Soundings - Winter 2017

FROM THE

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Christopher S. Garran, Ph.D.

The Cape Henry Collegiate second annual Veterans’ Day Breakfast was a moving reminder to our community of the sacrifices made by our active duty and retired military. The room was full of CHC families who have parents, grandparents, and other relatives who serve, or have served, in one of the branches of the United States military or in the military of one of our NATO allies. As I scanned the room, the breakfast program provided one more reason to be impressed by our school community.

Last year at the end of our first Veterans' Day Breakfast, I spoke to a father and his two daughters. Most of the attendees had departed, but these three were clearly lingering. When I mentioned that it was time for the girls to head to class, the father told me that he was deploying that afternoon. He was spending a couple extra moments saying "goodbye� to his girls. I acknowledged the moment, told them to take as much time as they needed, and gave them their privacy. As I moved away, it was not lost on me that we had just hosted this family's final meal together for what would be an extended period of several months.

I have shared this story on a few occasions because it symbolizes for me the role that a school can play in the lives of its families. The best schools are communities. To me, the Cape Henry community allows us to know, value, and challenge each student who enters our classrooms and plays on our fields. It pushes us to come together in our diversity and to respect each other for our differences. It prepares us to become citizens in a much larger global community. Our school community also presents us with opportunities to come together to break bread and to support each other in the triumphs and the challenges that we might face.

Enjoy this issue of Soundings and its celebration of the Cape Henry community!

Lower School students line up to honor our veterans.

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2016 Race at the Cape

PAGE 14 Over 400 runners and walkers of all ages came together for the 2016 Race at the Cape 5K and One-Mile Fun Run/Walk, raising funds to support the programs and activities of Cape Henry Collegiate.

2016-2017 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. Scot N. Creech Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr. John C. Fagan Mr. Edward M. Hewitt 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 Mr. Hobie Whitmore '88

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From fieldwork in Dominica to tropical discovery in Panama and the Florida Keys, Cape Henry students of all ages gain hands-on knowledge from immersive Nexus Global Studies experiences.

Seven varsity-level athletic programs worked diligiently on the fields, on the courts, and in the Preston Scot Creech Fitness Center to produce another stellar season for Dolphin Athletics!

Exploring Sciences through Nexus

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The Importance of Play

While many schools are reducing or eliminating recess time, Cape Henry realizes the importance of playtime in the development of young minds.

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Middle School Teen Clothes Closet

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

How an annual wintertime activity for a group of CHC Middle School students turned into an ongoing project serving the less fortunate in the greater Hampton Roads community.

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The Cum Laude Society

EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE Mr. Gerald L. Harris '03, President, Alumni Board HEADMASTERS EMERITI Dr. W. Hugh Moomaw* Mr. Daniel P. Richardson Dr. John P. Lewis

The formation of the CHC chapter of the Cum Laude Society has forever cemented our status as a premier independent school and expanded the way we recognize extraordinary students for their academic achievements

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Alumni Artist: Kendall Burns '09

With the stroke of a paintbrush, this up-and-coming artist has made a name for herself in the art world, including making connections with a fellow alumnus looking to showcase her talents.

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14 Highlights from Fall Events 18 Alumni Events 20 Alumni Notes 24 Upcoming Alumni Events 25 Cape Henry Fund

ON THE COVER: Colonel Bobby C. Patrick (Cape Henry parent) conducts the Missing Soldier Ceremony at

Cape Henry Collegiate's second annual Veterans' Day Breakfast. (PHOTO CREDIT: Dan Burke) * Deceased

DESTINATION: LEARNING

COMBINING SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY AT DESTINATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE

BY MRS. ALISON BUGG, NEXUS GLOBAL STUDIES OPERATIONS MANAGER

One blustery October morning, Ms. Kim Johnson, Upper School Science Teacher, heard her phone chime with the following text: “Hey, Ms. J – it’s Kaitlyn Kalfus! Something happened yesterday and I immediately thought, I have to tell Ms. J! The weather was so nice I went outside to do my homework at a picnic table near my dorm building. There were two boys sitting at the table and I figured they wouldn’t mind if I sat down with them.

“When I sat down, I realized that they were speaking to each other in Spanish, so I asked them where they were from. And one of them said Panama. So of course I asked him what school he went to and he said Brader School! I was in shock–out of every school in Panama, he went to Brader and was best friends with my host in Panama! I’ve been reconnecting with the girl that I stayed with in Panama all day because I met her friend! Just wanted to remind you how awesome STRI is!”

From the corridors of Colegio Brader in Panama City, Panama, to the campus of the University of Virginia, Cape Henry Collegiate students (and alumni) continue to make connections to the cultures they discovered through the Nexus Global Studies Program. For some, those connections come from a chance meeting at a picnic table. For others, they revisit countries they had previously traveled to and continue with the service programs they participated in years before.

A key element to the Nexus Global Studies Program is the focus on people and planet–getting students to tune into the world around them and build relationships with the people they encounter along the way. Sometimes that carries over into the classroom, enriching the curriculum that our teachers work tirelessly to prepare and perfect; and with that, a new dynamic is introduced into traditional academia, and the world of experiential education beckons.

“Experiential education not only makes learning fun, it also provides students with a unique perspective on the topics they have learned or will learn in the future,” says Mrs. Krissy Lyle, Middle School Science Teacher. “It provides teachers and students the opportunity to expand upon their knowledge and understanding by physically making connections between content and the real world. Students can draw from their experiences, and their overall learning is enriched.”

For Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, Upper School Science Teacher, those benefits also translate to valuable life lessons that prepare students for adulthood. “These programs encourage you to get out of your comfort zone Joshua Mickens and Luca Bezada Schenone release hatchling sea turtles in Dominica.

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and experience new culture, language, foods, and beliefs.” Mrs. Moore adds, “They also teach important skills–learning to live, travel, and get along with others.”

This formula for education is uniquely suited for Nexus Global Studies. “With Nexus, the world really is our classroom,” says Mr. Willy Fluharty, Director of the Nexus Global Studies Program.

“But occasionally, we have the opportunity to let the world inform our classroom. We can create specific classes structured around a travel program that will enhance the work that the students do on campus each day.”

Since 2004, Nexus Global Studies has worked to develop those types of programs across all three divisions of Cape Henry Collegiate. Within the past several years, immersive science programs have become some of the most popular programs that Nexus offers, with dozens of students traveling every year across the globe to the reefs of Southern Florida, the rain forests of the Caribbean, the jungles of Panama, and the mountains of Guatemala. These students and faculty chaperones have the ability to connect with doctors and scientists in the midst of their fieldwork, transporting our students into an environment where they get to experience the science first hand and relate those lessons back to their curricular studies.

In the Lower School, the Little Nexus Florida Keys program introduces Grade 5 students to one of the great natural wonders of the Keys–the Great Florida Reef. “Little Nexus allows students and faculty chaperones to study alongside scientists in the coral reef applying what they learn in the laboratory at Cape Henry to the reef sanctuaries of the Florida Keys,” says Mrs. Becky Schnekser, Lower School Science Teacher. Over a period of four days, a number of field experiences are incorporated into the program, including biotic and abiotic factor observational study, water chemistry data collection, and species surveys.

For Mrs. Schnekser, the rewarding element of this type of educational programming is observing the students in their work and witnessing the connections that they make between their schoolwork and fieldwork. “Students are impacted oftentimes in ways they do not at first realize,” says Mrs. Schnekser. “Their initial reactions are those of joy and excitement; they cannot believe they were in the reef, completing the work they did.

Once they return home and think about the trip, they realize just how much they truly accomplished and how all that ‘fun’ they experienced was authentic field science. I truly believe it turns students' attention to a world of science they perhaps did not previously consider.”

