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The entire Cape Henry Collegiate School community mourns the loss of Alexandra L. Boyd. Alex, a tenth grader at Cape Henry, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2004. Her brother, Bryan, is a senior at CHCS this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Boyd family during this very difficult time.

Presented at the April 12 Middle and Upper School Student Assemblies This morning is the beginning of one of those days when we have to reconcile the sadness of loss with the joys of life. Today, we try to understand the loss of a student who lived life to its fullest. We also have the opportunity to reflect on the joy that a very special member of our school community gave to us.

As many of you know, Alex Boyd, a member of our sophomore class, died a few days ago. In some ways, this may come as a surprise, since seeing Alex everyday gave us little evidence that she was so ill. She never complained. She was always positive and upbeat.

Some people will say that she lost her battle with Cystic Fibrosis, a terrible disease. I believe it is true that she had a terrible disease. Yet I disagree that she lost a battle.

Actually, I do not believe Alex lost anything at all. In fact, I think it is just the opposite. I think she won everyday of her life… and we won, too, because we had the chance to know her.

This morning, I would like to ask you to think about how often Alex won. Everyday that she was a loving daughter, a thoughtful sister, and a dedicated student–she won. And we won, too. Every day that she was a loyal teammate, a helpful classmate, and a true friend was a day that–she won. And we won, too. Every day that she inspired us with her gleeful laughter and brightened our day with her happy smile was a day that–she won. And we won, too.

At this moment, we may feel frustrated, confused, and sad. That is okay. We all need to experience this grief in our own way. It is very important that we do so. We are a strong school. We are a strong community.

When we feel sadness for Jenny, Alex’s younger sister, and Bryan, Alex’s brother in the Twelfth Grade here at Cape Henry, let us do all we can to support them. When we feel sadness for Alex’s family and friends, let us pray that they find comfort. As we move through the next days, weeks, and months, let us comfort each other and share our memories of Alex.

Let us rely on Alex as our example of courage, dedication, and inspiration. Let the joy that she gave to us as a member of Cape Henry Collegiate School win over the sadness that we feel today.

When that happens, our hearts will be filled with the vibrant memories of a courageous person, a person who may have had momentary losses in her illness, but always won–each and every day.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS

Mr. Mark A. Kelly Chair Mrs. Linda W. Cross Vice Chair Mr. Scot N. Creech Vice Chair Mr. Paul O. Hirschbiel, Jr. Secretary Ms. Mary H. McNeal Treasurer Dr. John P. Lewis President/Head of School

FEATURE ARTICLE: JOSEPH RIDDLE

PARENTS’ ASSOCATION

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OFFICERS

WELCOME BACK

Connie Fulton President Debbie Puckett President-Elect Susan Galloway Vice President Angie Finley Treasurer Robin VanderMeer Recording Secretary Pam Northam Corresponding Secretary

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THANK YOU page 6

A DECADE OF WINNERS page 8

NEW BEGINNINGS

TRUSTEES

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Mrs. Suzanne Reigel Breit Mr. Edwin C. Brooks Mrs.Veronica L. Childress Mr. Reginald C. Corinaldi Dr. Lance B. Davlin Mrs. Debra C. Dyckman Mr.Thomas W. Elliott '76 Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr.William H. Fuller, Jr. Mr. R. Keith Hathaway Mr. Gregory H. Law Mr. Jerry F. McDonnell Mr. Frederick J. Napolitano, II Mr. J. Christopher Perry '92 The Honorable Owen B. Pickett Mrs. Marilyn Simon Mrs.Wendy J. Sims Mr. James H. Sparks Mr. Jeffrey M.Tourault Mr. A.W. VanderMeer, Jr. Dr. Robert D.Voogt Dr. Annie L.Williams-Loving Mrs. Connie W. Fulton CHPA President, ex officio Mr. Repp H. Lambert, II '89 Alumni President, ex officio

FIELD DAY 2004 page 16

FACULTY FEATURE: ANN FREEMAN page 18

STUDENT AND FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS page 23

ATHLETIC REPORT page 30

ALUMNI FEATURE: RACHAEL WAGNER page 37

ALUMNI MAKING NEWS: GREGORY DRAGAS page 38

ALUMNI NOTES page 39

SPRING 2004

REPRESENTATIVES

Upper School Marion Birkhead Vera Spruiell Middle School Susan Pleasants Laura Putney Lower School Lee Bergen Katherine Willis

ALUMNI ASSOCATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Repp H. Lambert, II '89 President Mike Gianascoli '89 Vice President Chris Perry '92 Secretary/Treasurer

ON THE COVER: Dr. Janet Holden and over 230 Lower, Middle, and Upper School students she has led to regional and national championships in Exploravision and NASA science competitions over the last decade.

Cover photos courtesy of Susan Hirschbiel Photography.

F E AT U R E A RT I C L E

CLASS OF 2003

Joseph Riddle

THE ROTHBERG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY

OF JERUSALEM

An Open Letter to the Cape Henry Collegiate Community

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It was around this time last year that I was busying myself with deciding where I would receive my college education.

Despite the fact that all my applications had been sent and the student-parent meetings with Mrs. Ingram had long ago finished, I was still nervous… By then I had even received letters of acceptance from three of the four universities I had applied to. I never dreamed there would be any uneasiness beyond the arrival of the acceptance letters. I was wrong.

However, after days of deliberation, countless talks with family, and a seemingly never-ending presence in the College Counseling Office, I had finally made my choice: I would be attending the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel.

Now a year has passed and I feel that I made the right choice. Things have really changed. Nowadays, I awaken to the call to prayer emanating from a minaret instead of an alarm clock. I traded the security of Officer Scottie in the carpool line for the vigilant eyes of the Israeli Defense Forces who patrol our campus 24–7 after last year’s terror attack that claimed seven lives and wounded many more.

The beloved calculus lessons with Mr. Kerbin have been handed over to Dr. Shalom. Instead of American History with Mr. Cameron, I study Israeli Foreign Policy with Dr. Meron Medzini, former Advisor to Prime Minister Golda Meir and at another time Spokesperson of the Israeli Army. While my love for language that was instilled by Mrs. Glascock

lives on, she no longer teaches me Spanish.

Instead, I brave endless hours of Hebrew language instruction.

Dr. Lewis’ Freedom Class has yet to be replaced in my university studies. However, the situation here has caused me to recall the issues we wrestled with in his class. And as one would logically guess, because I am studying at Israel’s premier university, all classes are being taught in Hebrew–that includes lectures, class reading, papers, and even tests.

When eating lunch, our conversations generally concentrate on what any American college student would discuss. However, I now converse in Hebrew or am forced to push the limits with my newly acquired yet infinitesimally small knowledge of Arabic. Instead of pizza and pasta being served in the cafeteria, we eat hummus, pita, and recently endless servings of matzah…

Those are just a few of the changes I have experienced here, forging my new life in Israel.

However, despite the adjustment, I have done quite well, I believe. Recently, the University

recognized my success with the presentation of a certificate of academic achievement that few students of the University manage to ever receive.

All these thoughts have recently come to mind after having carried on many conversations with my brother Andrew, currently a CHCS junior, as he too navigates the waters of what has been dubbed “the college process.”

I have to admit that I am surprised, blessed, and even excited at the results of this past year. However, I must say that I cannot take credit…

At the close of the last school year, as Senior Class President, I addressed the senior class and the Cape Henry community at the graduation ceremony. In my speech, I recalled the wise words of Solomon from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. He stated, “Everything shall be made beautiful in its own time.”

I find myself where I am today for many reasons. I believe that Solomon’s words of wisdom are indeed coming to fruition in my life; however, these changes have been created through the dynamic interaction of a few figures in my life and nothing that I have done. First and foremost I must say it is because of God’s place in my life. My family and friends have also been of great importance in the process of growing into an independent man.Yet, I would like to say that the people of Cape Henry Collegiate have also proven to be indispensable in the process of overcoming this year’s challenges.

The teachers and staff of Cape Henry pushed me and helped me enter academic circles I could never have entered on my own.

The conversations and time that many teachers invested in me almost certainly helped change the fabric of who I am. My classmates were indispensable. Providing friendship and insight

into their lives taught me many valuable lessons that books could never relay. The responsibilities of Class President, Assistant Secretary-General of Model United Nations, and captain of the soccer team taught me leadership skills that cannot be inhibited by race, creed, or language.

This past year has thrown me into one of the world’s most war-torn regions; it has been tough. Despite numerous close calls at the hands of Palestinian terrorists and the death of a friend in a shooting, I feel strong. The academic environment has been incredibly difficult.

Seven months ago, I knew no Hebrew. Now, I operate exclusively in this once foreign language.

What has turned these challenges into a success story?

I say with deep conviction that it has been Cape Henry Collegiate.You, the staff, teachers, parents, and students, have taught me indispensable lessons, not only in how to live life, but also in how to succeed. In my mind, this is not an article, but rather a letter of deep gratitude to the Cape Henry Collegiate Community. Many of you have acted in my life in what would seem to be small ways.Yet, today I say that all of you have affected me in an inexplicably profound way.

Many thanks, Joseph Riddle

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CHCS

FOUNDERS: FORMER TRUSTEES

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Welcome Back

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HEADS

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SCHOOL RETURN

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SEE HOW CHCS HAS CHANGED

A reception honoring former Trustees and Founders was held on April 15, 2004 in The Perry Library. This successful event was a way of encouraging our former leaders to return and observe firsthand how the School has grown and to provide an opportunity for them to gather again in a social setting to renew friendships. Board Chair Mr. Mark Kelly welcomed and addressed the distinguished group. Dr. John P. Lewis followed with a short history of CHCS and a brief State-of-the-School address and presented former Headmistress Mrs. Anne D. Jordan with a beautiful Cape Henry scarf and former Headmaster Dr. Hugh Moomaw with a Cape Henry tie. Mrs. Lee Moomaw was also presented with a scarf.

Over 70 Founders, former Trustees, and current Trustees were in attendance. This firstever Founders’ Reception built a solid foundation for similar events in the future.

Former Headmistress Mrs. Anne Dickson “Dickie” Jordan proudly wears her new Cape Henry scarf.

Former Trustee Mr. Mike Romaniw visits with former Headmaster Dr. Hugh Moomaw.

Mrs. Lee Moomaw with former Trustee Mrs. Maureen Olivieri and her husband, Richard.

Former Trustee Mr. Peter Marx with Mrs. Barbara Hall.

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Former Board Chair Mr. Doug Perry and his wife, Pat, enjoy the moment.

Former Board Chair Mrs. Jody Wagner and former Trustee Mr. Mike Rashkind.

Mrs. Lee Moomaw models her new scarf.

Mrs. Precilla Fuller, wife of current Trustee Mr.William Fuller, chats with Former Trustee Ms. Louisa Strayhorn.

Former Trustee Mr.Walter “Bud” Satterwhite listens to his longtime friend and Former Trustee Reverend Michael Simone.

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Mrs. Lee Moomaw enjoys a quiet moment in her former Cape Henry “office,” the children’s library.

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Current Trustee Mrs.Veronica Childress listens to Former Board Chair Mr. Elliott Schaubach.

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A THOUSAND

Thanks to You

TRUSTEES GIVE THEIR VALUABLE TIME

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MAKE CHCS

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BEST

Mr. Thomas W. Elliott '76 As President of the Alumni Board of Directors, Tom Elliott, Class of 1976, was the alumni representative to the Board of Trustees for three years–from 19931996. Because of his many fine contributions, the Board of Trustees elected him to serve two more four-year terms, 1996-2004, as a fellow Trustee. Tom has served on the Board’s Long-range Planning Committee, Committee on Trustees, Marketing, Development, and Facilities. He and his wife, Andrea, also value a Cape Henry education for their three children: Alex, Eighth Grade, Emma, Fifth Grade, and Sarah, First Grade.

Mrs. Debra C. Dyckman During her eight years on the Board, 1996-2004, Debbie Dyckman was a leader on the Finance, Facilities, and Investment Committees. Her banking expertise helped position Cape Henry for growth through capital campaigns, investments, and construction projects. She also demonstrated her belief in supporting the School’s endowment efforts by being one of the first members of the Cape Henry Lighthouse Society. Aside from her Board work, Debbie has also chaired the Community Concerns Committee for the past six years, and she set a new record as Chair of Underwriting contributions with the 2004 Grand Auction. As a parent, she also celebrates her children’s education at Cape Henry: son, Scot Crocker, Class of 1998, and daughter, Casey Dyckman, Class of 2009.

Mr. A.W. VanderMeer, Jr. Every board needs a lawyer, and Van VanderMeer rose to a high level of service on the Committee on Trustees and Education Committee from 1996-2004. His legal acumen provided direction particularly in regard to the review of the Board Bylaws and development of evaluation criteria. His keen interest in educational philosophy and policy also stemmed from his children’s matriculation at Cape Henry: daughter, Haley, Class of 2003, and son, Tyler, Class of 2006.

Mrs. Connie W. Fulton

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As President of Cape Henry’s parents’ organizations (first PFA and then CHPA), Connie W. Fulton served three years on the Board of Trustees from 2001-2004. Her reports on parent-led activities and functions highlighted the significant contributions made by that constituency in support of Fall Festival, the Grand Auction, After Prom, Booster Club, Campus Beautification, Gift Wrap, Community Concerns, the Golf Tournament, Inclusion, Hospitality, and Staff Appreciation. Her quiet, organizational strengths mobilized hundreds of volunteers, while she also served on Board committees for Marketing, Development, and Education. Her family legacy of service is evident in the contributions of her husband and children: Dudley Fulton, Trustee from 1986-1998; son, Chandler, Class of 2001; and twin daughters, Alexandra and Whitney, Class of 2005.

