cape Henry Collegiate, many pictures were shared and stories were told. Not only that, we brought back ideas of how the learning exchange can continue, expand, and evolve through our deeper understanding of the children on both sides of this unique partnership.

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People Love to Talk

BY MRS. BROOKE HUMMEL, ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL AND DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT People talk about the weather, politics, sports, and even movies.

But what do people really love to talk about? People really LOVE to talk about their kids! I, too, am like most; I love to talk about my son. Sure, we may all try to temper our deepest desires to brag about the Star Student award, the Headmaster’s List designation, the game-winning goal, or our child’s amazing Nexus trip. Perhaps our children could truly be the next Beethoven, Bill Gates, or Picasso. Regardless, the fact of the matter is that we all love to talk about our children and share their accomplishments and experiences. Our children are the single most important asset we will watch grow, and it is with this in mind that the Admissions Office, in partnership with the Cape Henry Parents’ Association, formed the Parent Ambassador Network (PAN).

Cape Henry’s Parent Ambassador Network was established in the Spring of 2013 to welcome and enculturate new families to our thriving community. It was designed with the knowledge that no one knows the needs of new families better than our current parents who can share their own experiences and stories. The Network’s intention was to provide a platform for the newest members of the CHC community who come in seeking the wisdom of veteran families to have a place for shared camaraderie with their peers as they enter into a new and exciting chapter in the lives of their children.

The PAN leadership charge was picked up in 2014-2015 by Dr. Helen Roberts and Mrs. Amanda Cravotta. “Starting a new school can be intimidating for both students and their families.

The Parent Ambassadors hosted social events during August for the new students/families such as pizza dinners, pool parties, and playground play dates. These social events allowed families to meet other new students as well as many returning CHC students. It is a tremendous benefit to families to feel welcome and that they “belong” at CHC and have access to a support network throughout their first year,” noted Dr. Roberts.

The current Network is comprised of over 20 representatives who have been at CHC from one to ten plus years. The balance of newer and veteran families is proving to help the newest enrollees as they navigate the exciting and abundant offerings at CHC. These Ambassadors have found that their knowledge of Virginia Beach, its community resources, and local insights, has helped many new families who are relocating to the area. Recommendations for everything from pediatricians to hair salons have been shared and appreciated.

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In its first year, Mrs. Gail King, Mrs. Pam Caravas, and Mrs. Sasha Imbrogno spearheaded the newly formed Parent Ambassador Network and recruited parents from every grade level to reach out to new families during the summer prior to their children starting at Cape Henry. This was no small task as the 2013-2014 school year brought 202 new students to Cape -DR. HELE Henry from every corner of the United States and more than eight countries from around the world. This determined group of volunteers set out to inform families and host social gatherings. They wanted to help new students get acquainted with some of their peers while preparing them for the start of the school year. The Ambassadors worked with Lower School room parents during the year to ensure that families knew about everything from the Fall Festival and parent conferences to the Grand Auction and reenrollment. Sasha notes, “PAN is not just a one-time volunteer event. An effective Ambassador contacts new families monthly with the silly secrets no one tells you…like park in the carline for the Halloween parade!”

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As Cape Henry prepares to graduate its largest senior class in history, the Parent Ambassador Network will be hard at work to welcome a whole new slate of families for the 2015-2016 school year. Mrs. Amanda Cravotta suggests, “A Parent Ambassador just needs to be the person with a welcoming smile who helps open the doors at Cape Henry Collegiate for new students and their families.”

their first year.”

The year was capped off with the first-ever, highly successful Dolphin Jamboree that celebrated the end of the 2013-2014 year and welcomed the newly enrolled families for the 2014-2015 school year. The event gave families and students the chance to revel in their first year experiences at Cape Henry and share tips for those preparing to start.

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Parent Ambassadors have expanded their impact by serving as community advocates. They can be found on N ROBERTS the sidelines of recreational athletic leagues, at neighborhood gatherings, and around their water coolers at work encouraging parents to consider exploring the benefits of a Cape Henry education. The National Association of Independent Schools Parent Survey found that more than 80 percent of new families indicated they used “friends, other parents, or alumni” when selecting potential schools and completing the admissions process. The efforts of Parent Ambassadors, along with students, alumni, faculty, and other community advocates, bring to CHC talented scholars and committed families who value the Cape Henry mission. These personal contacts have proven to be the most effective means of attracting exceptional additions to Cape Henry Collegiate.

