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CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE'S 11TH HEAD OF SCHOOL

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Community at the Cape

PAGE 6 Having touched so many lives, Lower School teacher, Mrs. Carolyn Scullion, brings her heart to the classroom everyday.

2015-2016 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 Mr. W. Trent Dudley '88, Secretary Mrs. Cheryl L. Xystros, Treasurer Dr. Christopher Garran, Head of School/President Mr. Eric Apperson Mr. Bruce A. Berlin Mr. David C. Burton Mr. Scot N. Creech Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr. John C. Fagan Mr. James P. Karides Mrs. Gail G. King Mr. Craig L. Mytelka Mr. Lee S. Peregoff '77 Dr. Helen E. Roberts Mr. James H. Sparks

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After years of planning, Cape Henry establishes roots for our Head of School.

Welcoming numerous faculty and staff to the ever-growing CHC family.

A Home for the Head

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Reflections from Dr. Chris Garran on joining the Cape Henry community and establishing a new home in CHC's "backyard."

The 2015-2016 Cape Henry Fund identifies a new playground as one of its areas of focus.

Coming Home: My First Days

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Middle School Wellness

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

Our Grade 6-8 students focus on developing and improving the skills necessary to be their best selves.

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Supporting Kids at Play

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Alumni Internships

CHC graduates discover new opportunities by networking through the Alumni Association.

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An account of re-experiencing the responsibilities faced by our college-bound students.

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Lessons in leadership gained in the rugged and challenging Great Outdoors.

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Outdoor Leadership Series

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

Welcoming New Faculty

26 Alumni Notes

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A PLACE TO CALL

BY MICHAEL R. GIANASCOLI '89, CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND MRS. JULIE W. SCHERRER, ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL In March 2015, the Cape Henry Collegiate Board of Trustees announced the purchase of the School’s first Head’s house…well, not really the first…

It all began in 1924, when Mrs. Helena Everett decided that her four young daughters would receive a better education at home.

Starting a school was not her intention; however, four of her friends soon convinced her to teach their children as well. That fall, the Everett School was born.

The very first Head’s house was a home and school combined. The first classes were held in Mrs. Everett’s summer home, but as the enrollment increased more teaching space was needed. In 1930, Mrs. Everett built a colonial-style home on Cavalier Drive and designated two rooms in her new home for the Everett School.

As the school grew, the two classrooms in her home were filled to capacity. Additional classrooms were then constructed at the rear of her house. In the late 1950s and early ‘60s, the Everett School, located both inside and in back of the Head’s home, had grown to an enrollment of 150 students.

The Everett School continued to grow and flourish and in 1965 received its tax-exempt status and was subsequently renamed Cape Henry School. After moving to a temporary site in Virginia Beach to accommodate growth, historical school documentation states that over the Thanksgiving weekend in 1971, with the help of many parents, Cape Henry School moved to the new facility on Mill Dam Road. At that time, Cape Henry School consisted of only the gymnasium space, separated by partitions for offices and classrooms.

According to former Headmistress Dickie Jordan (now Dickie Waldrop), a Head’s house was purchased at the back of the property near Woodhouse Road. As Cape Henry was being constructed, the thinking was that the Head should live near campus; however, this home belonged to the School for only one year before it was sold.

Enrollment continued to grow, and so did the campus. As new buildings and facilities were constructed on Cape Henry’s property, and Collegiate was added to the name, the Heads of School lived in their own homes in the Virginia Beach area. As part of their compensation, each received a housing allowance to assist with living expenses.

In early 2013, the Board of Trustees began discussing (again) the possibility of owning a Head’s home, ideally on the campus grounds.

Fast forward to November 2014: The Board of Trustees purchased the home and property bordering the back of the Cape Henry Collegiate campus (on Valhalla Arch) and began the renovation process for the future Head’s house.

July 2015: Our new Head of School, Chris Garran, and his family moved into the freshly renovated Head’s house, and the next generation of excellence for Cape Henry Collegiate began!

I would be remiss not to mention Trustee Tom Atherton and his wife, Meg, and their children for the number of volunteer hours they spent painting, hammering, cleaning, and landscaping—all because they knew the value that a Head’s house would bring to our community. The Atherton family, as well as numerous vendors and families connected to the School, devoted an entire summer to readying the property for Dr. Garran and his family.

As we transition with our new Head of School into the next phase of Cape Henry greatness, we are thrilled and proud to have our Head of School living on our campus, bringing him closer to our students and our community.

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BY DR. CHRISTOPHER S. GARRAN, HEAD OF SCHOOL

In late June, the Garran family arrived at Cape Henry’s new Head of School home. My wife, Charlene, our four-year-old son, Christopher, and I were thrilled to move into a house on campus. During the application process, when I was informed that Cape Henry had recently purchased a home for the new Head to live in, I could visualize the benefits of such a property. Not only would the property increase the campus size, it would create an opportunity for the Head to connect in person with members of the school community.

Significant physical renovations had been made to the house and landscaping, led by Tom Atherton and Meg Crow and with the hard work and generosity of many members of the CHC community. These renovations gave the house an incredibly warm and welcoming feel. Since the move-in day, that sense of warmth and welcome has continued. I have seen, heard, and felt our school’s core value of community! For that tremendous welcome, I am very thankful.

The sense of community represents the primary reason that I wanted to serve at Cape Henry. For most of my career, I served as a teacher, department chairperson, and principal at a high-achieving, affluent public high school in the Washington, D.C. suburbs.

During those years, I valued being rooted in a school community with students, staff, and parents. More recently, I served as an associate superintendent in one of the nation’s most successful and largest school systems [Montgomery County, Maryland]. In that role, I supervised, coached, and supported the leadership of 29 schools. While valuable work, I missed that sense of connection and community. In seeking a new opportunity, I was searching for a place where families and staff honor relationships and community. At Cape Henry, I found it.

I also discovered a school that sought to prepare students to compete and thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. As I read and heard about Nexus, its position as a national leader in global, experiential learning became evident. In my earlier years as a teacher, I hiked and camped along the Appalachian Trail with my students, guided them in the creation of community service projects in Washington, D.C., and traveled to Europe and South Africa with them in order to expand their sense of self and the world. I missed serving in a place where global, experiential and community service elements made up core components of the academic experience, and I was searching for a place that would bring that back into my work. At Cape Henry, I found it.

Finally, Cape Henry emphasizes a comprehensive student experience rooted in integrity. In my own teaching and leadership, I have always believed that academic challenge, risk, and accomplishment should be balanced with opportunities to experience the arts, athletics, and service. A comprehensive experience should seek to enhance the academic and the social-emotional growth of our students. Similarly, a school must commit itself to embedding ethical learning throughout the school experience. Our Honor Code positions the Cape Henry community to model, teach, and recognize character. Again, in arriving at Cape Henry, I found a place that spoke to my values.

Therefore, in certain essential ways, my first six months at Cape Henry have been like coming home - coming home to those elements of an education that I believe are fundamental. It is not to downplay the many new experiences that make my work so exciting. Yet, it does ground my sometimes steep learning curve in a very solid foundation.

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Knowing our students well is central to who we are and why Community is one of our core values.

