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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL The Class of 2013 is one of the most successful with which I have worked. I believe the incredible journey they have taken in their education thus far is in part due to the diversity of their choices and the courage they showed to think differently and explore the boundaries of their comfort zones. They chose to be unique, and as a result they were very competitive in the admissions process while finding great college matches for their next steps.

Ninety-two strong, who can’t be quantified, defined, or stereotyped, they have set remarkable new standards for our future graduating classes with their achievements in all phases of school life ranging from the stage to the athletic fields. Their commitment to and knowledge of the world around them has been notable in both their service to others and in their exploration of distant corners of the globe. Their intellectual curiosity and fearlessness has led them to excel to new heights of academic excellence. They thrilled us as we watched them achieve excellence within and beyond the classroom.

Academic achievement and perpetuating opportunities for our graduates are cornerstones of the Cape Henry experience and mission. This class took 298 honors and 275 AP classes. They were admitted to 120 different colleges in 29 different states and one foreign country. In the class of 2013’s intellectual journey through Cape Henry, the doors of opportunity were truly thrown wide open.

These students leave tangible examples of how they changed the world while here at Cape Henry, and we have watched how the Cape Henry world has changed each of them. Our hope is that these students hold onto the values that their parents and the Cape Henry world supported in them -- honesty, integrity, kindness, and loyalty. Values that serve them well today and always.

With my hope for the future…. Congratulations Class of 2013!

Sincerely,

Dr. John P. Lewis

ON THE COVER: Salutatorian Jessica Miller and her classmates prepare for the Commencement exercises of the Class of 2013.

Photo Credit: Daniel Burke

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Honoring the Board Chair Dr. Jack Lewis presents outgoing Board Chair, Jim Sparks, with the School’s first honorary diploma.

2012-2013 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. James H. Sparks, Chair Mr. Michael R. Gianascoli '89, Vice Chair Mr. Richard C. Zoretic, Vice Chair Mrs. Sibyl W. Seth, Secretary Mrs. Cheryl L. Xystros, Treasurer Dr. John P. Lewis, Head of School/President Mr. Thomas H. Atherton III Mr. B. Franklin Bradley Mr. David C. Burton Mrs. Carolyn A. Castleberry Mr. Scot N. Creech Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr. John C. Fagan Dr. Michael F. Hasty The Honorable Pamela E. Hutchens Mr. Ronald M. Kramer Mr. Kelly L. Law '83 Ms. Dorothy P. Mannix '82 Mr. Craig L. Mytelka Mr. Christakis J. Paphites Mr. Lee S. Peregoff '77 FOUNDERS AND TRUSTEES EMERITI Mr. W. Cecil Carpenter* Mr. John P. Edmondson* Mr. Andrew S. Fine Mr. L. Renshaw Fortier Mrs. Dow S. Grones* Mr. Benjamin Huger, II Mrs. Grace Olin Jordan* Mr. Bernard W. McCray, Jr. Mr. James R. McKenry* Mr. Arthur Peregoff* Mr. George G. Phillips, Jr. Mr. James P. Sadler* Mr. William J. Vaughan* Mrs. Anne Dickson Jordan Waldrop

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Evan Crawley, Class of 2014, is making a difference with Operation Smile.

Remarkable achievements and numerous honors distinguish this year’s graduates.

The Power of a Smile

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Students travel to the Eastern Shore to lend a hand to build a home and bring back a sense of accomplishment.

Teaching by example, Cape Henry parents pass on the tradition of community leadership to their children.

Helping Hands: Habitat for Humanity

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

The Willis Family: The Journey of Volunteerism

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Nexus Global Scholar students gain business skills founding a coffee company to raise funds and send Nexus students around the world.

The 2,184-mile path of an alumnus who challenged himself to hike the entire Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia.

Brewing Up New Opportunities

Will Overman ‘12: Modern-Day Renaissance Man

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Choral Director passes on passion for music to his students, inspiring audiences both at home and abroad.

Students return to their Alma Mater to share insights and wisdom about careers in a variety of fields.

Making Beautiful Music

EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE Mr. Ros R. Willis '82, President, Alumni Board

Celebrating the Class of 2013

Alumni Career Day

12 Athletic Reports

27 Alumni Association News

20 The Class of 2013: By the Numbers

30 Snapshots: Alumni Breakfast with the Head of School and Athletic Hall of Fame

21 Snapshots: Grand Auction, Golf, and Volunteer Reception

33 Alumni Notes

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THE POWER OF A SMILE

BY EVAN CRAWLEY '14 I set out wanting to make a difference for others, but never imagined how one event would make a difference in my life. This past summer I attended the Operation Smile International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC) in Washington, D.C. I had been inspired and encouraged to do this by my cousin, who was involved in his high school Operation Smile Club. The conference gave me ideas and confidence to try to make a change. I didn’t know at the time what or how big that change would be.

As a junior and Vice President of the Cape Henry Collegiate Operation Smile Club, I tried to utilize the leadership skills I learned at this conference to get the Club and the entire Cape Henry Collegiate family more involved in the international nonprofit organization that provides free surgeries around the world to children and young adults with cleft lips and palates and other facial deformities.