LEIGH ANNE KLINE STARRING IN THE UPPER SCHOOL'S 2014 PRODUCTION OF GREASE

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

CAPE HENRY LOVES ITS VOLUNTEERS

CHPA Board Members

CHC Board of Trustees

Fall Festival

CHPA Volunteer Fair and General Meeting

GRANDPARENTS' DAY SMILES

GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS VISIT CHC IN NOVEMBER

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BY MS. SARA JOSEPH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER AND DEPARTMENT CHAIR

The Physical Education and Guidance Departments have collaborated to introduce a curriculum that practices constructive social skills. Each month, students define positive character traits such as respect, caring, and fairness. In Physical Education class, they further their understanding through movement activities and discuss how these skills guide them to be successful members of a community.

Through cooperative games, fitness activities, and sports, students are asked to assess various group roles. As they work through challenges, they discuss questions such as: What makes a good leader? How do we communicate without speaking? Why is sportsmanship important? Students consider the relevance of the answers to these questions in alternative scenarios, as in their parents’ careers, in the classroom, and on athletic teams.

When students are confronted with obstacles in cooperative games, such as blindfolds, limited equipment, lack of communication methods, and complete reliance on others, they realize that they must work together to compensate for deficiencies and determine how social wellness plays a role in their successes or failures. Cooperative activities allow students to recognize that there can be more than one solution to a problem. Students learn that valuable and diverse ideas emerge when their peers are given the opportunity to provide input.

In fitness endeavors, such as “Running Friday,” students make the connection between physical activity and mental health. They reflect upon the idea that being active reduces their stress, increases their mood, and sharpens their academic performance. Students also practice goal setting as they tally their laps towards completing 5K race distances. Classes celebrate students’ individual achievements and recognize that supporting each other creates a safe and positive community.

Both individual and team sports provide an ideal platform for the observation of sportsmanship. Children relate the importance of a positive attitude in winning, losing, difficulty, and ease. They begin to understand how negativity affects the dynamics of a team as well as the enjoyment of the game. In physical education games, students practice helping and trusting their teammates, treating their opposition with respect, and winning or losing gracefully.

Through physical activity, students are presented with many opportunities to practice positive social skills. The merging of the Guidance Department and Physical Education curriculum reinforces the importance of healthy competition, positive communication, and citizenship. Students at Cape Henry are challenged to connect social responsibility to their pursuits outside of the classroom.

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Athletic Reports

GIRLS TENNIS

COACHES: George Pilkington, Laura Mitchell, and Jacquelyn West CAPTAINS: Emily Pence and Brooke Pilkington RECORD: 17-0 Overall, 8-0 TCIS; TCIS Regular Season Champions, Division I State Champions

The Cape Henry Varsity Girls Tennis Team stands alone atop state and conference play, and they reached that perch through dominant play. Head Coach George Pilkington and Assistant Coaches Laura Mitchell and Jacquelyn West led the Dolphins to an undefeated mark of 17-0. In the process, the team convincingly clinched the TCIS Regular Season Championship along with their fourth consecutive VISAA Division I State Championship. Junior captain Brooke Pilkington, the VISAA and TCIS Player of the Year, headlined a remarkable team effort. Brooke was unblemished in #1 singles and doubles play, setting the tone for the Dolphins with a competitive fire in every practice and competition. Sophomore Nicole Krykanov made her dominant play in #2 singles and #1 doubles look easy, breezing through regular season and tournament tennis with an unblemished record. Senior captain Emily Pence utilized crafty play and a competitive spirit to give opponents fits in #3 singles, and she did so while providing steady leadership for the Dolphins. Nicole and Emily each earned 1st Team All State, 1st Team All-TCIS singles and 1st Team All-TCIS doubles honors. Emily teamed up with newcomer sophomore Aja Shelton in #2 doubles, and each earned 1st Team All-TCIS doubles honors due to their undefeated mark in conference play. Junior Kaitlyn Kalfus turned in a strong season, earning TCIS All-Tournament honors. Congratulations to Vista Grinde, Mariel Kondas, Lane Limroth, Carylise Klemmer, and the Dolphins program on a remarkable 2014 season.

