Soundings - Summer 2018

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

I hope that the Cape Henry community (close and far) has been enjoying the summer months. Summer often provides a time for reflection. As I think back on my first three years as Head of School, the sense of community and the importance of relationships at Cape Henry capture me. I expressed this at the Class of 2018 Commencement when I shared the following: Community is what I believe stands as the foundation of this place and of this Class. Your final experiences have been rooted in the relationships built at Cape Henry. As we ended the year, I had the opportunity to sit down with 25% of the senior class, randomly chosen. I asked you for your thoughts about Cape Henry. One constant theme ran through all of your remarks. You told me how important your relationships with your teachers were. Many of you described them as people for whom you hold tremendous respect – outstanding teachers and even better people. Every single one of you, when asked, told me that you had at least one adult, if not more, to whom you could go on this campus to talk about a problem or a concern – academic or otherwise. Many of you described your teachers as mentors and even friends. You appreciated that they knew you and cared about you. It also speaks to you – and your willingness to seek out mentors and to push yourself to know your teachers and coaches better. Trust me. We benefit just as much – actually more – from the relationships formed with you than you do with us.

In our mission statement, we commit to "know, value and challenge each student." While it takes work, it also provides tremendous reward. It is what makes this place so incredibly special.

As you read this issue of Soundings, you will see illustrations of how we come to know, value and challenge one another. You will see our lived mission. Enjoy.

C H R I S TO P H E R S. G A R R A N , P H . D. HEAD OF SCHOOL

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Cape Henry Collegiate Board of Trustees BOARD OFFICERS Mr. Thomas H. Atherton III CHAIR

Mr. Ronald M. Kramer

F E A T U R E S

The Class of 2018

Cape Henry Collegiate celebrates the accomplishments of the 90 members of its most recent graduating class.

VICE CHAIR

Mr. W. Trent Dudley ‘88 VICE CHAIR

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Mrs. Cheryl L. Xystros TREASURER

Mr. Bruce A. Berlin SECRETARY

Dr. Christopher S. Garran HEAD OF SCHOOL/PRESIDENT

TRUSTEES Mr. Eric Apperson Mr. Todd Copeland Mr. Scott Duncan Mr. Michael R. Gianascoli ‘89 Mr. Edward M. Hewitt Mr. Michael Hillier Mr. James Karides Mrs. Maureen Olivieri Mrs. Zelda Patrick Mrs. Allison Rachels Mr. George F. Shipp Mr. Michael S. Smith Mr. James H. Sparks Mr. Hobie Whitmore ‘88 EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES Mr. Gerald L. Harris ‘03 PRESIDENT, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

M​r. Craig L. Mytelka GENERAL COUNSEL

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

2018 Golf Tournament

Players of all levels teed up at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club to support the students of Cape Henry.

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Lifelong Friendships

Many bonds are forged in the classrooms and hallways of CHC, but some continue on long after Graduation Day.

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D E P A R T M E N T S

8 Job Shadowing Day 12 Around Campus 15 CHC Golf Tournament 14 Cape Henry Fund 16 CHPA Volunteers

18 Five Questions with…

20 Athletic Reports 30 Alumni Notes 36 Alumni Events

ON THE COVER: Rising Grade 6 student Logan Seith proudly presents his "spirited" masterpiece, Henry the Dolphin. Logan and his family took on the task of refurbishing a previous dolphin project and gave the figure a fresh new look complete with Cape Henry logos. #community

P R O U D L Y

P R E S E N T I N G

THE CLASS OF 2018 C O L L E G E A C C E P TA N C E S Appalachian State University Auburn University Babson College Belmont University Boston College Boston University Bryant University Carnegie Mellon University Champlain College Christopher Newport University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston College of William and Mary Columbia University Cornell University Davidson College Drexel University East Carolina University Elon University Emerson College Emory & Henry College Emory University Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles Flagler College Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Fordham University George Mason University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Grand Canyon University Hamilton College - NY Hampden-Sydney College High Point University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University

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King’s College London Longwood University Loyola University Maryland Lynchburg College Messiah College Miami University, Oxford Morehouse College New York University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Old Dominion University Palm Beach Atlantic University Pennsylvania State University Providence College Radford University Randolph-Macon College Roanoke College Rollins College Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Michael’s College Sewanee: The University of the South Shenandoah University South Dakota State University St. John’s University - Queens Campus Syracuse University The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina The George Washington University The London School of Economics and Political Science The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Edinburgh The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Texas, Austin Tufts University Tulane University Union College - NY

United States Merchant Marine Academy United States Naval Academy University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kentucky University of Mary Washington University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Miami University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of Richmond University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of South Florida, Tampa University of Southern California University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis West Virginia Wesleyan College Widener University

C L A S S O F 2 0 1 8 AWA R D S Class of 2018 - Valedictorian 2017-2018

Tom Chen

Class of 2018 - Salutatorians 2017-2018

Nikol Tang and Nathaniel Thomas

Cape Henry Collegiate “Legends” Cape Henry Collegiate “Legends” are members of the Class of 2018 who have attended 12 or more years of continuous education at Cape Henry Collegiate.

Katherine Atherton, Carson Averette, Reilly Bawcom, Renee Bawcom, Jacob Blakley, Grayson Browning, Chase Clarke, Joseph Dail, Gabrielle Del Rossi, Caroline DiBona, Mason Dodzik, Reed Goldner, Kendall Hathaway, Louis Joynes, Gabriella Lascari, Madison Levine, Zachary Maiden, Ryan Pilkington, Rex Serpe, Ryan Skone, Leah Shaheen, Samuel Townsend, and Michael Xystros

Ian Exterkate, Hazel Tankard, Rae Kilby, Julia Skeen, and Rex Serpe

Perry Family Math, Science, and Technology Award The Perry Family Math, Science, and Technology Award is awarded to the senior who demonstrates excellence in math, science, and technology.

2017-2018 Recipient

Tom Chen

General Louis J. Fortier Leadership Award

The Moomaw Award

The General Louis J. Fortier Leadership Award was established by his son, L. Renshaw Fortier, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in honor of his father who saw combat in four wars of the United States. The award is for a senior who has shown leadership in word and deed.

The Moomaw Award is given in memory of W. Hugh Moomaw, Head of School from 1975 to 1986, to a senior who demonstrates a deep questioning and curiosity about life and the world around us.

2017-2018 Recipient

Rex Serpe

Sparks Family Fine Arts Award The Sparks Family Fine Arts Award is awarded to the senior whose contributions and achievements in the fine arts are notable.

2017-2018 Recipient

Rae Kilby

The Grace Olin Jordan Literary Award was the first graduation award established by the Board of Trustees in 1972 and recognizes a student who has consistently demonstrated excellence in literary works.

Grayson Pearce

Harry Zhang

Goodwin Shepherd Jordan Loyalty Award The Goodwin Shepherd Jordan Loyalty Award is given by former Head of Cape Henry, Anne Dickson Jordan Waldrop, in memory of her husband, G. S. Jordan, to a senior who has shown outstanding dedication, support, and loyalty to the School. The award is designed to recognize a student or students whose commitment does not bring instant attention and public recognition.

2017-2018 Recipient

Grace Olin Jordan Literary Award

2017-2018 Recipient

2017-2018 Recipient

Nathaniel Thomas

Arthur Peregoff Award The Arthur Peregoff Award is given in memory of Arthur Peregoff, Founder and former Board Chair, who fostered the spirit and supported the Mission of Cape Henry Collegiate. The award is given to a senior deemed worthy of recognition for his or her positive contributions to Cape Henry Collegiate.

2017-2018 Recipient

Renee Bawcom

Daniel P. Richardson Commitment to Diversity Award The Daniel P. Richardson Commitment to Diversity Award is given to a senior who has been involved in student organizations that promote diversity, who embodies and personifies the principles of diversity and pluralism, and who has been a pioneer in efforts to make Cape Henry Collegiate a diverse environment.

2017-2018 Recipient

Rae Kilby

Cape Henry Collegiate Core Values Award The Cape Henry Collegiate Core Values Award is awarded to the senior who best exemplifies the four core values of the School: community, opportunity, scholarship, and integrity.

2017-2018 Recipient

Hazel Tankard

Sebastian Gunbeyi

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Celebrating the Class of 2018 Tom Chen

Class of 2018 Valedictorian

Good afternoon, parents, teachers and my fellow graduates. When I was told that I was the valedictorian of this class, I felt honored and grateful while simultaneously having an anxiety attack for the speech at the graduation. To reduce my anxiety, I immediately turned to my friend, Frank Zhu, the best public speaker I know from model UN and Debate Club. To get advice on how to write a good speech, I turned to the most talented writer I know, Rex Serpe.

When I asked more people for help, I realized that while I may be the top of my class in academics, I'm still far from the top in so many other areas. I've never seen a painter as creative as Mason Dodzik. I've never seen student athletes doing so well in so many events as Hazel Tankard or Kendall Hathaway. I’ve never seen a student activist more courageous and consistently outspoken than Nikol Tang. Personally, my painting skill is only bearable. I twisted my ankle the first time I played soccer with Frank. Nor do I have the guts to reveal my political views in public.

Well I'm not saying I have no passion at all. I enjoy math and science. I enjoy using my knowledge for practical purposes in the robotics club. Academics is my passion. And the moment I decided on my passion, I set the goal for myself to be at the top and I worked hard for it.

I want to congratulate all of my fellow graduates who have found your own passions and worked hard to reach the top in your own areas of interest. And I challenge you all to continue your hard work and to maintain your distinguished status. For those who are still seeking your true passion, I challenge you to work as hard as you can on anything you choose as your path. As always, you should shoot for the moon. If you fall, you will land in between the stars.

As a generation, we are often defined by our elders as immature or “not doing the right things”. But I would argue that we are not meeting that definition, with so many examples as I mentioned as evidence. “Immature”, “not doing the right things”. Impressions like this all stem from the difference in beliefs of what “the right things” are. Some of us may not consider our numerical GPA, or starting salary, or job stability as top priorities, but all of us are to some degree seeking and developing our own passions. In fact, it is our diversity of passions that makes Cape Henry more than a copy machine of book worms but a competitive, well-rounded school, in art, sports, and academics.

My fellow graduates, from today on, we are leaving Cape Henry for other communities. Wherever you go, just remember that collaboration with members of your new communities is critical. No captain is capable of sailing a boat without his crew. Our communities and our society have bright futures because each of you, future engineers, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, athletes and activists, brings your specialties and shares your work together.

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My fellow graduates, from today on, we are leaving Cape Henry for other communities.

Wherever you go, just remember that collaboration with members of your new communities is critical.

No captain is capable of sailing a boat without his crew.

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- Tom Chen

VALEDICTORIAN

Lastly, I want to deliver special thanks to my Chinese parents and grandparents. Thank you all for traveling so far to be here on this special occasion. Allow me to deliver my thanks in my mother language. 爸爸妈妈，谢谢你们支持我出国留学的决定。爷爷奶奶，谢谢你们这么辛苦飞过来。也很对不起这么多年 我都没有留在你们身边孝敬你们。Without your support, I would have never met some of my most inspiring mentors, Mr. Kerbin and Mr. Rodgers. I would never have met my awesome friends here. Special shoutout to my best buddy, Sam Zhang. I also want to thank my host family.

Some of you also traveled a long distance to be here. Thank you! With your understanding and encouragement, I was able to focus myself on pursuing my passions and getting through any difficult times.

Let me close my talk with a few more words to my fellow classmates and to myself. In 20 years, we will most likely be scattered throughout the world going about our own lives. Most likely, some of us will be too busy with our schedules to ever visit Cape Henry again. But anywhere you go, you are always a dolphin. Today, you are proud of Cape Henry. In the future, I'm sure Cape Henry will be proud of you.

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C LASS OF 201 8 COLLEGE D ECIS I ONS

S EN I O R DI NNER

Dr. Garran and Sydney Braham

Michael White and Katie Atherton

Claudia King and mom, Chandra King.

C LASS OF 201 8 COMMENCEMEN T

Bryce Harrison and Julie Reid

Nathaniel Thomas

Madison Levine, Mr. Bryan Rudolph, and Laura Zettervall

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The Class of 2018:

Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Community

By Mrs. Brooke Hummel, Assistant Head of School and Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid One of the pillars of the Cape Henry Collegiate strategic plan is to “Foster a Diverse and Inclusive Community.” This year’s senior class represents the rich mosaic of diversity as well as inclusivity that we are working to cultivate on our campus. The 90 members of the class represent diverse ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, and racial backgrounds. Their commitment to respecting the uniqueness and individuality that each has brought to their class tapestry will forever be a part of the legacy that they leave.

These senior features offer a snapshot of the Class of 2018 and are representative of our commitment to promote a diverse and inclusive community.

TAYLOR BOLDEN

LEAH SHAHEEN

Taylor Bolden was born on December 15, and for her 18th birthday she received the best gift ever: acceptance into The George Washington University. When she received the news, she cried to the point that her mom thought she was suffering from a migraine. Once the confusion was cleared, Taylor said, “It was a great day!”

Watching Taylor walk the halls of Cape Henry talking to students and staff, it’s hard to believe that this is only her second year as a Dolphin.