I wanted Cape Henry’s Club to be an active club and to make a difference. I found out some of my local ISLC friends had decided to put on an event called “Rock the Smile” as part of their senior year project and would need other local high school Operation Smile Clubs to help. The event had been held only one other time, in California. I was given the task by the co-chairs of the event to assist the sponsorship/marketing/media committee. The leadership training had given me the confidence not only to procure financial and media sponsorship, but also to manage the communication between the event and all participating parties. With the much-needed and appreciated help of my fellow CHC students, “Rock the Smile” became a reality. The student-led event held in February 2013 raised over $16,000. Not bad for a first-time try by a bunch of high schoolers. Although I thought I was leaning towards a medical career, and am still at this point, this experience opened my eyes to what I could do on the business end as well.

I was also involved in the Shamrock Marathon as a volunteer for Operation Smile’s “Final Mile.” Each year, Cape Henry Collegiate encourages students in the lower grades to get involved. I arranged to have a speaker from Operation Smile come to talk to the Lower School kids about why they should get involved in the event and how it would help others less fortunate. The support for the event from Lower School students was fantastic, and many Upper School students came early in the morning to cheer them on. Even the CHC dolphin mascot showed up to cheer on the runners. Cape Henry Lower School students also made hand puppets for patients awaiting surgery. I am especially excited about the puppets because I am taking them with me to Amman, Jordan, in June to help me entertain young patients on my medical mission. Inspired by the Operation Smile objective, a group of dedicated Lower School Cape Henry students got together and made jewelry to sell with the proceeds going to Operation Smile. Operation Smile thought the Cape Henry Collegiate students were so great that they asked me to write an article that they featured in their spring newsletter sent out across the United States.

Finally, I took the opportunity to seek out Cape Henry Collegiate alumni during Career Day. With the medical field (and dentistry) as one of my interests, I made sure to speak to Dr. Jason Campbell of Seaside Dentistry in Virginia Beach, a 1993 alumnus of Cape Henry, about his educational path and career as a dentist. During the conversation, I told Dr. Campbell about my upcoming Operation Smile mission, and he generously donated nearly 300 toothbrushes for the mission. Part of my mission training was focused on how to teach, despite a language barrier, basic hygiene and essential care. The toothbrushes will be given out to patients, to families, and at an orphanage I will visit during my mission. Thanks to Dr. Campbell’s thoughtfulness and encouragement, I will have the tools I need to make a difference on my mission.

I hope to be able to present a “Rock the Smile” how-to class at this year’s ISLC in Norfolk with the intent to make the event a “Rock the Smile” global day. I also hope to attend the Executive Leadership Conference that Operation Smile offers to continue to develop my leadership skills. I’m looking forward to serving my senior year with the Operation Smile Club as President. I hope that next year the Club will have a lot of new members who will want to get involved.

I have found that helping others is very rewarding. Because of the experiences that I have had with Operation Smile, I am fortunate that Cape Henry recognizes my efforts and supports my participation in an Independent Study next year that will stimulate my entrepreneur and business interests. My teachers and Mr. Cameron, Director of Upper School, have encouraged me to take this next step. What I have learned about myself at Cape Henry Collegiate is that there really isn’t anything I can’t do. If I have an idea and realistic objectives, Cape Henry will support it. Operation Smile changes lives, and I think this hands-on experience will change my life and help direct my future.

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Helping Hands CAPE HENRY VOLUNTEERS JOURNEY TO THE EASTERN SHORE

BY SARAH VANDEVEER '13 As part of the School’s core value “community,” Cape Henry encourages all Middle and Upper School students to participate in community service each year. In addition, seniors are asked to take part in a senior project before graduating. I was one of ten seniors who traveled to the Eastern Shore in June to help build a home for a single mother with three children as Habitat for Humanity volunteers. We installed insulation in a home she and her family hope to move into by the end of the summer.

As we hammered and nailed, we all talked about why we wanted to come on this particular trip for our senior project. We all agreed it was because we wanted to make a difference and help other people in whatever way we could. Mason Smith '13 said to all of us as we were finishing up, “I feel like I really made a difference!” I think by the end of the trip, everyone shared the same feeling. It felt great to be able to be a part of this experience building a home, changing someone’s life, and making it better, even in a small way. Even though we only spent a short time working on the house, our efforts combined with the work of others, will make a less fortunate family’s dream of having their own home come true.

Before we headed home, we all wrote our names on the framing boards in the house. As we placed our names there along with the names of many others who had volunteered to work on the Habitat for Humanity house before us, we all reflected on how our efforts to help would always be a part of that house for as long as it stands. Working together, our efforts added up in a truly significant way.

This was my second year as a Cape Henry volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. I loved my experience when I went with our school group to help build a house on the Eastern Shore last year. I believe in what the Habitat for Humanity organization does for people, providing a place for well deserving families to live that is affordable. Cape Henry has taught me it is important to help others and I like knowing that I have impacted the life of someone else in a positive way.

This is one of the reasons why I love Cape Henry. The School is not only a great place for students to learn in the classroom, but outside in the real world as well. Cape Henry has a strong sense of community within our school, demonstrated by how we joined together as a team to help Habitat for Humanity. In the years to come, I hope to have a career in which I am in a position to help people in some way and give back to our larger community.

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Student-Run Coffee Company Sales Send Students Around the World

BY JESSIE WALLACE '14, MARKETING DIRECTOR, COMPASS ROSE COFFEE COMPANY, AND GLOBAL SCHOLAR CANDIDATE It was a Friday morning, and suddenly a walk through The Perry Library was diverted by the sight of Styrofoam cups, packets of cream and sugar, yellow flyers, and a dozen silver bags on a black table.