CROSS COUNTRY COACHES: Ryan Carroll and Bridget Claus CAPTAINS: Jack Wren and Morgan Patrick

The Dolphins embarked on the 2014 season with a new coaching staff and a bit of uncertainty as a result, but first-year Head Coach Ryan Carroll and Assistant Coach Bridget Claus served as the perfect one-two punch for a hungry cross country program. With just one senior on the team, Rebecca Yin, and a rash of injuries to begin the season, the coaching staff implemented a methodical training program. As the days and weeks ticked away, and as injuries continued to heal, the Dolphins shattered personal bests and raised eyebrows each competition. With a 2nd place finish at the Norfolk Academy Invitational, the team officially put itself on the map, and from there it kicked the workload into high gear. The boys team saw great effort and improvement from junior Justin Dubik and freshman Rex Serpe, who saw themselves in the lead group each competition. Junior captain Jack Wren provided strong leadership for the Dolphins, and he diligently worked himself into top four finishes on the team. Fellow junior Fauster Vittone broke in as a top three runner for the Dolphins. For the girls, eighth grader Madisen Patrick was tremendous. Finishing as the top girls runner for the Dolphins from start to finish, Madisen provided a bright outlook for the team well into the future. Sydney Braham, Julia Skeen, Kate Vittone, and Talia Genossar rounded out the top five, while junior captain Morgan Patrick made an inspiring return from a knee injury in the Dolphins Senior Day home meet to conclude the season. The boys finished the TCIS Championship Meet with a sixth place finish while the girls earned a seventh place finish. Congratulations Dolphins on a great 2014 season; the future looks bright.

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FIELD HOCKEY COACHES: Kristen Wheeler, Willy Fluharty, and Kerry de Vries CAPTAINS: Erin Scherrer and Lucy Willis RECORD: 13-4-2 Overall, 5-1 TCIS; TCIS Tournament Champions, Division I State Quaterfinalists

The Dolphins turned in a remarkable season, battling some of the top competition in the state on a weekly basis. With a talented and determined group of nine seniors, Head Coach Kristen Wheeler and assistant coaches Willy Fluharty and Kerry de Vries deftly guided the team to a 13-4-2 record. The Dolphins finished the regular season as the 2nd ranked team in the TCIS, and they used their underdog status to perfection in the conference tournament, earning a conference tournament championship in strokes, the team’s second straight conference title. The Dolphins earned the fifth seed in the VISAA Division I State Tournament the following week, and ultimately fell to fourth-ranked Collegiate School to close their season. Senior captain Erin Scherrer concluded her dominant career by being named 3rd Team All-American, 1st Team All-Tidewater, South All-Region Team, 1st Team All-State, and 1st Team All-TCIS. Ana Rabogliatti turned in a tremendous senior season by being named the TCIS Tournament Defensive MVP. Ana also earned 1st Team All-State and 1st Team All-TCIS honors. Seniors Madison Land and Brooke Castleberry were named 1st Team All-TCIS while senior Anna Altobello and eighth grader Charlotte de Vries were named 2nd Team All-TCIS. The Dolphins will miss the likes of senior captain Lucy Willis and fellow classmates Kendall King, Colleen Rogers, and Clara van Eysinga, whose commitment to the program has allowed it significant success over their careers. The play of junior Virginia Apperson and eighth grader Alexandra Land was a big spark for the Dolphins and will continue to be in the future.

BOYS SOCCER COACHES: Dave Brun, Scott McGraw, and Dave Liebig CAPTAINS: Kaleb Underwood, Carter O’Brien, and Bradley Skeen RECORD: 11-4-3 Overall, 6-0-2 TCIS; TCIS Regular Season Champions

The Varsity Boys Soccer Team began the season with question marks at each position, but the positive leadership and determined play of this year’s seniors helped guide the Dolphins to another championship caliber season. Finishing the campaign 11-4-3, the Dolphins once again proved themselves to be a top team in the TCIS, earning the TCIS Regular Season Championship while falling in overtime penalty kicks in the TCIS Championship Game. The regular season championship was the second straight for the Dolphins, who ultimately finished their season in the quarterfinals of the VISAA Division I State Tournament.

Senior captains Kaleb Underwood, Carter O’Brien, and Bradley Skeen led the way for the Dolphins. Kaleb earned 2nd Team All-State and 1st Team All-TCIS honors. Bradley was named 1st Team All-TCIS, and Carter was honored as the TCIS Tournament Defensive MVP along with being named 2nd Team All-TCIS. Junior Conor Somers was the offensive sparkplug for the Dolphins, being named 1st Team All-TCIS in the process. The Dolphins say goodbye to seniors Noah Barnes, Taylor Cockroft, Roy Standing, Leif Hauge, Tommy DiBona, Prince Charles, and Andreas Veldhoven.

Head Coach Dave Brun and Assistant Coaches Scott McGraw and Dave Liebig look forward to the return of many talented underclassmen as the Dolphins push to remain atop conference and state play.