Taylor transferred to Cape Henry as a junior because her mom took a new job in Virginia Beach. Being new did not stop her from becoming very involved very quickly. She is a Global Scholar, a Peer Leader, a member of the National Honor Society, and Vice President of the Black Student Alliance. Additionally, Taylor has been a member of the Varsity Girls Basketball Team for two seasons and was one of only two females on the Varsity Golf Team last year.

While Taylor’s decision to attend Cape Henry was due in part to relocating for her mom’s job, a college decision would be more difficult. Being from Georgia, her early college lists contained several Georgia schools. The “Georgia Peach” thought she wanted to return home! She knew that she wanted to attend a school in a big city instead of a big school in a college town. Taylor admits that she had never heard of George Washington until Ms. Tish Lyte mentioned it in one of her college counseling meetings. It turns out that GW has everything that Taylor wanted in a school. Being a city girl, she loved the location, but likes that there is a distinction between the campus and the city. Taylor wants to pursue a career in medicine and become a dermatologist who specializes in cosmetic surgery. So, it’s great that GW has a hospital as part of its campus. In fact, they have an M.D. program that allows students to start medical school classes in their junior year, which takes a year off of the traditional medical school path.

As Taylor thinks about what she’s going to miss when she leaves her dog, Caleb, quickly comes to mind. When questioned about what she’s going to miss about Cape Henry, Taylor said, “It’s hard to say what I’m going to miss until I’m gone.” After some thought, however, she said that she will miss the community. She’s also going to miss the Nexus Global Studies program because she had never been out of the country before her trip to Guatemala last summer as part of her Global Health class. This summer she will participate in the senior trip and visit Zimbabwe.

It is safe to say that the CHC community will not be the same without Taylor’s presence. But, we’ll be rooting for our Georgia Peach as she takes on D.C.!

Summertime can often be categorized for students as a time to relax, go to the beach, and enjoy the carefree days of adolescence. However, Leah Shaheen breaks that stereotype much like she would any other preconceived ideas one might have of “teenagers today.”

Leah has a quiet maturity and confidence that garners the respect of peers and faculty alike. She could often be found on campus in deep conversation with members of the History department discussing current events and the historical connections to them.

Mr. Scott McGraw said, “Leah has been a real asset to my Comparative Government class. Her insights into life in Lebanon and the Middle East brought a fresh perspective that allowed her classmates and her teacher to view the world in a different way.”

Those Middle East insights are the direct result of the way that Leah has spent her time in the summer. She admittedly likes to go to the beach and hang out with friends, however she has largely spent the past summers in Lebanon tutoring children who are Syrian refugees.

Leah has worked at the Druze Orphanage alongside her aunt where she teaches children separated from their families. Her first hand experience with working with refugees has shaped her lens on her own privileges.

“I am very aware of the privileges that I enjoy. My mom grew up during the Lebanon War and my dad’s parents are immigrants who started their own business. I am the first direct female descendent on my father’s side to have a formal education beyond the 6th grade,” shares Leah.

That appreciation for her position in life has led Leah’s drive to offer a voice to those who might not otherwise be heard. As a student activist, Leah has been a leader in the Feminist Club, Humanitarian Club, Young Progressives, and the Gay-Straight Alliance. She has managed this all while serving as the President of the Drama Club and directing the student play.

Leah’s inclusive spirit may come from being a part of what she describes as a “global family.” “I have relatives in Lebanon, Australia, England, Kuwait, Canada, France, Dubai, and all over the United States.”

Leah’s vast knowledge of the world and language skills in French and Arabic truly make her a citizen of the world. The global experiences she has had are often visible in her art work. Leah plans to blend her artistic talents with her passion for Middle Eastern History, politics, and activism in her studies at the University of Virginia.

Leah entered the college process much like she enters any conversation or experience, with an open mind and a receptive ear. Ultimately, the opportunities available in Charlottesville drew her to make the commitment to join the Wahoo nation.

A legend, who has grown up in the halls of Cape Henry, Leah leaves a legacy of standing up for what you believe in and pursuing the things you are passionate about. We will miss her knowledge, compassion, and drive but look forward to seeing the impact she will make in the world.

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AO "FRANK" ZHU

RAE KILBY

“I’m comfortable being uncomfortable.”

Those are the words of senior Frank Zhu. A self proclaimed and biographer acknowledged, “high achiever”, Frank Zhu is a goal-oriented individual who has never backed away from the uncertainty of the unknown.

A native of Dongguan, China, in Frank’s freshmen year, he decided he was ready for a new challenge.

He was the student body president, a pivotal member of his school soccer team, and a high performing student at his boarding school in China.

“My dad was skeptical of my plan to complete high school in the United States but my mom thought it was a good idea and encouraged me to take the risk,” recalls Frank.

Upon Frank’s arrival at Cape Henry, he picked up where he left off in China. He jumped into extra curricular activities as the Secretary of the Student Council and a leader on the Model UN team. However, Frank admits that the best memories he will take from his time at Cape Henry are the result of his host family.

“My host parents and twin sisters taught me so much in my time with them. I was never a visitor in their home but immediately a part of the family. They held me accountable and taught me family values.”

While Frank acknowledges his best experiences were times spent with his family, he also admits that his biggest regret is also tied to them.

“My host family had to move in the middle of my senior year to Germany. It was crushing to me and I sort of shut out everyone. I wish I had handled it better and I’m still ‘unpacking” my emotional response to losing them during the most stressful year.

That stressful year came in the form of a demanding course load and big decisions about where to apply to college. Ultimately, Frank set a new record by submitting a whopping 27 applications to colleges and universities across the country.

“I’m extremely indecisive so I applied to big and small schools. Urban and more rural. Ultimately, I narrowed it down to NYU, Emory, UCLA, USC, and Babson.”

When asked what was the deciding factor, Frank blushed and admitted that climate and being “wooed” came into play.

“I hate cold weather and University of Southern California really won me over. They courted me and after visiting the campus, the student body was so diverse and engaging. It wasn’t the most prestigious on my list but it felt right.”

Some of the many lessons that Frank will take with him from his time at Cape Henry come from a variety of influencers.

“Mr. Fluharty’s independent study on Economics challenged so many beliefs that I had and Mr. Rodgers pushed me to become a meticulous learner, not just a passive student receiving formulas to apply.

He enlightened me on the English language and tore up my lab report for grammar,” he chuckles.

However, wrestling and Coach Jack Effner proved to be the biggest change maker in his time at Cape Henry. Frank attributes the lessons that Coach Effner taught him from “you get good at what you practice” to “no matter what life throws at you, keep your stance, move your hands and feet, and just go at it” as the type of lessons he will apply throughout his life. He admits that wrestling was the hardest thing he has ever done and is thankful for the experience.

As Frank prepares to pack up for his cross country move, he is very thoughtful about what advice he would pass on to others.

“It might be the 27 personal essays that I wrote but this year has forced me to be very introspective. The best advice I would offer is that life will not always be sunshine and roses but stressing won’t ever help the situation. Accepting that has changed my life.”

There are some people in the world who, by their very nature, are driven to excel, driven to make a difference in their own lives as well as the lives of other people. Rae Kilby is one such person, a person marked for success and motivated by her own interests and integrity, her innate love of beauty and her desire to seek ways to change our world for the better.

Rae is an unassuming scholar, but her academic record is impeccable. Such would have to be the case since she received acceptances from UVA, William & Mary, and Boston College. In the end, though, Rae chose to attend college all the way across the country at UC Berkeley, a university whose admission rate is a mere 17.5%. Rae received a Regional & Chancellor’s Scholarship, an impressive accolade bestowed upon a very impressive student. Although she does find the prospect of attending college at such a distance from home somewhat daunting, Rae is up to the challenge. “I really loved UVA and the campus, but the school did not have the same appeal to me as Berkeley. Berkeley is a perfect fit for me. It provides a stimulating atmosphere full of diversity and culture, not to mention its close proximity to San Francisco,” said Rae. The Regional & Chancellor’s scholarship will offer Rae scholarship money, but that is not the only attraction. “I will have priority choice of classes and special housing which is important to me,” she said.

Rae plans on pursuing a degree in biology or biochemistry with an eye toward entering medical school in the future with a specialization in neuroscience. “I am particularly excited about interacting with peers who have my same interests in math and science,” said Rae. As if Rae’s demanding academics here at CHC were not enough to keep her busy, she has also been a dynamic presence both on and off campus. Rae’s focus on equal rights and diversity compelled her to found and establish the Gay-Straight Alliance. Just this March, Rae attended the National Feminist Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. where she joined a host of other young feminist activists to discuss pertinent domestic and global feminist issues. Rae is also an active member of the Equality Club, the Humanitarian Club, and the Animal Rights Club. Additionally, Rae holds the office of president of the National Honor Society. Astonishingly, she is also an accomplished artist; she won the Excellence in Visual Arts award last year and the Sparks Award for both visual and performing arts this year.

Rae has also been involved in dance for many years and plans to continue practice and performance in the future.

One might wonder where such motivation begins, where such a fearless sense of self and others arises. We might look no further than Rae’s own family and our own CHC community. “Without my mom, dad, and Stephanie, I could never have imagined or done any of this, especially move across the country, but they were in my corner all of the way,” said Rae. “Plus I am grateful for the individualized attention I received from the faculty here at school who helped encourage my love of chemistry, biology, and global health issues.”

It is difficult to imagine that someone like Rae might have one regret as she leaves CHC, but she does have some words of wisdom to share: “For my first two or three years here at CHC, I tried too hard to fit in with the culture. I’ve been much happier since I have been myself and open about my interests. I now have a group of friends who share similar interests with me. I can follow my passions now, and I’d advise all of my younger peers to do the same. You’ll be glad you did.”

Certainly the CHC community is most grateful to have been a part of nurturing Rae Kilby’s passions, and we are exceptionally proud of all of her hard work and dedication to community and global awareness.

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Helping Make Dreams a Reality C H C

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S H A D O W I N G

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Can you remember a moment when you realized your dreams could come true? For Brett Dudley, listening to Divya Suresh ‘10 discuss her path from Cape Henry to dental school was the moment Brett realized her dreams could be her reality.

On Alumni Career Day, Divya returned to campus to talk about dental school at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA, and her process to get there, from being an undergraduate in Classical Studies at Virginia Tech to earning a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from Rutgers Graduate School. After listening to Divya talk about simply setting her mind to it and staying on top of her studies, Brett knew her dream could be possible.

Thinking back on it now, Brett says, “Growing up, I always thought I wanted to be a dentist; it sounds kind of weird, but I love teeth!” As she progressed through the Middle and Upper Schools at Cape Henry, she admits that she feared she would not have the grades to get into a dental school. Fast forward to a few short months later Brett was choosing the profession she wanted to test drive on Job Shadowing Day. Prior to Alumni Career Day, she had selected physical therapy to shadow; but with this new path in front of her, she was determined to observe her dream job and was rescheduled to shadow Dr. Paige Downs with Downs Dental Care.

Then on Wednesday, April 11, Brett and ninety-three of her classmates left their backpacks and school books at home and set out to learn firsthand about a profession of their choosing.

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Brett Dudley making digital impressions at Downs Dental Care.

For many who shadow within the medical field, the first thing they do upon arriving to the office is change into scrubs. “Putting on the medical scrubs and a doctor’s lab coat at Dr. Downs’ practice, I felt at home. Honestly, I was nervous but so excited as she moved quickly between each patient’s room while warmly greeting them and performing each procedure. It was amazing that I was able to be right there by her side.” Brett added, “There were some pretty bloody experiences—I watched a patient get a crown, and Dr. Downs talked through each step calmly with so much precision.”

Dr. Downs and her husband, Mr. Jayson Downs, work in the practice together and see the behindthe-scenes action of a dental practice daily. Brett admitted she learned a lot and offered advice to the rising juniors: “Know that it’s an amazing opportunity! Ask a bunch of questions because you can find out so much about the host’s work and use the time to network.”

As the second annual Job Shadowing Day was again a great success, this opportunity for our junior class looks like it will be a new Cape Henry tradition. In I loved hearing how excited the kids were about 2016, select students, faculty, parents, alumni, trusttheir experiences in the O.R. Mason and Ethan ees and grandparents came together as a committee to pen our five-year Strategic Plan with the goal Wolff were able to make lasting connections with of connecting our school community to the world their matches. Ethan said his experience with and greater Hampton Roads businesses. On estabRenee Woodford, an anesthesiologist, solidified lishing this experiential learning opportunity, Head of School, Dr. Chris Garran reflected, "I think a lot about his career choice. My role was simple, match the our students' experiences and I hear their positive kids up with people they'd do well with and have feedback about Job Shadowing Day. Yet, it is iman interest in being with all day! portant to remember and recognize the other side as well: our professional hosts throughout Hampton Roads. It has been a great partnership with so many professional leaders (parents, alumni and others) who are willing to host and to welcome our students CHC Athletic Trainer and Job Shadowing Day Co-Organizer into their workplace and to teach our students about the real world opportunities and demands associated with their profession. For all of these new partners, I am incredibly grateful."

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Ms. Tracey Pinkin

As the CHC community expands, so does the opportunity for new partners in this program. Mr. and Dr. Downs first learned about the Job Shadowing Day program from Mrs. Brooke Hummel, Assistant Head of School, when their older son, Cole, was visiting the campus to learn about admission to Cape Henry’s Upper School. Mr. Downs shared, “When Mrs. Hummel told us about this program, we thought it was a great idea for upcoming seniors to get a real life experience.”