At 8 a.m. the lingering smell of fresh-brewed coffee filled the air.

Compass Rose Coffee, a nonprofit student-run company, was launched.

“I’ve never liked coffee until trying the Compass Rose Coffee,” said junior Maddie Spear, as she tried a cup of the newly released brew. “I wanted to try it because I wanted to be supportive of the company and love trying new things. Now I like coffee.”

It did not take long before word of the product spread through the School, leading to a constant crowd gathered at the tasting booth to try the Compass Rose first blend, Neptune’s Brew.

The coffee company was founded this year by Cape Henry Collegiate Global Scholar students in partnership with Massimo Zanetti Beverage, the sixth largest coffee company in the world. All of Compass Rose Coffee Company’s profits go straight to the Nexus Financial Aid Fund, which provides scholarship money for students to participate in the worldwide experiences.

“Compass Rose Coffee is one of the first, if not the first ever, private-corporate partnership where a high school partners with a corporation in a true experiential learning collaboration,” said Mr. William Fluharty, head of the Nexus Global Studies program. “Students are learning to run a business, from interviewing to labeling,” Mr. Fluharty said. “They are applying what they learn in school to the real world.”

most challenging leadership role, but I definitely learned that hard work pays off.”

Lindsay and other company executives had the opportunity to visit the Massimo Zanetti factory to watch the first production.

The experience, they said, was gratifying as they watched their first product come down the line.

Lindsay, the first CEO, is graduating this year and will pass the reins of the company to rising junior Lucy Willis. Lindsay said she plans to ask for updates and to support the company as much as possible while she is pursuing a degree at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. She said she still wants to watch the success of the company grow and reach its goals for expansion. “I want to raise as much money as possible to let students travel,” Lindsay said. “I have been on two Nexus trips and they truly, truly are life changing experiences.”

Lindsay said she also hopes that the company will earn national recognition for its groundbreaking achievements. “We want to show the world that high school students can be a part of something this big,” Lindsay said. “I want the new executives to take this company to the next level.”

Lily Burroughs, a rising junior and current Chief of Operations, said she has multiple goals and ideas for the future of Compass Rose Coffee Company. “First, developing another product, such as a decaffeinated coffee, is on the next agenda,” Lily said. “Ultimately, I want to see the difference that this company makes for students receiving the financial aid made possible by Compass Rose Coffee.”

For example, the students involved in the project tap into their creative art skills to design labels and flyers, and they use their math skills for finance and accounting. Just like every other business, the “employees” of the Compass Rose Coffee Company faced many challenges in the process of producing the first product.

Lily said she already has cherished her experience being a part of the company.

“This company is filled with amazing people, and I am privileged to work along side each and every one of them,” Lily said. “The experience has been incredible, and I could hope for nothing more.”

“There were a lot of minor details that had to come before everything came together, and I don’t think everyone realized that to begin with,” said Lindsay Castleberry, CEO of Compass Rose Coffee Company. “Making coffee is a lot easier said than done.” As CEO, Lindsay said she had to learn to delegate and trust the other executives to complete their tasks. “Whenever I assigned something to someone, I asked each day to see how it was progressing,” Lindsay said. “I tried to be the cheerleader for them and to push them to meet the deadline. This was the

A very special “thank-you” to the Beazley Foundation for a $20,000 grant to support further distribution efforts for Compass Rose Coffee. The Foundation’s generosity will take the Company to the next level, helping even more students participate in Nexus, as all proceeds will go towards need-based financial aid for global studies.

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Making Beautiful Music

THE J OURNEY O F A M U S IC E NTS I C DI RECTO R A N D HI S STU D DE

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“A place where we can flourish, a place where we all grow / United as one community. / Journeys to remember, adventures that we share / Open doors to opportunity…” Sound familiar? Do these words seem as if they belong to another catchy tune you know?

Sammie Logan, Jr., author of “Here’s to You, Cape Henry!”, recently added a new verse to the alma mater whose strains have rung out at every major event at Cape Henry Collegiate since 1996.

In addition to this contribution to the School, Mr. Logan has shown his allegiance to Cape Henry and its music program in a myriad of ways. His genuine love and zeal for anything musical has helped him to inspire innumerable students and to instill, in every student he teaches, a love of and curiosity for music that will remain with them all of their lives. Additionally, his teaching style and general musical expertise have led each of his choruses to amazing new achievements.

Recently at the Music in the Parks event, Cape Henry’s Middle School, Mixed, and Women’s Choral Ensembles all went home with first place trophies, receiving only excellent and superior ratings. Cape Henry had the unique chance of competing with various other schools and being adjudicated by some of the most highly respected adjudicators in music. On another note, Mr. Logan has also taught his choirs lessons that have landed them on an international stage. Just a few of the opportunities that have been given to choral students are performing in Austria and West Germany; being the first American Chorus to perform at the home parish of the esteemed Austrian composer Joseph Hayden; participating in a performance tour of East Germany, Prague, and the Czech Republic; singing with the Czech Boys Choir; and being the feature high school chorus at Carnegie Hall in New York City on two separate occasions. In addition to these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, the respect and recognition that the program has gained has also opened doors for possible community engagements and recording projects, as the choruses are often being sought after to perform. In the future, Mr. Logan hopes to take a group to Italy for a performance tour, yet another adventure that will change the lives of choral students to come.