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL COACHES: Marck Weiss and Mandy McManus CAPTAINS: Gabby Goodall, Kristina Smith and Kelsey Lee RECORD: 23-5 Overall, 9-0 TCIS; TCIS Regular Season Champions, TCIS Tournament Champions; Division I State Semifinalists

The 2014 Varsity Girls Volleyball Team was one of the best teams in program history. Led by Head Coach and TCIS Coach of the Year Marck Weiss and Assistant Coach Mandy McManus, the Dolphins rattled off a final record of 23-5.

Included in that record was dominant play within the conference, going undefeated to win both the TCIS Regular Season and TCIS Tournament Championships. In the biggest moments, the Dolphins put forth their best play, and that effort carried the team into the VISAA Division I State Semifinals, where their season concluded. Senior captains Gabby Goodall, Kristina Smith, and Kelsey Lee led the charge from start to finish. In a feat that may never be matched again at Cape Henry, Gabby eclipsed the 3,000-assist mark for her career, one that began as a starting player in the Eighth Grade. In the process of a dominant senior season, Gabby was named the TCIS Player of the Year, 1st Team All-TCIS, TCIS All-Tournament Team, and 1st Team All-State. Kristina was equally dominant for the Dolphins but in a much different way. With a high-flying power game, Kristina led the team in kills and demoralized opponents with her punishing strikes. She was honored as the TCIS Tournament MVP, TCIS All-Tournament Team, 1st Team AllTCIS and 1st Team All-State. Kelsey did it all for the Dolphins, displaying a strong offensive and defensive game while being named to the TCIS All-Tournament Team and 1st Team All-TCIS. Abigail Finn stepped up as arguably the best defensive player in the TCIS, and she earned 2nd Team All-TCIS honors in the process. Contributing players Sam Cobb, Kennedy Beale, and Skylar Johnson gave the Dolphins tremendous depth as they churned to a memorable, championship season.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL COACHES: Adam Dierstein and Kevin Dierstein CAPTAIN: Lukas Campbell RECORD: 14-3 Overall, 3-0 TCIS; TCIS Regular Season Champions, TCIS Tournament Champions

Like clockwork, the Varsity Boys Volleyball Team keeps winning championships. With six straight TCIS titles in hand entering the 2014 season, Head Coach and TCIS Coach of the Year Adam Dierstein and Assistant Coach Kevin Dierstein had to assimilate numerous fresh faces to the mix. Once again they did so with championship results. With a consistent approach in practice and competition, the Dolphins turned in a 14-7 overall record. Cape Henry swept conference play during the regular season, earning the TCIS Regular Season Championship and the top seed in the TCIS tournament. The Dolphins capped their season with a convincing win over Norfolk Christian in the TCIS Championship Game, earning their seventh straight title in the process. If that was not impressive enough, the Dolphins also earned the respect of their conference rivals, being honored with the TCIS Team Sportsmanship Award. Junior captain Andrew Branson was named TCIS Player of the Year, TCIS Tournament MVP, TCIS All-Tournament Team and 1st Team All-TCIS. The Dolphins lone senior, captain Lukas Campbell, was a steadying force for the team, earning TCIS All-Tournament Team and 1st Team All-TCIS honors with his smart, consistent play. Junior Nick Gilbert quarterbacked the offense as its setter, and earned TCIS All-Tournament and 1st Team All-TCIS honors in the process. Sophomore Joe Tobin earned 2nd Team All-TCIS honors. The championship success happened thanks to the strong play of the Dolphins leaders, and the foundation for the future is strong thanks to the efforts of Noah Joyce, Owen Campbell, Grayson Browning, and Alex Dingman.

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CAP E HENRY'S BE ST TAK E T HE STAGE Cape Henry’s Performing Arts Program offers our students the ability to practice being the best they can be through intense study, playful exploration, hours of rehearsal and thoroughly prepared performances. Our faculty offer a place for every student to flourish artistically and garner self-confidence, which they carry with them wherever they go. The sense of pride felt at each performance is palpable. Families linger in The Fain Family Atrium celebrating the accomplishments of the students, faculty, and our community as a whole.

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Reporting for Duty:

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ALUMNAE REPRESENTING CAPE HENRY AT U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY Meredith Wallace ’11, Ashanti Kennedy ’12, and Jessica Miller ’13 are all Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy. Bianca Roach ’14 is a Midshipman Candidate at the Naval Academy Preparatory School. Having four Cape Henry Collegiate alumnae (all female) in the Naval Academy system at the same time is a first in our school’s history. In fact, to the best of our knowledge, these are the first four female graduates from Cape Henry to enter one of the United States’ five service academies as undergraduates.

“Every day we walk through the same hallways as some of the greatest naval heroes in history. We have the exact same potential they did at the time. I am expected to act with integrity and moral courage first and foremost, and I make a point of doing that every single day in Meredith Wallace '11 preparation for what I will have to do in the fleet with sailors under my command,” says Jessica.