So, Cole became a freshman at Cape Henry and the Downs family volunteered to host a student at Downs Dental Care in the same year.

“We decided to host a student because it is a great way to show aspiring students in our local community what dentistry is all about,” Mr. Downs offered. Mr. and Dr. Downs advised students interested in the field of dentistry to study hard and dream big, to set a good foundation of study habits, and to be sure to continue good habits through college. Also, to take the time to volunteer at offices and free clinics and find a mentor to learn as much as you can— all good pieces of advice for any student or alumnus pursuing a “dream job” and career path for the future.

Brett Dudley shadowed Dr. Downs of Downs Dental Care for the day.

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uHighlights from Job Shadowing Day

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Ethan Wolff worked with an anesthesiologist

Eva Dickie at the National Marine Sanctuary

Hallie Friedman at Jewish Family Service of Tidewater

Claire Bingham with CHC Alumnus Josh Collingsworth '08 at the Spine Group

Katherine Franta at the White House

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Grace Fluharty at the Virginia Stage Company

Olivia Van Horn with Attorney Jeffrey Breit

Paul Sawyer with Charlene Garran at Alanton Elementary

Kay Wu at the Francis Land House

Jillian Ehrenzeller with Deepak Talreja

Lily Grant with Dr. Gross

Cam Coilifi with WAVY-TV 10's Bruce Rader

Jackson Kassir at the Port of Virginia

Aiden Kale at Sound Studio

Alexandra Land working with the Memory Center

Alex Gianascoli shadows construction engineers.

Merry Jiang within the pharmaceutical industry

Vlad Gassant at East Coat Trial Lawyers, PLC

Quinn Glovier with Commonwealth's Attorney and CHC Alumnus Colin Stolle '88

Caroline Estes at the Virginia Beach SPCA

Chloe Lee at R & B 95.7 FM

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Around CAMPUS 2018 CATHERINE SISCOE LEWIS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT When you think about the best of Cape Henry, you immediately think of teacher, coach, Associate Athletic Director, and Grounds Manager Ed Faubert. Often referred to as Mr. Cape Henry, Ed can be found on the fields, in the gym, or manning the scoring tables for the hundreds of athletic contests we host each year. His pride in the facility and dedication to the Cape Henry community shines through in every thing he does. Season after season, year after year, weekdays and weekends, Ed Faubert’s unwaivering service to our community makes him a deserving recipient of the Catherine Sisoce Lewis Citizen of the Year Award.

NEW "URBAN PLAN" PROGRAM The Cape Henry Collegiate Strategic Plan, Goal II: Connecting Our Community to the World by...

· Creating both local and global academic partnerships that are integrated into and enhance our current curriculum. · Partnering with the wider local and global communities to provide our students with additional exposure to the professional workplace.

This year, in an exciting partnership with Old Dominion University and the Urban Land Institute (Virginia), a group of our Government students rolled up their sleeves and went hands-on with a real-world urban planning project. The classes divided into multiple teams and developed plans to "reinvent" a fictional neighborhood.

They had to apply supply and demand concepts, availability of capital and risk versus reward. They were confronted with regulations, policy restrictions and politics.

They learned about planning, collaboration and public speaking. They presented their site and finance plans to a board of local Hampton Roads architects and builders, and one team's proposal was selected.

As Chris Garran, Head of School, noted, "This type of hands-on, real world experience involving university and business partners allows our students to immerse themselves in their learning and benefit from outside expertise. Stepping beyond the classroom, as we do with Nexus and so many other projects, helps distinguish the Cape Henry Collegiate experience."

Cape Henry thanks Brian Facemire, history faculty, for leading this effort and David Ermini, parent, for introducing this opportunity to CHC.

GENEROUS DONATION EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES We are grateful for the educational opportunities made possible for our students through the generous donation of Cape Henry West. Situated on the top of a mountain in Warm Springs, Virginia, this 142-acre property includes a main home, two cabins, cleared hiking trails, an outdoor recreation area, and miles of hiking trails. Bordering the Washington National Forest, Cape Henry West provides our school with exciting opportunities for experiential learning and outdoor leadership programs. To date, the property has been used for the Senior Project Program and an Upper School Leadership Retreat.

This transformational gift is one of the largest received in our school’s history, and we are deeply grateful to Mike and Cathy Hillier for their generosity and commitment to Cape Henry. #environmentalstudies #studentleadershipretreat #administrativeleadershipretreat #nexusglobalstudies

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POEM PUBLISHED NATIONALLY AT AGE 6 Rising Grade 2 student Mahika Kapoor recently wrote a poem and had it published in the March 2018 issue of the nationally circulated Highlights Magazine.

Butterflies by Mahika Kapoor Butterflies fly High in the sky Butterflies are cute They are sweet as fruit

There's one more thing That butterflies do – They tickle you!

But there's one problem!

A HISTORY LESSON AT THE CAVALIER Our very own historic landmark in Virginia Beach, The Cavalier Hotel, graciously hosted its first group of students since its renovation for a tour of the property and lunch. The Cavalier has an impressive history that dates back to 1927, including visits from ten U.S. Presidents. Our Third Graders had the chance to go on a guided tour as well as hear stories of the Presidents (Hoover, FDR, JFK, to name a few) who were guests many years ago. We were also excited to be able to replicate a 1930s photo of a group of Everett School children who visited on May Day, just one day prior to our visit, 88 years ago.

Everett School, 1930.

Cape Henry Collegiate, 2018.

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@ChrisGarran Proud of, and happy for, our 8th Grade Class as they complete Middle School and move to our Upper School. Have a great summer and I look forward to seeing you in 9th Grade. #scholarship

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@AthleticsCHC 2018 TCIS Track & Field Champions! First time in school history! #godolphins #chctrackandfield M AY 8

@CapeHenry Thanks to all our sponsors, players, and volunteers who participated in the 2018 CHC Golf Tournament this past Monday. We had a great day on the course! #forethestudents APR 27

@AlumniCHC Join us on Alumni Career Day, Friday, February 23. Hear from our Keynote Speaker, Amanda Scott '05, attend some sessions, and then join all speakers at a Networking Series Luncheon at our Head of School house! #networking FEB 21

@ChrisGarran Very happy to welcome our new National Honor Society members. Congratulations on this achievement!

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Congratulations to CHC Alum, Devon Hall who was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA draft. Devon has earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from UVA. #godolphins JN UO NV E M1 B, E2R0 1289 , 2 0 1 7

Today marks the end of an era as Mr. and Mrs. Kerbin retire after a combined 50 years of teaching and inspiring our Dolphin community. #whychc NP A OR V EI LM 4B ,E R 2 02198, 2 0 1 7

Last week, we celebrated the newest Laila Serpe and Distinguished Scholar inductees at the annual Merit Scholars Recognition Dinner. Congratulations. #scholarship C A P E H E N R Y C O L L E G I AT E . O R G

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New Associate Director of Development and Director of Annual Giving u Mrs. Jaime Hutnick Dear CHC Community, I feel grateful and honored to have the opportunity to join the Cape Henry community as the new Associate Director of Development and Director of Annual Giving! Thank you to every faculty and staff, parent, alumni, and student who has made me feel welcome. I relocated to Virginia Beach from Baltimore to join my husband, Aaron, currently serving in the Navy.

Most recently, I worked at Johns Hopkins University in two capacities. First, as an Associate Director of Development working with undergraduate alumni and then at the Children’s Center, working with patient families supporting a variety of pediatric disease areas. I have also worked in development and alumni relations at the Gilman School in Baltimore, Maryland and the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, Maryland.

I am a DC metro area native and completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Maryland. I also earned a Master of Education degree from Vanderbilt University in Higher Education Administration with a focus in institutional advancement.

From the first time I stepped foot on campus, I knew this was the type of community I wanted to be a part of. I am thrilled to be joining this family.

Please stop by my office in the Development Office Suite and say hello!

Warmly, Jaime

Cape Henry Fund u Important Milestone Achieved Last year, for the first time, the Cape Henry Fund raised over $1 million. This year, our community did it again! For two years, Cape Henry Collegiate has benefited from the tremendous generosity of our community and entered a selective group of independent schools that have raised $1 million dollars during their annual fund campaign. My thanks to everyone in our community who helped to make this possible. I truly appreciate your commitment to making sure that Cape Henry is able to provide the very best for our students and teachers.

The Cape Henry Fund supports special projects and initiatives in all areas of our school to help our students attain academic, athletic and artistic excellence. It supports professional development so that our teachers remain lifelong learners. It supports our Nexus Global Studies program which just led international academic and service journeys to Zimbabwe, Peru, Iceland, Panama, Belize, the British Virgin Islands and Grenada and domestic trips to the Florida Keys, West Virginia and Idaho.

This year, the Cape Henry Fund (which includes all money from the Grand Auction's Raise the Paddle) is also supporting the redesign and renovation of CafĂŠ Dolphin - a space on our campus where every student and staff member spends some time every day.

Again, as we celebrate Cape Henry reaching this milestone, I thank our community for its continued and growing support of our mission and our kids!

Chris S. Garran, Ph.D. Head of School

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Special Events u CHC Golf Tournament

Teeing Up for a Great Cause THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR'S TOURNAMENT SPONSORS AND UNDERWRITERS PRESENTING SPONSOR

Charles Barker Automotive/ Champion for Kids COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR

American Borate Company PLAYER GIFT UNDERWRITER

The Karides Family HOLE SPONSORS

Atherton Construction & Development BurgerBusters, Inc. Cameron Chemicals Damuth Trane E. L. Creech & Co. Expedia Cruise Ship Centers FCI Towers, Inc Franklin Johnston Group Bob and Sheila Josephberg Gee’s Group Gigi’s Cupcakes Hercules Real Estate Johnson Management Services Corp Kevin Keller and Nick Jacovides Ron and Cindy Kramer Mancoll Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery McKenzie Construction Corporation Merrill Lynch O’Brien Et al. Advertising PAPCO Steaks of Virginia Tidewater Finance Company Tidewater Home Funding Towne Benefits Toyota Financial Services Tranquest Virginia Drywall, Inc. Virginia Wealth Management Group/ Scott R. Saal, CFP TFA Benefits Toyota Financial Services Tranquest LLC V-Ten Capital Partners Virginia Drywall, Inc. Virginia Wealth Management Group Robert Young/Graham Young '03/ Jerry Harris '03/Jack Harris '03

We had another beautiful day at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club for the 20th Annual CHC Golf Tournament. The tournament was held on April 23 and hosted 92 players. A new feature of this year’s event was the opportunity for each player to select a custom-fit pair of shoes from FootJoy as a gift for participating in the tournament. To add to the excitement, we featured a hole-in-one opportunity for a car from Beach Ford and also one for a boat from Norfolk Marine. We would also like to recognize Charles Barker Automotive & Champions for Kids as our Presenting Sponsor, American Borate Company as our Cocktail Reception Sponsor, and the Karides family as our Player Gift Underwriter.

After the tournament, the players and volunteers stayed for a banquet under the tent on the water, which included golf-themed cupcakes donated by Gigi’s Cupcakes at Hilltop. Congratulations goes to the 1st Flight, 1st Place winners Jim Karides, Bill Williard, Kevin O’Brien, and Bob Kraly with a score of 52; followed by 2nd Flight, 1st Place winners Tassos Paphites, Dolores Paphites, Joe Mangano, and Kirk Jester with a score of 64. Prizes were also awarded for 2nd and 3rd place winners in the 1st Flight and 2nd Flight.

A special thanks to Scott Saal ‘07 for chairing the tournament this year and to Patrick Beverley and T. J. Young at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club for their tremendous assistance. The tournament raised over $76,000 for the School, and we thank all of our sponsors and players for their generous support. As always, we had a great team of volunteers who helped keep the event running smoothly.

We ended this year’s event by recognizing Mr. Scot Creech, who has been instrumental in building this tournament over the past 12 years into a highly recognized and well-respected event. In Scot’s honor, the tournament will be renamed the Cape Henry Collegiate Scot Creech Classic. Mr. Creech is a parent of CHC alumni Greg Creech ‘04 and Preston Creech ‘97, a former member of the CHC Board of Trustees, and a grandparent of current CHC student Preston Creech ‘32. We are excited to get started on next year’s tournament and look forward to seeing everyone on April 29, 2019.

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Another Exciting Year

The CHPA Community Shows Its Love of CHC with Donation of Time and Resources

By Mrs. Natalie Averette, CHPA President (2016-2018) Reflecting back since last August, the Cape Henry Parents’ Association, fondly known as CHPA, has experienced yet another exciting year! Right from the start of the school year, CHPA was busy with community activities and events including the new family orientation, the volunteer fair, and the fall fundraiser with the excitement amongst the students as they competed to collect all the pigs and receive the most prizes. Then, of course, it was time for the annual Fall Festival. Despite the rain and the dreary weather, the entire campus came to life. Eager Race at the Cape participants found refuge from the rain immediately after the race concluded and it was nonstop action and a fun time for the Cape Henry community.

And we can’t forget to mention CHPA Appreciation Night, the gatherings at Sweet Frog, Chick-fil-A, Shore Break, Chops Steakhouse and Casby’s. The CHC faculty and staff thoroughly enjoyed the staff appreciation festivities. And behind the scenes, CHPA was volunteering with the Grand Auction, collecting Box Tops, and producing the Lower School social events and Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. It’s about the memories that have created our stories and our experiences here together as a community. CHPA is grateful to be able to help bring so many opportunities to life as part of the Cape Henry Parents’ Association.