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BY MRS. LEESA HANNAH, HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

When thinking of the word Community, one of our core values, the rich relationships we value so highly at Cape Henry Collegiate instantly come to mind. Every single constituent group surveyed by the Strategic Planning Committee said that our greatest strength as an institution is that we get to know our students individually and guide them to new opportunities and challenges based upon their unique talents and passions. In other words, knowing our students well is central to who we are and why Community is one of our core values.

Last fall, the Lower School faculty surveyed their students to see what the children thought was going well and what they thought could be improved. Student feedback once again highlighted the importance the children place on the personal bonds formed with their teachers. When students know that the adults they spend time with genuinely care and are willing to invest a lot of time and effort into seeing them succeed, it has a huge impact on their self-esteem and ability to make solid academic progress.

Mrs. Carolyn Williams Scullion, former Grade 2, Grade 1, and current Kindergarten teacher, exemplifies how to build stellar relationships with students and their families. She is someone who lives by our core value of Community. No matter what grade she teaches or the unique personality of each child in her class, Carolyn has a special talent for making every child and his or her family feel supported and cherished.

Writing weekly complimentary notes, letters, and emails to her students and families, in addition to having brief daily conversations during dismissal, are some of the ways Carolyn creates a great rapport with school families. She is a consummate professional: knowledgeable, resourceful, attentive, and respectful. She attends the recitals, sports events, and birthday and graduation parties of her students outside of school when she can. She loves the family connections she has formed. She is known for staying in contact with her students even after they have graduated from college whether they are in the United States or overseas. This summer, she is driving to California to attend the wedding of a former student. The personal touch she brings is priceless.

Carolyn’s students have many wonderful memories of being in her class. These include reading groups that students named themselves and the map of the world she painted each year. Students got to put their names on what else but a dolphin, then attach it to the map in the location of a story’s setting as an incentive to read further. They also remember dressing in robes as Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall as they learned about the achievement of the first African American to hold this post. Cooking in class and seeing Carolyn dressed up for special events are two often-mentioned memories of her former students. Making hoecakes for the entire grade level while dressed as Martha Washington to celebrate George Washington’s birthday is just another example of how Carolyn brings the curriculum alive and bonds with her students.

The last several years have been particularly fulfilling for Carolyn. She is thrilled that she has been part of the Cape Henry community long enough to be so fortunate as to teach the children of some of her former students. Just this year, she is teaching four legacy students. As many of their parents and grandparents have shared, what could be better than having a beloved teacher thrilled for the opportunity to teach your own precious child or grandchild? Carolyn has said multiple times that she sees her job as finding the special gifts in every child. Truly, anyone who has been lucky enough to experience Carolyn as their child’s teacher has received a remarkable gift.

Universally, faculty members at our school value the close relationships they have with their colleagues, students, and families. They chose this profession, and Cape Henry Collegiate in particular, because of the emphasis we all place on forming strong relationships with each other as part of our philosophy of educating the whole child. In all three school divisions at Cape Henry Collegiate, you will find dedicated faculty members who are equally as passionate about the subjects they teach as they are encouraging the development of the students in their care.

As Carl Jung once said, "One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human Burt Burroughs '94, Jaxson Burroughs '28, Molly Frierman Jolly, feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but Brooks Jolly '28, Carolyn Williams Scullion, Reena Talreja-Pelaez, warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of Mateo Pelaez '28, Colby Kight Murphy '97 and Brayden Murphy '28 the child."

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FOCUS ON WELLNESS: MIDDLE SCHOOL WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

BY MRS. AMANDA HAYES, HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

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This year the Middle School launched Wellness Wednesdays with the goal of supporting the wellness of students in all areas of school life. As stated in the program’s mission, “Through purposeful and intentional programming, students will gain a better understanding of their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional self as well as their role in creating a healthy and caring community. A focus on empathy, mindfulness, positivity, resilience, and personal health will help them identify Understanding and build the skills necessary to balance wellness, happiness, ourselves and and success both now and in years to come.” Every six weeks, coping with students focus on a different “self” with the goal of practicing challenges. and developing the skills necessary to be their best self.

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Thanks to the creativity, enthusiasm, and passion of our exceptional Middle School faculty who have helped to design and implement Connecting with the Wellness Program, students have the opportunity to engage in others and maintaining positive hands-on activities that help them experience the importance of the relationships. skills they are learning. In the first cycle, Intellectual Wellness, students learned sign language to practice resilience and perseverance; solved group puzzles to practice critical thinking; identified skills that they would like to develop using a growth mindset; built towers of common backpack items to test their creativity; and discussed popular and unpopular leaders as they learned about executive skills. The cycle concluded with a community activity focused on perspective and directions as well as a group discussion with opportunities for student reflection and feedback.

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As the year progresses, students will continue through cycles on physical, social, and emotional wellness, each designed to help them deepen their personal well-being through education, relationship building, and reflection. Topics will include nutrition, fitness, stress management, social media and digital citizenship, empathy and kindness, diversity and inclusion, mindfulness, self control, conflict resolution, and autonomy. Ultimately, learning these topics together as a Middle School community will help our students develop the knowledge and life skills necessary to be healthy and successful students in Upper School and beyond.

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As part of the Middle School Wellness Program, students in Mrs. Lyle's creativity and curiosity sessions were challenged to think creatively and participate in a "Build Challenge"; however, they could only use the contents of their backpacks. Students like Alex Spady '20, pictured left, and Ali Gordon '20, pictured right, had fantastic results and enjoyed the process.

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Reflections on Feeling Like a Kid Again

BY MR. PAUL W. HORGAN, HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL The following piece was written by our Head of Upper School after spending the day living the life of a Cape Henry Collegiate student. Since, the Upper School faculty has been offered the same opportunity and as of this writing several teachers have signed on to do so in January. This initiative is part of the ongoing focus on understanding the lives of our students and helping them find balance in their busy schedules.

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Remember when life was simple? Before you start wistfully longing for the days of youth when life was easy, be careful what you wish for. I recently spent the day as a Cape Henry Collegiate student, and my suspicions that kids today work harder than we did were confirmed. In addition to reinforcing my belief that our kids are amazing people, I also walked away with a renewed sense of how awesome it is to grow up in a place like our school. Surrounded by passionate teachers with high expectations and ambitious students, I felt that long-forgotten feeling of nervous excitement, keeping me toward the edge of my seat and eager to please.

How much Spanish will I remember? Can I still do Algebra? I hope the teacher doesn’t call on me for this question . . . The timeless cliche, “To whom much is given, much is expected,” never felt so real as I looked around at our students who are soaked in opportunities every day and feel the pressure to make the most of them.

I started my day with an extra large cup of coffee and a “Zero Bell” Jazz Band class that began at 7:30 a.m. As I barely made it to class on time, I slid in at 7:29 a.m. to find that everyone was already there, warming up for their ritual of music to begin their days.

By the time I settled into my seat, the place was rocking and Mr. Smith was conducting, teaching, correcting with a subtle glance, and matching the energy of a room full of musicians. This more than equaled the caffeine in my cup of coffee, and I walked out of class a little less than an hour later inspired and wishing I had stuck with those piano lessons my mother encouraged me to take over 30 years ago.