Established in 1845, the USNA is the second-oldest service academy in the United States. The purpose of the Academy is to educate officers for commissioning primarily into the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. Applicants need a nomination from a member of Congress, and all students who attend the Naval Academy are on a full scholarship in return for five years of active duty service upon graduation.

With such history and prestige, it seems obvious why one would chose to attend the United States Naval Academy. But for each alumna, the reason was slightly different.

Meredith was significantly influenced by her CHC lacrosse coach and math teacher, Jen Baker, who is a USNA graduate. “During our first day of [Math] Analysis, Jen was asking all of the seniors where they wanted to attend college. One of my teammates jokingly said the Naval Academy. Everyone laughed, and Jen said that she [Meredith’s teammate] would probably cry when they cut her hair. Everyone laughed again, but for some reason I said, ‘I could do that.’ I’ll never forget the look on Jen’s face when she looked at me and replied, ‘You will!’”

For Jessica, the Navy has been a family affair. Her father graduated from the USNA in 1984, and her mother, who graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, attended Officer Candidate School and joined the Navy. “I chose to attend the Naval Academy because I felt that doing so would put me on the best track for success in my life in the most fulfilling way. Since my parents were both naval officers, I constantly experienced the overwhelming sense of shared responsibility that defines the military community. I wanted to do more than witness that bond; I wanted to experience it by serving and protecting as so many before me have done.”

Both Ashanti and Bianca credit the opportunity to play Division I basketball as part of their decision, but Ashanti adds, “I’m receiving a world-class education and I am guaranteed a job after I graduate.”

Ashanti Kennedy '12 and Bianca Roach ‘14

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Statistics show that graduates from the USNA have some of the highest paid

jobs in the country. Bianca plans to major in economics while Jessica is majoring in English, minoring in Spanish, and pursuing a separate pre-medical route. Both Bianca and Jessica are hoping to be chosen for the Medical Corps and eventually become Navy doctors. Ashanti and Meredith are both majoring in political science, and Meredith has an additional focus on international relations.

Regardless of their chosen majors, it is expected that these women will graduate as leaders who help serve our nation. Defining, cultivating, and honing leadership skills are ongoing exercises for all Midshipmen. With the female population at the Academy averaging about 20%, we asked Meredith, Ashanti, Jessica, and Bianca to weigh in on whether leadership was defined differently for males versus females. We also asked for their definition of a “great leader.”

Common words that populated their definitions of a great leader included humble, approachable, honest, and true. Meredith added that leaders should be decisive, but not hasty, while Ashanti said that great leaders also know when to be followers.

All four were quick to express that the experience at the Academy does not differ for males versus females. They all agree that everyone, at some point, struggles with the overall experience but for various reasons—reasons that reach beyond gender.

Ashanti eloquently stated, “The main focus of the Academy is to challenge and prepare all Midshipmen to be leaders—and leadership doesn’t have a gender.”

And speaking of gender, Cape Henry is very proud of Thomas Armistead, Class of 2012, who is also a Midshipman. Thomas entered the U.S. Naval Academy directly from CHC and is slated to speak at the 9th International Conference on Cyber-War and Security this March in Kruger National Park, South Africa.

When asked what the most challenging part of being a Midshipman is, the women overwhelmingly responded that the daily demands of a hectic and tedious schedule can be exhausting.

They are up before dawn, usually for physical training, have a full day packed with rigorous academic coursework, mixed in with a plethora of military obligations—and the schedule never lets up.

“Nothing about this is easy, but I don’t think any of us would’ve wanted that to be the case to begin with,” says Jessica. She also mentions that the rewarding part of that regimented schedule is learning how to juggle it all and realizing “that you are capable of more than you think.”

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Meredith Wallace '11 sworn in by former CHC Teacher and Coach Jennifer Baker.

Every day we walk through the same hallways as some of the greatest naval heroes in history.

We have the exact same potential they did at the time.

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- Jessica Miller '13 Meredith, Jessica, Ashanti, and Bianca were all very involved at Cape Henry. Varsity sports, Lighthouse staff, Model UN, SCA officers, Nexus Global Studies experiences, Honors/AP courses, Mock Court, and club affiliations kept all four very structured and allowed them to sharpen their time-management skills.

Learning how to handle the pressure and achieve at a high level at CHC has served them well at the USNA. Meredith is on the Varsity Women’s Rowing Team and is the Public Affairs Officer of her company. Ashanti plays on the Varsity Women’s Basketball Team and is a member of the National Society for Black Engineers. Jessica is a fencer and serves as the Assistant Editor of The LOG (humor magazine). Bianca participates on the basketball team at the Naval Academy Preparatory School.