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The Middle School’s Caribbean Connections program provides hands-on, on-island experiences for Grade 8 students. In the past, students enrolled in this program have traveled to Costa Rica and St. Croix; for the 2016 school year, the island of Dominica was added to the travel roster. “As the Middle School team was looking for educational experiences for our eighth graders, we focused

CHC Dolphins with members of the Carib Tribe in Dominica.

on opportunities where students would gain a cultural experience, deepen their knowledge of scientific principles, and provide a program that would enhance their social and emotional skills,” says Mrs. Lyle. “The island of Dominica overwhelmingly satisfies all three of these areas as it provides several lush and diversified ecosystems, immersion into a new culture, and opportunities for students to interact through problem solving and team building.”

As part of the Caribbean Connections: Dominica program, students and faculty chaperones have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork at the Archbold Tropical Research and Education Center, a 198-acre patch of rainforest and agricultural land managed through a partnership between Clemson University and an international consortium of universities. “The richness of the biological diversity provides a natural platform for teachers to expand upon student knowledge while making connections between content and real life experiences,” Mrs. Lyle comments.

“Students gain a unique view of their surroundings as they hike through the rainforest, snorkel coral reefs that are filled with colorful marine life, and smell sulfur as they explore volcanic rock.”

Mrs. Lyle feels that the experiential reinforcement that students gain through programs like Caribbean Connections: Dominica stresses the importance of education through these formative years, and beyond. “As stated in the CHC course description for science,” remarks Mrs. Lyle, “‘the goal of the Middle School [science] program is to instill in the student an appreciation and enthusiasm for science that will remain during the years of formal education and throughout life.’ Experiential travel provides opportunities for students to make content-related connections and develop an enthusiasm for science that will prompt future scientific curiosity and deepen science methodology skills.”

As Nexus’s longest running science endeavor, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) program in Panama pairs Cape Henry Collegiate students with field scientists working in the jungles and rainforests of Panama. “In today's world of SOUNDINGS | WINTER 2017

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Last year, Nexus Global Studies introduced a new international health program in conjunction with Global Public Service Academies (GPSA), an organization run by Duke professor Dr. Robert Malkin. Mrs. Moore recalls, “In the spring of 2015, Mr. Fluharty approached me and asked if I would be willing to lead a new Nexus science program. That summer, we Skyped with Dr. Malkin and others on his staff to plan the curriculum and trip to Guatemala for the following year.”

Vera Wu and Lane Limroth teach Guatemalan children how to properly brush their teeth.

molecular sciences and cutting edge computer technology in the lab, we oftentimes do not get the time to show our science students the beauty and importance of working in the field,” says Ms. Johnson. “We work with scientists each summer who are collecting and discovering species in the jungles of Panama that have never been seen or classified in science before. It is inspiring and meaningful.”

Since 2010, the program has grown from a weekly lunch meeting with a handful of students to a credit-based class for Grade 10 and 11 students, with the culminating 14-day experience in Panama each June. “We have evolved the program each year,” Ms. Johnson explains. In addition to the Panama travel component, “we added a mid-year trip to D.C. to allow students to see how the Smithsonian is connected internationally and to visit the Panamanian Embassy. This year, we added a trip to the Port of Virginia in Portsmouth to learn more about our local ports and how they are impacted by the Panama Canal and its recent expansion. An ever-evolving curriculum makes the class current and more applicable to our trip each June.”

Ms. Johnson believes that faculty chaperones receive just as much of a benefit from these programs as their students do. “I have a passion for the natural sciences and find that my favorite classroom is the outdoor classroom,” remarks Ms. Johnson.

“My observation of students seeing and experiencing science concepts that we discuss in class, first hand, will never get old. I have traveled to the same international country with Nexus for the past seven years, and while I continue to see the same beautiful country and people, I will never tire of watching students be amazed by the natural beauty around them and the excitement of interacting with new species, or taking in the beautiful sites of a tropical jungle for the first time. It is powerful and extremely rewarding for an educator to experience those moments with the students.”

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The service-learning aspect of the GPSA Guatemala program allows students to utilize the lessons they have learned in the classroom in rural Guatemalan clinics, working in underprivileged communities by giving immunizations, providing basic health screenings, and teaching healthful habits to local children. “This program is a lot of hard work for the students as they learn about biology, medicine, and the culture and people of Guatemala, both before they go and while they are there,” says Mrs. Moore. “It's a great opportunity for those interested in medical careers or public health to get hands-on experience in a developing country by working in clinics and teaching in local schools–in Spanish.” Students also get intensive technical training and one-on-one Spanish language training while in Guatemala from the GPSA medical fellows.

According to Mrs. Moore, an experiential program like GPSA provides students with a structure for success in their future careers by not only giving them access to meaningful fieldwork, but also by introducing them to active players in the industry.

“The travel component brings our classroom lessons to life as students get to live and work among the people of Guatemala,” says Mrs. Moore. “They develop close relationships with both their host family members and the young GPSA medical fellows.”

As witnessed by the text that Ms. Johnson received on her phone that October morning, these experiences leave a lasting impact on the students that participate in them. “Students who have had the opportunity to experience Dominica have been greatly impacted personally and as a group,” comments Mrs. Lyle. “The cultural immersion caused the students to analyze themselves and become more self-aware as to the impact they have on others and the degree to which they choose to serve others over self. For many students, this was their first experience outside of the U.S. and away from home for a long period of time, causing them to be dependent upon one another, adapt to new surroundings, and practice resilience as each day provided new opportunities and challenges.”

Mrs. Moore adds that the impact is greatly felt by graduating seniors, especially those who begin preparing for the next stage in their education shortly after returning from their Nexus program. “Some of our students have described their experiences in Guatemala as ‘life-changing,’” reflects Mrs. Moore, “and they still keep up with the host family and the GPSA medical fellows they worked with (who have since returned to the U.S.

and are attending graduate schools). These experiences and relationships are valuable as students decide whether to pursue medicine or engineering as a career and may even help them on their medical school applications.”

These Cape Henry Collegiate educators realize they have woven together a tapestry rich with meaningful science and unique cultural immersion for their students. So when an opportunity arose to submit a proposal for the Global Education Benchmark Group’s yearly conference, Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Schnekser leapt at the opportunity. The two began crafting a proposal for a presentation on experiential education, relating the lessons they have learned in the field to the work they do in their Virginia Beach classrooms. In the beginning of December, they received word that their presentation, “Global Interdivisional Experiential Education: Let’s Do This!” was accepted. “Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Schnekser will be presenting to over 250 schools from six different countries,” says Mr. Fluharty. The conference is scheduled for April 2017, at the Chadwick School in Los Angeles.

Mr. Fluharty adds, “The process was incredibly competitive, and Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Schnekser had one of the highest-rated proposals. This is an incredible opportunity for them as well as for Cape Henry Collegiate.”

Both Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Schnekser would like their presentation to encourage teachers and administrators to embrace the experiential culture that has enriched the lives of their students.

“I hope attendees see and can foster or grow the collaboration and camaraderie necessary to work cross-divisionally,” says Mrs. Schnekser. “The fact that our science programs are ever changing, evolving, growing, and increasing in depth is an important thing to understand and value as someone looking in from the outside; so hopefully, they will become inspired to replicate that in their own way at their own educational institutions. Honestly, there is a commitment you make to the process–the experiential trip, the classroom pre-education, student reflections along the way, and the entire team of educators and students involved that is so very important to the program's success and authenticity.”

Ms. Johnson adds, “I hope that they will appreciate the development of our [STRI] program and how it has evolved over the past eight years. Overall, we want to be able to discuss and make suggestions on how a program could be developed in other schools over time and in other disciplines, such as history, English, world languages, and the arts.”

What can you do that is your curriculum? And then the real key is to combine those elements together.”