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CHCS will miss the Board involvement of these strong community leaders. Their hard work and dedication have been, in each case, exemplary. From parents, to business, to fundraising, to alumni–these four have covered it all. The CHCS family sincerely appreciates their many contributions.

2003-2004 ANNUAL GIVING Mrs. Lee Bergen and Mrs. Angie Finley

THANK YOU MR. CHAIRMAN It is with heartfelt appreciation that we, as a community, thank Mr. Jim Sparks for chairing the Annual Giving Campaign this year.

Because of his excellent leadership, we have increased our participation in all areas of giving– Trustees, parents, grandparents, faculty, alumni, and administration. Jim’s tireless efforts have been instrumental in establishing the most successful Annual Giving Campaign in the history of the School. The Annual Report in the fall of 2004 will outline this monumental year.

A CALL

FOR THANKS: THANK-A-THON

Cape Henry’s first annual Thank-athon was held in April. Administrators, CHPA Board members, and Trustees gathered one evening at the School to call families and thank them for honoring their pledges to this year’s Annual Giving Campaign. From all reports, the families were happy to receive such pleasant calls. Thank-a-thon calling will continue through June 30, when all pledge payments to the 2003-2004 Annual Giving campaign are due.

Mrs. Joanne Davlin

Mr. Doug Wine and Trustee Mr. Chris Perry '92

Mrs. Connie Fulton

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Mrs. Debbie Puckett and Mrs. Joan Trapnell CAPE HENRY SOUNDINGS

SCHOOL NEWS

INSPIRING A

Decade of Winners

DR. JANET HOLDEN HAS DIRECTED REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SCIENCE COMPETITON WINNERS FOR TEN YEARS

EVERY CHCS FOURTH GRADE STUDENT WINS IN NATIONAL NASA COMPETITION 2003-2004 NASA WINNERS FIRST PLACE Brian Buxbaum Whitney Conrad Dorothy Davis Lindsey Hayden Samantha Napolitano Yagna Patel Jessika Puglisi Jenna Smith Amanda Stellmach Marshall Todman Romy Verweij SECOND PLACE Alexander Albert Cooper Browning Laney Clarke Daniel Curtin Charlotte Dawson Sam Dreyfus Sarah Eure Greg Gardner Jacob Hurst Kyle McCammon Ashley Meers Kyle Mytelka Courtney Paphites Russell Sanders Will Serratelli Gerrit Voogt Breck Wood THIRD PLACE Tanner Baine Julia Canon Natalie Costantino Ilana Davlin Chloe Kennedy Josh Lim Curtis Nasis Kristen Parnigoni Ben Plotnick Alanna Porter Bobbie Riley Steven Sims Nicholas Trader Dylan Van Aalst Graeme Wren

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HONORABLE MENTION Raliegh Byrd Ciara Clements Addie Cooper Katie Cozza Peter Donaldson Michael Ettel Drew Greene Alec Kantor Adam Karides Will Mason Boyd Melchor Ryan Melley Maddie Myers Phil Reichhoff Ben Rountree Jenna Sedjat

Cape Henry Collegiate School students in Dr. Janet Holden’s Fourth Grade science classes were awarded first place in the NASA Student Involvement Program’s (NSIP) 2003-2004 competition. Students Amanda Stellmach, Jenna Smith, Marshall Todman, Dorothy Davis, Whitney Conrad, Romy Verweij, Yagna Patel, Jessika Puglisi, Samantha Napolitano, Lindsey Hayden, and Brian Buxbaum were honored for their work on a small plot of land next to Cape Henry’s parking lot. Their work included soil analysis, air quality, pH of rainwater, identification of insects, birds, and mammals that inhabited the area, as well as an evaluation of the impact that Hurricane Isabel and humans had at the site.

The 2004 NASA Student Involvent Program first place team.

My Neighborhood, Watching Earth Change, Aeronautics and Space Science Journalism, and Flight Opportunities.

Over 3,600 students submitted more than 1,500 entries to the Daniel Curtin and Alexander Albert competition. determine the air temperature.

Students engage in research that promotes critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Student entries were judged at NASA centers by teams of scientists, engineers, educators, journalists, and other professionals who select first, second, and third place winners. The Cape Henry Collegiate School winners were judged and selected at the Langley Research Center.

“NSIP is an important part of NASA’s efforts to enhance K-12 learning because it offers students the thrill of discovery and achievement,” says Lynn Marra, NSIP Program Officer at NASA Headquarters. “We’re proud to honor their success and have them on the NASA team.”

Cape Henry Collegiate School began its involvement with NASA in 1994 and has had an impressive 223 students in Grades Four through Twelve place first, second, or third in a variety of NASA competitions during the decade. All have been under the direction of Dr. Janet Holden.

Following the news that CHCS students won first place nationally in the NASA competition, the School was again contacted with the unprecedented news that Cape Henry students also took second and third places and an honorable mention nationally in the same competition.

This equates to every fourth grade student at Cape Henry having placed in the competition. NASA sent a representative to award the four teams’ medals and certificates before the end of the school year.

NASA Student Involvement Program (NSIP) is a national program that stimulates math, science, technology, and geography excellence through five competition categories designed for students in grades 312. The competitions are: Design a Alec Kantor, Phil Reichhoff, Drew Greene, and Addie Cooper measure the diameter of Mission to Mars, Earth Systems in a tree on campus.

NATIONAL

2003-2004 EXPLORAVISION WINNERS Josh Cooper Katelyn Falk Evan Underwood

Over 13,800 students entered the ExploraVision competition this year, and the judges picked 20 projects in each age group for an Honorable Mention Award per region. Congratulations to the following students for receiving the ExploraVision Honorable Mention award for the 2004 regional competition: FIFTH GRADE

2004 National ExploraVision Winners: Josh Cooper with Laurie and Dan Cooper, Evan Underwood with Dr. Diane Wry and John Underwood, and Katelyn Falk with Joni Falk and George Wallace.

CHCS STUDENTS DO IT AGAIN–EXPLORAVISION

Lucas Breit Kayla Buchardt Jamie Burke Meghan Clark Kadija Corinaldi Lauren Devendorf Chandler Ettel Caroline Finley Spencer Hayden Tyler Holsinger Abbey Jones Grace Kanakaris Bria King Douglas Kellermeyer Robert Lowe Michael Maroon Owen McMillan Elizabeth McNamara Dale Midkiff Elli Mirenda Paul Murray Taryn Payne Charlie Richards

Douglas Ruetzel Shaun Russell Brigid Skorup Machiel van Gool Amanda Walker Alex Wine THIRD GRADE Natalie Caudle Abigail Clark Hunter Davlin Paull Dunn Dillon Goldberg Olivia Hajek John Hurley Emily Levin Kyle McKee Henry Richardson Kendall Tompkins Zach Tuckman Andrew Vakos Drew Wacker Ashley Warren

Cape Henry Collegiate School’s Fifth Grade ExploraVision team– Katelyn Falk, Josh Cooper, and Evan Underwood–led by Lower School science instructor Dr. Janet Holden–have once again won the national ExploraVision competition. This is Cape Henry’s second consecutive national title for ExploraVision. Sponsored each year by Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association, ExploraVision is the largest science invention competition available to K-12 students in the United States and Canada.

Cape Henry began entering ExploraVision competitions in 1996 and has had at least one regional winning team every year except for 1998. CHCS’s region includes eight states and the District of Columbia. Our regional winning teams have gone on to place second in the world competition in 1999 and 2002. In 2003, ExploraVision created separate competitions for Japan and Europe. The United States, its territories, and Canada still compete together in their own competition. In 2003, Cape Henry’s Upper School team won the National Championship, and two Cape Henry Lower School teams were selected as Regional Winners.

ExploraVision competition is always very strong. This year, the Fifth Grade Team’s winning project was called the Plant Remover. Toshiba America presented their winning certificates and digital cameras at a Lower School special assembly in March.

In addition, the students’ photo appeared in USA Today in April. The students will now travel to Washington D.C. from June 9-13 where they will meet with Congressional Representatives, will be televised with Bill Nye the Science Guy at the National Press Club, and will be honored at a private meeting with Toshiba America’s CEO, Mr. Hideo Ito. As the national winners, their stay in Washington will culminate with a dinner in their honor on June 12 where each team member will receive a $10,000 dollar savings bond.

Here is the abstract description the students wrote explaining their project:

The Plant Remover model.

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“The Plant Remover removes non-native invasive aquatic plants. Over twenty foreign plants in the United States are taking over lakes, creeks, canals, rivers, wetlands, and ponds. These plants are clogging the waterways, killing native plants and animals, and making it difficult for boaters and travelers. The Plant Remover is a submersible controlled by a global positioning satellite with robotic arms and a microprocessor; it uses a laser holographic imager to identify plants. The submersible moves through a waterway, making an image of all the plants it comes across. The advanced memory microprocessor will identify a non-native plant, and then robotic arms will remove and vacuum the material into the Plant Remover. The Plant Remover quickly clears waterways without harming the environment.”

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

CHPA: A YEAR OF

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New Beginnings

What a great year of new beginnings and growth. The reorganization of the Parent-Faculty Association (PFA) to Cape Henry Parents’ Association (CHPA) has been very successful and exciting. During these past several years, Cape Henry has seen considerable growth, but the consistency and commitment of parental involvement has continued with desire and energy to help make a difference for our children.

Here are the many ways CHPA volunteers expressed their commitment just this year alone: Neighborhood Coffees; Orientations for Lower, Middle and Upper Schools; Back-to-School Nights for Lower, Mrs.Vicki Whited and Mrs. Susan Pearman Middle and Upper Schools; distribution of the CHCS Family Directories; Safe Homes under Community Concerns Committee; Gift Wrap; Campus Beautification; Fall Festival and The rACE at the Cape; Booster Concession, Athletic Awards Night, hosting Athletic Events; Refreshments and food at school plays, choral and band concerts; Annual Giving Phonathons; Carpool Café; Grandparents’ Day; the Spirit Bus; Noodle Network; the Grand Auction; special community project collections; Thank-a-Thon; After Prom; Staff Appreciation “treats” or meals for faculty and staff; Community Concerns/CHPA joint guest speaker; Tunes and Treasures; Field Day; the CHCS Annual Golf Tournament;Vision Night speaker, and graduation.

Much appreciation and thanks is expressed to every volunteer. Each one has made a significant contribution in their own way, and we are successful because of them. Cape Henry Collegiate School salutes you for the time, energy, devotion, and commitment given to our students!

THE 2003-2004 CHPA EXECUTIVE BOARD

Connie Fulton Debbie Puckett Sue Galloway Angie Finley Pam Northam Robin VanderMeer Lee Bergen Katherine Willis Laura Putney Susan Pleasants Marion Birkhead Vera Spruiell

President President-Elect Vice President Treasurer Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary Lower School Representative Lower School Representative Middle School Representative Middle School Representative Upper School Representative Upper School Representative

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Ms. Patricia Markman and Mrs. Pamela Soule Mrs. Kathie Carter and Mrs. Dianne Schlaefer

THE 2003-2004 ADVISORY BOARD Ann Cary Carr Special Community Projects Beverly Cheniae Staff Appreciation Committee Cheyney Cole Booster Club Nancy Cole/Chris Kelly After Prom Debbie Dyckman Community Concerns Committee Emily Mills/Donna Haycox Hospitality Committee Donna Quigg/Debbie Puckett Gift Wrap Kathy Thomson/Holly Camp Campus Beautification Michele Brooks/Angie Finley Fall Festival Wendy Sims/Nita Mosure Grand Auction Rebecca Crowell Telephone Committee

Mrs.Wendy Sims, the Birthday Fairy

Mrs. Emily Mills sells tuition raffle tickets at the Grand Auction.

Mrs. Susan Hirschbiel gives her time and energy to shoot photos as needed by the School.

Here she shoots the cover shot for this issue of Soundings from the “cherry picker.”

Mrs.Veronica Childress and Dr.Vera Spruiell

Mrs. Michele Brooks and Ms.Wendy Lewis

Ms. Robin vanderMeer, Mrs. Marion Birkhead, and Mrs. Connie Fulton

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

— Helen Keller Mrs. Ann Freeman and Mrs.Theresa Hudgins

Congratulations to the newly elected

2004-2005 CHPA Executive Board Officers Ms. Debbie Puckett Mrs. Kim Wheeler Mrs. Lee Bergen Mr. Terry Forehand Mrs. Pam Northam Mrs. Lisa Dunker

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President President-Elect Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

A NIGHT IN THE TROPICS:

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Grand Auction

The Grand Auction 2004, “A Night in the Tropics,” was held on February 26 for the Cape Henry Collegiate School Community. Over 500 turned out at the Sheraton Oceanfront to celebrate and to participate in a fundraiser to benefit our students and the School.

Greg and Linda Cross with Dr. Lewis

Nita Mosure and Wendy Sims receive flowers from Dr. Lewis.