Mr. Logan’s passion for music comes as naturally as breathing. Even as a toddler, he would make his way into the kitchen in search of pots and pans to make his own drum set. In hopes of saving some of their cooking utensils, his parents gave him his first drum set at the age of four. Tapping into that gift, the six-year-old Sammie became very talented with percussion, so much so that he was asked to play an improvised drum solo in his first grade spring concert. However, this debut was only the very beginning of his fascinating journey as a lifelong musician.

As a child, his two greatest inspirations in life were always his mother and father who strived to give him and his brother the best childhood experience possible. Although both parents were born and raised in South Carolina to sharecropper families and in a time when Jim Crow Laws still held a tight grip on African-American life, his parents grew from their own experiences and never let the obstacles they faced stand in the way of giving their children important teachings of perseverance and the experience of a loving home. He added, “I am certain I learned lessons of faith, diligence, and persistence by simply observing the way they lived their lives.”

Another individual who played a positive role in his life was a woman named Ms. Dora Simpson, who, as their first daycare provider, looked after him and his brother. Mr. Logan grew to look up to her, as well as his parents, for guidance and support during his early years. He also lists Mr. Jack Donsky among those who inspired him as a child, as Mr. Donsky, who owned the neighborhood store just a walk across the street from Mr. Logan’s family home, was his very first employer. Mr. Donsky helped to instill within his young but determined employee the desire to work and become independent while also giving the young Mr. Logan what he refers to as a “Master Class in Diversity.” Being a Jewish shop owner in a predominantly Black neighborhood was a rarity on its own, but the way he opened his arms to welcome Mr. Logan was what stood out most in Mr. Logan’s memory. Perhaps this is where the seed was planted that, many years later, would find Mr. Logan as the sponsor for the School’s S.U.E.D. Club (Students United to Embrace Diversity), a group of individuals working to promote awareness and acceptance of personal differences, presenting yearly Martin Luther King, Jr. assemblies and Mix-it-Up Day activities and attending DREAMS Conferences when the opportunities arise.

The positive influences that Mr. Logan encountered as a student came in the form of a handful of nurturing teachers during his elementary school years: Mrs. Harding, Mrs. DuPree, Mrs. McLean, and Mr. Spence. Mr. Logan developed a special bond with these unique instructors because they took the time to go above and beyond in their teaching endeavors and showed genuine interest in both him and his capabilities. Thinking back, Mr. Logan recalled, “They each, in their own way, challenged me to always strive to be better than my last effort.” Perchance, these few people who reached out to Mr. Logan as a young child are the reason that Mr. Logan has grown to understand the great value of having a mentor and supporter and why he has always made every effort to help any student he comes in contact with, not only in musical endeavors, but also in all areas of school life. Be it helping students prepare audition pieces for district, state, or even national choral ensembles, helping a shy student achieve her dream of singing in a cabaret, or by giving his time as a warm and caring student advisor (who spoils his advisees on special occasions with bagels and doughnuts), Mr. Logan has made a reputation for himself as someone who will always be there in support of his students.

Growing up in different church home environments was also a blessing for Mr. Logan, as it helped to bring some of his many talents to light. He described one of the choir directors in the church, Mrs. Priscilla Welch, as one of the most patient teachers he has known. It was through her that he was encouraged to sing his first solo, which would take place in the church. It was also by watching her play the piano during rehearsals that he became exceptionally talented with the instrument after working at emuSOUNDINGS | SUMMER 2013

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lating what he saw and improving upon his own skills.

Now, he beautifully accompanies his ensembles during rehearsals and even, at times, during performances. In the rare occasions that he is absent during a rehearsal, the chorus sings on and attempts to hum the fun and fancy piano riffs we know Mr. Logan would play if he were there.

Perhaps what many do not know about Mr. Logan is that in addition to his vocal expertise and jaw-dropping piano-playing ability, he also has experience playing various brass instruments. In elementary school, he was encouraged to try the trumpet. He did and gained such recognition for his abilities that when he entered high school he was offered a spot in the Advanced Band. The catch, however, was that he would have to switch instruments and learn to play the french horn instead. In hopes of attaining the glowing opportunity to perform in parades and at football games, Mr. Logan, again, disciplined himself and trained to learn to play yet another instrument. Ironically, he added, “the French horn was seldom used during the marching season; therefore, I also learned to play the baritone and alto horns for field shows.” To top it all off, he was also allowed to play drums with the band during parades. In this way, Mr. Ricardo, Mr. Logan’s high school band director, was another influence throughout his academic career.

Mr. Logan states that the biggest influence in his life has been, without a doubt, his wife, Michele, who is also a musician and plays the violin. With a smile, he interjected, “I met her when I was a freshman at Maury. However, I had been seeing her in our new neighborhood for months. In my mind, I claimed her as my future wife... and, it actually worked out that way!” She has always been one to support him throughout their many years together and in all of his undertakings. For a while, Mr. Logan worked as a band leader/arranger with the Southern Orchestras Entertainment Corporation, and traveled across the country to perform popular pieces of music for a variety of eager audiences. As a result of his association with the corporation, he also earned the opportunity of collaborating with groups such as The Drifters. “Under the Boardwalk” was just one of the many songs on which he and the group collaborated. He later retired to be closer to his family and got involved with St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he became assistant to the director of music.