Mrs. Moore adds that partnering with other educators and organizations can provide a wealth of opportunities for schools that, at first, may be unable to produce a program on their own.

“Working with GPSA has been ideal as they have been running student programs in Guatemala and Belize for years and organize every detail of the trip, from the moment you land,” says Mrs. Moore. “They have a text with lessons, provide the medical equipment, and students Skype with the medical fellows several times before they travel to begin learning about topics such as nutrition, maternal health, and cultural beliefs.”

According to Ms. Johnson, as an educator you have the unique opportunity to witness the progression of your students with each passing program, something that may not be noticeable in a traditional classroom setting. “The benefits of experiential education for students can be limitless. There are a variety of benefits that can be derived from these educational experiences that we offer; it simply depends on the students and how far they are willing to let themselves go outside of their everyday comfort zones.

“Students find confidence in themselves and consequently begin to build a deeper appreciation of the world around them.

Each trip adds to that level of confidence and further deepens the level of appreciation allowing the student to ask more questions, take advantage of more opportunities while traveling, and dig deeper into the cultures and experiences that a particular trip may have to offer.”

“This format of learning is an absolute must for educational institutions that aim to provide students with the skills to be successful citizens, critical thinkers, and enthusiastic learners,” reflects Mrs. Lyle. “The exposure to new cultures, diversified environments, and hands-on experiences (outside the classroom setting) produces a student who is resilient, confident, and able to be a successful leader within the classroom and community. Experiential education and travel programs should not be considered as merely a learning opportunity that is added to the curriculum. It should be viewed as an integrated part of the curriculum and a vital learning component that develops academically successful students capable of thinking critically and creatively.”

All four of these educators firmly believe that the benefits of experiential education sweep across students of all ages and are attainable by any educational institution. All it takes is one idea. “Ask yourself, given the opportunity, where in the world would you travel to experience your curriculum in an authentic way?” advises Mrs. Schnekser.

“What can you and your students do that is related to your curriculum?

Aja Shelton introduces herself to a sloth in Panama.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF

PLAY

BY MS. ANDREA ELLIOTT, LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER

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Children need the freedom and time to play.

Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.

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- Kay Redfield Jamison

Out of breath children racing past, little hands clutched together, huge smiles, uncontrollable laughter, and high-fives after a basket or touchdown are just a few of the sights and sounds of students of all ages at play during recess. Watching and listening to children fully engaged in unstructured play is truly magical. The best time to observe this wonderful phenomenon is when children are completely oblivious to the adults supervising them as they experience the wonderful freedom of spontaneous activities with their peers. Play gives children the opportunity to use their vivid imaginations, to experiment, to be someone or something else, to be a leader, to be a follower, to develop a plan and rules, to imagine, to compromise, and to problem solve. Next time you get the chance, stop and really watch a child or group of children immersed in play and you will see the magic. You may find yourself wanting to join in. Grown-ups need time to recharge, too.

Playing for Keeps is a national, nonprofit organization. They say that play is “the single most important activity for the healthy development of young children.” Children’s lives are so busy and more structured than ever, but students at Cape Henry Collegiate are fortunate to have a community of educators and parents who understand and value the importance of free play and recess, which are critical to children’s overall wellness and their ability to learn.

Developing a well thought out and planned playground was a collective effort supported by our entire community. The goal to provide students of all ages ample space and structures for climbing, running, swinging, crawling, hiding, and sliding was happily and successfully celebrated this past fall. All ages enjoy our new play space and experience authentic play opportunities each day.

Anthony D. Pellegrini, an educational psychologist and author, investigated the relationship between the timing of free play during recess and the attentiveness observed afterwards in the classroom. In each of his studies, students were more attentive and ready to learn after a break than before a break, whether the play-time occurred indoors or outdoors.

When given a break from structure and adult expectations, children are able to fully engage in choice: choice of activities and choice of companions. They may even choose solitary time. Children not only recharge their brains during play periods, they also develop and strengthen social competency skills as they learn to cooperate, communicate, and compromise. All of these skills are needed to succeed academically as well as in life.

Dr. Charles Schaefer, psychologist and author of more than 50 books, believes, “We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything, than when we are at play.” There are so many benefits of play for people of all ages. It lifts our spirits, connects us to others in a positive way, and promotes creative thinking. Some of the greatest thinkers of all time, including Aristotle and Plato, have reflected on why play is such a universal and enduring human behavior.

consists of whatever a body is obliged to do. “ Work Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do.

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It was great to see how much participation there was during our Spirit Week and the incredible amount of clothes we were able to donate to students in our community.

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- Michael Russo, Class of 2020

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BY MRS. KAREN MASON, MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER AND TEEN CLOTHES CLOSET CO-SPONSOR The Middle School Teen Clothes Closet began in 2016 during the annual Middle School Winterim week. Each year, students in the Grade 8 spend a week in February focusing on the local homeless population and are charged with researching and assisting different local organizations that provide for the homeless. The Judeo-Christian Outreach Center, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, the Union Mission, and PIN Ministries are just a few of the organizations that have benefited from Grade 8 Winterim activities. In addition to visiting and working on site, students have created survival bags with snacks and provided information about local homeless shelters and services, made blankets and comfort bags for children in homeless shelters. This past year, they started the Middle School Teen Clothes Closet to benefit local homeless middle school students.

As part of last year’s program, Nancy Reckling, a social worker for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, shared with our students that the high truancy rate among homeless middle school students is in part because they are embarrassed that their clothes aren’t in style. She told them about a project her daughter helped to create at Holy Family Catholic Church that collects clothing specifically for middle school age children. Our students felt that this could be a perfect project for them. They knew that there was plenty that the current and future Middle School students could do to help clothe local teens; and thus, the CHC Teen Clothes Closet was born.

Luke Short, Class of 2020, had the idea to use a Spirit Week to encourage students to make donations to the Teen Clothes Closet. The result far exceeded our expectations; an amazing amount of clothing was donated. This year, the Middle School Student Council Association organized another Spirit Week and, once again, our students and families rose to the occasion and donated even more than was collected last year. The Lower School even joined in by donating new socks and undergarments.

As word about the CHC Teen Clothing Closet spread through our local community, we began to receive more and more requests for individual “orders.”

Virginia Beach Schools’ social workers contact the Teen Clothing Closet and request items for specific students. Orders have ranged from the basics— pants, shirts, and undergarments—to specialty items like a dress for an Grade 8 dance held each year. The students in need range from those recently affected by Hurricane Matthew to students in low-income areas who are in need of basic supplies. Currently, we are filling an average of three orders each week!

Our relationship with the public school system has also changed the way that the annual Lower School Adopt-a-Family is run. This year, the adopted families were those who were impacted by the flooding during Hurricane Matthew.

Donations are always welcome. New and gently used clothing that middle school students would be willing to wear are the prime focus as well as socks and undergarments.

MOST REQUESTED ITEMS FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEEN CLOTHES CLOSET Shirts and Tops Pants and Skirts Dresses Jackets Accessories Undergarments Socks Shoes

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CUM LAUDE SOCIETY RECOGNIZES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

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BY MR. DAVID P. G. CAMERON III, UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER

There are special days in the history of an institution that mark a significant passage of that institution from one phase to the next in its existence. Those days may have to do with actions of an individual or a small group of people or they may be moments in time during which the structure of the institution changed physically or philosophically.

For Cape Henry Collegiate, one of those days was clearly March 18, 2013. On that day, Cape Henry inducted the first set of students into the Cum Laude Society and forever cemented our status as a premier independent school and expanded the way we recognize extraordinary students for their academic achievements. By gaining acceptance to the Cum Laude Society and being granted the right to infer membership to a select group of students, the School had joined the rank of approximately 400 stellar schools around the world that have been similarly recognized over the past century.