With the pressures of academics, Division I athletics, and various leadership responsibilities, it is easy to envision a stressful environment— especially when you factor in future military service in an ongoing volatile state of international affairs.

When faced with the big picture stressors, Meredith says she often thinks of advice that she frequently heard Jen Baker say on the lacrosse field: “if you take care of the present, the future takes care of itself.”

Great advice to live by.

Editor’s note: Many Cape Henry Bianca Roach '14 Collegiate alumni have attended and graduated from our nation’s military schools. We are proud of the commitment and dedication of all of our CHC alumni who serve our country.

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2014-2015

An Eventful Year for Our Alumni WRAPPING UP REUNION WEEKEND 2014 Bigger tent, bigger turnout! In our second year of celebrating Reunion Weekend, over 200 people joined us for several events on campus including the Alumni Tent, which featured oysters, BBQ, cold beverages, and cornhole games! Our reunion year classes— ending in “4” and “9”—celebrated with class-specific gatherings at local spots.

A special thank-you is in place for all of our class organizers, to Katherine and Ros Willis '82 for the oyster donation, to Grant Herrle '87 for organizing the décor in the Alumni Tent, and to all members of the Alumni Board.

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GEARING UP FOR REUNION WEEKEND 2015 It is not too early to start organizing! Reunion Weekend 2015 is planned for Saturday, October 17. We need volunteers from all classes ending in “0” and “5” to help encourage classmates’ attendance for next year’s reunion. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Director of Alumni Programs, at kristenwheeler@capehenry.org or (757) 963-8208.

ALUMNI CAREER DAY — FEBRUARY 20 NETWORKING LUNCHEON / NETWORKING EVENING SOCIAL During this cornerstone event, CHC alumni return to campus and speak to juniors and seniors regarding their work-related fields. The mentoring connections made on Alumni Career Day have built meaningful bonds between our alumni and current students.

We kick start the event with a keynote speech followed by career-specific breakout sessions and conclude with a speaker luncheon held in the Bistro.

Join us for a networking social in the evening! Business cards, as well as CHC stories, can be exchanged while enjoying a social setting. More details to come.

THIS JUST IN! Audrey Maiello Cunningham '89,

If you are interested in joining us as a speaker and/or for any of the networking opportunities, please contact Mrs. Kristen Wheeler at kristenwheeler@capehenry.org or (757) 963-8208.

Deputy Inspector General, Office of the New York State Inspector General, will be the 2015 Keynote Speaker!

PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES! We are hitting the road to share the news and treat our alumni to dinner! Make sure we have your current contact info so we can keep you up to date with our locations and times!

UPCOMING ALUMNI VISITS D.C. ALUMNI DINNER

March 19

COLLEGE ROAD TRIP

March 25-27

N E W YO R K A LU M N I D I N N E R

April 15

BOSTON ALUMNI DINNER

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REMINDER:

WE ARE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE CHC ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME! Nomination Criteria: Alumni are eligible for Athletic Hall of Fame membership five years after participating in at least two full seasons of varsity interscholastic competition at Cape Henry Collegiate. Candidates must have a record of performing with distinction on the playing fields or courts and must exemplify the core values of Cape Henry.

Coaches, trainers, managers, teams, and others who have made outstanding contributions or offered extraordinary service to the athletics program at Cape Henry Collegiate are also eligible. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kristen Wheeler at (757) 963-8208.

Please visit capehenrycollegiate.org/ athletichalloffame to submit your nomination today!

100+ NEW ALUMNI WHEN THE CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATES The Alumni Board recognizes that about half of our alumni have graduated in the past decade. With so many young graduates, the Alumni Board will start making the first connection with each new graduating class by hosting an end-of-the-year senior luncheon. This year’s luncheon will be held on May 15.

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Alumni Notes Chandra Amarasinghe Oswald '89 Chandra took an early out with United Airlines when her daughter, Madeleine, was born. She has a Master's in theology, specializing in Ancient Hebrew, Ancient Greek at a German university. She is now teaching religion at a local high school and primary school in Luxembourg.

Matt Audette '92 Matt was named to the 2015 All-America Executive Team as selected by Institutional Investor magazine. He was voted the number one chief financial officer on the sell-side for brokers, asset managers, and exchanges.

Vivek Chakrabortty ‘94

Vivek Chakrabortty '94 Vivek started his own consulting firm and moved with his family across the country to Seattle, Washington.