In addition to his musical work with the church, he also felt it necessary to mentor students in his community. For this reason, Mr. Logan visited Old Dominion University and ended up staying, with the guidance of Dr. Nancy Klein, and earning a Bachelor of Music degree as well as a Master of Secondary Education degree. It was afterwards, in 1994, that Mr. Logan first came to Cape Henry and was hired by the headmaster at the time, Mr. Richardson. Mr. Logan says he especially remembers the warm and friendly welcome he received from the Head of School, Division Directors, and the Music Department Chair. He enjoyed the opportunity to work with Lower, Middle, and Upper School students, whom he takes pride in and affirms that they will, indeed, be the next world leaders. When asked what attracts him to Cape Henry and has made him want to continue to be a part of the Cape Henry community, he responded that “Cape Henry Collegiate is an institution with a mission/philosophy of education with which I have an intrinsic affinity. I remain at Cape Henry because the students are at the center of instruction. I find that I am free to share with students an appreciation for music (all genres) that goes far beyond what they will ever receive as a grade point average.”

In his nearly twenty years of instructing choral ensembles here at Cape Henry, Mr. Logan has certainly led his chorus students to success. He teaches with a disciplined yet caring style that drives each of us to give our best performance each time we get the chance to perform. It’s no wonder that each year seniors have no problem at all coming up with things to say in the goodbye videos shown at our last spring concert. Our experiences in the chorus will always remain with us as fond memories, like those of Mr. Logan and the people who have played key, positive roles throughout his life.

Put simply, Mr. Logan has by no means limited himself to being only an asset to the choral and music programs at Cape Henry.

Instead, his efforts have branched out, making him an asset to the Cape Henry community as a whole with talents and efforts that are widely loved and appreciated. Both in and out of Cape Henry, Mr. Logan has demonstrated himself to be an extraordinary instructor, talent, and friend whose legend will live on at Cape Henry Collegiate for countless years to come.

D’Nita Albritton is a graduate of the Class of 2013. She has spent virtually all of her educational years as a student at Cape Henry Collegiate. D’Nita’s class rank places her in the top 2% of rising seniors. This spring, she was selected by the Upper School faculty to be given the Harvard Book Club Award as the junior who demonstrated both outstanding academic accomplishment and potential and contributes to school life in a variety of ways. D’Nita is an exceptional writer and is modest, respectful, and deeply inquisitive. D’Nita Albritton has been a choral student of Mr. Logan’s since the Fifth Grade and will be attending Duke University this fall.

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A JOURNEY FROM THE HEART

BY ANDREW ROBERTS '17

During the winter of 2011, Cape Henry Collegiate Middle School students embarked on an intellectual journey entitled Winterim.

One of the goals of Winterim, both past and present, is to develop a deeper understanding for what it takes to sustain a community and a greater appreciation for “Paying It Forward” throughout the community. As part of this project-based learning experience, students had the opportunity to learn more about areas of need within the community and develop ways to address those needs. Groups of students endeavored to support local organizations such as The Anchor Club at Cooke Elementary School, the SPCA, and the Memory Center. Winterim was very successful in 2011 and continued to thrive in the winter of 2012, growing from a small group of faculty-selected organizations to this year’s student selections of nonprofit organizations and creation of a community outreach plan that would benefit those organizations.

Although the Winterim Program has grown to include many different areas of need and organizations, students in the Middle School felt compelled to continue the strong partnership with Cooke Elementary and have formed a club at CHC with the same name as that which serves a portion of the Cooke Elementary School population, the Anchor Club. As members of the CHC Anchor Club, students visit Cooke Elementary to connect with elementary school students who remain after school for tutoring, mentoring, games, and reading. In addition, the Anchor Club has sponsored many efforts at Cape Henry to support the varying needs of families, such as adopting students for Christmas, providing coats, hats, and gloves in the winter, and providing food from the Middle School Food Pantry. Reflecting upon her experience with Cooke Elementary students as part of the Anchor Club, Carleigh Saunders said, “Being able to give help to other kids within our community makes me feel happy.” As a result of the impressive, personal connection between Cape Henry and Cooke Elementary, both schools were recognized with the Model Partnership Award. This recognition was a great honor, as there are over 80 partnerships between private institutions and the Virginia Beach Public Schools and only 12 of these partnerships are recognized each year. Cape Henry Collegiate is the only independent school that has received this prestigious award, and we look forward to the continued development of our partnership with Cooke Elementary School.

The Cape Henry Collegiate mentors realize that the student population served at the Cooke Elementary School Anchor Club are sometimes challenged with academic difficulties and often have economic adversities. Laney Brooks, another Eighth Grade student who provided support at Cooke, said, “It was a great experience to feel like I am helping others.” However, the benefits are equally important for both communities. Cape Henry students have experienced great satisfaction and view the opportunity to partner with Cooke Elementary School as extremely rewarding. Hope Wheeler believes that the most influential part of the journey is spending time with the children. ”You could tell how much they appreciated our time and how attached they became to us after just an hour of being there,” she said. This fundamental partnership is an outstanding example of practicing the core values of community and opportunity in our local area. Students are able to broaden their knowledge and relationships outside of Cape Henry, which will ultimately provide them with an incredibly valuable learning experience.

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Athletic Reports

BOYS BASKETBALL COACHES: Mark Hall, Ethan Walker, and Sean Cooper CAPTAINS: Devon Hall, Scotty Morris, and Aaron Drory RECORD: 27-4 Overall; 9-0 TCIS; TCIS Regular Season, TCIS Tournament Champions, and Division I State Semifinalist

Entering the 2012-2013 Varsity Boys Basketball season, the team, School, and community all had high aspirations for the program.