Parent volunteers spent hundreds of hours throughout the year planning and organizing this event. The Lower School participated with themed baskets that won the hearts of the audience. The Middle and Upper Schools donated dollars toward a dress-down day and were able to purchase a trip for 40 on the Virginia Jewel that was auctioned in the Live Auction. A Gardening Section was filled with patio furniture, hand-painted benches, water fountains, and more, donated by generous parents. The Silent Auction items included gift certificates to fine restaurants, painted furniture, a Kids’ Corner, elegant items for the home, fine art, and photography. The volunteers were creative and designed a category of Sensational Packages that included everything from topof-the-line car care to Death by Chocolate.

The Live Auction had wonderful trips donated by our parents, as well as a Jon boat, a diamond bracelet, gourmet wine dinners, and more. Our Head of School, Dr. Lewis, got the Live Auction off to a great start by having

the audience bid on a beautiful Cape Henry silk scarf won by parents Linda and Greg Cross. Eric Stevens and Joe Flanagan were our auctioneers and kept the audience bidding high.

This Grand Kathy Bennett and Ellen Keeter Auction, which raised over $160,000 for the good of our students, is always a perfect event for giving, sharing, socializing, and promoting the School. It does not get any better than this!

Karin and Keith Hathaway with Pam Clarke

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Suzanne and Jeff Talbert

Paul and Kathy Cozza

Lance and Joanne Davlin

Doug and Dianne Schlaefer

Susan and Paul Hirschbiel

Laurie and Dan Cooper

Linda Fox-Jarvis and David Jarvis

Jerry and Carolyn McDonnell Jack and Mary Kanakaris

Don and Kathie Carter

Scott and Peggy Kellermeyer

Jenny and Jeff Foster

Jackie and Larry Bradley

Alaida Melley and Patti Jo Whitney

THE 2003-2004 GRAND AUCTION UNDERWRITERS MADE IT HAPPEN RED & GRAY Hampton Roads Leasing Jerry and Carolyn McDonnell Anonymous

GOLD Art Walker’s Auto Service, Inc. Atlantic Foundations Concrete/Masonry Kaufman & Canoles Steven D. Pearman, M.D. Pender & Coward, PC SAGE Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel

SILVER Asphalt Roads & Materials Atlantic Psychiatric Services/Virginia Buchanan Rountree, L.P.C. BB&T Insurance Services/Lowery D. Finley Breit, Drescher & Imprevento, P.C. Checkered Flag Motor Car Company Dr. and Mrs. Lance B. Davlin Electronic Systems Linda Fox-Jarvis/Prudential Decker Realty Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hudson Enterprises Monarch Bank Napolitano Homes Overhead Door Company of Norfolk Papco Oil Company Professional Answering Service RBC Centura Signature Printing & Graphics Sun Coast Supply SunTrust Bank Taylor Johnson Group Unicus BRONZE Bay Mechanical, Inc. Cape Henry General Merchandise Dataline Alex McNeil '04 and J.P. McNeil '02 Drs. Savage, Sabol & Visser, LTD

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DIAMOND Bank of America Charles Barker Automotive E.L. Creech & Co., Inc. Eden Capital The Frieden Agency Great Atlantic Management Co. Family of Chuck and Michelle Guthrie Don and Debbie Keeling and Matt Mervis Dr. and Mrs. James C. Mosure Priority Chevrolet Priority Toyota Priority Acura Robert Voogt & Associates, Inc. Kevin and Wendy Sims Jim and Karen Sparks USI Insurance Services

PLATINUM Alexis Allied Transportation Company BB&T Bank Greg and Linda Cross Cavalier Ford Dove Landing Apartments Gee’s Group Real Estate Development Hathaway-Duke Construction Co. Innovative Spas Maersk Line, LTD Mid Eastern Builders, Inc. NAI Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate Resource Bank Towne Bank Wachovia Bank, N.A.

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

THE 2004

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Golf Tournament PARENTS, FACULTY, ALUMNI,

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FRIENDS TEE OFF

FOR A

GOOD CAUSE

Fore! Everyone was ready to play golf and what a perfect day for our tournament! This year, the Cape Henry Collegiate School Golf Tournament was held on April 26 at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club. Under the leadership of Mr. Scot Creech, Chair of the Golf Committee, this year’s event was the most successful in the School’s history.

Everyone arrived ready to play. After registering, the teams headed off to

their assigned carts and waited for the games to begin. Lunch was served on the course, and when the golfers returned from a full day of golf, cocktails awaited, followed by dinner and the awards presentation.

Scot and Pat Creech checking on the golfers.

Thanks to the generosity of four local car dealerships, every one of the par-three holes had a car on it, just waiting for that perfect hole-in-one. Our hole-in-one sponsors were Charles Barker Lexus, Priority Toyota, Priority Chevrolet, Priority Acura, Greenbrier Auto Group, and Checkered Flag. Many thanks to our hole sponsors, generous underwriters, donors, “cart” ladies, hole spotters, and all the volunteers, this year’s Lori and Greg Camden

tournament was a great success.

Ready for the shotgun start.

Debbie Puckett and Hobie Whitmore '88 The Fuller foursome includes Burce Watts,Tommy Graves, John Edwards, and William Fuller.

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Golfers Lawrence and Sally Smith pose with Debbie and Jeff Dyckman.

Stock Watson and Tom Atherton

Kay Roland, Kathie Carter, Barbara Fleming, and Charlene Cerza Cindy Houck, Cindy Gooch, and Laura Putney

THE WINNERS FIRST FLIGHT Todd Jared, John Melley, Russell Payne, and Rick Westbrook

SECOND FLIGHT John Fain, Michael Folk, Bill Kamarek, and Ted Wille Pat Riddle and Jim Sparks head out to the tournament.

Jerry McDonnell wins the Nike Clubs and Bag Raffle.

THIRD FLIGHT Mike Germano, Mike Imperial, George Mirmelstein, and Jeff Pierce LONGEST DRIVE Rodney Ashby

CLOSEST

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Mike Gianascoli '89

PUTTING CONTEST Toyota Highlander up for Raffle from Charles Barker for the CHCS Students’ Assistance Foundation.

Alumni foursome Mike Gianascoli '89, Gresh Wall '85, Riley Gomez '92, and Chris Perry '92

Ron Jordan

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Mike Romaniw with Richard Olivieri Scot Creech and Jack Lewis thank everyone for their support.

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Charles Barker draws the winning ticket for the Toyota Highlander.

SCHOOL NEWS

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Field Day 2004

IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, SANDCASTLE BUILDING, AND OTHER CONTESTS, CHCS STUDENTS TEAMED UP FOR A DAY OF SCHOOL SPIRIT AND FUN

Monday, April 19, 2004, was a perfect day for every student from Fifth through Twelfth Grade to be involved in the School’s first-ever Field Day. Other independent schools have them, and our Lower and Middle Schools have had similar events for years, but the true meaning of a “Collegiate Field Day” is something quite different: comeraderie and competition through the grades.

In a traditional “Collegiate Field Day,” the entire student body and faculty are divided into teams - in our case a Red Team, a White Team, and a Grey Team. Red, White, or Grey–whatever team students were on this year remains their team throughout their CHCS career. Additionally, students from the Fifth Grade through the senior class were on the same teams.

If anyone worried about unfair advantages in competitions because of age and size differences, Mr. Ed Faubert, the Physical Education Chair and the Field Day Commissioner, explained, “It is similar to a major league/minor league structure.

Even though students from Lower School were on the same team as Upper School students, they did not actually compete against one another.

Similar as well as very different competitions were set up for the various age groups.”

When all of the points were compiled at the end of the day, the Grey Team received a beautiful trophy that is theirs for the entire year.

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Red or White competition. There were also prizes and recognition for individuals achieving notable performances during the competitions.

In addition, the Grey Team will have dressdown days and pizza lunches at various times of the 2004-2005 school year. Other perks have also been planned.

As one might expect, these games, challenges, and rewards are about much more than “winning.” Because each team is composed of students of varying ages, and because they will remain on the same team until graduation, a collegial comeraderie grows that is hard to duplicate elsewhere.

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Mr. Ed Faubert, Field Day Commissioner, with Dr. John P. Lewis

Team Leaders Mr. Dave Cameron, Mr. Doug Wine, and Ms. Kim McDonald

Congratulations to the

2004 FIELD DAY CHAMPIONS!

THE GREY TEAM

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To everyone who helped with the organization, setup, supervision, and cleanup of Cape Henry’s first Field Day–Mr. Ed Faubert, Mr. Dave Cameron, Mr. Doug Wine, Ms. Kim McDonald, Mrs. Linda Schon, the Maintenance Department, SAGE, faculty, and volunteers–we sincerely thank you. Your time, effort, and sacrifice were what made the day such a huge success.

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A TRIBUTE TO

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Ann M. Freeman

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In the summer of 1977, Mrs. Ann M. Freeman drove into the small parking lot of Cape Collegiate School to apply for a Fifth Grade teaching position. One can only imagine how different the School must have looked the day she arrived for her interview with Dr. Hugh Moomaw, the Headmaster at the time. The School consisted of one small concrete building and a dozen or so trailers splayed out on dirt plots surrounding what is now the foyer of the gymnasium. At the time, it may not have been apparent to Dr. Moomaw that he was about to hire someone who would have a major impact on the future of the Lower School. However, he must have sensed that Ann Freeman was special because one year later, he appointed her Director of the Lower School, and the rest, as they say, is history.

In Ann Freeman’s first years at Cape Henry, the buildings may not have been beautiful and the grounds may not have been groomed, but she will be quick to tell you a great deal of good teaching went on.

Money was tight, but there was always enough money for books and supplies, some of which came directly from the pocketbook or wallet of a parent, a Trustee, or in most cases, from the teacher or the Director of the Lower School herself.

Ann, having come from an education background, never truly thought of herself as anything but a classroom teacher who happened to be the Director of the Lower School.

In the beginning, she had to do it all. She ran the Lower School, drove the bus, cleaned the building, ordered the books, acted as guidance counselor and nurse, and wrote most of the Lower School curriculum.

If you needed advice, you went to Ann. If you needed to cry, you went to Ann. If you need anything to enhance your teaching, you went to Ann. If you needed lunch money, you went to Ann. If you needed a reality check as to why you chose to become an educator, Ann came to you! Her expectations were high, and whatever was in the best interest of the child was good for Ann and Lloyd Freeman

Ann. Her standard answer to difficult situations was always the same: consider what is best for the child.

As the School grew, Ann’s philosophy of developmental education remained constant. Even as other school systems changed the rules, Ann was hesitant to jump on the bandwagon unless she was absolutely convinced it was in the best interest of her students. Her hands-on approach to administration created a fierce loyalty between Ann and her teachers.

When it became apparent that Ann could not possibly “do it all,” she began hiring additional professionals to help her: a guidance counselor, office staff, science teacher, music teachers, nurses, and support staff. She was instrumental in creating student support programs like the Academic Enrichment Services and the Inclusion Committee, as well as encouraging her teachers to seek outside professional development opportunities as often as possible. When the budget did not allow for traveling, as was often the case in the early years, Ann would find a way to send every teacher to at least one conference a year.

Ann and Lloyd’s grown sons, daughter inlaws, and grandchildren have added another dimension to their already full lives. Ann’s stories about their three sons have now evolved into stories about their six grandchildren. Her love of teaching and mentoring has gone handin-hand with her love of motherhood and grandmotherhood.

The wisdom and love that she has brought to all areas of life have truly blessed those who have been lucky enough to share in the legacy that is Ann Freeman’s.

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BY STUDENT CORRESPONDANT FITZ SHIPP, CHIEF

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When the law is put into action in a criminal case, many people are affected: the victim, the criminal, the families of both parties, and even the jurors of the case when it is brought to court. Jurors have tough decisions to make when bringing justice to the criminals. Among the hardest of these decisions is the choice to give the death penalty to a guilty murderer. In March, Ms. Jackie Marhalik, one of the jurors of the John Allen Mohammad case and

CHCS parent of Cory Marhalik, told of her difficult experiences involving the sniper case to members of Mrs. Pam Racine’s Ethics Class. Portions of her talk and a private interview were broadcast on WVEC.

Marhalik first described the court’s choosing of a jury. When called for jury duty “you don’t have a real choice. It is a summons. Sheriffs were guarding us the whole time during the process,” Marhalik said. Marhalik and the other jurors were asked questions like, “If you are shown any graphic photographs, would it be okay?” and “Would you consider the death penalty?”

After being accepted for the jury of the John Allen Mohammad sniper trial, all of the jurors were commanded to have no media contact whatsoever.

The trial began and the guilt phase began.

Evidence was laid before the judge and the members of the jury to decide the guilt or innocence of John Allen Mohammad. Mohammad was found guilty of the murder of Dean Myers and one other person in a period of three years on counts of terrorism, conspiracy, and the usage of firearms.

The sentencing phase began. Would Mrs. Jackie Marhalik shares her experiences of Mohammad be given the death penalty being a juror in the Mohammad trial. or life in prison without parole? It was the jury’s task to decide Mohammad’s fate. The jury read ballistic reports to show that he had pulled the trigger. Marhalik described the evidence as “really, really terrible.” She added, “I’ve seen photos that I don’t even want

During the discussion, Mike Gooding, news correspondent for WVEC, Ms. Marhalik, and Head of School Dr. John P. Lewis answered students’ questions about the death penalty. Michael Lehtonen and Gregory Creech turn to listen.

to describe to you. There wasn’t a time when we [the jury] weren’t crying.”