CHPA also makes a commitment to give back to Cape Henry Collegiate through direct and indirect contributions. Throughout the years, CHPA has provided funding for tangible gifts which benefit the CHC community such as artwork displays, weather stations, theatrical and choral equipment to support the performing arts, a gym awning and bleacher seats, a 3-D printer for the science department and much more. CHPA also provides grants to further professional development opportunities for CHC faculty and staff. We continued that tradition this year by funding initiatives for Lower School including math games and book study, providing cameras for the yearbook club, and support for selected faculty to attend essential workshops and conferences for professional development.

Much of what we donate is that of time from our dedicated volunteers. This school year CHPA volunteers provided more than 2,600 hours of their time to benefit Cape Henry Collegiate and the community.

In total, CHPA was so pleased to be able to contribute over $35,000 in direct and indirect contributions. We are looking forward to next year to being able to create new and exciting events, raise money for the school, and bring us all together as a community.

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New CHPA Board for 2018-2019: Kristy Winfield, Bonnie Green, Amy Longacher, Lisa Shade, Sheryl Reynolds, Alicia Friedman, Kelly Seith, Sarah Kubicki, Kim Shepherd, Ann Nickles, Natalie Jaycox, Julie Ramsey

Amy Longacher, Maryann Smith, Sarah Kubicki

Joyce Mickens and Ari Myers

Natalie Jaycox and Laurin Watson

Donna and Cecil Hobbs

Ann Nickles and Christy Dixon

Sarah Kubicki, Kim Gross, and Sheryl Reynolds

Amy Jackson and Bonnie Green

Zelda Patrick and Donna Bondoc

Julie Ramsey and Natalie Averette

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Q U E S T I O N S

W I T H . . .

Julie W. Ramsey 2 01 8 -2 01 9 CH PA P R E S I D E NT | CH C PAR ENT

Julie Ramsey will become the new Cape Henry Parents’ Association President for the 2018-2019 year.

Julie has a long standing history with CHC, most importantly, as a parent since 2005. Her daughter, Madison Levine, just recently graduated with the class of 2018. Her son, Wiley, will be entering the Tenth Grade this coming school year. What you may not know about Julie is that she has also been a math and science teacher for Middle School, as well as the Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach for many years. She also served as the Director of Lower School Admissions and Financial Aid and Director of Summer Programs.

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What excites you the most about being CHPA President?

I enjoy working with other volunteers towards a common goal. I am most excited to see where our team of volunteers can take CHPA in our efforts to support the school and the school community.

Why should parents get more involved with CHPA? One of Cape Henry’s core values is community and CHPA’s mission is to help build that community. CHPA gives parents, grandparents, and guardians the opportunity to get to know other Cape Henry families better and support the school and faculty in the process. Plus we aim to have some fun too!!

Julie Ramsey with her daughter, Madison Levine '18, and her son, Wiley Levine '21.

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What aspect of CHC are you most passionate about?

As a former faculty member, I have seen the incredible experiences that happen daily in the classrooms, hallways, and fields at Cape Henry Collegiate and the relationships that my children have with the faculty and staff. My daughter just graduated this year and received cards from her 1st and 5th grade teachers – it truly came from their hearts and it meant so much to me and Madison. You know the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child,” well I am thankful for the Cape Henry faculty to be a part of that village!

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Describe a time when you felt you made a difference as a volunteer at CHC. Anytime my children or their friends have seen me or another parent volunteering, we have all made a difference. Whether setting up for a book fair, working in the concession stand, and all the other “jobs” in between, we are promoting the spirit of giving back and supporting Cape Henry, and that is very important for the students to see.

If you were to describe CHC to a friend who had never heard of the School, what would you say?

It probably gets overused, but it is truly a family. While bricks and mortar are used to create a school, it is the students, families, and all the people inside the building that make Cape Henry a special, almost magical, place. Both of my kids started at Cape Henry when they were three years old; what a unique opportunity to be in one school from Prekindergarten through high school graduation

Julie Ramsey with her daughter, Madison Levine '18.

Class of 2018

S T U D E N T - AT H L E T E S P L A N N I N G T O C O M P E T E AT T H E N E X T L E V E L Cape Henry Collegiate is proud of the 12 members of the Class of 2018 who have decided to continue their athletic pursuits at the collegiate level. Way to go Dolphins!

Hunter Harrington Hampden-Sydney College SOCCER

Bryce Harrison Lynchburg College SOCCER Class of 2018 Student-Athletes Committed to Playing College Athletics.

(Not Pictured: Tommie Pope)

Matt Ballance Virginia Tech BASEBALL

Kelsey McCoy University of Virginia FIELD HOCKEY

Tommie Pope Nathan Branson Messiah College LACROSSE

Hampden-Sydney College SOCCER

Taylor Smith Grayson Browning Grand Canyon University VOLLEYBALL

West Virginia Wesleyan College BASKETBALL

Hazel Tankard Jacob Colbus Shenandoah University BASEBALL

Davidson College TRACK AND FIELD

Aaron Torres Sebastian Gunbeyi Columbia University SOCCER

Shenandoah University BASEBALL NOTE: College choices and athletic information is subject to change.

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Athletics Athletic Report

BOYS BASKETBALL HEAD COACH

Mark Hall

ASSISTANT COACH Scott Clark

TEAM CAPTAINS Tommie Pope Dajour Rucker Jacob Sobers

RECORD 15-12

The Dolphins opened the 2018 season as #6 in the area’s preseason top ten and a perennial favorite in the TCIS picture and were poised for another successful campaign behind the guidance of Head Coach Mark Hall and first-year Assistant Coach, Scott Clark. The Dolphins, one year removed from a TCIS regular season and tournament championship, were off to a fast start once again with a 3-0 record to open the season. As the Dolphins returned to their home court, the youth of the Dolphin roster began to show. Cape Henry, coming off a home-opening loss to Richmond Collegiate, fell to Bishop Sullivan (65-67) in a heartbreaking, last-second finish on the Dolphins’ home court. The team rebounded, rattling off three straight wins and carrying their record to 6-3 as Winter Break was set to begin; but the Dolphins’ journey would not be simple.

The Dolphins finished January with a 4-5 record, bringing the overall record to 10-8 and consistency continued to elude the team. Behind the leadership of Captains Tommie Pope, Dajour Rucker, and Jacob Sobers, the trio of captains would not let Cape Henry falter. The Dolphins regrouped and finished February with a 5-2 record and secured the #4 seed in the TCIS tournament. Set to face Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in the TCIS Quarterfinals, the Dolphins began to play the brand of Basketball the Tidewater Conference has been accustomed to seeing. Cape Henry defeated the Saints (55-50) to propel the Dolphins into the TCIS semi-finals against the top-seeded Trojans from Walsingham Academy. Cape Henry carried the lead for much of the night, but again, the youth of the developing Dolphins could not overcome the talented Trojans (48-51).

The Dolphins finished strong enough to earn a spot in the State Tournament but fell to Flint Hill (47-65) in the opening round. Junior Captain Dajour Rucker battled through the challenging season and impressed all with his exceptional play, earning 1st Team All-TCIS, 2nd Team All-Tidewater, All-Tournament team honors, and a McDonald's All-American nomination. Senior Captain Tommie Pope completed his basketball career with Cape Henry by earning 2nd Team All-TCIS honors.

The Dolphins will miss the guidance of seniors Carson Averette, Michael DesRoches, Kevin Neary, Tommie Pope, and Jacob Sobers, who led a developing Dolphin roster with maturity off the court and determination on the court. However, the future is bright for the Dolphins with returning talent Danny Banister, Lane Carlson, George Cutler, Beau Gwaltney, Kellen Marshall, Christian Moore, Jarrell Pope, Dajour Rucker and Bryson Spell poised to continue the growth witnessed throughout the 2018 campaign.

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The Dolphins began the 2018 season with a challenging schedule, losing three straight to Nansemond-Suffolk (37-50), Kellam High School (36-58), and Bishop Sullivan (39-41) before closing out December’s 1-3 record with a win over First Colonial High School (37-24). Under the guidance of Head Coach Nicole Jackson, and the dependable assistant coaching staff of Kavin DeJesus, Ramona Dominguez, and Steve Langhi, the Dolphins finished the season 5-9 overall.

The Dolphins opened January with a hard-fought contest against eventual TCIS Champions Norfolk Academy, ultimately falling (34-39), but set the tone for what this Dolphin team was capable of.

The Dolphins rallied to finish the month of January with a 3-1 record and registered wins against Walsingham Academy (47-19), Norfolk Collegiate (52-47), and Hampton Roads Academy (49-25).

After a successful month of Basketball in January, February proved to be a difficult month for Cape Henry. A 1-3 finish to the regular season carried the Dolphins into a TCIS Quarterfinal match-up with the Ambassadors from Norfolk Christian.

The Dolphins, behind the efforts of junior Madisen Patrick, sophomore Nadia Norman, as well as, seniors Katie Atherton and Laura Zettervall, entered the TCIS Quarterfinals with an air of confidence.

The Dolphins held the lead for most of the night but heading into the final 53 seconds, turnovers, and foul trouble plagued the Dolphins as the Ambassadors defeated Cape Henry (35-38). Patrick and Zettervall finished the night with six points apiece, while Norman poured in 11 points. Katie continued to dominate the paint, as she did all season, with eight points and five rebounds but the Dolphins’ effort was not enough to overcome the Ambassadors.

While the Dolphins were disappointed with TCIS Tournament finish, the Dolphins have a great deal to look forward to in the future. Junior Madisen Patrick capped off the 2018 season with 1st team All-TCIS honors, while sophomore Nadia Norman grabbed 2nd team All-TCIS honors in her first season with Cape Henry.

The Dolphins will miss the guidance and energy from seniors Katie Atherton, Taylor Bolden, Kendall Hathaway, Taylor Smith, and Laura Zettervall, but with returning talents such as Paris Beale, Amberly Butler, Nadia Norman, Madisen Patrick, Emily Ryan, Izzy Schleifer, and Livy Wallace, the Dolphins are poised to make a mark on the TCIS in 2019.

With third-year Head Coach Julie Ramsey behind the wheel, the Dolphins returned energized for the 2018 winter season, and the Dolphins looked to Captains Madison Levine and Rileigh Ramirez, as well as, fellow senior Renee Bawcom to lead the 15-member roster. Albeit, a youthful roster consisting of two juniors, five sophomores, and five freshmen, the girls were eager to learn the ropes from the decorated class of seniors set to guide the Dolphin Cheer Program in 2018.

Despite the youth, the girls brought energy and enthusiasm to each outing and the contributions from the newest members, Addison Cox, Madeline Merrits, Milena Pulley, Madeline Ripa, and Payton Snead, were felt immediately. Performing crowd favorites such as the “Dolphin Rumble,” the Dolphin Cheerleading Program spearheaded the spirit felt in the Dolphin stands night in and night out.

GIRLS BASKETBALL HEAD COACH Nicole Jackson

ASSISTANT COACH Kavin DeJesus Ramona Dominguez Steve Langhi

TEAM CAPTAINS Katie Atherton Madisen Patrick Taylor Smith

RECORD 5-9

CHEERLEADING HEAD COACH Julie Ramsey

TEAM CAPTAINS Madison Levine Rileigh Ramirez

While primarily creating an energetic atmosphere for the boys and girls varsity basketball programs, the Cheerleaders were often seen at Swim meets and Wrestling matches conveying spirit and enthusiasm at all stops.

The future remains energized with 12 returning student-athletes in Caroline Beaulieu, Leah Bohannon, Katie Bouch, Addison Cox, Quinn Glover, Gillian McCollum, Madeline Merritts, Torie Orie, Milena Pulley, Madeline Ripa, Payton Snead, and Halle Speight set to bring excitement to CHC athletics in 2019.

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BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING HEAD COACH Chelsea Pappas

ASSISTANT COACHES Kailene Curran Josh Fulton

TEAM CAPTAINS Gabrielle Franta Kate Vittone

BOYS AND GIRLS INDOOR TRACK HEAD COACH Jim Lancaster

ASSISTANT COACH Dashiell Quasebarth

TEAM CAPTAINS Hazel Tankard Owen Richards

Cape Henry’s Boys and Girls Swim Teams welcomed a return to the water in 2018, opening the season with an exciting core of returning student-athletes. Head Coach Chelsea Pappas, along with first-year assistant coaches Kailene Curran and Josh Felton, guided the Dolphins through a promising season as a wealth of talent in 2018 joined the six returning student-athletes. Seniors Dylan Cake, Corey Jones, Tinsley Sarrett, as well as, captains Gabrielle Franta and Kate Vittone, led the Dolphins through early-morning workouts, finishing practices before heading to school. As a result, the team developed discipline and dedication apparent from the start.

While boasting a small roster, the Dolphins excited fans from the outset by tallying a number of State qualifying times in the opening meet of the season. The qualifying times resulted in nine of 16 members of the team competing in the 2018 State Tournament. On the girls’ side, Kate Vittone, Gabrielle Franta, Tinsley Sarrett, and Kim Schooneman competed in the Medley Relay, while Elise Verfurth joined Schooneman, Vittone, and Franta for the Freestyle Relay. In her first year with the Dolphin Swim team, Kim Schooneman also competed in the 50 Free and 100 Back Stroke.