From Jazz Band, I had a mad dash to Spanish class and tried to sneak a second cup of coffee from the Faculty Lounge on the way. Mr. Woodhouse summarily threw me out and told me not to be late for class. After only a few minutes with Mr. Williams, my latent knowledge of Spanish was trickling out of the hiding places in the depths of my brain. Working in groups, a sophomore classmate proudly helped me with the activity and taught me while he learned. As I feared, I was called on a few times in class to respond. The first try went horribly wrong as I butchered my response, but the second time, likely from some stroke of luck, I got it right. There was no zoning out or checking my e-mail in this class. I had to be on my toes and ready, or risk falling behind. The experience quickly reminded me of the vulnerability of every kid, every minute, every day. I felt nervously okay when I was wrong, but when the class clapped for me on my correct answer, I had a positive feeling I hope every student gets often. How they feel matters, and it will impact their achievement.

Between Spanish and Chemistry class, I hustled down the hall and through The Perry Library while a few folks tried in vain to stop me to talk. I had received three texts and five e-mails during Spanish and had just enough time to take a quick glance before shutting off my phone (so I thought) for the next class. After looking at the Periodic Table of the Elements staring down at me, I was diagramming energy levels of different molecules and trying to keep up. I was feeling pretty lost until the brave young lady in the front row asked some good questions and clarified things. Just as I was having the light bulb come on for understanding the diagrams and feeling pretty good about myself, my phone rang! . . . a moment of which I will probably be reminded for eternity. I went from confidence to panicked embarrassment in the blink of an eye. I was sure it had been turned off! I was struck with the realization that the magic little boxes we all carry every day are ever present in our lives. I also decided right then and there that I wasn’t cool with someone confiscating my phone for the next week for the accidental infraction. I spent the next few minutes falling behind and thinking that if the phone I live with is so present, how much more must it be for kids who have only lived life with a cell phone as part of their realities? And who the heck was calling me?!

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After three hours of class, a serious mental workout, along with emotions of pride, embarrassment, and panic, I finally got a ten-minute break. Still no time for a fresh coffee, but I got to check to see who was calling and the now seven texts and 19 e-mails.

Can’t be late for AP History!

Mr. Palmer started class with one of the best descriptions of writing a two-part thesis I’ve ever heard and framed it within the context of the types of questions asked on the AP exam. He then followed with some direction on note taking and how to discern between the important stuff and the things that we perhaps don’t need to write down. From there, it was on to the Whisky Rebellion, Federalism, Jeffersonian politics and the Constitution. About 30 minutes later, my legs were about to fall asleep, I was looking for a clock and my stomach was growling because I hadn’t had time for breakfast. I didn’t dare look at my phone to check the time. Ten minutes later I was off to Math class.

Math class quickly reminded me that Grade 9 students are barely out of Middle School and simple math isn’t as simple for them as it became for me somewhere along the way. I had flashbacks to freshman Algebra and feeling trepidation over orders of operation and checking my work. The instruction was outstanding and the examples clear and helpful, but looking around at the kids it was apparent that most of them were as ready for lunch as I was, and judging from the squirming in their seats, some of them hadn’t had time for a restroom break all morning either. By this time, I was spending more time looking around at these children, barely young adults to be fair, and considering that every day looked something like this one. It was incredibly empowering to know what an awesome education they were receiving, but it was also daunting to think that our day wasn’t even half over. I had five hours in the books and was looking at seven more to go before the end of sports and STARTING my homework.

Lunch afforded me the opportunity to check the magic box and the ten texts and 28 e-mails that had come in. I found my friends and gobbled my lunch in time to run to the restroom before class. Fortunately, I had a study hall after lunch and was able to get started on my Chemistry and Spanish homework.

By the end of the academic day, I was heading out the door to drive across town to attend the Varsity Soccer and Tennis matches.

Big rival games were on tap for this afternoon and were I a real student on one of those teams, I suspect the anticipation would have occupied my mind far more than the subjects my teachers were trying to teach me. As the tennis match was called short for darkness, my phone rang once again, this time jolting me back to my real life. I was late for dinner and my son was asking me what time I would get home. I still had homework to do and a 25-minute drive back to my neighborhood, but I had almost made it to the end.

My primary takeaway from the day is that our kids are amazing people with busy lives. We must be stewards of their time and help them find balance. On their bad days, we have to consider what else is interfering with their success and on their best days we need to celebrate their excellence. Feeling like a kid again is a romantic concept, but before you rush to judgement, try to see the world through the eyes of a 21st-century teenager. My day was contrived and without any of the social pressures or adolescent questioning, but it’s clear the opportunities we heap upon our kids must be done so with care . . . and for being a kid, I had it easy.

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That mountain is real, and when combined with reflection and guidance, the act of climbing it can give kids a tangible, memorable, and compelling example of what they are capable of.

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On the second day of the Outdoor Leadership Series backpacking trip, halfway up the Three Ridges ascent with heavy packs on our backs, a cold wind blowing off the ridge, and four miles and 1,200 vertical feet still to go, one of our Grade 9 participants asked me whether we had reached the hard part yet. We hadn’t – there was a brutally steep mile ahead of us – but as it was the participants’ responsibility to navigate, I suggested that he look at the map.

He and the others conferred and determined that despite having already hiked the most challenging hike of their lives, they hadn’t even gotten to the hard part. They looked at the mountain towering over them, then at the map, then back at the mountain. As they saw how the mountain climbed up into the swirling clouds, I could see a simple but profound realization dawning on them. In fact, when I glanced over to Mrs. Gloria Speight, my brave co-facilitator, I think I saw the same realization on her face. They were going to hike all the way up there. This, I saw them think, would be a real challenge.

I teach Grade 9 and 11 English at Cape Henry, and like my colleagues, I make my classes as interesting, real, and challenging as I can.

I want my students to grow in my class, and they do, but gradually. They grow bit-by-bit, essay-by-essay, and soliloquy-by-soliloquy.

It’s hard to see them grow in real time. While I see them learn things every day, I can only see them grow – not just as students, but as human beings – over time.

On that windy hillside, watching our participants as they looked into the clouds they would hike into, I saw 12 ninth graders grow a whole lot in a few seconds. That moment would never be the highlight of their trip – at that moment, their spirits were low – but right then, I was reminded why outdoor education can be so powerful. That mountain is real, and when combined with reflection and guidance, the act of climbing it can give kids a tangible, memorable, and compelling example of what they are capable of. Out of their comfort zones, having a real experience, kids can learn far more overcoming challenges than they ever could in a classroom, let alone immersed in the glow of an iPhone screen.

We started the Outdoor Leadership Series, like all the Nexus Global Studies experiences, to provide our students with these sorts of real and meaningful experiences. Our particular focus is on wilderness adventure, outdoor education, and fostering a connection to our own region’s natural environments, which happen to be incredible and well-worth exploring. Each trip includes a variety of challenges, new experiences, and opportunities for reflection, like silent night hikes into the pitch black forest, swimming rapids on the New, nightly group conversations, and even things as simple as learning how to set up a tent or cook breakfast. So far we have taken a group of ninth graders rafting on the New River in West Virginia and backpacking in the Blue Ridge Mountains of our own state, and we have scheduled an overnight Back Bay kayaking adventure in the spring.

This, we hope, is only the beginning. Eventually, the program will provide opportunities for all four classes of Upper School students, structuring the experiences into a coherent progression of challenge, reflection, and growth.