Ashley Simone '95 Ashley is an adjunct professor at Parsons and the Pratt Institute School of Architecture, and also just started a new job with Bernard Tschumi Architects. In addition to her “day job,” Ashley is quite the artist. Her work was on display at the “Bar for the Future” show at Belmacz Gallery in the Mayfair district of London. To learn more about her artwork, visit her website ashleysimone.com.

Derrick Hunt '98 Derrick recently moved to St. Louis to work for AvSafe, an aviation accident investigation company. Earlier this year he completed his master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Virginia Tech, hiked the entire Appalachian Trail, and flew T-45s for the Navy Reserves on a part-time basis.

Derrick Hunt ‘98

Justin Beale '00 Justin is currently working for Gold Key | PHR Hotels & Resorts as the director of sales and marketing for The Main in downtown Norfolk. The Main is a $126 million, mixeduse entertainment, meeting, dining, hotel and conference center being built at the corner of Main and Granby Streets.

Justin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation and tourism from Colorado State University.

Bridget Bradley Haimberger '01 Bridget married Friedrich “Fritz” Haimberger on March 22, 2014, at Old Donation Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach. Many Cape Henry alumni participated in the wedding party: Dr. Stephanie Chambers Voth ‘01, Leslie Leffke Brians '01, Andrew Bradley '02 and Brooks Bradley '07. Also in attendance was fellow Cape Henry graduate, Nicole Savvas Gatchell '01.

Bridget and Fritz now reside in Nashville, Tennessee, where Bridget is the southeast sales director for Appian Corporation, and Fritz is the MEDITECH national practice director for the Innovative Consulting Group.

Bridget Bradley Haimberger '01

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Andrew Bradley '02 Andrew married Elissa Johnson on November 1, 2014, at Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Virginia Beach. Cape Henry alumni who served in the wedding party included Bridget Bradley Haimberger '01, Brooks Bradley '07 and Tyler Jacobson '07. Cape Henry graduates Adam van de Leuv '02 and Ryan Babinski '02 were also in attendance. Andrew and Elissa reside in Virginia Beach with their daughter Elle. Andrew is currently a project manager with the Overhead Door Company of Norfolk, and Elissa is founder and owner of Elle Madison Salon in Virginia Beach.

William Scullion '04 William is living in Columbia, Maryland, and working for a non-profit run

by The Johns Hopkins University, Jhpiego. The company secures medical coverage for women and their children in underdeveloped countries. William is working as a software developer, specifically with development of Jhpiego's intranet using Sharepoint and .Net. He works with the field offices in Africa and Southeast Asia as well as offices in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Lisa Bateman '05 Lisa received her Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of South Florida in August 2014. She is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she is part of a multidisciplinary team providing treatment for and conducting research on anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.

Chris Burke ‘06

Amanda Lee '05 Amanda recently graduated from Harvard with a master’s degree in design.

Chris Burke '06 Chris completed his hike of the Appalachian Trail; here he is shown at the top of Mt. Katahdin, Maine.

Danny Lampton '06 Danny moved to Portland, Oregon, and is currently in graduate school earning an M.B.A. in sustainable systems at BGI. While in Portland, he is also interning at Community Sourced Capital, which was started by some BGI alumni. When Danny is not working and attending classes, he is enjoying the Portland community with the great accessibility to nature, hiking, and city life.

Scotty Meyers '06 Scotty works for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the Human Research Subjects Protection department. Scotty reviews human cancer research proposals from all of the Harvard teaching affiliate hospitals. He looks for regulatory and/or ethical issues, ensures the language is easy for patients and families to understand, and guarantees there was no coercion when patients enrolled in the research program. He then tracks the studies throughout the years.

Scotty Meyers ‘06 and Michael Dieffenbach '10

Cole Mason '07

Cole Mason '07 Cole and Taryn Foster were married on June 21, 2014, in Brandon, Vermont.

Clay Tourault '06 was the best man and Cole's brothers Drew '08 and Will '12 served as groomsmen. Other Cape Henry graduates who attended the wedding were Danny Lee '07, Brandon Faubert '07, Michelle Hudgins '07, Casey Scherrer '07, and Jocelyn Pucket '05. Cole teaches Industrial Arts at Rochester Community High School, and Taryn is a chiropractor.

Niraj Patel '07 Niraj joined Uber Technologies, a start-up company that connects drivers with passengers who are looking for a ride. He is currently a strategic operations manager focused on the East Coast.