On the boys’ side, Sam Stanton, Dylan Cake, Ryan Smith, and Zach Frey competed for the Medley Relay and Freestyle Relay. Ryan Smith joined Dylan Cake and Sam Stanton in the 50 Free, while Dylan also competed in the 100 Butterfly. Sam Stanton finished his sophomore season by also competing in the 100 Back Stroke. As the Dolphins say goodbye to Tinsley, Dylan, and Corey, the Swim Program looks forward to the return of a group of young and talented swimmers in Anna Buba, Brynn Earl, Sophie Lane, Finley Stoops, Kim Schooneman, Elise Verfurth, Gabrielle Franta, Kate Vittone, Zach Frey, Barrett Nickles, Evan Old, Ryan Smith, and Sam Stanton.

Head Coach Jim Lancaster and Assistant Coach Dashiell Quasebarth kicked off the 2018 Indoor Track and Field season for the first time in Dolphin Athletics history. The Dolphins relied heavily on the leadership of captains Owen Richards and Hazel Tankard throughout the season, and it did not take long for the competition to take notice. In the first Indoor Track and Field meet for Cape Henry Athletics, the Dolphins earned a 3rd place finish on the girls’ side, and a 5th place finish for the boys. The Dolphins realized the potential early and never slowed down.

The girls were led by seniors Hazel Tankard and Kendall Hathaway, along with junior Claire Bingham, as the trio of stellar student-athletes never allowed the Dolphins to finish outside of the top-five. The State Tournament was the real test for the girls, competing alongside an abundance of time-tested Indoor Track and Field Programs. The girls shocked all but Dolphin Athletics by finishing 3rd overall, and 1st amongst the Hampton Roads Schools. Hazel Tankard, scoring enough to finish 9th alone, led the charge with a 3rd place finish in the Long Jump, a 2nd place finish in the Hurdles, and a State Championship in the Triple Jump with a leap of 34’ 9.5”. Kendall Hathaway followed suit and took home the silver in the 300m dash, joining Tankard as an AllState recipient. Claire Bingham and Lexia Hann set personal records with a 6th place finish in the Long Jump and 8th place finish in the mile, respectively.

On the boys’ side, the 18th place finish in states did not reflect the success and grit demonstrated throughout the season. Seniors Owen Richards and Rex Serpe led the Dolphins to one 3rd place finish, and two 5th place finishes throughout the season. Owen continued his success in the State Tournament by setting a season-best time in both the one mile (4:34.17) and two-mile (10:07.63) en route to a 6th place finish in both events. Richards, Bryce Harrison, Sebastian Gunbeyi, and Ethan Jones teamed up to run the 4 x 400m Relay in a blistering time of 3:48.02 to conclude the successful 2018 Indoor Track and Field season.

The Dolphins will miss seniors Catherine Bingham, Jacob Blakley, Sebastian Gunbeyi, Bryce Harrison, Kendall Hathaway, Andrew Jaycox, Ryan Pilkington, Rex Serpe, and Hazel Tankard, but juniors Claire Bingham, Liz Bowles, Nick Capria, Eva Dickie, Lexia Hann, Ethan Jones, Taisho Miller, and Owen Richards are poised to take the reins in 2019.

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Led by Head Coach Jack Effner, along with Assistant Coaches Joe Harvich, Richard Hickey, and Robert Woodhouse, the Dolphins once again found success in the TCIS. Showcasing Cape Henry’s model of discipline, determination, and respect on the mats, the program continued to prove it belongs amongst the top Private School competition in the State. Coach Effner, as well as seniors Ellis Chay, Joe Dail, and Michael White, continued to inject confidence into the young and developing Varsity Wrestling roster.

A challenging lineup of competition in the season-opening CHC Wrestling Invitational led to a 2-3 record but prepared the Dolphins for the steep road ahead. Along the way, tournaments such as the PC Wrestling Classic, the Norfolk Academy Classic, the Fred Diem Invitational, the Ram Rumble, and the Ocean Lakes Invitational equipped the Dolphins with the endurance needed to make a run deep into the TCIS and State Tournaments. The Dolphins hosted the Knights from Peninsula Catholic in what would ultimately determine the fate of the TCIS rankings, and when the Knights defeated the Dolphins (34-36), the TCIS found a three-way share of the regular season title. The Dolphins, sharing the regular season title, entered the TCIS tournament set to stand alone atop the TCIS once again.

The hardened Dolphins brought the lessons learned throughout the challenging season together and won the TCIS with an overall point total of 301 points; 50 points higher than second place.

Tucker Bruner (126), Joe Dail (195), Parker Tanner-Vigil (Heavyweight), Taz Thompson (113), and Michael White (138) earned individual conference titles in their respective weight classes.

Colin Sharp (152), Colby Kassir (145), Merrick Hendrix (106), and Ellis Chay (160) earned 2nd place finishes, while Gianni Bezada-Schenone (182), Mason Ehrenzeller (120), Jackson Kassir (170), Aedan Somers (132), and Reed Truxell (220) took home 3rd place. Each wrestler earned a chance to wrestle for a state title in the VISAA state championship meet, and in the state tournament Colin Sharp, Mason Ehrenzeller, and Aedan Somers placed 8th, while Colby Kassir and Parker Tanner-Vigil finished with 7th place. Tucker Bruner finished 4th, and Michael White finished in 3rd, earning both wrestlers a chance to wrestle in the National Prep Tournament.

WRESTLING HEAD COACH Jack Effner

ASSISTANT COACHES Joe Harvich Richard Hickey Robert Woodhouse

TEAM CAPTAINS Ellis Chay Joe Dail Michael White

RECORD 6-4

As the Dolphins bid farewell to the dedicated senior class of Ellis Chay, Joe Dail, and Michael White, Cape Henry Wrestling will look for juniors Tucker Bruner, Jackson Kassir, Colin Sharp, Aedan Somers, Parker Tanner-Vigil, Reed Truxel, and Stock Watson to lead in 2019.

The Dolphins were poised for success in the 2018 campaign behind an offseason of diligent preparation, as well as, the guidance of returning Head Coach Tim Hummel, and Assistant Coaches Billy Mike Chadwick, Ian Morrison, and Kyle Morrison. However, an early season-ending injury to pitching ace Aaron Torres and late-season struggles found the Dolphins fighting to stay above .500.

Opening the season in the Richmond Invitational, the Dolphins fell short against Richmond Collegiate and Trinity Episcopal, losing tight games by scores of 2-4 and 1-5, respectively. Undeterred by the results in Richmond, Cape Henry looked to bounce back in the home opener against defending Division II State Champion, Miller School. The Dolphins entered as the underdog but earned the, 6-2, victory to finish March with a 1-2 record. The Dolphins battled to stay above .500 in April, earning victories over Bishop Ireton, Norfolk Collegiate, Walsingham Academy, Bishop Sullivan, Green Run, and Hampton Roads Academy. The pitching depth, with the absence of Torres, proved to be an issue late in April as the Dolphins fell to perennial state powerhouses NansemondSuffolk Academy, Steward School, and St. Christopher’s, dropping Cape Henry to 7-8 on the season. With three regular-season games remaining, the Dolphins were still in the hunt for a State Tournament berth. The Dolphins clinched an important conference win over Greenbrier Christian by a score of 3-0, but Cape Henry finished the regular season 9-9 after splitting the final two games against Princess Anne and Peninsula Catholic. The Dolphins fell to Greenbrier Christian in the opening round of the TCIS tournament, diminishing hopes for a chance in the State Tournament.

BASEBALL HEAD COACH Tim Hummel

ASSISTANT COACHES William Chadwick Ian Morrison

TEAM CAPTAINS Matt Ballance Jacob Colbus

RECORD 9-10

The hard work throughout the season brought 1st Team All-TCIS and 2nd Team All-State honors to Matt Balance, while Colbus’ grit behind the plate earned him 2nd Team All-TCIS honors. The baseball program bid farewell to seniors Matt Ballance, Ben Casey, Jacob Colbus, Grayson Pearce, Aaron Torres, and Michael White. Moving forward, the Dolphins will rely on a core of talented athletes in Cole Downs, Jacob Exum, Alex Gianascoli, Nate Hayes, Dane Hoggard, Josh Holland, Bryce Jones, Trent Jones, Aiden Kuhle, and Mason Pearce to lead the Dolphins in 2019.

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CREW HEAD COACH Willy Fluharty

ASSISTANT COACHES Hugh Koeze Harvey Williams

TEAM CAPTAINS Talia Schliefer Sam Townsend Carolyn Vanty

No longer the smallest team on the waters, the Dolphins’ Coed Crew team grew by 15 members to give Cape Henry 35 athletes this spring. With the growing numbers and continued success, the Dolphins once again proved the program is on the rise. Led by Head Coach Willy Fluharty and Assistant Coaches Hugh Koeze and Harvey Williams, the Dolphins continued to demonstrate its grit on the local waterways of Hampton Roads.

The Dolphins kicked off the season in the Spring Fling Regatta as the Women’s Varsity Four of Caroline Estes, Liz Bowles, Malia MacLeod, Gabby Lascari, and coxswain Talia Schleifer finished 4th amongst the competition. The Men’s Varsity Four of Sam Townsend, Jacob Blakley, Scooter Haddad, Barrett Nickles and coxswain Talia Schleifer followed suit and earned a 5th place finish, falling out of 4th by a mere two seconds. The Men’s Lightweight Four of Patrick Jones, Martin Salzberg, Marcus Jordan, Carsen Harrel, and coxswain Zach Healey, as well as, the Boys Novice Four of Ben Schwantes, Mikhail Kuramshyn, Sam Tankard, Connor Clay, and coxswain Zach Healey finished 4th, setting the tone for the remaining two events. In the Championship Regatta, the Women’s Varsity Four finished 2nd in three races, including the Petite Final. The Men’s Varsity Four raced well enough to qualify for the Petite Final but did not place. The Dolphins saved the best results for last, as the Mixed Varsity Four dominated the field and finished 1st in competition. The Women’s Varsity Four, who found success all season, placed 3rd in a tight race and beat Bishop Sullivan by 4/100 of a second. The Men’s Lightweight rounded out the event with a 3rd place finish, bringing the 2018 campaign to a close.

The leadership of seniors Jacob Blakely, Miles Duncan, Patrick Jones, Marcus Jordan, Gabby Lascari, Henry McMullan, Talia Schleifer, Sam Townsend, and Frank Zhu will undoubtedly be missed as the group of seniors move on from Cape Henry. The Dolphins will look to continue success behind standout upperclassman in Liz Bowles, Ajay Desai, Caroline Estes, Hallie Friedman, Mikhail Kuramshyn, Malia MacLeod, Peter Pan, Martin Salzberg, Carolyn Vanty, and Stock Watson.

GOLF HEAD COACH Jon Corliss

ASSISTANT COACH Kavin DeJesus

TEAM CAPTAINS Caleb Choe Will Fabrizio

RECORD 10-2

Led by TCIS Coach of the Year Jon Corliss and first-year Assistant Coach Kavin DeJesus, the Dolphins were off to a fast start and never looked back. Behind the 8-time medalist, Caleb Choe, the Dolphins remained steady throughout en route to a 10-2 overall record and as a result, Choe, Reese Meyer, Ben Saunders, and James Tyler all brought home 1st Team All-TCIS honors.

As captains Will Fabrizio and Caleb Choe led the charge, the Dolphins battled not only the competition but also unfavorable weather conditions for the majority of the season. However, the weather woes would not deter the Golf program, as the Dolphins rattled off two 30-stroke victories against Norfolk Collegiate and Bishop Sullivan to open the season. The Dolphins received the first taste of State competition in a 166-155 loss to St. Christopher’s but regrouped to win seven straight contests in conference play. Honing their skill throughout the winning streak, the Dolphins flirted with Cape Henry’s record for total team scores. In the conference victory over Greenbrier Christian, the Dolphins shattered the School’s record for team strokes, scoring a remarkable 141. Caleb Choe was the first to finish, turning in a 1-under, 35 to give the Dolphins a strong foundation. Will Fabrizio followed suit, turning in an identical 1-under, 35 as the Dolphins took a resounding lead. However, the Dolphins knew they were destined for a special night when James Tyler returned with another 1-under, 35. It was Reese Meyer rounding out the scoring, shooting an excellent round of even-par, 36. The Dolphins sat at 9-1 overall with a chance to earn the TCIS regular season title against Norfolk Academy in the final match of the regular season. However, the Dolphins fell in a heartbreaking 1-stroke loss to the Bulldogs.

Learning from the mistakes in the regular season loss to Norfolk Academy, The Dolphins were striking on all cylinders in the TCIS Tournament. Playing the full 18 holes as compared to the 9-hole rounds in the regular season, James Tyler gave the Dolphins a timely performance and finished with a season-best 5-under, 67 and took home TCIS Tournament MVP honors.

Reese Meyer’s steady 3-over, 75, guaranteed the Dolphins a top three finish before Caleb Choe made the final turn with a 4-over, 76, and all but sealed the TCIS Championship. Ben Saunders rounded out the scoring with an 81, and the Dolphins finished 1st in the TCIS with a four-stroke victory over Norfolk Academy.