Soon after the moment on the side of the mountain, one of our participants hurt his knee. He was brave and undemonstrative, but it was obvious how much it hurt him, and it was equally obvious to him and me that we would not finish our hike. This, of course, was a real and challenging experience in itself – the kids had to divvy up the weight in his pack into their own bulging packs and help him down the mountain, all while dealing with our feelings of disappointment. The kids handled it marvelously and maturely, and again I had the sensation of watching them grow up before my eyes.

Even so, it feels wrong to leave a mountain unclimbed, and so we hope to return to Three Ridges in May. I’ve seen their faces as they realize how tall the mountain is in front of them. I want to see their faces when they realize they’re on top.

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK:

TWO NEW CHC EDUCATORS SHARE THEIR IMPRESSIONS OF CAPE HENRY AND ITS COMMUNITY What brought you to Cape Henry Collegiate and Hampton Roads?

The reason we live in Virginia Beach is mostly because of our adult children. We had spent the last 30 years in Northern Virginia. Our daughter, Sammi, attended Old Dominion University, and after she graduated she moved into a house in Chick’s Beach. Two years ago our son, Jeff, got a job as a zookeeper at the North Carolina Zoo, so we thought we needed to be more “southern Virginia” than “northern Virginia.”

Last year I decided to seek a teaching position here in Virginia Beach. I came here a couple of times to meet with the administration and to teach a few classes as an audition. Our daughter kept telling us how wonderful the School was and that its reputation for academics and athletics was the best in the area. The funny part is, I was supposed to come in February and March and both times Virginia Beach had snow days so I had to reschedule. Who knew it snowed here just as much as up north?

CHRISTOPHER SOUTHER Hometown: Seaford, New York (Long Island) Family: Mary (Married 31 years) Jeff (28), Sammi (26), Elisabeth (20) Cosmo the Cat (10) College/Degree: Rhode Island College, B.S. in health education and biology

What have you most enjoyed about your first semester here at CHC? There have been so many enjoyable moments for me that it is hard to list them all. I would have to start with the administration and staff who have embraced me and made me feel like a member of the community from day one. Dr. Garran came from a similar school system near the Washington, D.C. area where I spent the last ten years teaching, and that was a great comfort to me. Ms. Kim Johnson and Mr. Tom Rodgers have also helped me with science- and school-related issues. The Upper School office, with Mr. Paul Horgan and Mrs. Gloria Speight, and Human Resources with Mrs. Yvette Mentore have been so supportive as well. And as fate would have it, my current classroom used to belong to Ms. Barbara Murphy who attended the same high school in New York as I did, at the same time, and we shared stories and yearbook pictures my first week on campus.

The other enjoyable moments have come from the students themselves. I really enjoy working with so many friendly and respectful young adults, especially in my Advisory group. They make me laugh every day, and I am excited to be a part of the potential they have for a successful and bright future.

Of course they are still developing, and some “life lessons” have to be shared along the way, but I love how open and inviting they have been towards me and my teaching style.

Course Taught at CHC: Tell us about a unique activity you enjoy conducting in your classroom.

Biology I start each class with five minutes of Open Topic, where students can ask me any questions, within reason, they want. It works as a transition time to segue into science but often ends up as some really interesting conversations and teaching moments. I am fully aware of the pressures and challenges we all face on a day-to-day basis, and I try to help my students make sense of their place in the world.

Sometimes the questions are deep—”Should we be afraid of terrorists?”—and sometimes they are more topical—”Why can’t guys wear earrings in school?” Either way, the Open Topic times are wonderful for me and a unique opportunity for my students to have a safe place for discovery.

CHC is very proud of its core values—community, opportunity, scholarship, and integrity. What is your impression of Cape Henry's core values?

For some institutions, core values are easily discussed and publicized, but extremely difficult to maintain and sustain. At CHC, I believe it starts with the adults, from administration and faculty, to the facility, athletic and food preparation departments. You model the behavior you expect to see and consistently monitor the results. Everyday life in a school takes on many different aspects, especially one where you have Prekindergarten through Grade 12 students in one location, but I think the values we teach, preach, and model are the ones most often lived.

Many of our faculty are a part of the students’ lives beyond the classroom. What extracurricular activities are you involved with or hope to be involved in at CHC? I was recently named the new varsity softball coach and I am very excited to see that program become as special to the CHC community as any other activities and sports. There are no softball banners hanging in the gym to date, so that gives us plenty of opportunity to make something special each season we take the field wearing our school colors! I also hope to help mentor young men who need support and positive role models. It is something I did in my previous school and I enjoyed it very much.

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What brought you to Cape Henry Collegiate?

I moved down here to work at Cape Henry. During my job search I was looking for a school that believed in athletics and arts as integral parts of the education process as well as a strong core curriculum. I found that in Cape Henry.

Looking back at your first semester, what have you most enjoyed here at CHC? The students and the sense of community. The students are passionate about their academic performance. They enjoy challenging problems that provide a sense of accomplishment. As well, many of our students have amazing talents that extend beyond the classroom such as surfing, sports, chorus, and instrumental music. I have enjoyed getting to know more about their talents. Teaching at Cape Henry makes you feel like you are a part of a special community that thrives at everything we do.

CARLTON MARLOW Hometown: Washington, D.C. College/Degree: Morgan State University, B.S. in elementary education

Do you have any unique projects/activities you have done in your class that your students have enjoyed?

Early in the year, the Algebra students learned about calories, metabolism, and the resting metabolic rate formula. We used that formula to calculate their own resting metabolic rate and they planned a family “active” activity. This was a great connection because we were working on algebraic expressions and they used the math calculations for practice, but the real learning extended well beyond our content. This fit perfectly with the Middle School Wellness Wednesday theme. The students submitted photos of their family activity online as a “lab” grade. It was a great opportunity to connect their learning with real life and share it with our community

Courses Taught at CHC: Algebra I Honors Which core values do you see demonstrated in the everyday life around you at CHC? Intro to Algebra Pre-Algebra Opportunity is by far the core value I see on a regular basis. It is evident in the opportunities for

students to engage in a multitude of extracurricular activities and the breakdown of the schedule for students to get additional support. Even the staff have a variety of opportunities to engage in the community through social functions, programs, and coaching.

What extracurricular activities are you involved with or plan to be involved in at CHC? Currently, I am the Assistant Coach for the the JV Boys Basketball Team, and I am assisting some students with music for the talent show. I am also planning on coaching track and field in the spring.