The high school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa, the Cum Laude Society was founded in 1906 and has long asked prospective member schools to submit to a rigorous and comprehensive induction process. Cape Henry Collegiate earned chapter membership in November of 2012. The membership rolls are filled with many of the most academically prestigious schools in the nation, a vast majority of which are independent schools. 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.” Membership in the Cape Henry Collegiate Chapter of the Cum Laude Society is gained strictly by a student’s class rank as determined by GPA. A school may induct no more than 20% of their senior class in any school year. Additionally, any student on any form of probation at that time is not eligible for induction.

As our community had long valued the induction of our students into the National Honor Society, initially some wondered if the Cum Laude Society would supplant the NHS as the School’s only academic honor society. Fortunately, what the Cum Laude Society has provided is another way for the School to recognize excellence and a method by which our best students can measure themselves against their peers across the nation. It can be argued that the addition of the Cum Laude Society has actually helped clarify the mission of both groups. This can especially be seen with the emergence of the service aspect of the National Honor Society’s robust Peer Tutoring Program.

The motto of the Cum Laude Society is Arete, Dike, Time–Greek words that translate to Excellence, Justice, and Honor. As the new Cum Laude Society members are inducted, they are given the charge to reflect the motto of the Society in all that they do. This seems superfluous in some ways, as there is surely no doubt that these students have been bestowed membership because they value the motto of the Society.

Fall 2016 Inductees to the Cum Laude Society

uCUM LAUDE SOCIETY MEMBERS (2013-2016) u INDUCTED SPRING 2013 D’Nita Albritton Hunter Davlin Michael Field Garrett Gomez Annalise Hannah Jenna Knight Woo Kyung (Sophia) Lee Jessica Miller Wes Valentine u INDUCTED FALL 2013

u INDUCTED SPRING 2014 Georgia Breit Kaytren Bruner Joshua Gordon KJ Grubiak Caroline Horne Mitchell Kucy Courtney Paphites Zoe Serratelli Madison Spear Xuan Tang

u INDUCTED FALL 2014

Cole Alcaraz Je Hyeon Baek Benjamin Helmkamp Leigh Anne Kline Brian Murray Jackson Skeen Joon Yuhl Soh Griffin Stewart Halley Townsend Derek Zeigler 10

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Lukas Campbell Rhianne Cofer Susan Donaldson Kelly Field Jennifer Kondas Wyatt Lam Bradley Skeen Christopher (Zeke) Tobin Lucy Willis Yue (Rebecca) Yin

u INDUCTED SPRING 2015 Caroline Albert Hanna Bleznak Brooke Castleberry Mark Hurley Garrison McCray Emily Pence Ana Rabogliatti Julia Rosenblum Jaclynn Wise Junru Xue u INDUCTED FALL 2015 Tianyi (Jonathan) Cui Justin Dubik Abigail Finn Sofia Gutierrez Cuadra Peixuan (Steven) Huang Xiaomin (Mandy) Huang Skylar Johnson Kaitlyn Kalfus Zhuowei (David) Li Fangfei (Sophie) Liu Xiaoyu (Kevin) Mao Alexandra Orsini

Wenbin (Kevin) Qi Jessica Quisenberry Zi'ang (Jason) Ren Conor Somers John Wren Haoqi (Bob) Xia Anna Xystros Shijie (Bob) Zheng u INDUCTED FALL 2016 Owen Campbell Alexander Dingman Craig Gallagher Jingdong (George) Gao Yuxuan (Andy) Hong Noah Joyce Weiqi (Grace) Li Xueyan (Sylvia) Liu Madison Old Andrew Roberts Ashley Wendt Hope Wheeler Yixuan (Judy) Yu Chang (Daisy) Zhang Shihui (Sunny) Zhu

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Athletic Reports

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY RECORD: 4th Place TCIS Finish; 15th Place Division I State Finish Owen Richards - 1st Place Division I State Championship - a CHC first COACHES: Head Coach Jeff Klemmer; Assistant Coaches Catherine Williams and Tyler Klemmer CAPTAINS: Owen Richards and Rex Serpe

The development of the cross country program under coaches Jeff Klemmer, Catherine Williams, and Tyler Klemmer continued during the 2016 campaign. Expecting a small turnout at the team’s first preseason practice, the boys team was excited to see a host of new, eager participants join the fray with experienced veterans. Two of those vets were co-captains Owen Richards and Rex Serpe. Serving as arguably the best 1-2 punch in the state, Owen and Rex served up dominant seasons as each runner competed admirably into late November at the Foot Locker South Region Championship Meet in Charlotte, N.C. After finishing 3rd in the TCIS Championship meet, Owen took 1st place in the Division I State Championship meet with a time of 16:43, marking the first time such a feat has been accomplished by a member of CHC’s Varsity Boys Cross Country Team. Owen followed that performance by placing 4th in the South Region Championship meet. In all, Owen garnered 1st Team All-TCIS, 1st Team All-State, and 1st Team All-South Region honors along with lowering his CHC 5K record to a blazing time of 16:01. Rex followed suit with a remarkable season of his own. After a strong regular season, Rex finished the TCIS meet in 5th place with a time of 17:12. Rex followed that performance by finishing 22nd in the state meet out of 209 runners, and he took home 126th place in the junior race at the South Region meet out of 222 runners.

As the program looks very bright, the Dolphins look to follow Owen and Rex into the future, in addition to fellow teammates Simon Altmeyer, Taisho Miller, and Zach Earl, just to name a few, who bring a consistent approach to training on a daily basis.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RECORD: 6th Place TCIS Finish; 10th Place Division II State Finish COACHES: Head Coach Catherine Williams; Assistant Coaches Jeff Klemmer and Tyler Klemmer CAPTAINS: Sydney Braham and Madisen Patrick

The Varsity Girls Cross Country Team was small in numbers during the 2016 season but big in heart. Led by captains Sydney Braham and Madisen Patrick, the Dolphins entered most races with fewer runners than their competitors, but the runners they did put forth laid it on the line during each race.

The Dolphins finished 6th in the TCIS Championship meet in November, and they were led by the efforts of Madisen Patrick and Claudia King. Madisen finished in 16th place overall with a time of 22:33, while Claudia was close behind in 20th place with a time of 23:03. Brynn Earl, Emma Lowenstein, and senior Laney Brooks were the remaining finishers. The script was flipped in the following week’s VISAA Division II State Championship meet when Claudia was the first Dolphin to finish. Claudia came in 29th out of 204 runners, while Madisen finished 56th. Once again, Brynn, Emma, and Laney rounded out the effort as the Dolphins finished in 10th place out of 21 teams.

The Dolphins are thankful for the effort and diligence of their lone senior, Laney Brooks, and they look forward to restocking their depth for what should be another successful year in 2017.

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FIELD HOCKEY RECORD: 18-3 COACHES: Head Coach Kristen Wheeler; Assistant Coach Kim Dooren CAPTAINS: Julia Beck, Sydney Dudley, Alexandra Land, and Hope Wheeler

Focused on team chemistry and championship goals, the Dolphins opened their season with a team camping trip in August, and it was apparent then that selflessness and focus were two main characteristics of the 2016 team. “We” replaced “Me” and this message was consistent throughout.