The Dolphins send off senior stalwart, Will Fabrizio, but the TCIS Champion Dolphins welcome back a plethora of returning talent in Caleb Choe, Stella Johnson, Marshall Joyce, Wiley Levine, Reese Meyer, Jason Paphites, Nick Roland, Ben Saunders, and James Tyler.

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SOUNDINGS | SUMMER 2018

The Dolphins hit the turf in 2018 with first-year Head Coach Joe Thompson and Assistant Coaches Shep Jordan, Colin Kelly, and Matt Rees leading a roster full of talent. The core of athletes, who reached the Division I state quarterfinals in the previous two seasons, set their sights on TCIS and VISAA State Championships once again. Behind the veteran leadership of captains Nathan Branson, Clay McCollom, and Parker Tanner-Vigil, the Dolphins faced a challenging opening schedule but endured to finish the first month of play with a 5-4 overall record.

The Dolphins opened April by proving its grit in seven straight wins, including road wins against the likes of state powerhouses Woodberry Forest, Flint Hill, and St. Christopher’s by scores of 7-6, 8-6, and 11-8, respectively. However, adversity struck as the Dolphins fell in a heartbreaking loss to St. Anne’s Belfield. However, the Dolphins regrouped to outscore Steward and Norfolk Collegiate, 37-5, in the next two games. The Dolphins were matched up with Norfolk Academy in the final game of the regular season to decide the TCIS regular season champion. The Dolphins struggled to find a rhythm in the loss and as a result, received the #2 seed heading into the conference tournament. With a 14-6 regular season record and a team eager to earn a chance at redemption, the Dolphins cruised through the tournament beating Norfolk Christian and Hampton Roads Academy by scores of 18-1 and 114, respectively. With the opportunity for redemption, the Dolphins faced off with Norfolk Academy once again but fell by a final score of 14-8. After playing for the TCIS championship the night before, the #8 Dolphins were bested by #9 St. Christopher’s in the state quarterfinals to end the 2018 campaign. The exceptional play of Andrew Jaycox on attack, Clay McCollom on defense, and Parker Tanner-Vigil in the goal, earned the trio 1st Team All-TCIS honors, while Tyler Dillon, Colin Sharp, and Michael Xystros earned 2nd Team All-TCIS honors due to their steady play throughout the season.

BOYS LACROSSE HEAD COACH Joe Thompson

ASSISTANT COACHES Shep Jordan Colin Kelley '01 Matt Rees

TEAM CAPTAINS Nathan Branson Clay McCollum Parker Tanner-Vigil

RECORD 16-8

Turning their efforts to the future, the Dolphins wish seniors Carson Averette, Nathan Branson, Ellis Chay, Hunter Harrington, Andrew Jaycox, Clay McCollum, Kevin Neary, and Michael Xystros good luck in their future endeavors. All conference recipients, Tyler Dillon, Colin Sharp, and Parker Tanner-Vigil, return alongside talented upperclassmen in Tucker Bruner, Cam Ciolfi, Ethan Jones, Konrad Keenan, Martin Liang, Ryan Mancoll, Jack Praver, Connor Spillane, and Briggs Standing. They look to lead a standout cast of young talent, as the Dolphins search for a TCIS title in 2019.

The 2018 girls lacrosse season was filled with obstacles the Dolphins were challenged to overcome. With TCIS Coach of the Year Head Coach Kim Dooren and Assistant Coach Ashmore Standing at the helm, the team fought early season adversity after an injury sidelined senior stalwart Kelsey McCoy for the remainder of the season. Captains Reilly Bawcom and Madisen Patrick led the Dolphins through a challenging opening schedule against the top talent in Northern Virginia and Baltimore. The challenging schedule brought a share of struggles as the Dolphins finished the first five games 1-4. After a loss to Norfolk Academy to open April, the Dolphins regrouped to win four straight against Norfolk Collegiate, Seton School, Walsingham, and Christchurch and brought their overall record to an even 5-5. The Dolphins fought late-season struggles and as a result, lost four of the next six games. With Tabb, Grafton, and Trinity Episcopal remaining on the schedule, the Dolphins found a rhythm winning by scores of 16-8, 16-3, and 9-6, respectively to finish the regular season 10-9.

The #3 Dolphins cruised through a quarterfinal matchup against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy by a score of 18-4, behind a nine-goal performance from Mary Grace Fowler. The Dolphins met Steward School in the semifinal matchup after the Dolphins fell in overtime, 11-12, in the previous matchup. It was the Dolphins prevailing this time around, as Cape Henry knocked off the #2 seed, 10-9. With the TCIS finals berth, the Dolphins met Norfolk Academy on the turf at Old Dominion University and in the blistering heat, the Dolphins fell to the Bulldogs, 13-6. Regular season and TCIS tournament play earned Cape Henry the #4 seed heading into a state quarterfinal match-up against Steward School, once again. In the rubber match, the Dolphins dominated play in an 18-5 win, but the 2018 campaign came to a close after a 15-5 loss to top-seeded and reigning state champion Highland School. The exceptional play midfielders Madisen Patrick and Claire Bingham throughout the season earned the pair 1st Team All-TCIS honors, while the dynamic scoring duo of Libby Kennedy and Mary Grace Fowler received 2nd Team All-TCIS honors.

GIRLS LACROSSE HEAD COACH Kim Dooren

ASSISTANT COACH Ashmore Standing '11

TEAM CAPTAINS Reilly Bawcom Madisen Patrick

RECORD 13-10

The program says goodbye to the veteran leadership of Reilly Bawcom, Caroline DiBona, Kendall Hathaway, Emma Lowenstein, and Kelsey McCoy, but look to continue its growth with a talented core in 2019. All conference recipients Claire Bingham, Mary Grace Fowler, Libby Kennedy, and Madisen Patrick are joined by standouts Reiley Beers, Sadie Cohen, Mackenzie Dillon, Eva Dickie, Lexia Hann, Gini Kainer, Charlotte Purkey, and Livy Wallace, as the Dolphins eye the conference and state championships in 2019.

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GIRLS SOCCER HEAD COACH Tina Lowry

ASSISTANT COACHES Dave Liebig Jeff Reinhofer Taylor Smith

TEAM CAPTAINS Katie Atherton Catherine Bingham Sydney Dudley Taylor Smith

RECORD 7-11-1

SOFTBALL HEAD COACH Heidi Cavallo

ASSISTANT COACHES Ramona Dominguez Torance Press

TEAM CAPTAINS Amberly Butler Rachel Moore

RECORD 4-9

The 2018 girls soccer season was full of challenges for the youthful Dolphin roster. Behind Head Coach Tina Lowry and Assistant Coaches Dave Liebig, Jeff Reinhofer, and Taylor Smith along with standout captains Katie Atherton, Catherine Bingham, Sydney Dudley, and Taylor Smith, the Dolphins turned its focus to developing the youth. After opening the season 0-5, the Dolphins found success in mid-April and finished the month with a 5-3-1 record. After splitting the final two games of the season, Cape Henry finished the regular season 6-10-1 to earn the #5 seed heading into the TCIS tournament.

The Dolphins were dominant from the outset of the quarterfinal matchup with Norfolk Christian, as Chloe Mugler and Ali Gordon struck for the game’s opening goals to give the Dolphins a 2-0 lead before the halftime whistle.

In the second half, it was the Dolphins’ defensive line shining, helping goalie Olivia Zettervall earn an important shutout. In the TCIS semifinal matchup, the Dolphins offensive pressure from Addison Cox and Emily Ryan proved the Dolphins could compete with the conferences’ top talent. The Dolphin back line of Katie Atherton, Katie DiBona, Sydney Dudley, Izzy Schleifer, and goalie Olivia Zettervall withstood the offensive onslaught from Norfolk Academy, taking the Bulldogs into overtime after the initial 90 minutes remained scoreless. The Dolphins conceded an overtime penalty kick, and the Dolphins fell, 1-0, to Norfolk Academy. As a result of consistently smooth and savvy play from seniors Katie Atherton and Taylor Smith throughout the season, the pair earned 1st Team All-Conference honors.

Seniors Katie Atherton, Catherine Bingham, Sydney Dudley, and Taylor Smith move on from Cape Henry, but leave behind a legacy of grit and determination for the returners to follow. The Dolphins will lean on the likes of Addison Cox, Katie DiBona, Jamie Friedman, Gabriella Gianascoli, Ali Gordon, Chloe Mugler, Emily Ryan, Izzy Schleifer, Kate Shepherd, and Olivia Zettervall as the program looks to build on the late-season success.

The Dolphins built on the success of the 2017 campaign, and once again proved the youthful program is poised for success in the near future. After finishing 2017 with a 5-10 record, Cape Henry welcomed the experience from Head Coach Heidi Cavallo in her first year with the Dolphins. Cavallo, along with Assistant Coaches Ramona Dominguez and Torance Press, focused on the basics of softball to build a foundation for the future. Captains Amberly Butler and Rachel Moore along with standouts Finley Stoops and Katie Bouch helped bridge the gap for the new head coach and youthful roster.

Expecting struggles that come with youth, the Dolphins opened the season 0-5 before finding the season’s first win over Norfolk Collegiate. Amberly Butler and Katie Bouch dominated at the plate, combining for a perfect 7-7 performance at the plate with Amberly collecting her first home run of the season in the 10-8 win. Swinging a hot bat, Katie Bouch carried the Dolphin to a 15-5 win over Bishop Sullivan for the second win of the season. Following the second victory, Amberly Butler dominated on the mound, striking out nine batters and gave up only two hits en route to the 6-1 victory over Hampton Roads Academy. Finley Stoops, Faith Jones, and Rachel Moore collected two hits apiece in the game, helping to bring the Dolphins overall record to 3-6 on the season. The Dolphins earned one more victory over conference opponent Peninsula Catholic and closed the regular season with an overall record of 4-8. The Dolphins entered TCIS tournament play with a quarterfinal matchup with Norfolk Academy. The Dolphins shocked the conference by defeating Academy in the opening round the year before, but could not repeat the results in 2018.

With the entire squad returning in 2019, the Dolphins look for Katie Bouch, Amberly Butler, Lily Grant, Merry Jiang, Faith Jones, Chloe Lee, Destinie Lovgren, Rachel Moore, Nadia Norman, Paige Schneider, and Finley Stoops to build upon the success seen throughout the 2018 season.

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SOUNDINGS | SUMMER 2018

After a successful 11-4 season in 2017, the Dolphins faced an up-and-down season throughout the 2018 campaign. Returning Head Coach John Hill and first-year Assistant Coach Richard Desilets took the reigns to develop a youthful core of talent featuring only one senior. The lone senior, captain Tomas Mariano, led the charge for the Dolphins, competing as the #1 in singles and #1 in doubles with standout Flynn Somers. The Dolphins split the opening two matches of the season, losing the season opener to Richmond Collegiate and winning, 8-1, over Bishop Sullivan. The challenging schedule was beginning as the Dolphins lost to perennial powerhouse Potomac School and conference rival Norfolk Academy in the next two outings to drop Cape Henry to 1-3 on the season. Regrouping against conference opponents Norfolk Collegiate and Walsingham Academy, the Dolphins earned two straight wins by scores of 6-3 and 8-1, respectively. Met with late-season woes, the Dolphins lost to Norfolk Christian and Hampton Roads Academy before defeating Nansemond-Suffolk, 9-0. After splitting the final matches of the season with a loss to Steward and a win over Peninsula Catholic, the Dolphins finished the TCIS tournament in 5th place.

BOYS TENNIS HEAD COACH John Hill

ASSISTANT COACH Richard Desilets

TEAM CAPTAINS Tomas Mariano

RECORD 5-6

The play throughout the season earned Tomas Mariano 2nd Team All-TCIS honors in singles, and 2nd Team All-TCIS honors in doubles alongside his partner Flynn Somers. The Dolphins will undeniably miss the smooth, savvy leadership of Tomas Mariano, but look to Grayson Barnes, Mason Beers, Gianni Bezada Schenone, Jared Gordon, Andrew Rachels, Byron Richards, Flynn Somers, Kyle Stewart, and Aiden Winfield to carry the mantle in 2019.

Cape Henry Track and Field looked to build on a successful 2017 campaign with first-year Head Coach Jim Lancaster, and first-year Assistant Coaches Dashiell Quasebarth and Savannah Salter at the helm. With Track and Field stalwarts Sydney Braham, Owen Richards, Rex Serpe and Hazel Tankard captaining once again, the Dolphins ran away with TCIS and State competitions throughout the year. The girls team finished 1st overall in the TCIS for the first time in school history and finished 2nd overall in the VISAA Division II state meets, setting numerous school records along the way.