WELCOME NEW FACULTY & STAFF Mrs. Helen Atkinson

Mr. Paul Forkner

Mrs. Sarah Pianalto

Transition Assistant

Controller

Transition

Ms. Pankti Barot

Ms. Caitlin Foster

Mrs. Casey Scherrer

Operations Administrative Assistant

Assistant to Accounts Receivable and Student Accounts

Middle School Humanities and Assistant to Human Resources

Dr. Christopher S. Garran

Mr. Derek Smith

Head of School

Guitar Instructor

Mr. Mark Hall

Ms. Monica Smith

Director of Community Outreach Partnerships

Upper School Counselor

Mrs. Rebecca Bartels Upper School Mathematics

Ms. Claire Cantrell Grade 3

Mrs. Vanessa Clinton Grade 4

Ms. Ericka Covington Dance Instructor

Mrs. Lauri Desai

Mr. Carlton Marlow Middle School Mathematics

Mrs. Kristy Morrill

Prekindergarten Assistant

Kindergarten Assistant and ESDP Assistant

Mr. Tyler Faubert

Mrs. Nicole Nowak

Lower School Science Teacher

Prekindergarten Assistant

Mr. Christopher Souther Upper School Science

Mr. Christopher Williams World Languages

Mrs. Linda Wingenbach Business Office Assistant

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Athletic Reports

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY RECORD: 4th Place TCIS Finish; 15th Place State Finish COACHES: Head Coach Jeff Klemmer; Assistant Coach Catherine Williams and Tyler Klemmer CAPTAINS: Rex Serpe and Jack Wren

Surprising all but themselves, the Dolphins put together one of their best seasons in years. The boys team finished 4th in the TCIS and 15th in the state, and they did so while gracefully dealing with significant injuries. Senior Justin Dubik was lost for the season after an early-season knee injury, and captain Rex Serpe suffered a leg injury midway through the campaign after another promising start. Fellow captain and senior Jack Wren remained determined and poised while smoothly leading a new cast of teammates. Senior Chandler Averette was one of those new runners, and he shocked the conference with a 4th place finish in the TCIS meet, and he followed that effort by finishing 15th in the state meet. Freshman Owen Richards joined the team in his first year at Cape Henry, and he swiftly ran the fastest 5k in the history of the program (16:45). Richards finished 5th in the TCIS meet and 18th in the state meet. Eighth grader Simon Altmeyer hit the stage with a strong season as well, finishing 12th overall in the TCIS meet. Averette and Richards earned All-TCIS and All-State honors while Altmeyer earned All-TCIS honors. Senior Fauster Vittone capped his Dolphins cross country career, helping set the stage for what could be a very bright future.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RECORD: 6th Place TCIS Finish; 13th Place State Finish COACHES: Head Coach Catherine Williams; Assistant Coaches Jeff Klemmer and Tyler Klemmer CAPTAINS: Madisen Patrick and Morgan Patrick

The Varsity Girls Cross Country Team, compiled of limited but determined attitudes, quietly put together a very successful season.

Led by co-captains, and sisters, Morgan and Madisen Patrick, the Dolphins found an early-season work ethic and camaraderie, and they never let it falter. The Patrick sisters led Cape Henry to a 1st place finish in its home meet at Mt. Trashmore. Madisen finished the race in 1st place overall while Morgan came in 3rd. Their motors never stopped from there, as they teamed with seniors Mandy Huang, Sophie Liu, and Emily Xystros to pace the Dolphins to a 6th place finish in the TCIS meet and a 13th place finish in the state meet. The Dolphins had tremendous effort and performances from sophomores Sydney Braham and Talia Genossar as well as freshman Kate Vittone and junior Daisy Zhang. The girls cross country team looks to build on its successful campaign in 2016, with a diligent, determined mindset.

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FIELD HOCKEY RECORD: 10-7 COACHES: Head Coach Kristen Wheeler; Assistant Coach Kim Dooren CAPTAINS: Virginia Apperson, Hannah Bradley, and Stephanie Seaman

The Dolphins were a true demonstration of team during the 2015 season. Welcoming a host of new players to the field, the field hockey team banded together early in the preseason and fought through early-season adversity to make the Cape Henry community proud. The Dolphins finished the season with an 8-2 run, ultimately falling in the TCIS championship game and the Division I state quarterfinals. The work of senior captain Virginia Apperson was exemplary as she was named 1st Team All-TCIS and All-State.

Fellow captains Hannah Bradley and newcomer Stephanie Seaman (1st Team All-TCIS) helped guide a young and inexperienced team. Freshman Alexandra Land continued to show significant promise, serving as one of the top-scoring threats in the conference while being named 1st Team All-TCIS and 2nd Team All-State. Seaman, Land, and Kendall Hathaway (2nd team All-TCIS), amongst many other up-and-coming talent, give the Dolphins much hope for continued success in the future.

BOYS SOCCER RECORD: 11-6-3 COACHES: Head Coach Dave Brun; Assistant Coaches Brian Facemire '98 and Dave Liebig CAPTAINS: Hunter Atherton, Logan Baker and Wayne Simon

The Dolphins leaned on a strong and steady cast of seniors through a challenging 2016 season. Filling numerous positions across the field, the boys soccer team required patience through the preseason as it looked to find comfort and consistency. Through the steady guidance of senior captains Hunter Atherton (1st team All-TCIS), Logan Baker and Wayne Simon (1st Team All-TCIS), the Dolphins showed steady improvement as the season progressed. After an up-and-down start to the season that saw numerous challenging opponents across the pitch, the Dolphins kicked it into gear during the final month. Cape Henry closed out the season with a 7-0-1 run that solidified a berth in the TCIS championship game. The Dolphins suffered a 3-1 defeat to finish 2nd in the TCIS, but their team resolve was evident. Atherton and Simon were joined by senior Conor Somers as a 1st team All-TCIS recipient, while sophomore Matt Johnson earned 2nd Team All-TCIS honors. Seniors Chandler Averette, Joe Fluharty, Austin Kramer, Jason Wren, and Kyle Tompkins capped their soccer careers, and in the process they paved the way for a young cast of talent. Look for the Dolphins to be competing for conference dominance for years to come.

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GIRLS TENNIS RECORD: 10-3 COACHES: Head Coach George Pilkington; Assistant Coaches Laura Mitchell and Jacquelyn West CAPTAINS: Brooke Pilkington and Nicole Krykanov

The Dolphins once again proved to be a top program in the state in 2015. Boasting arguably the state’s best 1-2 combination in singles, with co-captains Brooke Pilkington and Nicole Krykanov leading the way, the Dolphins churned through the regular season with their eyes on post-season championships. Pilkington and Krykanov each earned 1st Team All-TCIS honors in both singles and doubles. The duo also earned the distinction of TCIS Tournament Doubles MVPs as they earned a TCIS doubles championship. Senior Kaitlyn Kalfus finished her career in grand style as well, showcasing consistent play from the start of the season to its end.

Kalfus earned TCIS All Singles and Doubles honors as she won both a singles and doubles championship in the TCIS tournament. Senior Lane Limroth played alongside Kalfus in the TCIS tournament, teaming up to earn the doubles title. Senior Vista Grinde had a stellar season as well, helping to lead the Dolphins to a 2nd place finish in the TCIS championship tournament. Aja Shelton won most contests at the #3 Singles and #2 Doubles spot, and will look to lead with Krykanov next season. The Dolphins earned a bid to the Division I state semifinals where they ultimately closed their season. The Dolphins say goodbye to Brooke, Kaitlyn, Vista, and Lane, a committed and accomplished group of seniors who have delivered four TCIS and state championships over the past five years.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL RECORD: 14-7 COACHES: Head Coach Adam Dierstein; Assistant Coach David Hills CAPTAINS: Andrew Branson and Nick Gilbert

Once again the Cape Henry boys volleyball program proved that it is one of the top in all of Hampton Roads and most certainly the best in the TCIS. Taking on the top programs in the area with little regard for reputation of ranking, the Dolphins continued to showcase their talent and determination as a program. Led by senior co-captains Andrew Branson and Nick Gilbert, the Dolphins opened the season 5-0 before embarking on a difficult midseason schedule that included many top public school programs. The team finished the regular season with a 12-7 mark, and they entered the TCIS Invitational as the top team in the conference, beating each TCIS opponent during the regular season. The Dolphins didn’t disappoint from there, beating Peninsula Catholic in the semifinals and Norfolk Christian in the finals to stake their claim as champions of the conference for nine out of the past ten years. Branson and Gilbert were arguably the top players at their position in the conference while sophomore Grayson Browning continued his rapid ascent as the next great CHC volleyball player.