The decision for John Allen Mohammad to be given the death penalty was the result of hours of intense deliberation. “If we can’t reach a consensus, we must continue to deliberate,” Marhalik stated. Since the decision to put a man to death is such a horrible thought, Marhalik would never be a part of a trial of this magnitude again if given the choice. “I don’t think anyone should ever be put in that situation. There is too much responsibility. I don’t think it’s fair.” But Marhalik is satisfied with her decision. “I refused to act from revenge; we are trying to do what the laws told us.”

Marhalik’s experience with the courts has taught her a great deal about the law and the death penalty. The event has been traumatizing, but she is satisfied. Marhalik’s involvement with the legal system has been a journey that she will never forget. Justice has been served.

Fitz Shipp is the Chief of Staff of The Lighthouse, the Upper School student newspaper.

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SCHOOL NEWS

CHANGING

Minds, Bodies, Perceptions

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The second Middle School Matters Youth Summit was a daylong program on Monday, March 29, for Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Cape Henry students to learn more about decisions they make that influence their health for the rest of their lives. Various speakers from the community were on campus to discuss the subjects of yoga, self-defense, body image, anger management, social relationships, and laughter.

Ms. Angela Oh

The Laughter Group: Mr. Steve Kissell and the

Students planned the sessions complete with interactive students who helped to organize his appearance, Kate activities. For example, in the session on anger management, Pleasants, Brittany Spruiell, Kelsey Scherrer, Ally Brooks, Libby Bland, Bryan Goldner, and Max Wagner. students role-played various situations, and the therapist helped them learn different ways to handle their emotions. In the social relationships session, students went through a process of “speed friendships” where they had a few minutes to talk with each person, had them answer some set questions, and then the facilitator guided them through a discussion on the process.

Faculty had an educational day as well. Faculty and their guests began the day with a continental breakfast and presentation in the Café Dolphin by nationally recognized speaker Ms. Angela Oh. Ms. Oh, a trial attorney from Los Angeles, is known both nationally and internationally as a speaker and author on a wide range of topics, including civil rights, diversity, and politics. She has appeared on the McNeil-Lehrer Newshour, was former advisor of President Clinton’s Initiative on Race, has been a commencement speaker for numerous college graduations (including Cornell, USC, and Occidental), and is the author of nine books.

For all involved, the day ended with a special session on laughter with nationally known humorist/author Mr. Steve Kissel presenting an interactive session in The Perry Family Auditorium. It was a great way to end a very educational day for the Middle School.

Congratulations to Mrs. Cathy Lewis and Mrs. Randy Pike along with their student leaders, who all had worked diligently since October to put together this extremely successful day.

WORLD CULTURES WEEK World Cultures Week celebrated the world’s rich diversity by focusing on multiple cultures and their traditions. Co-chairs Mrs. Randy Pike and Mrs. Liz Ballard worked tirelessly to coordinate speakers from the community, as well as many CHCS parents, students, and faculty who made presentations to the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools during the course of the week.

Each presentation provided cultural information on a variety of topics such as rites of passage, marriage traditions, music, holidays, traditional dress, careers/professions, military obligations, politics, and dating.

Our students are most grateful for their sharing of time and talents.

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Jennifer Choi and Kyung Moon (Korea)

Maddie Braine and Ashton Little (Italy)

Courtney Paphites, Laney Clarke, and Ashley Meers (Greece) Charlie Celesia, Bryce Woodson, and Greg Covington (Liberia) Mrs. Johanna van der Meer, Bas van der Meer, and Mrs. Ruth Sleurink (The Netherlands)

Mrs. Naoko Fukuda, Joshua Uher, Brooke Stellmach, and Megan Bradley (Japan) Melissa Kaye and Kelli Morrissey (Cajun)

DIRECTOR

OF

FINANCE POSITION CREATED

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As the School continues to move forward and strengthen its position as a leader in independent education, the need for an administrator beyond the scope of a Chief Financial Officer became evident.

Mrs. Joan Trapnell joined the CHCS administration on February 2, as the Director of Finance. Mrs. Trapnell’s duties encompass foundation and endowment investment strategies, development of financial policies, preparation of budgets, analysis of financial results, risk management, planning for future capital campaigns, and supervising the operation of auxiliary services such as the School’s bookstore.

Mrs. Trapnell is uniquely qualified to lead the School in these areas of finance, investment, and general business operations.

With over 21 years of experience in investments and financial services management, she has served as a Senior Vice President at Fidelity Investments and United Asset Management in Boston, and as Chief Investment Officer responsible for a $12 billion portfolio and a 125-person staff at Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance. She holds a B.A. cum laude as a National Merit Scholar from Bryn Mawr College, an M.A. from the University of Virginia, and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. Her peers in the financial services industry recommended her at the highest levels, citing her intellect, team focus, analytical acumen, and unwavering ethics.

Returning to an academic environment was a longtime objective for Mrs. Trapnell. Her son, now a student at Princeton University, graduated from an independent school in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Buckingham Browne & Nichols). Her husband is on the staff of Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.

SCHOOL NEWS

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NEXUS Program

The NEXUS 2005 program is offering several fantastic opportunities for Cape Henry students. Options will include a community service project in Fiji directed by Ms. Michelle Frasher; an earth science program to the Ecuadorian Amazon and the Galapagos Islands taught by Mrs. Susan Mulvey; a British theatre and literature course taught by Mrs. Kara Lawler; and a continuation of our popular Cuba senior project directed by Mr. Willy Fluharty.

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Students enrolling in the Fiji Community Service Program will have a culturally intensive experience that exposes them to the daily routines of the natives. CHCS students will share in the communal life of a small village that holds deep beliefs that family and friends are the most important things in life. Upon their arrival in the village, the students will participate in a formal “sevu sevu” (a welcoming ceremony) during which they will present the chief with a gift and will be accepted into each community as guests.

They will immerse themselves in the villages without televisions, cars, or stores, and will gain a deeper understanding of the Fijian way of life.

After three days of orientation, getting to know each other, and learning about the customs of the local people, they will be ready to immerse themselves in true community living.

Fiji is paradise in the Pacific, complete with volcanic mountains, coral reefs, waterfalls, hiking trials, and single-lane dirt roads that transport one back to a simpler time. The village will open its homes and heart to our students, and will work alongside them to plant trees for future generations.

Students enrolling in the Amazon rainforest and Galapagos Islands Program will be exposed to an amazing diversity of plants and animals.

Fundacion Jatun Sacha in Ecuador has field stations in the upper Amazon and on San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos. The course consists of one week at each station. In the Amazon, groups will learn about animal and

plant life, indigenous cultures, and conservation.

Highlights include a spectacular bus ride down from the Andes into the Amazon, overnighting in Quichua village, visiting an animal rehabilitation reserve, and canoeing the Tena River.

In the Galapagos, students will learn about evolution, island ecology, ocean currents, and volcanoes. Highlights will include snorkeling with the abundant sea life, hiking through several different climate and habitat zones, experiencing breathtaking coastline views, and of course, close-up looks at animals such as the giant tortoise, sea lions, sea iguanas, Darwin’s finches, blue-footed boobies, and frigate birds.

Students applying for the British Theatre and Literature course will travel to the United Kingdom for ten days. Their program will include a backstage tour of a London theatre, a West End theatre performance, a Globe Theatre tour with an acting workshop and a Globe Theatre production, an acting workshop with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and a backstage pass at the Royal Shakespeare Company after a performance. Travel plans will also include visits to Stratford-on-Avon, the Lake District, Bath, Stonehenge, and more. This outstanding program will expose our students to British theatre, literature, and history.

NEXUS 2005 offers Cape Henry Collegiate School students extraordinary opportunities to discover the world in which they live. * Editor’s Note: For more information on these and other NEXUS programs, go to www.capehenry.org.

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STUDENT AND FACULTY

Accomplishments

LOWER SCHOOL

Rob McIntosh, Deputy Jonathan Jones, and Deputy Willie Jones. Lower School Student Ambassadors (L to R): Raleigh Jernigan, Lucy Willis, George Bechara, Sophie Hannah, Hannah Foster, and Madison Praver.

a masterful job. The other two CHCS spellers, Kaitlin Johnson and Aubrey Northam, also represented CHCS well.

Andy won the regional competition on the word “puerile” and was thrilled since it is one of his Grade Five Latin words.

Brooke Castleberry, Ike Brehm, and Sean Duffy, from Mrs. Scullion’s First Grade class, enjoy studying about Thurgood Marshall.

Cape Henry hosted the 2004 Forensics Tournament for Grades Four through Seven. Six independent schools participated and CHCS took third place overall. Congratulations to: Girls Poetry-Amy Bennis, Brittany Spruiell (2nd place), Bria King (Call back), and Taryn Payne; Girls Prose-Kaitlin Johnson (Call back), Sarah Eure (Call back), Julie Canon (Call back), and Bobbie Riley; Boys ProseJosh Lim (3rd place), Lucas Briet (2nd place), Graham Bergen, and Will Merritt; Boys Poetry-Will Mason (Call back), Graeme Wren, William Jordan (2nd place), and Ben Plotnick; Storytelling-Kayla Buchardt, Lauren Jenison, Brian Goldner-Ortiz, and Nick Trader; Boys Original Oratory-Philip Reichhoff; Girls Original Oratory-Gracey Kanakaris, Aubrey Northam, Owen McMillan (3rd place), and Crystal Galloway.

Sean Duffy

* Editor’s Note: Additional information regarding this news story, including newspaper articles or photos, may be found on the Cape Henry homepage at www.capehenry.org

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Surfing Championship, she has qualified for an invitation to the United States Surfing Following last year’s lead Championship this June in when Lower School students Oceanside, California. Kate has planted 3,000 yellow daffodils also picked up sponsorships from around the O’Neill and Point Conception campus, based in California, and Kamalii students again Style Surf Shop.* prepared for The Cape Henry Collegiate the spring by Lower School students “honored” planting 3,000 their traffic safety officers red tulips. with a surprise affair. The Thanks to students served the gentlemen Lower School coffee and goodies and many parents Mr. Scott Biernot and Prekindergarten through Fifth Mrs. Lisa Costantino-Biernot’s Grade students made cards and donation of the bulbs, Lower booklets. “Ambassadors” from School science classes planted First Grade made the presentation the tulip bulbs along the tree line to the officers and thanked them of the athletic fields. April made for all they do. Needless to say, the their wait worth while. officers were very touched by the Fifth grader Kate Easton recognition. was featured in a photo and First Grade students article in the August 10, 2003, The celebrated Martin Luther King’s Virginian-Pilot birthday by delivering speeches Sports Section they had written on “How To entitled, “Series Make The World A Better Place.” lets more Each first grader delivered his or women catch her message the surfing on stage in the wave.” Then, auditorium, in October complete 2003, she won with podium, the Florida’s microphone, Longboard and an Championship. Now, another audience of his important update. Due to Kate’s Waverly Byrd or her peers. placing in the East Coast Surfing CHCS Lower School Championship and Florida State students, after having hosted the Independent School Spelling Bee for the Hampton Roads area for over twenty years, took the top honors this year. Andy Russo, Grade Five, was the Officers (L to R): Officer Terry Burr, Safety Director W.K. Scott, Deputy winner and did

MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle School students installed a small FM transmitter in the Middle School and WCHC FM 92.5 is “on the air.” After auditions by the sponsors, Mrs. Callie Byron and Ms. Kara Lawler, the Middle School on-air personalities were selected. The Middle School Commentators are Jamie Mandell, Grayson Orsini, Hannah Duffy, Jackson Breit, Zach Kantor, Phil McNeal, Coles Keeter, and Taja Riley. The station’s motto is “Riding the Waves” and it began by broadcasting four-minute loops that ran continuously.

The transmission distance extends a mile beyond the campus.* Alex Aspinwall, Grade Seven, took the Jamie Mandell and Grayson Orsini top prize in the nationally recognized Bassmaster CastingKids State Competition. The event was held in conjunction with the first boat show in Virginia, Bassarama, located in Richmond in January.

Much like the NFL’s “Punt, Pass, & Kick” competition, Bassmaster CastingKids tests the casting, pitching, and flipping skills of boys and girls ages 7-10 and 1114. State winners advanced to the semifinals located in Tulsa, Oklahoma in April where the

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John Britton, Alex Aspinwall, Austin Jones, Capt.Walter Hairston

Grand Prize was $20,000 in scholarships. According to Mr. John Britton,Virginia BASS State Youth Director, Alex Aspinwall “edged out the age group 11-14 with a double sudden-death ‘cast off,’ which made it very exciting.”*

Mrs. Ellen Morey, representing the Cape Henry Collegiate School Booster Club, presented checks to (Left to Right) Cecil Ward, winner of $100 for his three-point shot, Coles Keeter, winner of $50 for his free throw, and Blake Whited, winner of $1,000 for his threepoint, free-throw, and half-court shots! All three are in the Sixth Grade.*

in one of the four courtyards of the retirement home to enhance the look of the outdoor facilities.

They weeded, built raised flower beds, recovered a sidewalk, hung bird feeders, painted, and planted a butterfly and herb garden.