Led by a quartet of captains in Julia Beck, Sydney Dudley, Alexandra Land, and Hope Wheeler, the Dolphins finished with a dominant record of 18-3, with only recorded losses to teams who eventually won the state title. The team surged through the regular season with just one loss before ultimately falling in the TCIS championship game. On came the VISAA Division II state tournament, and the #2 Dolphins charged their way into the championship game against top-seeded Covenant School. The team came up just short of its state championship goal in a season-ending, 2-0 loss, but the outcome did not define the season. Gritty and determined, the Dolphins banded together as a team to achieve such great results. In the process, the young team boasted four All-TCIS recipients to go along with three All-State players. Sophomore Alexandra Land earned 1st Team All-TCIS and 1st Team All-State honors to go along with being named 2nd Team All-Tidewater. Junior Kelsey McCoy and ninth grader Ali Gordon were also named 1st Team All-TCIS and 1st Team All-State. Junior Kendall Hathaway had a breakout season for the Dolphins, earning 2nd Team All-TCIS honors to go along with being named the TCIS Tournament Defensive MVP. While proud of their accomplishments in 2016, the Dolphins are excited about the future. Head Coach Kristen Wheeler and Assistant Coach Kim Dooren celebrate the careers of a duo of dedicated seniors in Brooke Ainslie and Hope Wheeler, but a bevy of returning talent has the team and coaching staff looking ahead to 2017 with excitement.

BOYS SOCCER RECORD: 17-4-1 COACHES: Head Coach David Brun; Assistant Coaches Brian Facemire and Dave Liebig CAPTAINS: Matt Johnson and Jacob Konikoff

After an up-and-down 2015 season that saw the Dolphins finish 11-6-3 overall, the team hit the field in August following a dedicated summer preseason regimen chock full of talent and determined to have a successful season. They did just that. Head Coach and TCIS Coach of the Year, Dave Brun, and Assistant Coaches Brian Facemire and Dave Liebig, used preseason training and the first few weeks of the season to gel the new team together, and from there the wins started piling up.

Led by co-captains Matt Johnson and senior Jacob Konikoff, the Dolphins churned through the regular season with a 14-2-1 record. In the process, the team earned the TCIS regular season championship, entering the conference tournament as the #1 seed. Cape Henry beat Norfolk Christian and Norfolk Collegiate to earn a place in the TCIS championship game, where they dropped a 1-0, extra-time decision to finish as the tournament’s runner-up. The Dolphins earned the #8 seed in the VISAA Division I state tournament the following week, where they beat #9 seed Trinity Episcopal 1-0 in the first round. Cape Henry traveled to face top-seeded St. Christopher’s for a quarterfinal contest, an exciting game in which the Dolphins ultimately fell by the final score of 4-3 after a first half of dominant play to the eventual state champion. The loss concluded the regular season with a record of 17-4-1. Along with impressive team results, the Dolphins also had five players earn All-TCIS honors. Sebastian Gunbeyi and Matt Johnson were both named 1st Team All-TCIS to go along with 2nd Team All-State honors. John Ermini, Bryce Harrison and George Selamaj were 2nd Team All-TCIS recipients while Phil Usonis was named the TCIS Tournament Defensive MVP. While the final loss of the season stung every member of the program, the Dolphins are excited for what the future holds. They begrudgingly say goodbye to seniors Tommy Christianson, Jacob Konikoff, Will Goshgarian, Joe Tobin, and Clay Willis, but they look forward to the return of a veteran roster with legitimate goals of a conference and state title in 2017.

GIRLS TENNIS RECORD: 12-5 COACHES: Head Coach Brittany Pilkington; Assistant Coach Christin Newman CAPTAINS: Nicole Krykanov and Aja Shelton

The Dolphins tennis program experienced a changing of the guard in 2016, as long-time Head Coach George Pilkington moved on from Cape Henry along with the last of the Pilkington players, as Brooke Pilkington graduated and continued her tennis career at the University of Delaware. However, the change was not very drastic, as the Dolphins welcomed new Head Coach and CHC tennis alum Brittany Pilkington (Class of 2012) to lead the program. While Coach Pilkington was new to this leadership role, she was anything but unfamiliar with the program, having led it for years as a player and celebrated its success as a spectator since graduation.

Pilkington was fortunate to have strong senior leadership both on and off the court this year in co-captains Nicole Krykanov and Aja Shelton. Nicole and Aja led the Dolphins to an overall record of 12-5. The Dolphins finished in 2nd place in the TCIS tournament, 12

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and they were the runner-up in the Division II State Tournament, falling to top-seeded North Cross School in the state championship match. Nicole held down the fort as the Dolphins #1 singles player with zero defeats at the D II State level, while Aja secured her place as the #2 singles player. Nicole finished another dominant Cape Henry campaign as a 1st Team All-TCIS singles and doubles player, and in the process she was also named the VISAA Division II State Player of the Year. Aja earned 2nd Team All-TCIS singles honors and 1st Team AllTCIS doubles honors, teaming up with Nicole. Aja was also a 1st Team All-State recipient. Fiona Clunan and Charlotte Brown emerged as go-to players for Cape Henry. Fiona was the Dolphins #3 singles player, and she earned 2nd Team All-TCIS singles and doubles honors along with being named 2nd Team All-State. Charlotte Brown played #4 singles and earned 2nd Team All-TCIS doubles honors.

The Dolphins say goodbye to program stalwarts when Nicole and Aja graduate this spring, but Coach Pilkington looks forward to guiding a young but determined core of players into the future.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL RECORD: 12-9-2 COACHES: Head Coach Adam Dierstein; Assistant Coach Bryce Ernsberger CAPTAINS: Nathan Branson, Grayson Browning, and Noah Joyce

The boys volleyball program is accustomed to championship results under Head Coach Adam Dierstein, as the team entered the 2016 campaign winners of eight straight conference championships; 2016 was not much different.

Led by captains Nathan Branson, Grayson Browning, and senior Noah Joyce, Cape Henry once again challenged itself against the top public and private school competition in the region, and they finished the season with a 12-9-2 record overall. During that time, the Dolphins earned the top seed in the season-ending TCIS Invitational Tournament, lining up to square off with Norfolk Christian, a team against which they went 1-1 during the regular season. In what was unfamiliar territory, though, the Dolphins dropped the championship game for the first time in nine years in what was an exciting contest, and arguable one of the best crowds of the fall season. Despite the outcome of their final match, the Dolphins remain proud of their program accomplishments, and they are excited about the individual accolades earned.

Senior Noah Joyce was named to the TCIS All-Invitational Tournament Team alongside fellow captains Nathan Branson and Grayson Browning. Jack Rosenblum was also named as a member of the TCIS All-Invitational Tournament Team as he continued to grow into his position as the team’s setter.

The 2016 season concluded the CHC careers of seniors Owen Campbell, Noah Joyce, and Roddy Watson, and despite their loss the Dolphins are excited about their core of returning players as they look to regain their place atop the TCIS and Hampton Roads rankings.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL RECORD: 6-11 COACHES: Head Coach Marck Weiss; Assistant Coach Anjelica Petsch CAPTAINS: Kennedy Beale and Bayla Deel

The girls volleyball program continued the process of redefining their place as one of the stalwart athletic programs at CHC. Continuing to turn the page from the loss of talented players and leaders over the past few years, the Dolphins hit the court this fall with an inexperienced yet eager team. Summer open gyms and conditioning programs led into the fall season, along with a high level of commitment from athletes who had played CHC volleyball for many seasons. There were many valuable lessons learned along the way, and the Dolphins showed moments of brilliance as the team churned through a challenging schedule.

The TCIS Conference presents a very balanced level of talented teams, with the top five or six teams as potential conference champions. The Dolphins found themselves in competitive matches with all of these programs, and certainly a contender on many occasions. Co-captains Kennedy Beale and Bayla Deel paced the Dolphins with strong offensive play along with a steady defensive presence. Kennedy was named 2nd Team All-TCIS for her efforts as one of the top net players in the conference, and she shared that honor with sophomore Genevieve Reynolds.

Genevieve found her comfort zone as a dominant offensive this season, serving as Cape Henry’s most dangerous finisher and shot block at the net.