Senior Nevo Genossar played for his first and only year, filling an important defensive role while underclassmen Noah Joyce, Nathan Branson, Owen Campbell, and Dajour Rucker join Grayson as the keys to future success.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL RECORD: 8-11 COACHES: Head Coach Marck Weiss; Assistant Coach Monica Scott CAPTAINS: Abigail Finn and Skylar Johnson

Replacing three out of six starters is no easy task for any team, but the girls volleyball program did so in admirable fashion during the 2015 season. Guided by the leadership of senior co-captains Abigail Finn and Skylar Johnson, the Dolphins showed moments of brilliance as the team blended returning talent with new faces. Senior Madie Albritton provided further guidance as a returning member of the team, and senior Izzy Haddad brought her competitive experience with the girls basketball program to the mix. Both Abigail and Skylar flashed great play throughout the season, and their consistent performances earned both 2nd Team All-TCIS honors.

The Dolphins closed the 2015 season in the TCIS quarterfinals with a record of 8-11, but the future is bright as a cast of young players received significant game experience. Head Coach Marck Weiss looks to the experience of returning players like juniors Kennedy Beale, Colby Jones, Marecia Weathers; sophomores Veronica Beggs, Bayla Deel, Olivia Jones, Hazel Tankard; and freshmen Morgan Jones and Genevieve Reynolds to carry the program forward.

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GREAT EVENTS HAPPEN EVERY DAY AT CAPE HENRY

CHPA Volunteer Fair - September 16, 2015

First Day of School - August 28, 2015

First Day of School - August 31, 2015

Everett Society Reception - September 28, 2015

Everett Society Reception - September 28, 2015

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CHPA Volunteer Fair - September 16, 2015

Upper School Play, Romeo and Juliet - October 8, 2015

Race at the Cape - October 17, 2015 Race at the Cape - October 17, 2015

Fall Festival - October 17, 2015

Fall Festival - October 17, 2015

Fall Dance Showcase - November 6, 2015

Veterans Day Ceremony - November 11, 2015

Grandparents' Day - November 24, 2015

Grandparents' Day - November 24, 2015

Winter Orchestra Concert - December 3, 2015

Winter Choral Concert - December 10, 2015

Lower School Winter Concerts - December 18, 2015

Lower School Winter Concerts - December 18, 2015

Grades 5-7 Musical, Alice in Wonderland, Jr. November 19, 2015

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TEST DRIVING CAREERS: THE POWER OF INTERNSHIPS

BY MRS. KRISTEN WHEELER, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS

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“Please, please, please do an internship at any cost,” says Brandon Bleakley, CHC Class of 2008. “Summer after your freshman year in college is probably the best time to get your first internship experience. If it is possible to complete an internship while still in high school, then those students should take that opportunity immediately.”

Scott’s work experience allows him to dive deeper into his studies, connecting classroom lessons to real-life solutions. “There’s no shortage of opportunity at Davidson College because of the skills developed here. But the intangible lessons taught, like what it means to be human, have such an often-overlooked impact,” adds Scott.

Brandon, who is an investment banking analyst at Mizuho Bank in New York City, completed two internships during summer breaks while he was a student at the College of William and Mary. “My first full-time job [at Ernst & Young] required internship experience just to get an initial interview.”

With his passion to serve others coupled with his hands-on work experience, Scott is well equipped to make a true impact with a company in his first year of hire.

Internships provide an opportunity to explore various career paths while still in school. This experience can prove extremely valuable in a number of ways. “Internships allow students to test drive a career—to see if it is something they really want to pursue.

This could mean huge savings in college expense when deciding on a specific degree,” states Repp Lambert, CHC Class of 1989 and wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual.

Katherine King, CHC Class of 2012 and a public policy major at Duke University, completely agrees with Repp. This past summer, she served as an intern for the Committee on Homeland Security, a congressional committee that oversees the Department of Homeland Security, the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Patrol, and additional facets of our country’s security.

“I wanted to get exposure to how security and defense work in terms of tangible policy, rather than political narratives,” Katherine explained. “I also wanted to determine whether a government job is really right for me. I believe that the only way to truly know is to try it out for a while. This position provided insight into the unique dynamics of Washington, D.C. and government processes, which I am certainly glad to have been exposed to before deciding my next step after graduation.”

A senior at Davidson College, Scott Cunningham, CHC Class of 2012, is no stranger to the power of internships. He has worked multiple internships and volunteered much of his time. As an English major at a liberal arts school, he has seized opportunities to get engaged with his community.

“I worked for a multi-million dollar United Arts Fund while living in a gunshot prone neighborhood and teaching at a digital literacy camp for underserved kids,” says Scott, who has also co-founded a photography teaching nonprofit. This past summer, Scott worked two part-time internships between two different educational technology companies.

“These lessons on humanity, critical-thinking, and problem solving learned in a liberal-arts education and applied in communities beyond the classroom make my college experience all the more rewarding and, more importantly, impactful,” Scott explains. “The driving force of my education evolved these last few years, with its central question changing from ‘What do I want to do?’ into ‘What problems do I want to solve?’"

Of course getting hired for your first job is not always easy. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know, as they say. In many cases this is very true—and another reason why interning is so beneficial.

“Networking is incredibly important,” Katherine explains. “Do not be afraid to ask your parents or anyone else you know for help.

Everyone has help landing their first job or internship and no one should feel hesitant or nervous to ask for it.”

Brandon admits that his first internship [at Bridgeborn] was made possible because his best friend’s father is the CEO of the company. “I knew I needed something on the resume, so I reached out to him and he was happy to help.” Brandon confidently states that his internship at Bridgeborn provided him the open door for his next internship at Bloomberg, which absolutely provided the path to his first full-time position at Ernst & Young.

“Open doors” only present themselves to those who go knocking.

Phil Reichhoff, CHC Class of 2012 and senior at East Carolina University, says, “I had a strong interest in becoming a strength and conditioning coach at the Division I level, and I wanted to know exactly what the job entailed. So I knocked on the door of the ECU Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and asked him if I could volunteer my time working in the weight room.” Phil, who now serves as a paid part-time student coach, has spent the last three years learning everything he could about managing a weight room, training athletes, and how to be an effective communicator as a coach. “This internship has provided connections to coaches across the world, guidance for my future as a coach, and an endless amount of information related to sport performance that will shape how I train my own athletes in the future.”

Phil certainly knew where his passion was from the very beginning, but sometimes learning what you don’t want to do is just as important. Maddy Spear, CHC Class of 2014, interned with Northwestern Mutual during the summer following her freshman year of college. “It was a very rewarding experience that provided me with awesome knowledge about finances and the importance of planning. However, I think I will pursue a different type of sales career because finance is not my passion. I am only a sophomore, so I have plenty of time to find a sales field that better suits me.”