After winning the Division II State Championship last year, an off-season of training and a few additions to the roster only fueled the excitement surrounding the team. A competitive schedule, the move from DII to DI, and the teams own expectations all were obstacles and challenges the team encountered. The addition of the Cape Squad and school spirit was certainly helpful in a home win over Christchurch and support for our acclaimed ESPN game vs. Huntington Prep. The defeat to a top ten nationally ranked team featuring the #1 player in the nation was respectable and gave the team the confidence to believe there was no opponent too talented for our team to play and compete against. As post season approached, the road to a TCIS Championship would not be an easy one, but the team entered each round knowing they had prepared and put in the work to earn the title. After trailing at the half to a tough TCIS opponent, Walsingham Academy, the team held together a strong second half behind some stand-out play from Malik Gray to bring the TCIS Championship back to Cape Henry after a five-year hiatus. Division I State Tournament play brought a win from Trinity Episcopal in the Quarterfinals, but an eventual loss to strong state contender Bishop O’Connell. The team’s final goal was a state championship, even though it was not achieved. The growth of the team and the experience of a challenging schedule brought the group both skill and maturity along the way. The Class of 2013 graduates strong leadership from Devon Hall and Scotty Morris, in addition to Aaron Drory and Phil Leonard. The returners, in addition to some up-andcoming talent, hope to continue this growth with the same expectations in mind--a repeat TCIS Title and the School’s first Divison I State Championship!

GIRLS BASKETBALL COACHES: Nicole Jackson and Wesley Grady CAPTAINS: Bianca Roach and Alexis Smith RECORD: 19-8 Overall; 8-0 TCIS; TCIS Regular Season and Tournament Champions

After graduating a talented Class of 2012, the Varsity Girls Basketball Team knew they had to put in extra work and effort in order to earn the respect of area and state opponents. Many questioned how the season would fare, but the team came together to accomplish the season goal of another TCIS Championship. Returning players Alexis Smith, Bianca Roach, Meghan McKnelly, and Angie Williams followed a sound tradition of back-to-back State Championship teams and were determined to prove their talents by season’s end. It was obvious that roles would change and new leadership would emerge. Alicea Johnson and Morgan Patrick were new to this stage, but their contributions proved beneficial as they provided a much-needed spark for their team in addition to fellow returners Ashley Williams and Sarah Sherwood. Pivotal season wins over conference favorite Norfolk Christian set the tone that the Dolphins were serious area contenders. The Varsity Girls Basketball Team finished with an impressive overall record of 19-8 and captured the 2013 TCIS Regular Season and Tournament Championship! As Smith and McKnelly graduate and pursue their collegiate athletic careers in basketball and lacrosse, Hayley Welch, Laura Fleming, and Izzy Haddad, in addition to the aforementioned, are committed to working hard over the off-season in pursuit of continued success next season.

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CHEERLEADING COACH: Anne Bianchi CAPTAINS: Emma Bleznak, Rajaa Harland, and Ashley Ireland RECORD: Winter Cheer Challenge Champions

The growing success of both the Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball programs brought great excitement to the initiation of the 2012-2013 cheerleading season. The Varsity Cheer Squad was excited to add spirit and support to the sidelines in support of these teams. Under the direction of first-year Head Coach Anne Bianchi, former JMU cheerleader, our program made great strides and fulfilled our overall goal of team and individual improvement, as well as coordinated the support of the newly founded CHC spirit section, the Cape Squad. This group proved to be a great ally in supporting the School and exhibiting Dolphin Pride! The roster grew in size with a more collegiate look on the sidelines. Enhanced choreography and tumbling expertise brought positive feedback from the crowd and impressed the judges enough at the Winter Cheerleading Challenge to earn first place honors in the non-stunting division. This accomplishment proved to be the highlight of the season, seconded by the incredible opportunity to cheer on ESPN in support of the Varsity Boys Basketball Team vs. Huntington Prep on national television. Our skill levels ranged from year-round cheerleaders to athletes who play multiple sports and enjoy the sport of cheerleading in the winter. The leadership from Coach Bianchi helped to merge both groups, and we quickly became a unified body with all cylinders moving in the same direction. The 2012-2013 Cheerleading season was certainly strong and marks the beginning of the impressive growth under Coach Bianchi’s helm.

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING COACHES: Jordan Redmond and Kristin VanGraafeiland CAPTAINS: Lindsay Castleberry, Liza Nash, Kendall Tompkins, David Hilbert, Trey Midgett, and Andrew Vice RECORD: Girls: 4th Place TCIS; Boys: 6th Place TCIS

Mr. Jordan Redmond, former swimmer at Old Dominion University and a Junior National Finalist in 2009, joined the staff as Head Coach. Ms. Kristin VanGraafeiland, a member of the previous year coaching staff, assisted Coach Redmond. A large team of 47 athletes was unsure how the season was going to go with a new coach, new practice schedule, and new facilities.

The season opened with a meet against the Collegiate School, one of the top swim teams in the state, where we held our own.

After a strong showing against Norfolk Collegiate and Walsingham Academy in our home pool, we started to see some results from our hard work. We placed second in our meet at Hampton Roads Academy, but were disappointed when inclement weather prevented us from swimming at Norfolk Academy.