The group was working with VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads as part of National Youth Service Day. In April 2003, Jill Bakker, Eighth Grade, began taking lessons in ice dancing in Washington, D.C. with Gary Shortland, a two-time British Ice Dance Champion and twotime World competitor.

In November, she competed with Gary at the Garden State ProAm Dance Classic in New Jersey, her first competition in ice dancing, and won two gold medals and one silver. Behind these achievements is an amazing story of dedication and determination by a thirteenyear-old girl.* Cape Henry Collegiate School band students participated in the All-District Band at Tallwood High School. Three bands, with members selected from hundreds of students who

Each year, the Booster Club sponsors a “Free Throw” competition during the halftime of one of their biggest basketball games of the season. Often there are winners of free throws or three pointers, but seldom (actually not since Troy Nance '00 was in the Sixth Grade) has there been a winner of the freethrow, the three-pointer, and the half-court shot! Considering Troy played in his “Senior Night” game with Old Dominion University the same week this triple feat was accomplished, perhaps it was even more appropriate.* One Saturday in April, a group of Middle and Upper School students accompanied Mr. Leroi Wilson and Ms. Kim Volunteers at the Maifair: (Front Row, Left to Right) Stephen Lavelle, McDonald Kim Maroon, Lara Barbir, Rachel Cross,William Snyder, Christine to the Maifair Melchor, and Lauren Chenaie; (Second Row, Left to Right) Zack Riley, House in Liza Goldman, Avi Goldman, Brittany Spruiell, and Tynelle Gorrick; Portsmouth. The (Third Row, Left to Right) Mr. Leroi Wilson, Kathleen Dawson, Matt students worked Mellon, Madison Marchbank, Madeline Hajek, Amanda Layne, and

Brooklyn Chisolm; (Fourth Row, Left to Right) Isaiah Montgomery, Alex Spruiell, Kyle Forbes, and Brianna Meder.

Earlier this year, the Middle School drama students proved their talents in a production of William Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors. The play was directed by Mr. Jim Kerbin. *

Class and co-chaired by Missy Redmond and Matt Hirschbiel, a very successful fundraiser was held in March at the Silver Diner Restaurant.

Twenty percent of the profits made from the three-hour period were donated to the Make-aWish Foundation, and of course, further donations were accepted.

CHCS students and faculty served food, cleaned tables, took orders, and made milkshakes. There were also door prizes and raffle tickets.

UPPER SCHOOL Representing CHCS in the All-District Chorus Festival Ladies’ Chorus were Ashley Armstrong, Katie McGraw, Missy Redmond, Lauren Rowland, and Alex Zakowicz.

In the Mixed Chorus were Paige Davies, Michelle Hudgins, Nancy Marsden, Amber Templeton, and Tyler VanderMeer.

The Jazz Band was awarded the Judges’ Choice Award at the Jazz Festival held at First Colonial High School in late April.

Congratulations to the following Jazz Band members: Raj Dhillon, Nathaniel Kerbin, Nick Mirenda, Brian Sanders, Jarrett Center, Aaron Moore, Geoff Nielsen, Ken Fukuda, Peter Phillips, James Harris, Nick Snider, Shun Fukuda, Phillip McNeal, Niraj Patel, Sameer Sandhu, T. C. Freridge, and David Van Deveer. In addition to this honor, Geoff Nielsen was given the Outstanding Soloist Award. Congratulations to the students and Director Dr. Karendra Devroop.

Sponsored by the Junior

Cape Henry Collegiate School band students participated in the All-District Band at Tallwood High School. In the Senior District Concert Band, Lauren Sparks was awarded 1st Chair Clarinet, which made her the concert master of the group.

The CHCS Varsity Cheerleading Squad placed second at the Tidewater Conference of Independent School Cheerleading Competition hosted by Norfolk Christian in February.

Margartie Parker, Elise Neubeck, Amanda Layne, Rachel Beck, Katherine Goulart, Andrew Riddle, and Caroline Tobias

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Front Row (Left to Right) Kendall Bingham, Nikki Moore, Carli Warden, Caiti Burton, Lindsey Riddle, Jenny Miller, and Lauren Rowland; Second Row: Brittany Anderson, Kelly Davies, Renee Ainslee, Anne Lekven, and Coach Melissa Agostino.

(Not shown - Stephanie Jarvis.)

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auditioned from District 2 (Norfolk,Virginia Beach, and the Eastern Shore), worked with guest conductors and then performed in a spectacular concert. In the Middle School band, Nathaniel Kerbin was selected 1st Chair Trumpet and Raj Dhillon 8th Chair Trumpet. Aseem Sandhu was selected 1st Chair Alto Sax and Hiroki Nakai 8th Chair Alto Sax. Bryan Mytelka was named 2nd Chair Tuba. Stephen Wishnousky was named 8th Chair French Horn. Phillip McNeal was named 1st Alternate in Snare Drums.

Eighteen choral students participated in the All-District Chorus Festival at Princess Anne High School. Earlier this year, 2,200 students auditioned for slots in three choruses. Representing CHCS in the Middle School Chorus were Lara Barbir, Brittany Agrillo, Clarkie Woods, Rachel Cross, Jamie Mandell, Kelly Vance, Jake Bishop, and Grayson Orsini.

CHCS Choir Director Mr. Sammie Logan was the guest conductor for the Middle School Chorus.

Congratulations to eighth grader Grayson Orsini for qualifying to represent CHCS at the state level of the National Geographic Bee. After winning Cape Henry’s Bee in January, Grayson took a very difficult written test and scored among the top 100 students in Virginia.

This is Grayson’s third year representing CHCS at the state Geography Bee which was held in April at Old Dominion University.

The Arco Orchestra of the All-City Strings performed in April at Larkspur Middle School.

Area teachers were asked to choose their most qualified students from Grades Five through Eight. The following students represented Cape Henry in the All-City Orchestra: Katelyn Falk, Stephanie Wacker, Robert Knuth, and Max Chucker.

Front Row (Left to Right): Brett Johnson, Ashley Berle, Paige Davies, Amber Templeton, Brianna Meder, Rachel Schoenbaum, Morgan Houck, Kristin Quigg, Morgan Pearman, Addie Law, Lia Costner, and Lara Barbir; Second Row (Left to Right): Coach Julie Levine, Ethan Kelley, Laura Sleurink, Ashley Armstrong, Alyssa Bowen and Hunter Sanders.

The CHCS Junior Varsity Cheerleading squad placed third in the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools JV Cheerleading competition.

CHCS Crew made its first appearance at the Baltimore Burn Competition in February where five team members competed against other schools from Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. The rowers raced stationary Concept2 rowing machines to cover a 2,000-meter distance in the least amount of time. Margarite Parker, a senior, placed first in the coxswains race and Taylor-Paige Stone, a freshman, placed first in the womens 14 and under race.

Rachel Beck, a senior, earned 7th in the 18 and under race. Jacob Jones, an eighth grader, came in 4th in the coxswain race.

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Left to Right: Rebecca Fall, coach, Margarite Parker, Andrew Stone, Rachel Beck,TaylorPaige Stone, and Jacob Jones

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Through the month of February, Junior Kelly Davies exhibited her second series of The Lord of the Rings paintings, “Relive the Magic,” in The Phillips Family Gallery. She exhibited 16 new oil portraits including a final 40”x 50” portrait of “The King.”

In March, The Student Gallery preliminaries, the biggest and most respected in the area, were held at Norfolk Scope. It was open to all juniors and seniors from the Tidewater area. Saralee Gallien and Kelly Davies were selected as finalists. Their artwork was exhibited in the Chrysler Museum in April and May. Kelly Davies also received one of three Honorable Mentions out of 680 entrants at the Student Gallery art show held in April. In addition to these honors, Kelly was accepted to show her work in the student portion of the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival in May where she won first place.

Earlier this year, the Upper School drama students delivered a splendid performance of William Shakespeare’s The Taming Of The Shrew, directed by Mr. Jim Kerbin.*

Lauren Wright, Kelly Davies, Alex Fulton, Whitney Fulton, Lauren Rowland, and Lisa Scotti were all selected as Princesses of the XXXI Neptune Festival Court for the City of Virginia Beach. Upper School parent and former Trustee Mr. Dudley Fulton was also selected as a Trident in this year’s court.

Amory Langley, a third grader in Ms. Foreman’s class, is thankful for his neighbor, ninth grader Brian Hamele. In March, the Langleys had a terrible house fire while they were not home.

Brian Hamele saw the fire, had his Dad call 911, and together they saved the Langley’s pets – three kittens and a dog.* Cape Henry Collegiate School has been granted membership in the National Forensics League. Founded in 1925, the NFL is a speech honorary society that is represented in 2,600 schools nationwide. The NFL sponsors district competition and the National Tournament in Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, Original Oratory, Dramatic, Humorous, and Duo Interpretation, and Student Congress. Cape Henry proudly inducted its first student member, Alec Crowell, in the National Forensics League this spring. The club’s sponsor, Mr. Don Rima, has been a member of the NFL for over twenty years.

Cape Henry freshman Lauren Cheniae and sophomore Alec Crowell recently qualified for the National Forensics Competition. The two traveled to Boston over Memorial Day weekend for the competition.

Lauren competed in Declamation and Alec competed in Original Oratory.

Upper School Japan Bowl teams competed recently in the Mid-Atlantic Regional competition for students of Japanese. The event is similar to the National Foreign Language Exams in the other languages, but is mainly an oral quiz competition. Cape Henry’s Level 2 team, consisting of Captain Drake Childress and Lindsey Daniels, tied for 6th place out of 14 competing schools. Cape Henry’s Level 4 team was led by Captains Nick Snider and Ben Almond. Nancy Marsden acted as Assistant Coach and helped Coach Kirsten Cais present a hands-on cultural activity on Japanese-style wrapping with scarves to all interested students.

the Upper School Science Club developed a unique partnership where they worked together on sensory technology.

In December, 45 Cape Henry Middle and Upper School students volunteered at the Salvation Army/Toys for Tots distribution center. In the four hours they were there, students restocked shelves, distributed Angel Tree gifts, helped parents “shop,” handed out food, and assisted people to their cars with their packages. 1,012 families were serviced while CHCS students were volunteering, making the holidays more special for more than 3,000 local children. Thanks to Mr. Ned Brooks who helped organize this experience for our students.

March 14 was Pi Day. Mathematics educators and students around the country took time to celebrate pi with activities involving this special number, as well as the mathematicians who have been intrigued and perplexed by pi throughout the ages. Due to Spring Break, Mrs. Trish Zimmerman, Upper School faculty member, moved Cape Henry’s Pi Day to March 19 and made it a school-wide celebration. She sponsored a pieeating contest at lunch, a contest to see who could memorize the most digits of pi, and anything else she could think of to illustrate this phenomenon to students and gain their interest.*

Peter Levitt, left, races with Zach Zeller.

Congratulations to senior Suzanne Ginnow for placing 1st in her age group, 24th overall for females (out of a total 1,375), and 118th overall male and female (out of a total 2,634) participants in Virginia Beach’s Shamrock Marathon in March.

Mr. Calvin Jones’ Upper School Marine Biology Class went on a field trip on the Chesapeake Bay this April 14.

The objectives of the trip were: to observe and study various habitats in the Chesapeake Bay; to discuss the impact man has had on the Chesapeake Bay; to collect and identify various marine organisms; and to carry out water quality tests.

In preparation for their unique trip to Cuba this summer, CHCS students involved in the NEXUS Program traveled to Washington D.C. in May for a private Caroline Tobias interviewing meeting Ambassador Barrera with Mr. Dagoberto Rodriquez Barrera, the Cuban Ambassador to the United States. The students were granted the extremely rare privilege of interviewing the Ambassador and of requesting a visit with Fidel Castro while guests on the Island. The interview took place in the Cuban Interests Section of the Embassy of Switzerland.

The interviewer was Caroline Tobias and the video was filmed by Greg Wells.

Others in attendance were Callie Cole, Bryan Boyd, Tim Caudle, and NEXUS Program Director Mr. Willy Fulharty.*

Ashley Armstrong

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Congratulations to senior William Scullion who received the highest score in the region on the National Economics Exam.

Shaun Pick, a junior, won the AATG/PAD Study Trip Award to Germany. Shaun was one of 25,000 students nationwide who took the National German Exam, and he scored high enough to make him eligible to apply for this prestigious prize. In early March, Shaun was invited to interview with a committee of professors and German teachers at the University of Virginia and was selected as one of the two nominees from Virginia. Shaun then was elected on a National level to receive the AATG/PAD Award. As a recipient of the award, Shaun will be spending four weeks in Erlangen or Nuremberg this summer. In addition to German, Shaun has taken Latin and Spanish in the Upper School.* After the Cape Henry Collegiate Lower School ExploraVision team won the regional title in the Toshiba and National Science Teachers Association’s annual competition, someone brought their project to the attention of Dr. George Kantor. Dr. Kantor is a lead researcher on sensor technology from Carnegie-Mellon University who is conducting fieldwork with sensors at a research site in Suffolk. After reading about the project, he assumed it was the brainchild of their teacher. Soon, he discovered it was conceived and designed by Lower School science teacher Dr. Janet Holden’s Fifth Grade students.

He was very impressed. After learning about Cape Henry’s young inventors and their extensive science curricula, a new Upper School Science Club was formed and CHCS parent Daniel Burke, Dr. Kantor, and

ZTA

The Fifth Grade Arco Orchestra of The All-City Strings in April at Larkspur Middle School was conducted by CHCS strings instructor Mrs. Charlotte Dettwiler-Carr.