Morgan Pearman '07 Morgan received her master's degree, with honors, from The Medical University of South Carolina on August 16, 2014. She was awarded an M.S. in physician assistant studies. Morgan has accepted a PA position with The Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Emergency Department, and lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

Josh Collingsworth '08 Josh and Jody Bair were married on June 21, 2014, in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, on the bride’s family farm. Josh and Jody now live in Port Orange, Florida, where Jody teaches 5th grade and Josh is working on his doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic Medicine.

Josh Collingsworth '08

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Kelly Vance '08 Kelly is pursuing a Master of Public Policy at The George Washington University and working a fellowship with the Partnership for Public Service.

Megan Bradley '10, Corey Mavromatis '11, and Devin Nash '06 Ms. Alice Meredith had the pleasure of having Cape Henry alumni—Megan, Corey, and Devin—guide her through physical therapy this past summer.

Megan Bradley '10, Corey Mavromatis '11, and Devin Nash '06

Michael Dieffenbach '10 Michael was married in June of 2014. He is currently the global account manager for Healthcare Simulations in Portsmouth, where he is selling interactive CPR training kits to local schools.

Kalan Brehm '11 Kalan is a senior at the College of William & Mary, majoring in anthropology and minoring in music. She interned in the Forensics Services Unit with the Virginia Beach Police Department this past summer and studied abroad in Tuscany, Italy this past fall.

Michael Dieffenbach '10

Jamie Burke '11 Last summer, Jamie participated in an REU program (Research Experiences for Undergrads) in Tucson, Arizona, funded through the National Science Foundation. He worked for Kitt Peak National Observatory on the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope project. The LSST is a project that could revolutionize both astronomy research and science teaching by providing everyone free access to literally millions of gigabytes of high-quality astronomical data. When the camera for the telescope is complete, it will be the largest digital camera in the world, with about a thousand times as many pixels as most other cameras.

Elizabeth McNamara '11 Elizabeth started a dog-training business, specializing in easing aggression in pit bulls. Elizabeth’s love for animals stems from the appreciation of her service dog, Darla.

Amalia Riess '11 Amalia worked as a marketing intern for the Norfolk Yacht Club this past summer.

Marina Royston '11 Marina moved to France and is working for eventers Lindsey and Xavier Traisnel. She is training, showing, and selling young horses.

Jamie Burke '11

Maggie Skorup '11 Maggie spent her summer living in Brooklyn, New York, where she served as the marketing and sales intern for a start-up company named CaterCow. Karen Campbell '12 Karen, a junior middle blocker on Bucknell’s volleyball team, was named to the Preseason All-Patriot League Volleyball team. Last year she was a Patriot League Academic Honor Roll selection and made the Dean’s list.

Phillip Jones '12 Phil, who ran cross country at Cape Henry for six years, is still running! He completed the Army Ten-Miler in 68 minutes, placing 935 out of approximately 30,000 runners.

Jessie Wallace '14

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Jessie Wallace '14 Jessie, a freshman at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, is majoring in music business. She was hired as an extra for the television show Nashville and will appear in episodes four and six during season three. She was also hired as an extra for the music video "Party Rules" by Elizabeth Lyons.

TH E CA PE H E N RY FUN D

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LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETY? The Lighthouse Society is a group of individuals who have made

There is an old saying that giving should make you feel good.

As a Trustee and Chair of this year’s Cape Henry Fund Campaign, I have had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of families, thanking them for supporting or encouraging them to support the Cape Henry Fund. At the Back-To-School Day in September, my talk ended with this line: “It is not important how much one gives. It is one’s willingness to give that matters.”

I have asked many of our donors what made them willing to give to Cape Henry and have found that a common theme runs through their responses. That common theme is our faculty and the sense of community they inspire.

Time and time again, I have had parents, colleagues, and friends say that they are happy to support the Cape Henry Fund because their children have been so well cared for by the faculty. Our parents have amazing stories about how our teachers have influenced the lives of their children through teaching, mentoring, tutoring, and inspiring. Their reasons for giving are varied; but the common thread is an appreciation of the time that the faculty spends making sure the students are well educated, well cared for, and have an experience that reaches beyond the classroom.

Trent Dudley '88 Chair of the Cape Henry Fund Campaign

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A gift to the Cape Henry Fund touches many aspects of our school. Ultimately, it allows for our teachers to deliver the experiential learning environment that creates so many unique educational opportunities for our students.

Thank you to those who have already partnered with us, and I would like to encourage the rest of you to support the Cape Henry Fund to the extent that you are able. The generosity of our supporters is absolutely a key to our success.

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Here is where it all began. The Everett School, Established 1924

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Head of School, Dr. John P. Lewis, is greeted by his grandchildren, Landon Lewis '28 and Dylan Lewis '27, on the first day of school.