The Dolphins say goodbye to a committed group of seniors in Kennedy Beale, Alex Beisel, Allie Benedetto, Haley Jernigan, Colby Jones, Maddie Ober, Maddy Old, and Kelly Schmudde, but they look ahead to the return of players who earned valuable experience. Head Coach Marck Weiss is excited to continue reshaping the program behind the likes of Genevieve Reynolds, Bayla Deel, Grace Altamura, Veronica Beggs, Morgan Jones, Olivia Jones, Gabby Lascari, and Laura Zettervall.

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u2016 RACE AT THE CAPE

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR WELLNESS-FOCUSED FUN Over 400 runners and walkers participated in the 2016 Race at the Cape on Saturday, October 15. Serving as the kick-off event for a great day of on-campus activity, the Race at the Cape featured two races–the 5K Run/Walk and the One-Mile Fun Run. New this year was the inaugural Dash 'n' Splash Challenge for those looking to participate in both races. This year's overall winner was sophomore Owen Richards with a time of 15:57. No stranger to running, Owen recently earned first place at the Division I State Championships, a first for a CHC Cross Country Team member.

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The Zimmerman Family

First place winner Owen Richards

uCHPA FALL FESTIVAL 2016

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS It was a beautiful day at Cape Henry Collegiate on October 15. After the early-morning Race at the Cape, the annual CHPA Fall Festival kicked off with games and inflatables for the kids, the ever-popular Cake Walk, and a variety of interesting vendors. Families and guests from the Cape Henry community came out to enjoy the festival, which raises money to support the student clubs. The clubs each had their own activities that ranged from a pie-in-the-face, to robot wars, to facepainting and temporary tattoos. Prize tickets were given by the clubs to those who participated in their activities to be turned in for the choice of a fun toy at the prize booth!

This year the festival featured vendors including LuLaRoe, Pampered Chef, Beachfront Bows, and Smiley Pits (children’s natural deodorant), giving parents the chance to shop while their kids enjoyed the games and activities. The Grilled Cheese Academy food truck made its first appearance and, by all accounts, the toasty grilled cheese sandwiches were a huge hit with the crowd.

By far, the coolest cake at the Cake Walk!

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Everyone enjoyed the amazing games and activities organized by the student clubs and CHPA.

Melissa Sullivan and her son Sean Sullivan '29 browsing the many club booths at the Fall Festival.

uLOWER SCHOOL GRANDPARENTS' DAY SPECIAL TIMES WITH SPECIAL PEOPLE

We were delighted to welcome our Lower School grandparents and special friends to campus on Tuesday, November 22. The Lower School students enjoyed performing for their guests in The Perry Family Auditorium as part of Grandparents' Day. Later, the students took their grandparents to their classrooms to partake in various activities and presentations. What a wonderful day filled with warm smiles and lots of laughter!

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FOCUS: THE ARTS

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For as long as Kendall Burns ‘09 can remember, art has been an integral part of her existence. As a young girl, she was often found on the floor coloring in piles of crayons or smattered with colors as she dipped old brushes into bottles of paint. While most kids “get lost” watching the television, Kendall says that drawing and creating were her personal escapes. The strokes of color on the canvas kept her focused in a way that nothing else ever did.

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During her time at Cape Henry, Kendall had the opportunity to take classes in ceramics, photography, painting, and drawing, but says her oil painting class completely hooked her. “Every class seemed to draw me in more than the one before; it almost felt like second nature while painting. Working with oils was so natural I never wanted to stop.” Kendall said that every art class she took at Cape Henry impacted her in some way and helped her grow as a young artist. She credits CHC Upper School Art Teacher Mr. Jeff Warden for his teaching style that allows students time to think and create. “Art is so important in the development of a young child or teen. It is an escape and a release,” reflected Kendall. “I think art brings out a calmness, clarity, and vision in students.” By the time she graduated, she knew that she wanted to learn more about art and delve deeper into oil painting.

Kendall attended George Mason University and, true to her heart, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Her specialty was oil paint, and she minored in arts management. Her oil painting classes, of which she took seven, focused on specific studies consisting mostly of still-life objects such as skulls, fruit, plants, or glass. Her work with glass objects completely fascinated her. “I was amazed at how the light affected the glass depending on the angle or type of light used. I would paint still lifes of empty wine and liquor bottles, often losing the concept of time while painting.”

Kendall has lost no time in making a name for herself in the art world. Starting in college, she would tell everyone she painted. She blogged about her painting and used social media to share her work. Her first break came in her junior year of college when she was hired to paint a series of pieces for the restaurant 37 North.

The exposure of her paintings then opened the door for her to display her work at Taste Unlimited in Norfolk. The more that people saw her work, the bigger her client base began to grow.

“Networking is important. I have made some wonderful relationships with people in Hampton Roads who follow and support my artwork,” says Kendall. A key member of her network also happens to be a Cape Henry alumnus, Neel Desai ’93. Neel, the managing principal of LTD Hospitality, a company that manages over 200 million in assets, took a look at Kendall’s work and contracted her to hang pieces in his Aloft hotels in Chesapeake, Virginia, and Chicago, Illinois.

Neel and Kendall first met through a family connection. “Kendall and I hit it off from the beginning as we both graduated from CHC and also attended George Mason University for undergraduate work,” stated Neel. Kendall showed Neel some of her artwork shortly after they met and Neel was immediately impressed. At the time, Neel’s company was renovating the Aloft in Chesapeake, Virginia.

“The Aloft brand is a very contemporary, trendy brand and Kendall's art was a perfect fit for the space. It gave the lobby and other public spaces an added ‘pop’ and since then, I have been working with her on all of our hotel renovation and ground-up projects,”said Neel.

He added that the two of them are planning future projects as well. “Her artwork style is very accommodating and she can create something that fits into spaces of any decor. She has been incredible to work with, and having the CHC connection was an added bonus.”

While her recent success is exciting as well as rewarding, Kendall admits that it has not always been easy. She advises young artists to be bold. “Put yourself out there and do not be afraid of criticism or a rejection,” she says. “It truly makes you stronger when you realize that your artwork might not be a fit somewhere. Then, in a snap, your art is a fit somewhere else.” She says meeting people and networking is crucial. “You never know where that relationship can take you professionally.”

When asked if her contract with Aloft will have an impact on her career, Kendall enthusiastically responded, “Yes!” She smiles as she says that it is a huge milestone for her that her artwork has reached a commercial standing, and she admits that she is beyond excited that her work hangs in people’s homes and in hotels. “This is a key point in my art career. I have opened the doors to more commercial work in addition to my current studies. I can envision my art hanging in homes, restaurants, galleries, hotels, even in other countries and maybe on fabrics! The possibilities will only keep growing as will my art.”

It is safe to say that Kendall has chosen art as her career path. But really, it was art that chose her. “Painting is a blessing for me and makes me so happy; it fills my soul. That fulfillment translates to all of my experiences in life. It grounds me.”

Author’s Note: Kendall will be one of the artists with works on display and for sale during our Cape Henry Collegiate Alumni Art Show in the month of May. Kendall is also donating a piece of her work to Neel Desai '93 with Kendall Burns '09 CHC’s Grand Auction to be held on January 28, 2017.

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ALUMNI EVENTS | ALUMNI EVENTS | ALUMNI

Reunion Weekend "A beautiful fall day, oysters and barbecue under the tent, and athletic contests on both sides of us…it's a great way to welcome our alumni back home to campus!"

- Dr. Chris Garran, Head of School Please plan to join us for Reunion Weekend 2017. All alumni and alumni parents are invited to attend. We need volunteers to organize alumni classes ending in “2” and “7” for Reunion Weekend 2017. Please contact kristenwheeler@capehenry.org if you are interested in helping.