TRACK & FIELD

Seniors Hazel Tankard and Kendall Hathaway led the girls program, while juniors Claire Bingham and Lexia Hann provided a boost to the already dominant girls side. After honing their craft throughout the regular season, the Dolphins showed their force in TCIS and VISAA State Tournaments. Hazel Tankard once again earned Field Events MVP honors, but added Overall Performer MVP honors to her resume in 2018 with 1st place finishes in the High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, 100M Hurdles, and 300M Hurdles. Tankard also finished as the TCIS Runner-up in the Discus, setting school records in the 300M Hurdles, 400M Hurdles, Long Jump, and Triple Jump along the way. Kendall Hathaway continued her sprinting dominance as the TCIS Champion in the 400M, TCIS Runner-Up in the 200M, and 3rd place in the 100M. Lexia Hann became the 3200M TCIS Champion, while Claire Bingham finished as the TCIS Runner-Up in the 400M. The 4x400M Relay team of Jordan Banister, Sydney Braham, Brynn Earl, and Lexia Hann finished 3rd, while the 4x400M Relay team of Jordan Banister, Milena Pulley, Hazel Tankard, and Kendall Hathaway set a new school record this season. In the State Tournament, the girls side continued to dominate the completion with Hazel Tankard becoming the State Champion in the 100M Hurdles and 300M Hurdles. Tankard finished 2nd in the High Jump, Long Jump, and Triple Jump before rounding out her High School career with a 3rd place finish in the Shot-Put, VISAA Overall Performer MVP, and VISAA Field Events MVP. Hathaway followed suit, becoming the State Champion in the 200M and 400M. Kendall wrapped up her High School career with 3rd place finishes in the 100M and Long Jump, while also setting a new school record in the 400M and earning Track Events MVP at the state tournament.

Richard Desilets

HEAD COACH John Hill

ASSISTANT COACH TEAM CAPTAINS Tomas Mariano

RECORD 5-6

As seniors Sydney Braham, Kendall Hathaway, Rex Serpe, and Hazel Tankard move on from the Dolphin ranks, Cape Henry will look to Berk Alptekin, Jordan Banister, Caroline Beaulieu, Claire Bingham, Nickolas Damuth, Zach Earl, Brynn Earl, Lexia Hann, Kevin Lee, Louie Lu, Brandon Midgette, Taisho Miller, Milena Pulley, Owen Richards, Ben Scott, Gary Sheng, Sam Stanton, Carter Ward, and William Wei to build on the successful 2018 campaign.

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ALUMNI

FEATURE

Friendships Rooted at Cape Henry MAKE NEW FRIENDS BUT KEEP THE OLD. ONE IS SILVER AND THE OTHER IS GOLD.

By Margo Hunt Winans ’89 and Dana Truxell ‘89

Our class of ’89 was like so many other classes at Cape Henry Collegiate; we were a tight-knit group. Even with various sub-groups of friends within our class of 50 students, we were a community. As a result, we each learned how to forge varying levels of friendships with one another.

If you are familiar with Cape Henry’s mission statement, you know that the second line reads, “we commit to building a diverse and inclusive community.” Although this statement was adapted decades after our graduation, we, like other classes that preceded and followed, became fully aware that our small school community gave us the unique opportunity to foster deeper relationships with our fellow students. We knew one another well and learned to accept each other for who we were – the good and the bad. We came to understand that our academic achievements went beyond books and that our close personal connections went hand in hand with our success in school.

Margo Hunt Winans ’89 and Dana Truxell ‘89

Having a variety of friends from different stages in our lives has been a blessing, but no other friendships have been as impactful as those formed at Cape Henry. It is at times unbelievable that some of our best and most meaningful friendships were created when we were only in middle school. Our collective experiences with each other taught us to navigate, negotiate and communicate. But perhaps more important, our connections helped us learn how to forgive and how to have empathy for others, all while preparing for the bigger world outside of our campus.

So, many moons later, it comes back full circle. Walking through the hallways at Cape Henry Collegiate now with our children, we reminisce of our (younger and carefree) years at the school. We are reminded of who we once were, of who we used to want to be, and more importantly, of who we had beside us, supporting us all the way. It was that tight-knit community of friends, many now Legacy parents who want the same for their children – to experience the unique sense of community at Cape Henry, to make meaningful connections, and to form life-long friendships that are worth their weight in gold.

Margo and Dana met in Cape Henry’s Middle School and have been lifelong friends ever since.

They have supported each other for nearly 35 years with much love and laughter, through college, moves, careers, weddings, and child rearing. They both serve on the Alumni Board and are thrilled to again be a part of the Cape Henry community.

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We asked other Cape Henry alumni to share their stories of significant, long-lasting friendships forged at CHC, and here is what some had to say.

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From First Grade Friends to Roommates at JMU On the first day of school, parents usually encourage their children to make new friends. But in the case of Jerry Harris, Jack Harris and Graham Young, meeting in their First Grade class at Cape Henry was just the beginning of a lifetime friendship. The trio keeps in touch regularly by phone, and they get together to play golf at CHC’s annual Golf Tournament.

“Cape Henry provided me with so many connections and friendships; I cannot imagine my children going anywhere else but CHC.” - Graham Young

Friends from the beginning – Everett School days These long-time friends remember Cape Henry Collegiate as a small, start-up school with classes held in the gym and in trailers while the main building was being developed. They fondly remember the staff and even the first graduating class of just four students in 1975.

“Even with distance of California and Richmond, the three of us are always there for each other. Thank you to Cape Henry for introducing me to these amazing friends!”

- Susan Carlston Graven '82

Jeremy Flax ’06 and Guy Carmeli ’08

Jeremy Flax and Jeremy McMahan share more than just a first name; they tied for the "Most Unique" senior superlative their last year at CHC. More recently they were co-best men for a friend's wedding.

Jeremy Flax and David Miller '06 played in a band and lived together in college at the University of Mary Washington. Now, almost eight years after finishing undergraduate school, they live together in Norfolk.

Nearly 40 years of friendship Stace Lowman '86 and Girard Mitchell '85 met in Eighth Grade and were co-captains on the Varsity Wrestling Team. Although Stace lives in Virginia Beach and Girard in Boca Raton, Florida, they stay connected through annual golf and ski trips and with surprise visits.

“Thanks to CHC for the nearly forty years of friendship!”

- Stace Lowman '86

From beatboxing in science class to business partners 20 years later Nancy Porter ‘82, Susan Carlston Graven ‘82, and Nancy DeMaio Whitehurst ‘82

Friends for 17 Years and Counting Jenny Miller Sanford and Megan Mirmelstein met in Ninth Grade, and 17 years later they are still best friends. In 2016, Megan was a bridesmaid in Jenny’s wedding.

“I couldn't imagine life without Meg! We have shared countless memories together. I can't wait to continue to grow older together!”

Sebastian Hlozek '02 and Robbie Green met in 1997 in Seventh Grade, after Sebastian transferred back to the United States from England. Sebastian credits Robbie with making his transition into Middle School easier, as they became fast friends on and off the basketball court. Their friendship has stood the test of time, and earlier this year the two became business partners in a recording studio.

“Our lasting, life-long relationship that started as a casual friendship in the halls of Cape Henry has transformed into a true brotherhood in the landscape of the real world.”

- Sebastian Hlozek '02

- Jennifer Sanford '05

Jenny Miller Sanford '05 and Megan Mirmelstein '05

Twelve years later, Jeremy’s friends from Cape Henry are still his closest Jeremy Flax ‘06 and Guy Carmeli '08 currently play together in J. Flax & the Heart Attacks. Eric Ambrosino '08, now a filmmaker living in Manhattan, shot the band’s most recent music video, in which Jeremy McMahan '06 also appears briefly.

Max Wagner '10, Kensey Gooch '10, Morgan Freeman '10, Blake Whited '10, Terrell Allen '10, Chris Astorga '09, Dylan Shiflett '09, Demetrius Pollard '11, Cecil Ward '10, and Anna Frieden '10 celebrate Terrell's wedding together.

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Alumni Alumni Notes

Honoring Our Best

2018 Distinguished Alumni Award // Colin M. Kelly '01 Colin graduated from Cape Henry Collegiate in 2001. He attended The University of Delaware and majored in Leadership and Consumer Economics and played Lacrosse from 2001-2004. Colin formed a partnership group in 2005 with a longtime Franchise Restaurant Operator and quickly signed a franchise agreement with to open multiple Qdoba Mexican Grill locations. The partnership group would eventually open 3 locations in the Hampton Roads area, and in 2006 Colin became the lead operator for the group. Colin has also started an eCommerce business where he spends the majority of his time. Colin continued his coaching career back at Cape Henry in the Spring of 2006 with the Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team. Soon after he became a member of the Cape Henry Alumni Board and served as the Alumni Board President from 2013 to 2016. In 2014, he married his wife, Courtney, who is also an alumnus, and they are proud parents of two boys, Finn and Cam. They live in Virginia Beach and enjoy being part of the CHC Community.

Thank you, Colin. Thank you for your time, leadership, generosity, and for your unwavering service to so many organizations, and especially to Cape Henry Collegiate.

Sally '88 and Trent Dudley '88 Trent and Sally are happy to share the graduation news of their daughter Sydney, CHC Class of 2018. Trent and Sally said, “What a fantastic experience it has been for Sydney at Cape Henry, from the classroom, in the community, and on the sports fields. As a family, we have so many memorable moments and are extremely proud that Sydney will officially join the amazing group of CHC alumni.”

At the spring athletic banquet, Sydney received the Scott O’Hara Award for her considerable contributions as a school representative, both on and off of the athletic field. This was especially meaningful to the Dudleys because Scott O'Hara was Sally’s homeroom teacher and advisor when she first attended Cape Henry in seventh grade. Sydney will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall and plans to study biology and Spanish with a focus on pre-med.

Sally '88 and Trent Dudley '88

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Adrianne Bennett '90 Adrianne was reappointed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to serve as chairwoman of the Virginia Parole Board. She was originally appointed in October 2015 by Governor McAuliffe to serve as one of five board members and later appointed as chairwoman in January 2017. Adrianne says, “It is an honor and a privilege and I am grateful that Governor Northam has given me the opportunity to continue to serve. Virginia's First Lady Pam Northam was the Lower School science teacher at the time we took a tour before making the decision to send our son Charlie to CHC.”

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Chris Sawyer '90 Chris has been named the campus director of American National University's Charlottesville location. He has also started The Small College Sports Report (smallcollegesportsreport.com) where he covers small college athletic programs.

You can listen to Chris each month on 100.1 FM and 1010 AM in Hampton Roads as he hosts The Small College Sports Report radio show.

Laura Lechler Hornef '92 Jim and Laura Hornef ‘92 are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Rhea Jane. Rhea was born on June 3, 2018 at Tripler Army Hospital on Oahu, Hawaii. They are loving being parents to their little Hawaiian princess.

Brad Sykes '93 This past March, Brad’s new movie, Hi-Death, a horror anthology filmed all over the United States, had its world premiere. The movie is currently playing festivals all over the world. In April, his first book, Terror in the Desert: Dark Cinema of the American Southwest, was published by McFarland & Company. Terror in the Desert is a film criticism book that traces the origins and development of the ‘desert terror’ genre.

Brad Sykes '93

David Dunleavy '94 David and his husband, Dave Schacht, recently relocated to London, England, with their dog Hugo—a 10-year-old boxer. David has taken a new job as vice president of Solution Sales for Axiom, a legal service provider; and Dave is vice president, international for the National Geographic Society. They both love international travel and look forward to using London as a launching pad for fun adventures across Europe. Feel free to reconnect with David on LinkedIn. Lisa Iervolino Panelo '96 On April 7, 2018, Lisa Iervolino married Roger Panelo at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and held a reception at Broad Bay Point Greens Country Club afterwards.

They are looking forward to a honeymoon in Barbados in June. Lisa is with the National Counseling Group (a mental health agency) where she has worked for the last 11 years as an LCSW clinical supervisor and outpatient therapist. Roger is an autobody paint technician. Together they live in Virginia Beach.

Lisa Iervolino Panelo '96

Todd Feldman '98 On May 19, 2018, Todd graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School with a master’s degree as a physician assistant. His long, white coat designates a medical professional. Now in his second career, Todd is looking forward to a bright future in healthcare.

Becket Levy '98 and Darcy Gill Levy '99 Becket and Darcy welcomed their son, Luke Everett Levy, on February 2, 2018. They are living in upstate New York and building a distillery and wedding venue on their farm.

Alesh Hlozek '02 and Rob Green Alesh and Rob, who have been creatively collaborating for years, have put together the “Sebastian Yates Collection” (their two middle names), focusing on T-shirt design, but open to designing “a couch, a car, or a condominium and all things in between.”

The collection was designed with the belief that, “Intellect is a superpower” and “Sometimes you need your ego.” Their ambition, as described on their website, is to be a unique classic, with the goal to build a brand that commands a certain level of class while being uniquely creative, with original fashionable concepts.

A smart style, shaped by a diverse international influence. Differently dope, undeterred by societal falsehoods, they desire to deliver a deeper message of intelligent integrity, that people want to stand with, in, and behind.

Todd Feldman '98

Alesh Hlozek '02 and Rob Green

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Lindsay Breitenberg Oliver '04 Lindsay and her husband, Jim, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Serina Kathleen Oliver, born March 9, 2018, weighing in at 7.2 pounds.

Alexandra Fulton Bain '05 and Whitney Fulton Lee '05 Alex and her twin sister, Whitney, both delivered baby boys this Serina Oliver past fall, three weeks apart. Whitney and her husband, John, welcomed Barret Lee on October 31, 2017, while Alex and her husband, John, welcomed Fulton Bain on November 21, 2017.

Alexandra Fulton Bain '05 and Whitney Fulton Lee '05

Jeremy Flax '06 Jeremy graduated from Christopher Newport University in May with a Master of Arts degree in teaching Spanish. He will head to Strasbourg, France, to teach English for the 2018-2019 school year.