All-City Bands (Sixth Grade Band, Seventh Grade Band, and High School Jazz Band) performed at Plaza Middle School in March. The culminating concert was held on March 20. Band Instructor Dr. Karendra Devroop was the guest conductor for the All-City Jazz Band.

Sundays at the Cape: Take 2, “It’s All Relative,” was held on Sunday, April 25 in The Perry Family Auditorium. Flutist and biology teacher Dr. Carol Stephanowich was joined by her sister-in-law and brother, Maria and Alan Baylock.

Mr. Chris Serrano’s eclectic rock band, Concrete Sky, is making waves from New York to Los Angeles. The band has entered an artist development agreement with Director of A&R Capitol Records, Loren Israel.

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Photo Credit: Jan Gaillard

FACULTY AND STAFF

Concrete Sky’s current CD, GLOW, is licensed for national release this summer by Statue Records in Los Angeles. Eight of the thirteen tracks from GLOW have charted #1 in multiple categories at Soundclick.com, the largest, free, MP3 download site on the Internet. The band held a CDrelease party in March at The Jewish Mother.* Not only does Dr. Janet Holden routinely lead her students to numerous national titles in science competitions every year, but she also manages to publish articles in national magazines telling others how to do so. She is a remarkable teacher, mentor, colleague, and leader.

Janet’s latest article was published in the

February issue of Science Scope and encourages other educators to challenge their young charges with rigorous competitive team activities.* Lower School Latin teacher Mrs. Susan Senechal recently had an article published in the National Committee for Latin and Greek’s newsletter, Pro Bono. The NCLG is a Standing Committee of the American Classical League.

Susan’s article was entitled, “Latin for the Littlest Folk.”

Faculty members Mrs. Julie Levine, Mrs. Liz Ballard, and Mrs. Helen Johnson participated in a workshop sponsored by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond. The workshop was on “The Role of Old-Fashioned Computation in the Coordination of K-12 Mathematics Curriculum.”

Over 70 teachers from various Virginia independent schools attended. Julie Levine and Helen Johnson led a panel session for the Kindergarten through Fourth Grade teachers. Their topic of discussion was, “What math skills do our students need to be successful at the next level?”

PEG THORNTON

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Cape Henry Collegiate School Fifth Grade teacher Peggy Thornton leads a very busy life outside of her classroom, one that her peers, students, and their parents would never imagine. Peg is a national Vice President for Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), the third largest college sorority in the National Panhellenic Council. As the National Vice President of Alumnae, Peg is responsible for overseeing 159 ZTA alumnae chapters in the eastern United States.

What has kept Peg so busy for the last six years while serving on the National Board is the sorority’s philanthropic focus, Breast Cancer Research, mostly notably the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. All alumnae chapters support the Race for the Cure and Think Pink programs. Peg’s sorority “owns” the Survivor Program of the Race called “Think Pink” (trademarked). ZTA supplies all the Races with a Survivor’s Tent, Pink Hats, etc.

In addition, they have entered into a program

with the National Football League. It seems the NFL is trying to portray a “kinder, gentler” image, and they love the idea of combining efforts with the “Think Pink” program. Additionally, the ZTA Board is currently working on a relationship with the National Basketball Association.

During her spare time, Peg also does leadership training for alumnae and collegians, as well as promotes other women’s issues such as date rape, eating disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome, club drug education, and other wellness programs for college women.

In June 2004, Peg will be retiring from her position as National Vice President at the end of this two-year term.

Peg has many stories to tell, but she says, “The ‘coolest’ thing I have gotten to do was go to dinner at Vice President Dick Cheney’s house in Washington, D.C. It was really neat to be around so many of the Washington elite!”

Mrs. Julie Levine and Mrs. Helen Johnson

Four Cape Henry employees, Mr. Mike Mundt, Mr. Kevin Shain, Mr. Edrick Peake and Dr. Janet Holden, recently received their IC3 certifications. The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) program is the world’s first validated, standards-based training and certification program for basic computing and Internet knowledge and

skills. IC3 is considered a gateway to advancement in education, employment, or other certification programs.

This spring, during a Middle School assembly, Lieutenant Commander William T. Wilde, Mrs. Karen Mason’s brotherin-law, presented a flag that had flown over the Naval Base at Ra’s al Qulay’-ah, Kuwait. The letter that Mr. Dave Cameron is holding is from the Department

of Defense. Eighth grader Drew Mason accepted the flag on behalf of the School.

Ms. Alice Meredith completed her first 26-mile marathon in five hours and four minutes at the Shamrock Marathon in March. Mrs. Kelly Christianson and Ms. Lizzie Goulart also ran in the Shamrock 8K race.

2004

DOLPHIN BABIES Arlene and John Ingram announce the birth of their granddaughter, Mckenzie Ann, on February 3. Allison Ingram '90, and her husband, Mike Smith, live in Arlington, Virginia.

THANK YOU KARENDRA DEVROOP (“DR. D”)

DELIVERED BY JAMES HARRIS AT THE JAZZ JAM, APRIL 2004.

Lisa and Jeff Warden announce the birth of their son, Riley Brooks Warden, on February 3.

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I wanted to publicly thank Dr. Devroop because this is Ginger and Michael Dzick probably my last concert at Cape Henry. announce the birth of their I would like to start by saying, “Thank you.” I know daughter, Abigail Lanay Dzick, I speak for the whole band when I say thank you for the on March 25. early mornings and the late nights. Thank you for the extra help and the motivation. Thank you for pushing CHCS Trustee Chris our limits when we did not want to ourselves. And most Perry '92, and his wife, of all, thank you for never giving up on us even when we Cathryn, announce the birth of all gave you every reason to throw in the towel. There have been tough times, and tense their daughter, Anna Cathryn times, and times when we thought this whole program was going to be scrapped, but we Redding Perry, on February 5. always knew that at Focus Bell, there would be Jazz Band rehearsal.

Kristen Wheeler and her I do not really know how to articulate the impact that “Dr. D” has had on my life husband, John, announce the these last three years. I do know that without him, I would definitely not have the birth of their daughter, Kylie confidence to be involved in music when I go to college. Musically, he has pushed me Rae Wheeler, on February 26. farther than I ever thought I would go. If you had asked me when I was a freshman if I thought it was likely that I would be playing Take Five at my final concert, I would have Ruth Rainey and her husband, asked you what Take Five was. Dr. Devroop sat with me a few times a week all through Jay, announce the birth of their last year and listened to me learn to improvise. As most of you know, that is not a very daughter, Elizabeth Garnett pretty process. Even when I could not make one idea work or play one right note, “Dr. Rainey, on March 22.

D” never became discouraged. He just told me to take it again and fed me an idea to work with. Through it all, though, he would not let me forget that it did not sound so great.

With his mix of patience and, for lack of a better term, tough love, he dragged me and this entire band program through “musical adolescence” and transformed it into the strong program it is today.

Through his own tenacity, “Dr. D” has taught me the value of hard work and determination. His own struggle just to be allowed to learn the saxophone has inspired me to work harder and not take what I have for granted.

“Dr. D,” those of us that are graduating are going to miss you more than you know. We would like to say thank you for three wonderful years, and the best of luck to you and the Cape Henry Jazz Band. And on my behalf, I would like to say thank you for believing in me, pushing me, and making me practice.

Dr. Devroop, it has been an honor playing with you. I love you, and I will never forget you.

SCHOOL NEWS

WINTER/SPRING 2003-2004

Athletic Reports

WINTER ATHLETIC REPORT

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Fall sports were a tough act to follow. But winter sports at least kept pace. Boys varsity basketball led the way with an unprecedented seventh league and tournament championship.

Varsity cheerleading received a second place in the TCIS competition, wrestling had a “breakout” season, swim season went better than expected, and the revitalized varsity girls basketball team received a bid to the TCIS tournament.

Although this years varsity boys team, coached by Mr. Larry Ward, may have lacked some talent compared to previous teams, this year’s edition was long on heart and discipline. The 2003-2004 team led by senior captains and team MVPs Ryan Curran and Mike Timms went on a 9-0 league run capped by a thrilling 45-43 victory against Norfolk Collegiate in the league tournament championship at Virginia Wesleyan. The team posted an 18-11 overall record against very difficult public and private school competition. Unfortunately, the Dolphins were not invited to the state tournament because they were not, at the time, rated one of the top eight teams in the state. Regardless, this was a season to remember.

Girls varsity basketball under the direction of new coach Early Beckwith went 7-17, 4-4 in TCIS play, and received a bid to the TCIS tournament. The victory total more than double last year’s number and gave new team members hope for a brighter and more successful future.

A crucial victory at the end of the season against Norfolk Academy helped the Dolphins qualify for a TCIS postseason bid for the first time in a couple of years. Led by team MVP Kim Maroon, defensive star Allison Bland, and the offensive presence of Stephanie Grune, the team was able to succeed under Coach Beckwith.

The wrestling team had its most successful season under Coach Jay Maizel, going 1113-1 in dual meets. Led by Captain and First Team All-Conference Adam Carr, Captain Nik Melvin, Cole Mason, and Clay Tourault, the team placed fifth in the TCIS league and tournament. The highlight of the season was their 4-4-1 dual meet record in the Cape Henry Beach Rotational. In addition, several wrestlers placed fifth at the state tournament.

Varsity cheerleading came in second in the TCIS competition led by Captains Caiti Burton and Lindsey Riddle. First-year coach Melissa Agostino has hopes for even greater success next year. The cheerleaders’ great enthusiasm and support shown for all our teams was truly appreciated by all.

First-year swim coach Emily Medley '97 took the helm of our swim program not knowing what swim venue we would use nor who would be on her team. Led by Captains Amy Hruska, Josh Haddad, and Neil Zaki, the team competed in all but two TCIS events and the TCIS tournament. The team did well considering they only could practice two times a week at a local recreation center and had to integrate new members with returning lettermen. Coach Medley hopes to return next year and build on what she has started. All she requests is a pool in which to train.

All in all, our winter trimester teams were very competitive and made our school proud by their efforts, hard work, and dedication.

SPRING ATHLETIC REPORT

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This spring has been an accumulation of ups and downs. Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, and Boys Baseball have had a very successful spring. Girls softball has not been as lucky.

Varsity boys lacrosse may have lost the TCIS tournament championship game after winning the TCIS regular season title, but winning a state title is all the more gratifying. Our boys finished the year 16-4 by defeating St. Christopher’s School in the State title game in double overtime 7-6. The team was led by TCIS Co-Player of the Year and State MVP Ryan Kelly, Ryan Curran, Mike Timms, J.P. Battaglia, Greg Creech, and Chase Phelps. Coaches Will Gibbs and Nick Antol believe that beating Norfolk Academy and being a State champion team are not only the highlights of the year, but that finally Cape Henry will be recognized as having an excellent lacrosse program that is second to none in the State of Virginia.

JV boys lacrosse completed a 9-4 season only to lose to Norfolk Academy in the TCIS tournament. The victory in the first round of playoffs against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy was the first-ever playoff victory for the JV team. Led by Coach Shep Jordan and Danny Lee, Patrick Green, Michael Hodeen, and Omar Espinola-Engin, the team played exceptionally well, especially against Norfolk Collegiate and NansemondSuffolk Academy during the regular season.

The girls varsity lacrosse team, again, did very well. They placed second in the TCIS regular season and lost to Norfolk Academy in the TCIS tournament championship game.

Coaches Amy Donnelly and Jennifer Baker attribute this year’s success to the leadership of Captains Meghan Roe and Lindsay Franz and the outstanding play of Devin Nash and first-year player Allison Bland in the goal. JV girls lacrosse was not as successful even though they played with a great deal of heart, desire, and dedication. Our JV team was comprised of mainly Middle School students that had to compete at the high-school level.

Varsity baseball had another banner year. Led by seniors Doug Schlaefer, Michael Gerdes, Sam Travis, and Chad McKinney, the team went 11-6 against both public and private school competition. The team was ranked as high as number six in the Virginia Beach area. Coaches John Ingram and Joe Harvich attribute this year’s success to good pitching, very good defense, and timely hitting. Coach Ingram also believes that the team benefited greatly from the early spring training trip to Cocoa, Florida.

Varsity softball was young and relatively inexperienced. Led by Captains Lindsay Breitenberg and Elise Neubeck, this year’s team had to learn and hone their skills under new Head Coach Woody Woodson and Assistant Coach Janice Baine while competing against older and more polished teams. Wins and losses were not the issue. It was more important, according to Coach Woodson, that the girls learned the proper skills for fast pitch softball to start a new tradition in Cape Henry softball.

JV baseball and JV softball played a high-school schedule and struggled playing against older teams. These teams were comprised of Middle School athletes who wanted to play and compete for their school. They learned and worked very hard for Baseball Coach Andre Dobbins and Softball Coach Nicki Driskell respectively. Congratulations to both teams for their great attitudes and always trying their best throughout the season.

Girls varsity soccer, after losing the first two games of the season against Cox and Kellam High Schools, reeled off twelve consecutive victories before losing to Norfolk Academy. The team ended its regular season 13-3 with a final victory against

Catholic. Led by Genna Brand, Nicole Moore, Kim Maroon and Anne Birkhead, the girls team was one of the highest scoring teams in school history. Unfortunately, even more goals would have been scored if injuries had not so decimated the team throughout the season. The good news is that the coaching staff was able to insert young and inexperienced players who learned by playing in difficult situations and became key contributors to the team. With all but one player returning next year, the future looks bright for our young team.