A huge thank-you to our generous 2016 Reunion Weekend donors: KATHERINE AND ROS WILLIS ’82 BASNIGHT LAND AND LAWN FARM FRESH

2016 Alumni Reunion Weekend Attendees

Ros Willis '82 and Katherine Willis

Coles Keeter '10, Kaylin Wood '05, Ed Faubert, and Luke Kohart '10

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Please volunteer to share your professional insight with our juniors and seniors. It is a rewarding day, worthy of your time. Our students will appreciate learning from you. Contact Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Director of Alumni Relations, at (757) 963-8208 or kristenwheeler@capehenry.org to volunteer today!

NETWORK! A Networking Series luncheon will be held following Alumni Career Day at the Head of School's house. This is a fantastic opportunity to mix and mingle with all of the Alumni Career Day speakers, share business cards, and build professional relationships. This luncheon is open to all alumni–not just speakers. What a great opportunity for college students to network! For more information, email kristenwheeler@capehenry.org.

Laura Dail '08, Joe Dail '18, Tammy Hindle '80 and Lee Dail '16

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SPEAKER TOPICS FOR 2017 BIOINFORMATICS AND MENTAL HEALTH COMPUTER SCIENCE (IT) ECOMMERCE / ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ENGINEERING INSURANCE INTELLIGENCE/MILITARY LAW MEDICAL: NEUROLOGY MEDICAL: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MEDICAL: VASCULAR SURGERY NON-PROFIT NURSING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SPECIAL EVENTS VETERINARY MEDICINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT / PRIVATE EQUITY

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Connecting Alumni Under the direction of Co-chairs Dana Truxell ’89 and Maddy Spear ’14, the CHC Alumni Association hosted its first Networking Series event in November. Members of the community, including Trustees, Alumni Board members, alumni, alumni parents, and administrators, gathered at Chick’s Oyster Bar to mix and mingle.

Jerry Harris ‘03, President of the Alumni Board, attended the event and fully supports the initiative. “Our Alumni Association is filled with diverse backgrounds, unique skill sets, and various professions. The Alumni Board is making networking a priority by providing career, social, and networking events. We all benefit from sharing our talents and growing our community together.”

Maddy Spear ’14 says that community is her favorite Core Value. “One of the reasons I volunteered to co-chair the Networking Series is because of our community. I graduated two years ago, but I never felt like I had to ‘leave’ Cape Henry. I feel fortunate to be a part of this tight-knit community and I want to ensure that others feel the same way.”

Maddy has benefitted from an Alumni Association that has been working hard to keep graduates connected. During her time as a student, Maddy was able to serve as student ambassador for Alumni Career Day in her sophomore year, and then attend sessions as both a junior and a senior.

She took advantage of those opportunities and made connections (and impressions) with the alumni who participated in the event. She met Dana Truxell ’89 who was speaking in the Sales category and made a point to follow up with Dana. Now, Maddy and Dana both serve on the Alumni Board and are co-chairing the Networking Series.

“I love that Maddy and I have a mentoring relationship. This is exactly what should come out of events like Alumni Career Day,” says Dana. With the addition of various Networking Series events, Dana is hoping to build more bridges between alumni of all ages. “I think it brings a spirit and an excitement about fellow alumni and our upcoming graduates each year.”

UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS • February u Alumni Career Day • May u Alumni Art Show Reception

The CHC Board of Trustees is a huge connecting piece in terms of networking for our relatively young Alumni Association.

Trent Dudley ’88 is a former President of the Alumni Board and a current member of the Board of Trustees. Trent, along with all Alumni Board members who have served throughout the years, took steps each year to strengthen alumni ties.

Now, as a Trustee, Trent is committed to supporting the Networking Series events. “Networking is very important, and the Cape Henry community is an outstanding place for our alumni to begin broadening their contacts. The board is excited to support and engage in this important initiative.”

The Alumni Association would like to thank all who attended our inaugural event—and especially Cory Beisel, current CHC parent, for hosting our group at Chick’s Oyster Bar. Keeping it in the CHC family is exactly what we like to do!

The Networking Series committee currently has two more events scheduled for this school year. Next will be the luncheon held at the Head of School’s house immediately following Alumni Career Day on Friday, February 24. The third event will take place in May during the Alumni Art Show reception, date to be announced.

If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved with our Networking Series events, please contact kristenwheeler@capehenry.org.

Networking Series Attendees

Darcy Gill '99, Margo Winans '89, and Dan Ryan '89

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Alumni Notes Todd Jeffries '80 Over the past several years, Todd has appeared on television episodic work in The Mentalist, The Office, and Arrested Development. This fall Todd appeared on an episode of the HBO comedy series, VEEP. In December, he worked with Brie Larson in a small role in her directorial debut independent film, Unicorn Store. During his 30+ years of acting, Jeff has worked with the likes of Russell Crowe, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, John Ritter, and Kiefer Sutherland. He has received several awards for theatre work in Los Angeles and has performed at the Kennedy Center.

Believe it or not, acting is not Todd’s full-time job! He has over 18 years of construction management experience as a project manager with CalAsia Construction.

Laura Lechler '92

Dan Ryan '89 Dan has taken a new job flying Boeing 767s with ABX Air, a cargo company that moves Amazon products.

Laura Lechler '92 Laura is delighted to announce her engagement to Jim Hornef! The happy couple will marry in Virginia Beach in January 2017, and then immediately move to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for Jim's job. Laura is sad to leave behind her Cape Henry Third Grade students and her 20 years as a faculty member but is excited to start her new life in the island paradise of Hawaii. Aloha!

Carey Plemmons '97

Brian Walker '95 On October 30, Brian completed the 41st Annual Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. This was Brian’s second marathon, having completed his first, the 2016 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, this past March in Virginia Beach. Brian, a race ambassador for J&A Racing, is currently training to run the Shamrock Marathon again this year and is looking forward to conquering his second ultramarathon, the Virginia 24-Hour Run for Cancer. When he isn’t spending his free time participating in races around the U.S., Brian works in Cape Henry’s Development Office handling marketing, publications, and the website for CHC. Carey Plemmons '97 Carey’s Storms A Brewin image won first place in a photo contest held by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It will be on display at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in January 2017. A metal image of this photograph will be on display during the CHC Alumni Art Show in May.

Frank Dolberry '02

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Frank Dolberry '02 Frank, who was recently promoted to the rank of Major, is stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, attending the Army's Command and General Staff College. It is a year-long course for mid-level Army officers who will assume organizational leadership positions in larger organizations. While Frank is attending CGSC, he is also working on his master’s in business and organizational security management through Webster University.

Graham Young '03 Graham was recently nominated to serve as president of HOLA, Helping Orphans Latin America, a nonprofit organization that he has worked with for several years.

Lindsay Breitenberg Oliver '04 Lindsay and her husband, Jim, qualified for the New York City Marathon through the New York Road Runners 9+1 program. By running nine races and volunteering for one during 2015, they automatically qualified for the 2016 marathon. Lindsay said, “It was an incredible feeling to finish after working towards it for two years!” The NYC Marathon is the world's largest marathon with 50,000 runners and also the world's largest live spectator sport with over a million people canvassed across all five boroughs.

Chase Phelps '05 and Kelly Timms Phelps '06

Chase Phelps '05 and Kelly Timms Phelps '06 Chase and Kelly recently relocated to Mountain View, California, just outside of San Francisco. Both Chase and Kelly are working at Stanford University. Chase is the director of sports science and Kelly is the assistant director of direct marketing in development.

Jenny Miller Sanford '05 On July 16, 2016, Jenny and Stephen got married in Charlottesville at Farmington Country Club and shared a day of wonderful memories with family and friends. Jenny is her seventh year of teaching in Albemarle County, while Stephen continues to grow his business, Central Virginia Wine Tours and Transportation, including several new routes with breweries and distilleries. They just purchased their first home outside Charlottesville in Gordonsville, Virginia.