After tapering and a lot of preparation, we really came together for our TCIS meet. The girls team took home six top ten finishes, placing us fourth in the conference. The meet featured many strong performances. Senior Kendall Tompkins finished third and fourth in the 50m freestyle and 100m free, respectively. Junior Bryce Glaser, senior Haley Smith, freshman Lisa Van Noordenne, and sophomores Cailey Crow and Lindsay Wheeler all had top finishes in their respective events. It was impressive to see so many athletes of different age levels competing so well.

The boys team also came out strong, taking home sixth place. Senior Andrew Vice placed third in his favorite event, the 100m breaststroke, and sophomore Mark Hurley discovered his talent in the 100m backstroke, taking home sixth place. Junior Trey Midgett also had a strong showing with an eighth place finish in the 50m freestyle.

A week later, we traveled to Richmond for the VSIS State Swim meet where we faced very tough competition but still made notable achievements in the likes of Kendall Tompkins’ sixteenth placement in the 50m free, and Andrew Vice’s fifteenth in the 100m breaststroke.

Our team will graduate ten seniors and five captains this year. As captains, we wish our teammates the best of luck next season.

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WRESTLING COACHES: Jack Effner, Joe Harvich, Jacob Fox, and Josh Thompson CAPTAINS: Gabe Gibson and Kevin Riggins RECORD: 15-5 Overall; 5-0 TCIS; TCIS Regular Season Champions

The 2012-2013 Wrestling Season brought its share of highs and lows, but overall carried on the CHC Wrestling tradition of success. After graduating the largest class of wrestlers in the history of the program in 2012, the program still remained highly touted in the Tidewater region. The addition of local decorated wrestler Gabe Gibson, in addition to the experience of Logan Harvich, Jake Kantor, Luke Harvich, Harold Sifen, Jake Lowenstein, and Garrett Smith, provided enough power through the weight classes to go undefeated in conference matches and win the TCIS regular season title. Injuries throughout the season had a challenging effect in postseason tournament action, finishing as TCIS runner-ups in the conference tournament. Jackson Law eagerly anticipates his strong presence on the mat next season. Logan Harvich highlighted his season as an All-American, placing in the National Prep Tournament in Lehigh, after winning the conference and state individual championships. Gibson, Smith, and Kantor also placed in the state tournament. As many more new faces in the likes of Roy Standing and Trevor Sims enter the wrestling program, and fellow returners Justin Van Leeuwen, Mitchell Kucy, and Ethan Armistead continue to develop their grappler skills, the leadership of Coaches Effner, Harvich, Fox, and Thompson will work to continuously improve and maintain the CHC Wrestling program as one of the best in the area.

BASEBALL COACHES: Tim Hummel, Brad Edwards, and Bruce Hagwood CAPTAINS: Tyler Ramirez and Andrew Rosenblum RECORD: 14-6 Overall; 8-1 TCIS; TCIS Regular Season Champions, TCIS Tournament Champions

The 2013 Baseball season kicked off as a strong rebuilding year. After graduating multiple seniors in 2012, most of whom are now playing at the collegiate level, the team made its most important goal of developing this group into the high-caliber team we’ve been for the past few years. With the consistent pitching of Wyatt Lam and Spenser Willis, matched by the powerful bats of Tyler Ramirez and Colin Ballard, the program was able to achieve a winning record, especially in pursuit of our previous rivals. In addition, through hard work and some experience at the varsity level, we’ve had many younger players step into integral roles and come through at key moments. This led us to a strong performance through TCIS and throughout our season. Finishing with the regular season crown going into tournament play, the team once again rallied around solid pitching and consistent defensive play to get the win over Greenbrier Christian in the TCIS Tournament Championship game by a score of 1-0. Another outstanding class of senior leadership from Tyler Ramirez, Colin Ballard, Spenser Willis, and Andrew Rosenblum. More CHC alumni joing the collegiate ranks are Tyler Rameriez at the University of North Carolina, Colin Ballard at the University of Richmond, and Spenser Willis at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

CREW COACHES: Taylor Pruitt and Kim Sabiston CAPTAINS: Jacqueline Velo and Evan Crawley

Crew is a unique sport involving the entire team working together in unison. The boat does not go anywhere without a full team.

Missing one rower can cost the entire team a practice or a race. Crew members are some of the most dedicated people around.

CHC rowers give up their Saturdays to compete in regattas throughout the spring. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. just to meet the coaches’ requests and prepare the shells and equipment for competition are important roles for each athlete. This year, the CHC Crew Team had eight returning crew members and added nine boys and eight girls to the novice roster. They quickly learned the ropes of rigging the shells, sitting in a boat without tipping, the crew lingo, and safely loading the boats for a regatta. The Varsity Coed Crew Team raced against other local public and private high schools in the area, racing Boys Varsity, Boys Novice, and a mixed boat. As a team, and under the direction of Head Coach and dedicated man Coach Taylor Pruitt and Assistant Kim Sabiston, the team came together and learned from each other, improved the skills and teamwork, and had a successful season. Incredible improvements over the season, both in the technical skill and overall commitment from each rower, were remarkable. Each veteran and novice rower has either learned something new or has made great strides in this sport by season’s end. The positive energy and team dynamic of this program makes for a promising future.