JV soccer, guided by first-year coach Ralph Temoche '93, was also very successful. Led by the play of Ashley Temoche, Emily Burke, Channing Brauer, and Miriam Haycox, the team has posted a 5-3-1 record so far with an outside chance to play in the TCIS tournament. Determination, hard work, and perseverance characterized this team all season.

ATHLETIC FOCUS: DOLPHIN DYNASTY VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM MAKE IT SEVEN

Tournament MVP Ryan Curran

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Photo by Mary C.H. Johnson

Coach Ward has had an impressive 236-77 record in 11 seasons at Cape Henry, and 80-4 in the past seven years in the TCIS.

What a remarkable year for the varsity boys basketball team. Actually, What a remarkable seven years!

Early this season with a 4-9 record, it looked as though the team would not make it to the championship title this year. But what an impressive comeback! By the end of the season, the Dolphins had claimed an 18-11 record and were eligible to win their seventh consecutive Tidewater Conference of Independent School championship.

As Coach Larry Ward stated recently, “Our seniors for 2003-2004 have meant the world to me and our basketball program. Ryan Curran, Doug Schlaefer, Mike Timms, and Mike Gerdes have enjoyed cutting down the nets the past three years, Sam Travis the past two years, while J.P. Battaglia enjoyed his first. I take great pleasure in their ‘running the table’ for number seven within the conference and cutting the nets down at Virginia Wesleyan College in front of

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2,000 fans. Winning is about having the whole team on the same page and these guys kept the page from turning in Dolphin history.” * Editor’s Note: To view The Virginian-Pilot article in its entirety, go to www.capehenry.org.

The 2003-2004 Varsity Boys Basketball Team after winning their seventh straight conference championship at a packed house at Virginia Weslyan College.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHCS VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE TEAM AND COACH WILL GIBBS FOR WINNING THEIR FIRST

DIVISION I STATE LACROSSE TITLE.

CHCS ALUMNI ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CONGRATULATIONS

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OUR FIRST INDUCTEE, COACH TOM BARNES

Alumni President Repp Lambert and the Alumni Board of Directors held the Inaugural Induction Ceremony of the Cape Henry Collegiate School Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame on December 19, 2003. Their first inductee was former Athletic Director Coach Tom Barnes.

Tom Barnes, a local football standout at old Virginia Beach High School, was teaching at Linkhorn The first annual induction ceremony for the Athletic Hall of Fame. Coach Tom Barnes, Park Elementary School in 1972 when he was offered the position of Trent Dudley '88, and Repp Lambert '89.

Athletic Director and Football Coach at Cape Henry Collegiate School.

During his first eight years at Cape Henry, Tom coached basketball, girls and boys golf, baseball, and also ran the summer league basketball. Coach Barnes was instrumental in forming the Metro Athletic Conference, and he was the recipient of the Metro Athletic Conference’s Coach of the Year in 1978.

Under Coach Barnes’ direction, the Coach Barnes and Dr. John P. Lewis Cape Henry Collegiate School girls basketball team was undefeated in 1974, and the boys basketball team won the MAC Championship for three consecutive seasons.

Coach Barnes was always a good sport, dressing up for student/faculty games and sporting costumes on spirit days. He continues to stay in touch with many of his former players and enjoys reminiscing and discussing his tenure at Cape Henry.

The Cape Henry Collegiate School Alumni Association is honored to name Coach Tom Barnes the first inductee to the Athletic Hall of Fame.

COACH TOM BARNES Coach Barnes’ Record at CHCS 1974-1980 17-8 18-8 17-8 18-6 21-6 25-5

Coach Barnes gets a congratulatory hug from Mrs. Arlene Ingram.

BACKGROUND Established in 2002, Cape Henry Collegiate School’s Athletic Hall of Fame seeks to honor those individuals and teams who have contributed significantly to the School’s long tradition of athletics. The School believes greatly in the benefits strong athletics play in molding the wellrounded student. As stated in the principles of the School’s Mission, one of the primary goals of the curriculum is for students, “To learn when it is appropriate to compete and appropriate to cooperate.” Another principle is, “To provide our students with diverse opportunities to develop their academic, moral, social, creative, athletic, and technologic excellence.” Along with athletic ability, all of these qualities are celebrated in the Athletic Hall of Fame.

PURPOSE To honor former student athletes or coaches who have demonstrated leadership and whose athletic accomplishments have been of the highest caliber while a student or coach at CHCS and as a result have brought credit to the School.

CRITERIA Alumni are eligible for Hall of Fame membership ten years after participating in at least two full seasons of varsity interscholastic competition at CHCS. Candidates must have a record of performing with distinction on the playing fields or courts and must exemplify the highest ideals of a CHCS graduate.

Coaches, trainers, managers and others who have made outstanding contributions or offered extraordinary service to the athletics program at Cape Henry Collegiate School are also eligible following their tenure at the School.

If you would like to nominate a former classmate or coach, go to alumni.capehenry.org.

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1974-1975 1975-1976 1976-1977 1977-1978 1978-1979 1979-1980

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

ALUMNI NEWS

NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Fellow Alumni: It is hard to believe we are approaching the end of another school year. The School is continuing to grow, and there are many exciting programs working in and around the CHCS community.

The School’s focus has not changed and the administration is continuing to provide the best opportunity for every student, both academically and athletically, as well as for the surrounding community.

Your Alumni Board has also come up with a few new programs to recognize not only our fellow alumni, but also the faculty at Cape Henry.

The first award we have established is the Distinguished Alumni Award. This award, to be presented at graduation this year, honors the alumnus/alumna who has continually given outstanding support to the School as well as to our community. Please feel free to give us any suggestions on nominees.

The second award is the Faculty Summer Grant Program. The purpose of the Summer Grant Program is to give financial support to outstanding faculty and provide them with an opportunity to further develop themselves personally and professionally. (see below) And third is the Athletic Hall of Fame Award (see page 34). Our first inductee was Coach Tom Barnes. We are very proud of Tom’s accomplishments, and extremely grateful he has chosen to stay involved with Cape Henry and our community. It is now time to begin voting for our second inductee.

Please take a few minutes and go online to alumni.capehenry.org and vote! Every vote counts, so let us know who you think deserves this honor!

Once again it is an honor to serve you as President of your Alumni Board of Directors, and I look forward to working with all of you in the future.

Repp H. Lambert, II

CHCS ALUMNI FACULTY SUMMER GRANT PROGRAM

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At a continental breakfast for all faculty and staff in January, Dr. John P. Lewis, Head of School, announced a new Alumni Faculty Summer Grant Program that will be sponsored by the Cape Henry Collegiate School Alumni Association. His words follow: “Because we value our teachers and care about the classroom environment in which our students learn, we have designed an exciting new, quality, professional growth program that will allow three faculty members per summer to travel abroad to destinations of their choosing. Proposals will be judged on merit and could consist of travel plans that include worldwide conferences, continuing education at major universities throughout the world, or creative internships anywhere in the world.

The possibilities are as limitless as your imaginations.

“Providing faculty these exciting travel opportunities, with personal reflective time, a great opportunity for personal growth and the expansion of their own personal knowledge base, will allow returning faculty to enrich their students’ lives and enhance each of their students’ daily classroom experience.

“Our alumni care about and remember the faculty who were so instrumental in their own growth and development. By implementing such a grant program, they are also rewarded by the knowledge that they have enriched, not only the lives of their former teachers, but the lives of so many future students - some of them, their very own children.”

Editor’s Note: A committee of the Alumni Association Board will examine, discuss, and determine the award recipients. Awards will be based upon the merits of the proposed activity.

ALUMNI NEWS

CHCS

Alumni Gatherings ALUMNI FROM ACROSS THE YEARS REUNITE WITH OLD FRIENDS TO SHARE SOME LAUGHS AND CREATE NEW MEMORIES

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The Alumni Association held its annual Holiday Game and Reception on December 19, 2003, in the Alfred T. Taylor Field House and The Sims Lower School.

Alumni, young and old, had just participated in the Alumni Basketball Game and gathered afterwards to compare notes on how the game was played.

Alumni President Repp Lambert '89 welcomed the alumni, and Dr. Lewis spoke about Cape Henry and the many new and exciting programs that the School now offers. Both gentlemen thanked everyone for attending the reception and welcomed all the alumni to visit the campus throughout the year.

Lauren Sessoms '03 and Karen Lilley '00

Repp Lambert '89 and Pete McMahan '00.

The 2003–2004 Alumni Basketball Team coached by Tom Barnes and Tom Elliott '76.

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New Trustee Chris Perry '92

Burt Burroughs '94 with Kevin DiBona '88 and his son,Tommy

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Gina Iavarone '93 and Linda Temoche '97

ALUMNI SENIOR BREAKFAST Each year, the former CHCS graduating class is invited back to speak to our current seniors after their first semester experiences at college. This year, we also invited several members of our Alumni Board of Directors to attend and welcome the senior class into the Alumni Association.

Repp Lambert, our Alumni Board President, spoke to the senior class about their futures and how Cape Henry will continue to play a role in their lives as they head off to college and their future jobs. Board members, Chris Perry '92 and Mike Gianascoli '89, were also present to answer any questions regarding the Alumni Association.

Nishant Patel '03, now a freshman at the University of Virginia, also spoke to the seniors about college and how time management plays a Repp Lambert, II '89 major role in getting the work done. He said that the professors can be intimidating, but they do have email and office hours available. Nishant noted that it can be hard to discipline oneself to get the job done. He advised seniors to plan ahead and try to get the courses they want before they are filled for the semester.

Jerry Harris '03, a freshman at James Madison University, had some advice for our seniors. He said that social life is wonderful and weekends are great. He advised seniors to get involved in school activities and stay on campus to meet new people. Jerry mentioned that the college food does get old and so does doing laundry!

Micaela Lesyshyn '03, a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, spoke to the seniors about her dorm not being completed, so she had to live in a hotel and felt that she had lost her comfort zone. She said her mom missed her, but she talks with her mom and dad often. She reported that college life is good and she advised getting involved on campus. She thought it made a huge difference.

All of the returning graduates agreed that Cape Henry helped to prepare them for their classes, papers, and even case studies!

Micaela Lesyshyn '03

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Each February as the Head of School makes a visit to the University of Virginia’s Job Fair, he meets applicants for potential teaching positions at CHCS. He also hosts a dinner party where he greets all CHCS Alumni in the area. This year’s dinner was held at the Biltmore Grill and was well attended.

On a recent trip to Boston, Dr. Lewis had a chance to visit with Kristen Sparks '02, who is studying Business Management at Boston University.

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Nishant Patel, Lynsey Bates, and Stephen Mistron

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Left to Right: Bridget Bradley, Elif Espinola-Engin, Kate Harris, Note Narkprasert, Nishant Patel, Lynsey Bates, Stephen Mistron, Kim McDonald, Elizabeth Boyd, Gabrielle Weisberg, Katharina Angler, and Lauren Schiff.

ALUMNI NEWS

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Rachael Wagner CHCS VALEDICTORIAN NAMED 2004 RHODES SCHOLAR

Rachael Wagner will attend the University of Oxford next fall. The Cape Henry Collegiate School 2000 Valedictorian and currently a Harvard senior, Rachael has been selected to receive a Rhodes Scholarship, the world’s oldest international fellowship. Rachael is majoring in economics and social anthropology at Harvard. She is the winner of awards in several fields; she is a NCAA Division I Academic All-American and varsity skier. Rachael is also Executive Editor of the Harvard International Review and chair of the Harvard International Relations Council. She also is the leading co-author of a 25-year strategic plan for the future of Virginia. At Oxford, she will work towards a masters of philosophy in development studies.

The Rhodes Scholarship, as described on the University of Oxford website, was initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902 and brings outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford. The first American Scholars were selected in 1904.

American Rhodes Scholars are selected through a process by which regional selection committees choose 32 Scholars each year from among those nominated. These criteria for selection are high academic achievement, integrity of character, a spirit of unselfishness, respect for others, potential for leadership, and physical vigor. These basic characteristics are directed at fulfilling Mr. Rhodes’ hopes that the Rhodes Scholars would make an effective and positive contribution throughout the world. As he wrote, Rhodes Scholars should “esteem the performance of public duties as their highest aim.”

Selection committees are charged to seek excellence in qualities of mind and in qualities of person who, in combination, offer the promise of effective service to the world in the decades ahead. Rachael is the perfect selection for this

prestigious honor. Congratulations to Rachael, her parents, Alan and Jody Wagner, and of course, her brother Jason, Class of 2002, and current students, Lizzie, Grade Nine, and Max, Grade Six. * Editor’s Note:To view The Virginian-Pilot’s feature story on Rachael, “Beach Woman To Be Rhodes Scholar,” go to www.capehenry.org and click on “CHCS in the News.”

Odyssey of the Mind was a very popular activity in Lower School. Rachael Wagner, second from the right, was a member of the Fifth Grade State Championship team and later won the 1996 World Finals.