David VanDeveer '05 David is busy coaching ice hockey. He is the assistant coach for the University of Richmond's club hockey team and the head coach of Chilled Ponds High School Division League.

Jenny Miller Sanford '05

Pankti Barot '06 Pankti is teaching middle school Spanish at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.

Jeremy Flax '06 and Guy Carmeli '08 Jeremy and Guy’s band, J.Flax and the Heart Attacks, performed at the NorVa during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Genna Brand '07 Genna is the director of communications at Innovation: Africa. She spearheads all communication, marketing, PR, social media, grassroots fundraising, and some donor communication.

Brandon Faubert '07 Brandon and his fiancée, Mallory Swanson, are getting married in June in the Outer Banks. The marina setting for the wedding is fitting for the two of them since both Brandon and Mallory are naval architects. Brandon works for the Philly Shipyard, Inc., and Mallory works for McKean Defense in Philadelphia.

Jeremy Flax '06 and Guy Carmeli '08

Brandon Allred '08 Brandon received his Juris Doctor degree from the Washington & Lee School of Law in 2016 and has joined Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. in the firm’s commercial practice group in the Norfolk office.

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Emily Burke '08 Emily Burke works at the Lieber Institute for Brain Development as a data scientist under Dr. Andrew Jaffe. She is interested in the analysis of epigenetic data, including DNA methylation and RNA sequencing, to deepen understanding of the mechanisms of psychiatric disorders. Prior to joining Lieber, Emily earned a B.S. in operations research and engineering from Cornell University and received her master’s degree in biostatistics from Duke University in 2016. Her master’s project focused on analyzing DNA methylation levels in reproductive cells to examine the effects of obesity on epigenetic inheritance. As part of the data science team at Lieber, Emily develops and applies computational pipelines and statistical models for use in the analysis of genomics projects across the Institute.

Kendall Burns '09

Rachel Cross '08 Rachel graduated with a biotech degree from James Madison University. She is now a chemist with Paragon Laboratories in Michigan. She is responsible for testing waste, surface, and drinking water. Rachel volunteers for Childcan, an organization that raises money and supplies for children battling cancer.

Liz Napolitano '08 Liz recently moved to Snowmass Village in Colorado where she enjoys teaching kindergarten during the week and ski school on the weekends.

Kendall Burns '09 Kendall was hired to paint eight permanent paintings for Aloft Bolingbrook in Chicago. Each painting is on plexiglass with bright, vibrant colors to go with the hotel decor. Kendall’s artwork is permanently hanging in two different Aloft hotels; one in Chicago and one in Chesapeake.

Hayley Pocock Lamb '09 Hayley and Dylan Lamb were married on August 13, 2016, at Hayley’s grandparents’ house on the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach. Fellow Dolphins Maddie Houck '10, Morgan Speight '09, and Katie Grubiak '09 were bridesmaids. Morgan Houck '07 did the hair and makeup, and Greer Fawley '09 did the calligraphy for the invitations. Hayley and Dylan honeymooned in Greece and Paris, and they are living in Southern California where Hayley works as a senior security analyst.

Kathryn VanDeveer '09 Kathryn graduated from Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh this past June and passed the Pennsylvania Bar.

Hayley Pocock Lamb '09

Bobby Gorby '10 Bobby is in his second year of a two-year MBA program at the Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary. His concentration is real estate and finance.

Eric Smith '10 Eric has joined AllianceBernstein's Real Estate Private Equity Group based in New York City. He is focusing on their real estate debt origination platform.

Amanda White '10 Amanda works for Mansfield Oil Company as a commercial sales representative. She worked at their corporate office in Georgia for a year then transferred to Denver, Colorado.

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Cody Anderson '11 Cody recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in chemical engineering and a minor in biomedical engineering. She is currently volunteering at CHKD and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital with plans to apply to EVMS this summer. She is interested in pursuing cardiology.

Alex Allen '12 Alex, who graduated from Yale in May of 2016, spoke to Liz Moore’s Global Health class this fall. He focused on his undergraduate research concerning the infectious disease Babesiosis, his current work at the Beach Health Clinic, and his current research in pharmacogenomics. Alex is currently taking a gap year while applying to medical school.

Thomas Hoskins '12 Thomas graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May of 2016 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He is currently employed as an engineer assigned to the patriot missile division at the Army Test and Evaluation Command located at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

Thomas mentioned that Upper School Science Teacher Mr. Tom Rodgers was a tremendous mentor to him throughout his time at CHC. Sarah VanDeveer '13 Sarah is in her last year of undergraduate work at Furman University, working towards her major in accounting. Sarah serves as the treasurer for Furman’s religious counsel and is the vice president of her fraternity, APO. Alex Ghenea '14 Alex, a junior at William and Mary, was touted as a “remixing phenom” and the “name to know now” in the music industry according to an October 2016 article in Teen Vogue. Alex has remixed songs for Katy Perry, Nick Jonas, and other stars, but his latest remix version of Ariana Grande’s "Into You" has over five million total streams on SoundCloud and Spotify, and reached #2 on the SoundCloud pop charts in September. For all of that success, Alex says that he really just remixes songs for fun. His main focus for now is finishing his degree in marketing, with the thought of potentially combining that skill set with his blossoming music industry career. To view the article in its entirety, go to www.teenvogue.com/story/dj-alex-ghenea-into-you-remixinterview.

Derek Zeigler '14 Derek thoroughly enjoys his time as a third year student at the University of Virginia. He is majoring in two competitive major programs: public policy and Leadership from the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy; and political philosophy, policy, and law (PPL). Derek is the first student in UVA’s history to take on both of these competitive majors at the same time. He will be writing two theses (one for each program) during his final year. He is considering writing on environmental impacts/implications of climate change on major metropolitan areas on the East Coast of the United States (for Batten); and for his second thesis, he is considering discussing the philosophical contribution of race in the forming and in the workings of U.S. society, with a focus on implicit biases towards minority and marginalized groups.

Thomas Hoskins '12

Erin Scherrer '15 and Roy Standing '15

Hunter Clark '15 Hunter is loving his sophomore year at James Madison University where he is majoring in theatre and minoring in environmental studies. Hunter recently finished performing in a play and is now preparing to be an assistant director for a play.

Sean Pubins '15 Sean is deciding on a major in the School of Media Arts and Design at James Madison University with a minor in theatre. He is currently involved in a oneact play festival as well as a short film.

Virginia Apperson '16

Erin Scherrer '15 and Roy Standing '15 Erin, a sophomore student-athlete playing field hockey at Duke University, and Roy, a sophomore student-athlete playing lacrosse at Stevens Institute of Technology, enjoyed a visit following one of Erin’s games.

Virginia Apperson '16 Virginia, a freshman at Santa Clara University, is thrilled with her decision to attend college on the West Coast. She is considering majoring in political science with a minor in English. She rushed Kappa Alpha Theta and is playing club field hockey.

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Sam Jones '16 After graduating from Cape Henry, Sam returned to England with his family.

He is currently studying computing and games development at Plymouth University. He has joined both the drama club and the field hockey team and plays goalie for the 2nds Plymouth University team.

Ashlyn Kale '16 Ashlyn is a freshman at James Madison University where she is majoring in theatre with a minor in creative writing. She is living in the arts dorm, taking voice lessons, and recently performed in Director’s Fest, a series of studentdirected plays.

Mariel Kondas '16 and Rachel Keenan '16 Mariel is a human services major at Elon and is active with the Young Life organization. Rachel is undeclared at James Madison University where she is also enjoying Young Life.

Mariel Kondas '16 and Rachel Keenan '16

Johnny Watkins '16 Johnny, a first-year student at the University of Virginia, is working diligently in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with a planned minor in commerce.

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