Test driving that career has provided priceless mileage for Maddy as she navigates her way through college and ultimately to the road to success.

Making that connection between lessons inside the classroom and solutions outside of the classroom is the driving force behind an exceptional education. At Cape Henry Collegiate, our seniors culminate their academic journey by completing a senior project. Senior projects are varied and tailored to an individual’s interest. Knowing the power and value of internship experiences, Mr. Paul Horgan, Head of Upper School, Mr. Greg Angilly, Director of Student Life, and Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Director of Alumni Programs, are working to provide some seniors an opportunity to experience a weeklong internship.

If your company would like to partner with us in providing high-school seniors a glimpse into the working world, please contact us at paulhorgan@capehenry.org, gregangilly@capehenry.org, or kristenwheeler@capehenry.org.

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u Reminiscing at Reunion It was a gorgeous fall day filled with friends, food, and fun! This year we added two athletic contests to the mix allowing our alumni to enjoy oysters, clams, BBQ, and beverages while cheering on the Varsity Soccer and Field Hockey Teams on either side of the tent. Thanks to the generosity of Basnight Land and Lawn and Farm Fresh, the festive pansies, hay bales, and pumpkins provided beautiful autumn decor. Katherine and Ros Willis '82 once again donated the oysters and clams—including helping to cook and shuck—delighting all who attended. The atmosphere at the Alumni Tent was perfect—an oyster and clam roast, exciting athletic games, hundreds of alumni families— all celebrating our Cape Henry community. Please plan to join us for Reunion Weekend 2016. All alumni and alumni parents are invited to attend.

Class of 1995

A special thank-you to all of our Class Organizers: Tammy Burroughs Hindle '80, Adrianne Bennett '90, Chris Sawyer '90, Kristy Redmon Winfield '95, Brian Walker '95, Tyler Brooks '05, Whitney Fulton Lee '05, Anna Frieden '10, Coles Keeter '10, and Luke Kohart '10 We need volunteers to organize graduation classes ending in “1” and “6” for Reunion Weekend 2016. Please contact kristenwheeler@capehenry.org if you are interested in helping.

Ms. Alice Meredith and Kevin DiBona '85

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Classes of 2005 and 2010

Danny Rashkind '95 and Neel Desai '93

Tyler Brooks '05 and Whitney Fulton Lee '05

Laura Dail '08, Dr. Chris Garran, Mike Gianascoli '89, and Tammy Burroughs Hindle '80

Braxton Williams '95, Brian Walker '95, and Brian Hertzler '95

COMMUNITY SERVICE: THE VALUE OF GIVING BACK On the mornings of December 7, 8, and 9, groups of Grade 8 students loaded our CHC buses and headed to the Salvation Army warehouse for two hours of volunteer service.

On two of these mornings, some members of our Alumni Board rolled up their sleeves and joined the students in service.

Kinte Smith, Class of 1996 and the Vice President of the Alumni Board, greeted the students as they got off of the bus. “Each of you is very privileged to attend Cape Henry Collegiate and with that privilege comes responsibility. Community is a core value of CHC, and serving our local community is very important. I learned this when I was a student at Cape Henry and now, as an alumnus, I continue to serve because I understand the value of giving back.”

Dana Truxell '89 with CHC Grade 8 students Our group entered the warehouse and quickly recognized the breadth of effort and organization that it takes for the Salvation Army to serve so many families, especially during the holiday season. A volunteer coordinator met us and divided us into groups—food packaging, stocking stuffers, gifts-for-mom display, and angel bag organization.

After two hours of non-stop work, we were able to pause and reflect on what we had accomplished. We stuffed 50 bags of food, prepared over 100 stockings, set up a beautiful display for mothers, and organized hundreds of angel bags. A quick pop-quiz math problem allowed the students to reflect on the effect of bringing groups to volunteer. Our group, which consisted of 26 people, each giving two hours of service, resulted in 52 “man-hours” of time. When we factored in our groups that served on Monday and Tuesday, our impact totaled 156 hours of service.

The result of the work was clear to see, packaged and sitting right there in the warehouse. The impact of serving others was emerging in our students throughout the morning. “As they [the students] realized that the stockings were going to be given to young boys and girls who might not receive a stocking otherwise, you could see the understanding in their eyes,” said Dana Truxell, Class of 1989, Alumni Board Member, and current CHC parent. “I loved the opportunity to join in with the students today. Personally I enjoyed it, and it is also important for our students to see that as CHC alumni we are still connected with our school and that community service is a lifelong core value, not just a school core value.”

Colin Kelly, Class of 2001 and President of the Alumni Board, added, “We are proud of the efforts of the students and proud that, as a school, we spend the time to really show our students how to become involved.” Colin continued, “Hopefully these students will remember us [alumni] joining them and then reciprocate that in the future. Leading by example is what it is all about.”

CHC alumni, alumni parents, faculty and staff, and Middle School volunteers

ALUMNI REMINDERS Alumni Career Day and Luncheon is February 19!

If you are interested in volunteering to speak to our juniors and seniors, please contact kristenwheeler@capehenry.org.

Nomination deadline for the 2015-2016 Athletic Hall of Fame is February 26.

Nominations are made online at capehenrycollegiate.org/athletichalloffame.

Join fellow alumni and support your alma mater with a gift to the Cape Henry Fund.

All gifts are tax-deductible and can be made online at capehenrycollegiate.org/onlinegiving.

GET SOCIAL WITH THE CHC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Alumni Career Day/Luncheon

February 19

Virginia Tech Alumni Dinner

March 1

JMU Alumni Lunch

March 2

New York Alumni Dinner

April 4

D.C. Alumni Dinner

April 8

Legacy Student Photo

April 14

Senior Luncheon

May 19

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony

May 20

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Alumni Notes Chris Sawyer '90 Chris was named president of Southeastern College in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jason Campbell '93 Congratulations to Jason for being chosen as the “Top Dentist of the Year”

by Coastal Magazine. Jason owns and operates Seaside Dentistry.

Beth Vance Edwards '95 Beth married Matt Edwards on October 17, 2015. Matt is the vice president of operations at a project management firm, and Beth is the chief financial officer of the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth. The two met while working on a capital project in San Antonio in 2013. They currently reside in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jason Campbell '93

Jennifer Larus '95 Jennifer has enjoyed a number of fun opportunities throughout 2015.

As an event producer for C3 Presents, her adventures have ranged from Lollapalooza in Chicago to The GLACIER Summit in Anchorage, Alaska.

Jennifer recently returned from a trip to Amman, Jordan, where she worked on an event for First Lady Michelle Obama. Jennifer (pictured bottom left) is standing in front of the Treasury at Petra, Jordan–one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Colin Kelly '01 Colin’s most recent business venture is with Big Frog Supply, an independent e-commerce only store. Big Frog Supply is a home goods website that specializes in top-of-the line products ranging from plumbing and electrical products to outdoor living space products. More than 100,000 items are available.

Beth Vance Edwards '95

Jerry Harris '03 Jerry and his wife, Bryceleigh, celebrated the birth of their son, Kipton Gerald Harris, on October 20. Kip was 9 pounds, 3 ounces and 21 inches.

Ha Na Pardus '03 Ha Na is a senior marketing coordinator at a mid-size accounting firm in New York where she met her husband, Chris, who is a CPA and company partner.