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The College of William and Mary’s Choir performed at Cape Henry Collegiate School on Friday, March 19, as part of their spring tour. One of the traditions of The College of William and Mary Choir is that they try to perform at the school or church of one of their members while on tour. Cape Henry Collegiate School graduate Gregory Dragas, Class of 2000, is a senior at William and Mary this year and a choir officer.

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Gregory started singing tenor with Mr. Sammie Logan, the CHCS Choir Director, while still in the Middle School. At that time there were only a handful of students involved in the choir. Gregory fondly recalls, “I surprised myself when I joined the chorus in Middle School and was nervous about it. I didn’t think I could sing.

Sammie Logan helped me find my voice. He helped me discover I can sing, and really, so can everybody else.”

Mr. Sammie Logan agreed that the chorus was small and developing at the time that Gregory joined. He said, “We needed a tenor to develop the fourth part harmony, and he was one of those students who didn’t resist singing in the upper ranges. He would take the risk to try.”

From such innocent beginnings grew a wonderful learned talent and a lifelong love for singing. Before Gregory’s graduation from CHCS just a few short years later, he could boast a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Today, Gregory feels that his participation in The William and Mary Choir is a direct result of the hard work and devotion that Mr. Sammie Logan and Mrs.Valetta Fellenbaum, the Head of the CHCS Music Department, gave

and continue to give to CHCS students. And ironically, he says that the signature song for William and Mary’s choir is “Shenandoah”–one of the very songs the CHCS chorus performed at Carnegie Hall in 1997.

With graduation from college in the very near future, Gregory is not sure exactly where life will carry him, but he is sure that no matter where his path leads, there will be room for his music, singing, and performing there somewhere.

Gregory and Mr. Sammie Logan in 2004, prior to Gregory’s performance with The College of William and Mary Choir for Mr. Logan and the Cape Henry Collegiate School student body.

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THE 1970S Ben Swinley '75 is checking back with us after many years. His father was posted by the Royal Navy to the Norfolk Naval Base from 1973 to 1974.

Ben and his family lived on Atlantic Avenue and Ben attended Cape Henry his junior year. He was hoping to locate a fellow student, Robbie Mutley. If anyone has heard from Rob, contact Ben at benswinley@hotmail.com.

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1984 this summer. The kickoff for the reunion will begin at Cape Henry, starting on July 10. If you are interested in helping or attending, please contact the Alumni Office for details.

Heather Maxwell '85 writes that her daughter, Kate, started preschool in the fall and is growing like a weed.

Other than that, it’s work, work, work.

record, direct, and market the service, so a drama department would have been good training.”

Jill Doczi Darling '86 and her husband, Joe, are the proud new parents of Ainsley John Doczi Darling, born on November 11, 2003. Jill writes that Ainsley John has “the same strongwilled and determined personality as her brother, Sumner. Ainsley likes to be held and to look at the world around her.

She seems to really enjoy being outdoors also.”

THE 1980S Todd Jeffries '80 has sent us his updated email address. You can view his website and see where he has had numerous guest appearances on television and a very impressive acting career. His email is toddjefferies@comcast.net.

Karl Borjes '82 was deployed to Iraq in March. Karl is a major in the Army and likes to keep up with the alumni news. Karl sent us a picture of his daughter, Kate, who is eight years old.

THE 1990S Amber McCrory Sloan '90 sent us a picture of her daughter, Kaitlyn Brinn Sloan, who was born on January 19, 2003. Amber, Sean, and Kaitlyn live in Virginia Beach.

Chris Sawyer '90 writes, “I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I have moved back to Virginia Beach. My wife, Jennifer, and I have been in Greenville, North Carolina for the past four years. Jennifer

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Grace Mannix Limroth '84 and David Dickerson '84 are planning the 20-year reunion for the Class of

Todd Underwood '85 has recently become a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Johnny G. Spinn Instructor.

Tyler Sewell '85 sent us the following update: “I started WEN, the ‘Wireless Entertainment Network.’ It is an audio entertainment network for the cell phone. Our first channel will be launched in mid-May with Nextel as our partner. NASCAR’s top racing series is sponsored by Nextel and called ‘The NASCAR Nextel Cup.’ The channel is called ‘Rowdy.’ ‘Rowdy’ is targeted to NASCAR racing fans with driver interviews, race news, and comedy. I play a character, one of the hosts, named ‘Buck Fever.’ We have other characters that include ‘Bass Masters’ and ‘Randy Bunn.’ It is one part NASCAR news and another part Saturday Night Live.You can listen to our shows by going to www.rowdy.com.

Our corporate website is www.wirelessent ertainmentnetwork.com. I write, produce,

Kimberly Jones '87 lives in Chesapeake and is an associate at the Law Office of Footman-Banks & Jones.

Katherine Short Franta '89 is married to Daron Franta and is living in Richmond. They have two children, Gabrielle, who is three and a half years old and Davis, who is three months old.

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is a graduate of East Carolina University and she was an Academic Advisor in East Carolina University’s Athletic Department. I was an investigator in Greenville for various law firms, and I am continuing in that field in Norfolk.

I am also about to receive my Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati.”

Betsy Harrison '91 is living in Norfolk and has changed careers. She is now working as a pharmaceutical representative with Allagan.

Scott Van Gilder '91 is #1 out of 57 pharmaceutical salesmen for Johnson & Johnson in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Scott’s mother, Carol, writes, “Cape Henry was the best investment I ever made.”

Victoria Weinstein Cash '92 is the Associate Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the Tidewater Jewish Foundation. Tori has also become very involved with the CHCS Alumni Board and helps with alumni events.

Vivek Chakrabortty '94 emailed an update to us. He writes, “It has been a while since I was in touch and wanted to provide the alumni with a quick update. I am moving to the D.C. area from New York to work as a manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers in their Business Advisory Services. After five years of business consulting in several industries, my new focus is going to be the federal government. I understand we have many alumni in the D.C. area and would love to meet up!” You can reach Vivek at his email address, vivek.chakrabortty@us.pwc.com.

Amy Discenza '94 is living in Boulder, Colorado and wants to know if the Class of 1994 would like to coordinate a ten-year reunion. Her email address is amydisc@yahoo.com.

Eric Mulkey '94 is engaged to Lesleyanne Kirkpatrick. Lesleyanne works at Cape Henry as a Fifth Grade teacher and noted that it “just shows how Cape Henry’s past, present, and future tie together.”

Travis Patton '94 writes, “I’m living and working in Washington, D.C. I am a CPA and work as a manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers in our Washington National Tax Services office.

I specialize in providing tax consulting to nonprofit organizations, especially universities and healthcare systems. I live

in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of D.C., and I’m looking to buy a house, hopefully, this year. The email address for Travis is tlpatt98@yahoo.com.

Daynalyn Norton '96 stopped in to visit. She is a Middle School Spanish teacher in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Daynalyn is getting married on July 17, 2004, to Richard Mountney, who is in Air Force Special Operations. Richard is currently in the middle of his sixth tour in Afghanistan. You can email Daynalyn at daynalynmountney@lycos.com.

Colby Kight '97 has been awarded the Top Financial Planner of The Year in the Southeast Region for Waddell & Reed Financial Services.

Sarah Pike '97 is a Senior Assistant Buyer for Bloomingdale’s in New York City.

Rainer Poley '97 is in his third year at Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota.

Valerie DeWandel Ayres '98 writes, “I was married to Marshall Ayres on September 13, 2003. In December, I graduated with a master of science in occupational therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University. After a January honeymoon in St. Lucia, we moved back to the Beach, and I started working for Rehabilitation Associates as a pediatric occupational therapist. I love my job!” Congratulations,Valerie!

a degree in Communication Disorders and a minor in Special Education and Psychology. She earned her master’s from James Madison University in December 2003. Currently, she is a Speech Pathologist at CHKD and is working on another masters degree.

Clay Birkhead '98 graduated from James Madison University in May 2003.

Will Birkhead '99 graduated from The Johns Hopkins University in May 2003, and finished his master’s in computer science in December 2003.

Chip Wiedeman '99 sent us this photo taken over Thanksgiving weekend during an oyster roast at his parents’ home in his honor. Chip is currenting residing in Honolulu, Hawaii where he is finishing his senior year at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. In addition to his studies, he is Operations

Pictured are several of Chip’s CHCS classmates.

(Left to Right) Will Birkhead, Matt Hechtkopf, Darcy Gill, Matt Pluznick, Lena Golden, Dan Hetchkopf, and Chip Wiedeman.

Manager and Captain of the Star of Honolulu, a 245-foot passenger/dinner cruise ship that sails daily from Honolulu harbor. He is enjoying the laid-back life of Hawaii and the big waves of the North Shore.

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Todd Feldman '98 is a 2004 James Madison University graduate. He is a newly hired production administrator for Ainslie-Widener.

Melanie Romano '98 graduated from Longwood College in 2002 with

Sasha Hlozek '00 is a Communications major at Boston College and was one of five finalists in PRWeek magazine’s 2004 Student of the Year contest. The competition was sponsored by the Weber Shandwick Worldwide public relations agency. They asked students to devise and submit a campaign strategy for “Got Milk?” In January, Sasha and the other finalists were flown to New York to present their ideas to a panel of judges. The finalists also attended the PRWeek Awards ceremony in NYC.

Judi Godsey and Marta Long '00

Photo Credit: Gabrielle Greene

Marta Long '00 is in the Management Program for Kohl’s Department Store in Wilmington, NC. Her email is long9626@bellsouth.net.

Troy Nance '00 during his “Senior Night” at Old Dominion University.

year as a Monarch. I helped on the bench at the New Orleans Hornets vs.

Philadelphia Sixers exhibition game and met Darrel Armstrong, Baron Davis, David Wesley, Sean Rooks and Rob Traylor. I also had the opportunity to shake hands with another great player, Jameer Nelson, the point guard for St. Joseph’s.” Rob plans to work this summer and travel. He says it is good to be home, near CHCS, able to attend Cape Henry events, and “visit some of the best teachers and students in the world.”

Josh Larkin '03 is attending Tidewater Community College and working part-time. He has been back on Cape Henry’s campus working as the Assistant Coach for the JV wrestling team.

Lindsey Hochman '03 wrote that she really enjoyed her first year at Colgate. She was a member of the Colgate Varsity “A” Crew Boat and loved it.

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Troy Nance '00 graduated from Old Dominion University this May. Troy finished his basketball career by making history at ODU. His fouryear record for assists while with the Monarchs placed him in the top ten of all time. Troy was awarded the Paul Webb award.

Anne Ruehrmund '00 graduated on Mother’s Day from the University of Richmond, with a B.F.A. in Studio Art. Anne had one of her prints selected for the 17th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition, a national juried print competition. To view some of Anne’s work, go to http:// oncampus.richmond.edu/cultural/museums/ lookingatprints/. This website is the result of a fellowship she worked on last summer. She did all the original prints included. Anne will be working in the Cape Henry library this summer.

Mark Pike '00 graduated from Duke University this May. Mark completed a curriculum that included economics, quantitative methods,

political analysis, ethics, and a wide variety of additional rigorous courses from the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy. Duke University has one of the largest undergrad public policy majors in the country. Mark was selected by the faculty to be the only student speaker at graduation, a considerable honor capping a college career marked by originality, innovation, initiative, commitment and dedication.

While a thirteen year student at Cape Henry Collegiate School, Mark was President of the Lower, Rainer Poley '97 and Middle and Mark Pike '00 Upper School Student Councils.

Rachael Wagner '00 writes that everything is going well. She says, “It was great to stop by over Thanksgiving and see everyone.” Rachael was selected as a Rhodes Scholar this year and will be attending the University of Oxford in the fall. (See page 35) Alyssa Hochman '01 spent her spring quarter in Barcelona, which was a wonderful experience. Alyssa is a member of the Dartmouth Varsity Swim Team for the third year and is a member of the Student Council.

Phil Quam '01 writes, “I am currently at East Carolina University going after my degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. I am also looking at graduate schools right now in hopes of achieving my M.F.A. in Creative Writing. More than likely, I’ll try and stay on the East Coast. Other than that, I am returning to the Beach for the summer, getting a job, and planning for next year. Hope things are going well around ‘The Cape.’”

Rob Chapman '02 writes, “I am attending Old Dominion University, and besides keeping my head in the books, I kept myself busy by being a manager for the men’s basketball team at ODU. I got to help out and travel with the team to UNC Chapel Hill,Virginia Tech, Delaware, Towson, GMU, JMU, VCU, UNC Wilmington, and William and Mary. It gave me a chance to see the great Troy Nance '00 play his final

ON THE STEPS OF THE DRIFTWOOD HOTEL As was usual for the Everett School in those days, (Cape Henry Collegiate’s predecessor school) Mrs. Everett would direct annual operettas which she staged in various hotels and theatres in Virginia Beach. Numerous photos from these early operettas are in the CHCS Archives. Two of Mrs. Everett’s daughters appear in this photo, Ann and Virginia.

Front Row (Left to Right): Peter Holland, Mary Belle Gardener, Seabrell Johnson, Ann Everett, Billy Woodhouse, and Betty Dodson.

Middle Row (Left to Right): Marguarite Lockwood, Scott Sterling, Nancy Parker, Dorothy Hogshire, Allen Tyler, and Ann Jeffries.

Back Row (Left to Right): Milner Ashburn, Richard Dickson, Nancy Page Rogers, Goody Tyleser, and Virginia Everett.

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