Brittany Agrillo '08 Brittany accepted the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the production of Hairspray at the Little Theater of Virginia Beach, running from July 13 - August 5. She hopes to see many alumni at the show!

focus u Lisa Ashinoff '99 Lisa was the sole woman chosen from nearly 90 artists who applied to paint an outdoor wall mural for Virginia Beach's ViBe Creative District Mural Festival in May. The event coupled ten artists with ten local establishments in the ViBe to feature their artwork in mural form over the course of ten days.

After the selection process was complete, Amy Longacher, the owner of Superior Pawn located at 529 Virginia Beach Boulevard, contacted Lisa. Amy shared that her children attend Cape Henry and her excitement for the project and the deal was sealed!

Lisa Ashinoff '99 with CHC Parent Amy Longacher.

Creating a mural for a female business owner and being the only female muralist chosen, Lisa decided to create a team of all-female mural volunteers to help her bring the project to life. She brought out young talent to help get the job done on Saturday, May 19. “That day was one,” Lisa said, “I will never forget."

When Lisa started her design, she felt it would be important to include some iconic local architectural elements but did not want to use obvious landmarks. Her alma mater, Cape Henry, was the perfect fit. Lisa deemed the modern architecture of Cape Henry an asset to the learning environment when she was a student and feels the buildings have become even more distinct and impressive today. "The contrast red and white trimmed windows on the facade fit in so nicely to my design style and have such strong memory ties I wanted to use them," stated Lisa.

Architectural elements of the local Frank Lloyd Wright house on Crystal Lake are included in Lisa’s mural along with a Sandbridge beach house on stilts from Sandfiddler Road. The beach cottage in the design is indicative of an older North End beach cottage along with the hinoki cypress, a popular North End tree.

Lisa’s first mural was no easy feat. With downpours and oppressive humidity, she had to get creative to meet her deadline. On many nights, she even employed a hair dryer to help dry the paint!

Now with the project complete, Lisa is honored to have been able to make her mark in the ViBe and to connect with the Longacher family.

She hopes Anna Longacher '17, Will Longacher '20, Kelleigh Longacher '24 and Carleigh Longacher '24 will be excited to share in her story.

Lisa's all-female mural volunteers.

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Jeff Brooks '08 Jeff received his Master of Arts degree in psychology from New York University.

He is a doctoral candidate in the psychology department at NYU and expects to complete his Ph.D. in 2020.

Morgan Freeman '10 Morgan is the director of corporate partnerships for the National Junior College Athletic Association and is proud to be the first African-American to work for the organization. This past May, Morgan graduated from Georgetown University with her master’s in sport management.

Bobby Gorby '10 Bobby is living in Newport Beach, California, and working for CBRE Group, Inc. In his role as a division senior associate, he supports the west senior leadership team in solving global real estate challenges for CBRE’s Fortune 500 clients.

Robert Knuth '10 Robert married his wife, Katherine, in August 2016. The two met while doing ministry with Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) after college. Immediately upon getting married, they moved to Charlotte where Robert enrolled at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) to work on his Master of Divinity degree.

He hopes to graduate in May 2019, and has the intention of returning back to the college campus to work with RUF as an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). They are expecting their first child, Peter, in July 2018.

Morgan Freeman '10

Corey Mavromatis '11 This May, Corey completed his Master of Science degree in medical sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he is now in his first year of dental school.

Meredith Wallace '11 Meredith, who graduated from the United States Naval Academy, is headed to Manama, Bahrain in pursuit of the counter narcotics mission.

Sean Poppen '12 Sean married his college sweetheart, Taylor Mae duPont, in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 4, 2017. Taylor is a 2015 graduate of Harvard University and works for a software development company in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. Sean graduated from Harvard in 2016 and is a pitcher with the Minnesota Twins Double-A team, the Chattanooga Lookouts in Tennessee. In the off-season, he returns to Atlanta where he works for a cancer research company.

Sean Poppen '12

Chris Armistead '13 Chris, a four-year-letter winner for the University of Virginia's College at Wise men's tennis team, recently graduated with a degree in health and physical education with a focus on sports management and a minor in communications.

Devon Hall '13 A fifth-year, red-shirt player for the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball team, Devon graduated with his master’s in education from the Curry School of Education at UVA. Brooks Apperson '14 Brooks graduated from Hampden-Sydney College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in government. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and was a two-sport athlete, competing for the men’s lacrosse and football teams.

Alex Ghenea '14 Alex is a music producer and remixer who has remixed songs for artists such as Pink, Nick Jonas, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, and more.

Alex is pictured here celebrating another successful Grammy night with his father, Serban Ghenea, who won three Grammys bringing his total to nine wins.

Alex Ghenea '14 and his father, Serban.

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Ayron Hutton '14 Ayron graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in May of this year with a degree in communications. He was a member of the men’s basketball team.

Jake Kantor '14 Jake recently graduated from James Madison University with a B.A. in musical theatre. He is incredibly excited to be returning to Flat Rock Playhouse where he will be performing in Mamma Mia and Aladdin this summer. Jake has performed on TV in shows for AMC, TLC, and Investigation Discovery and onstage at the Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, and Flat Rock Playhouse. We look forward to seeing a lot more of Jake on the screen and stage!

Jake Kantor '14

Leigh Anne Kline '14 Leigh Anne recently graduated with the Vanderbilt University Class of 2018, earning double degrees in biological sciences and medicine, health, and society. In July, she will attend the Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C., as a member of the Class of 2022.

Peter Pearson '14, Colleen Rogers '16, and Marcus Evans '15 Virginia Commonwealth University’s athletic department scored three winners with student-athletes Peter Pearson '14 (soccer), Colleen Rogers '16 (field hockey), and Marcus Evans '15 (basketball). The three, pictured here, were representing CHC during VCU’s athletic banquet.

Brooke Castleberry '15 and Erin Scherrer '15 Brooke and Erin are both ACC field hockey players, Brooke at the University of Virginia and Erin at Duke University. Besides strictly adhering to their summer workout plans, they are both working internships this summer. Brooke, who is majoring in financial math with a minor in foreign affairs, is interning with the law firm Rutherford Institute in Charlottesville. Erin, who is majoring in psychology, will be working in the marketing and advertising departments with Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group in Chesapeake. These talented players will face-off when the two ACC powerhouse schools play each other on October 5 in Durham.

Peter Pearson '14, Colleen Rogers '16, and Marcus Evans '15

Bradley Skeen '15 Bradley is a third year student at the University of Virginia, majoring in political philosophy, politics and law, and minoring in African-American studies. Bradley serves as a tour guide at UVA, and is also the Vice President of his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. This summer he will be interning at the State Department in the Office of Africa and Middle East Programs. Afterward, he will spend a semester abroad in South Africa studying social and political transformation with the School for International Training.

Tom Crow '16 Tom loves going to school at Virginia Tech. He is double majoring in finance and real estate while suiting up for the men’s golf team. Tom enjoys keeping in touch with his best friends from CHC, most of whom attend VT with Tom. Tom has a full summer amateur golf schedule ranging from the east coast to the Midwest.

Bradley Skeen '15

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Skylar Johnson '16 Skylar just finished her sophomore year at Vanderbilt University where she is majoring in health, medicine, and society and minoring in neuroscience. She recently concluded research for the Institute of Imaging Sciences in the Vanderbilt Medical Center and has submitted her findings to be published in a medical journal. Skylar is also a member of the Tri Delta sorority and is looking forward to studying abroad in Copenhagen during the fall semester!

Nick Gilbert '16 After graduating from CHC, Nick took a gap year and joined the Virginia Army National Guard as a combat medic. Nick is now attending James Madison University where he is majoring in communication studies with a concentration in public relations and a minor in pre-med. Always one to be involved, Nick is a member of the JMU spirit club, plays co-ed intramural volleyball and slow-pitch softball, and still finds time to work volunteer EMT shifts and log many community service hours with Church World Services.

Craig Gallagher '17 After a hiatus from drama during his first semester at the University of Virginia, Craig landed the lead role in the First Year Players spring musical. He once again played Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, the same musical he starred in at CHC during his senior year. Craig also works as a university DJ at WXTJ on Sundays.

Craig Gallagher '17

focus u Caroline Albert '15 A rising senior at Columbia University, Caroline was selected through a New York City competition to serve as Ready Girl for the New York City Office of Emergency Management. Ready Girl is a superhero with Marvel’s Avengers who teaches children throughout the five boroughs, in a fun and relatable way, to be ready for any type of emergency.

Caroline’s presentations help children feel more in control and not as frightened through emergency preparedness. She has traveled all over the city to schools and civic events and even presented at the New York City Supreme Court this spring.

Even though Caroline spends countless hours getting to her assigned venues, often traveling early mornings and across multiple forms of mass transit, she relishes the opportunity to immerse herself in the New York City community. “Most of the schools I visit are inner-city schools in the Bronx or Queens, and the program is meant to help these kids feel more confident in their ability to handle stressful situations such as emergencies. Whether it be a weather emergency or something in their personal lives, we want these students to know that if they are prepared, they will be able to handle any situation that comes their way,” says Caroline.

Before Caroline heads to a school, a video of her is shown to the students and a Marvel-produced comic book is passed out. Oftentimes, after her presentation, the kids will greet her with small gifts to thank her for coming. “I've gotten drawings, letters, and even a custom Barbie doll!

Last month, I actually got the opportunity to perform at the New York City Supreme Court's annual Bring Your Kid to Work Day. Working with the Office of Emergency Management as a performer has been one of the most rewarding things I have gotten to do since moving to New York,” said Caroline with a proud and happy smile.

In addition to serving as Ready Girl, Caroline, who is majoring in creative writing, also competes on the highly touted Columbia University Mock Trial Team and has performed in two different plays this year. With an impressive list of academic and extracurricular experiences, Caroline says that her work as Ready Girl gets the most frequently asked questions from potential employers.

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uAlumni Events and Information

Save These Dates!

INTRODUCING OUR NEW

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS M S . A M A N DA B RY E R

2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9

ALUMNI CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER

11

It is with excitement and gratitude that I am joining the Cape Henry Collegiate family as the Director of Alumni Programs.

SEPTEMBER

14

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, I have proudly called Virginia Beach home for the past 11 years.

I received my bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University, and earned my Master of Public Administration degree with a focus in nonprofit management at Old Dominion University.

OCTOBER

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I have spent most of my career helping to share smiles around the globe with Operation Smile. I began my journey with Operation Smile in 2008 working with students, exposing them to leadership, public health, and philanthropy. Operation Smile has taught me so much about myself, the world, and how much kindness really matters.

NOVEMBER

20 DECEMBER

I spent some time working in our own community, serving as a Philanthropy Associate with Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. I worked with an amazing board to ensure a successful employee giving campaign, annual gala, and breast cancer focused awareness and fundraising events.

5 JANUARY

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I have worked with Cape Henry Collegiate students and faculty over the years on youth based fundraisers that support Operation Smile and have always been blown away by the professionalism and compassion that comes out of this campus. I couldn’t be more excited to join your family and call CHC home.

FEBRUARY

22

Stop in the development suite and say hello! I look forward to sharing a smile with you and working with you more.

MARCH

19

All the best,

Legacy Family Reception THE PHILLIPS FAMILY GALLERY - 5:30 p . m .

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner THE PERRY LIBRARY - 6:00 p . m .

Alumni Reunion Weekend CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE

Networking Series Event CHICK'S OYSTER BAR - 5:30 p . m .

Alumni Regional Dinner: Richmond, Va. Alumni Homecoming ALFRED T. TAYLOR FIELD HOUSE - 4:00 - 9:00 p . m .

Alumni Career Day CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE - 8:00 a . m . - NOON

Alumni Regional Dinner: Washington, D.C.

More regional events and college visits to be added to the calendar soon!

Make sure we have your updated information to make sure you get invitations.

Amanda

2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9 C A P E H E N R Y C O L L E G I AT E A L U M N I B O A R D Jerry Harris '03 President

Brandon Allred '08

Luke Kohart '10

Cecil Ward '10

Tyler Brooks '05 Vice President

Gabrielle Cabreros '03

Kristen Sparks '02

Margo Winans '89

Coles Keeter '10 Secretary

Kate Easton '11

Maddy Spear '14

Kaylin Wood '05

Ed Denton '97 Treasurer

Caroline Harrison '03

Dana Truxell '89

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LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETY Ensuring Long-Term Success Through Planned Giving

DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that you can make a significant gift to Cape Henry Collegiate without affecting your current income or cash flow?

HOW CAN I DO THAT? Join The Lighthouse Society. The Lighthouse Society is a group of individuals who have made provisions in their wills or estate plans to ensure the long-term success of Cape Henry Collegiate.

WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of The Lighthouse Society, please contact Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Associate Head of School and Director of Development, at juliescherrer@capehenry.org or call (757) 963-8256.

W H E R E T H E R E ’ S A W I L L , T H E R E ’ S A WAY !

uDon't Miss These Upcoming Events SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

Race at the Cape

CHPA Fall Festival

2019 Grand Auction

Family Oriented 5K Run/Walk and One-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Food, Games, Activities, and Fun for the Entire Family

Spend a night celebrating "Chinese New Year" with Live and Silent Auctions and Dinner and Dancing

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT:

Stay tuned for more information!

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capehenrycollegiate.org/race

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Celebrate u The Class of 2018

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