In 2013 they married at the One&Only Ocean Club in the Bahamas, and in 2015 they welcomed the birth of their first child.

Hunter McEnroe '05 Hunter is a school psychologist at the Aaron School, an independent special education K-12 school in New York City. He teaches a social skills class for all middle school grades and sees students for individual counseling sessions, work that he finds incredibly rewarding. When he’s not at work, he enjoys spending time in the city with his wife, Kate, who is a conservator at the Brooklyn Museum.

Whitney Fulton Lee '05 Whitney married her husband, John, in June of 2014. She continues to teach Kindergarten at Thoroughgood Elementary School. In 2015 she started her own company, SUP Barre, LLC., combining Barre and stand up paddle boarding.

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Chase Phelps '05 and Kelly Timms Phelps '06 Chase and Kelly were married on May 16, 2015, at Kelly’s childhood home in Virginia Beach.

Pankti Barot '06 Pankti recently accepted a full-time position at Cape Henry as the Operations Administrative Assistant. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2010, where she majored in politics and government and minored in Spanish and religious studies. Pankti’s passion is education, and she has served CHC and other private schools as a substitute teacher across all age groups for the last several years. Her interest in politics has taken her to interesting places, such as working in the offices of U.S. Representative Scott Rigell and U.S. Senator Jim Webb, as well as interning on the Hill in Richmond with 98th District Delegate Harvey Morgan.

David Peregoff '07 David is working on developing a radical new water distribution technology system named The SkyLine. It has two major applications: wildfire suppression and clean water distribution. The concept is that SkyLine will generate revenue by providing wildfire suppression services to the federal and state governments in the western United States; then use profits from wildfire work to provide humanitarian aid delivering clean water across Africa and other parts of the world that lack access to safe water.

Darrian Freeman '08 Darrian has started his own business called Free Reign Sports, which designs custom uniforms for athletics. He earned his graduate degree in sports management, is living in Miami, Florida, and is recently engaged.

Chase Phelps '05 and Kelly Timms Phelps '06

Carter Mavromatis '08 Carter is in dental school at the Medical University of South Carolina, located in Charleston. He is loving school and the city, and is enjoying as many intramural sports as possible when he is not in the library studying.

Brittany Wood '08 Brittany started her first year of full-time teaching this year. She is teaching fourth grade at Lindenwood Elementary in Norfolk.

Morgan Freeman '10 Morgan is working for Legends, a company linked to the Atlanta Falcons.

She is selling box office suites for the stadium.

Jennifer Lee '10 Jennifer, who graduated from the University of Georgia last May with a B.S. in psychology and a minor in fashion merchandising, is now living and working in New York City. She works in the consumer and public relations department for Rent the Runway, an online company that provides designer dresses and accessory rentals. Jennifer interned with Rent the Runway for two years while in college.

Darrian Freeman '08

Caroline Finley '11 Caroline is working as a management trainee at Enterprise Car Rental.

Kristin Hopkins '11 Kristin is loving every minute of Law School at the College of William and Mary. In addition to her academic load, she still has the opportunity to perform and choreograph in W&M’s a cappella group.

Alex Saal '11 Alex, who recently graduated from James Madison University with a degree in health sciences and a minor in exceptional education, is serving as a program director with the Manna Project International in Ecuador.

JMU recently did a feature article on Alex’s work: healthsci.jmu.edu/features/saal.html.

Jennifer Lee '10

Brigid Skorup '11 Brigid is living in Washington, D.C. where she is working as a consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton.

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Maggie Skorup '11 Maggie recently accepted a job on the community team at WeWork and is living in New York City.

Addison Cooper '12 Addison and the Randolph-Macon Women’s Volleyball Team won the ODAC conference championship and qualified for the quarterfinals in the NCAA Division III tournament.

Addison Cooper '12

Virginia Hassell '12 Virginia Hassell, a biology major and senior at Amherst College, is organizing an effort to change the mascot at Amherst. She was recently quoted in a New York Times article in regards to her efforts. Virginia also serves as a school tour guide, holds a senator position with the student government, and is a member of the Traditions, Powerhouse, and Social Club Committees.

Jack Wynkoop '12 Jack was selected in the sixth round (167 overall) by the Colorado Rockies in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft. Jack is available for individual and group pitching lessons during the off-season.

Meghan McKnelly '13 Meghan is in her junior year at the University of Delaware where she is majoring in occupational therapy and playing goalie for the women's lacrosse team. She and her teammates are participating in the UDance dance marathon this spring to help raise money to fight childhood cancer.

Alex Ghenea '14 Alex, a sophomore at the College of William and Mary, produces remixes for major artists such as Bridgit Mendler, Colbie Caillat, and others.

Alani Johnson '14 Alani scored two goals for the Virginia Tech Women’s Soccer Team in their win over Cincinnati in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Meghan McKnelly '13

Hanna Bleznak '15 Hanna is enjoying her freshman year at James Madison University where she is majoring in health sciences. She joined Alpha Sigma Tau and she is the music educator for her sorority.

Brooke Castleberry '15 Brooke, a first-year student at the University of Virginia, serves as a volunteer with UVA’s Madison House where she is coaching children in the Charlottesville community. She is also a part of the Virginia Alumni Mentoring program in which she is partnered with a UVA alumnus who offers advice and insight.

Rhianne Cofer '15

Chris Clarke '15 Chris scored ten points in his debut game for the Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team.

Rhianne Cofer '15 Rhianne, a freshman at Davidson College majoring in biology, served as an intern deckhand aboard the A.J. Meerwald this past summer. She set sail the morning after graduation and sailed with them through August.

Erin Scherrer '15 Erin, a freshman at Duke University and member of the Women’s Field Hockey Team, helped her team to the Final Four at the Division I NCAA Championships.

Angie Williams '15 Angie, a freshman at the University of Tennessee, is thoroughly enjoying serving in the ROTC program.

Angie Williams '15

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If you have exciting news and photos you would like to share with your former classmates and others in the Cape Henry Collegiate community, email the Alumni Office at kristenwheeler@capehenry.org.

HOMECOMING 2016:

Home

THANK YOU FOR COMING

The Pete McMahan '00 Coed Alumni Basketball game was non-stop entertainment! Our Veterans squad battled hard against our Rookies, showcasing the talents of our alumni and warming the hearts of the McMahan family. Thank you to all of our alumni players--and we hope that you will join us again next year!

Cindy Kramer, Peter Pearson '14, and Ron Kramer

Honoring our Athletic Hall of Fame members at half time.

Laurie Burroughs Simpson '79 and Tammy Burroughs Hindle '80

Mr. Sammie Logan leading our alumni choral group in the singing of the National Anthem.

Meghan McKnelly '13, Alexis Smith '13, Ms. Jeanne Short, and Karen Campbell '12

I N LOV I N G M E M O RY O F ‌

Mr. William Wright The Cape Henry community is saddened over the loss of Mr. William Wright, former CHC custodian and Head of Maintenance. William dedicated nearly 40 years of his life to serving Cape Henry. In 1978, the students dedicated the yearbook to William thanking him for his dedication, warm smile, and for being a friend to all at Cape Henry. In 1997, the yearbook staff featured a two-page story covering William's service to the School. William is missed, but never forgotten.

SOUNDINGS | WINTER 2016

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