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GOLF COACH: Matt Liebler CAPTAINS: Nicholas Bruner and Jake Richardson RECORD: 12-0 Overall; 7-0 TCIS; TCIS Regular Season and Tournament Champions

The 2013 Varsity Golf roster featured multiple players who could shoot under par and medal on any given day. The leadership of Nic Bruner and Jake Richardson, in addition to TCIS MVP Tom Crow, brought multiple contenders for scheduled opponents. TCIS Coach of the Year Matt Liebler once again put together a remarkable season that has earned tremendous respect over his tenure, an undefeated regular season and a strong post-season with the above mentioned talent in addition to Chris Lewis and Alex Mancoll. The Dolphin Golf Team committed to playing the sport of golf throughout the year and focused on maintaining their conference prevalence and an eventual state banner. The very nature of this sport requires intense individual focus and a personal commitment to greatness--this roster has this, and then some. The TCIS Tournament Championship was the program’s third consecutive and Liebler’s fourth in five seasons. Remarkable! As this program returns many skilled players, and some aspiring JV athletes train to make their mark on the team, it seems inevitable that a state banner is in their near future. Mark your calendars to come out and watch this team next spring. They are incredibly talented, poised, young men!

BOYS LACROSSE COACHES: Charlie Lonergan, Colin Kelly, Chase Phelps, and Nathaniel Pierce CAPTAINS: Wade Browning, Garrett Deming, and Garrett Smith RECORD: 10-9 Overall; 4-2 TCIS; TCIS Tournament Champions

The Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team entered the season after graduating a number of seasoned players last year. A strong preseason and teambuilding focus over spring break set the stage for quite the memorable season. After dropping five pivotal games in overtime situations, and losing a conference game to Hampton Roads Academy early in the season, the team came together prior to postseason play to say “no more.” Impressive lopsided wins in the quarterfinals and semifinals, avenging the loss to the Admirals, set the stage for a rematch of an overtime loss just seven days prior to Norfolk Academy. After falling behind by a score of 6-1 early in the TCIS Championship game, with the work and determination of a very driven program in front of a sell-out crowd at Virginia Wesleyan College, the team roared back to tie the game and head, once again, into sudden victory extra minutes. A face-off win and seamless transition and groundball pickup from Peter Pearson set up a winning Championship goal from Tommy Dawson in true celebratory fashion. Senior and Tournament MVP Garrett Deming capped off an impressive season with an incredible athletic performance in the Championship Game. Returners Garrett Smith, Wade Browning, Brooks Apperson, Zeke Tobin, Dylan Plew, Roy Standing, Prince Charles, Mike McCardell, and Tommy Dawson, to name a few, look to build on this momentum next season.

GIRLS LACROSSE COACHES: Brooke Hummel, Cassie Cottrel, and Brett Bathras CAPTAINS: Georgia Breit, Meghan McKnelly, and Maddie Spear RECORD: 11-10-1 Overall; 2-2 TCIS; TCIS Runner-UP, TCIS Sportsmanship Award

The loss of five senior starters from the Class of 2012 brought the challenge of finding new leadership and filling key positions.

Nine new players were welcomed to the 23-player roster, some of them picking up a lacrosse stick for the first time. The team was coached by three of their four coaches from last year, Head Coach Brooke Hummel and assistants Cassie Cottrel and Brett Bathras. With few upperclassmen veterans, all players had to step up their game. In the beginning of the season, the team had a hard time learning to communicate with the rebuilding element factoring into the new team chemistry. Another obstacle was the new challenge of competing in the Division I play of state competition. Veteran defense was spearheaded by senior Meghan McKnelly, junior Maddie Spear, and sophomore Erin Scherrer. Attack was lead by juniors Kaytren Bruner and Georgia Breit, and sophomore Brooke Castleberry. The Girls Lacrosse team went head-to-head with all TCIS competitors and found their way to the TCIS Title Game. Although the season ended in defeat, the TCIS Runner-Up trophy signified how this team came together to compete as many teams before them--in a Championship game and competing to the very last second of the contest. As the program bids farewell to highly skilled senior goalie Meghan McKnelly and she continues her career at the University of Delaware, the team has much to be proud of tough competition from out of the conference and even out of the state, and held true to CHC Girls Lacrosse class all the way through.

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GIRLS SOCCER COACHES: Tina Lowry and Sara Butsavage CAPTAINS: Jessica Miller and Zoe Weber RECORD: 19-3 Overall; 9-0 TCIS; TCIS Regular Season Champions, TCIS Tournament Champions, and Division I State Runner-Up

The 2013 Varsity Girls Soccer season started with two brand new coaches and a limited roster composed largely of underclassmen.

This new front brought uncertainty and an element of surprise as to what to expect from such a different program of years past.

However, within a few short weeks and a definitive preseason, it was apparent that the team had what it needed to overcome every obstacle placed in its path with confidence and authentic humility.

The talent of Alani Johnson, Angie Williams, and Kayla Morrison, in addition to the all-out will of Madison Land, Sarah Sherwood, Virginia Apperson, and Ana Rabogliatti brought a new emphasis on solid team play to capture some distinctive wins throughout the season, victories that had been missing from the program for a few seasons. This new momentum made every game an opportunity. Basketball standout Bianca Roach found her talents in the goal, and this solidified a solid defense in addition to more emerging talent from Skylar Johnson and Ana Longacre. The goal was to emphasize focus and fitness and a new sense of team. As the regular season rolled around, the team had already forged strong bonds, and every player was ready and raring to go. This sense of family, complemented by the readiness and passion of every team member, had been present through every trying and celebratory moment of the season. An undefeated regular season record and a state runner-up trophy were both by-products of the work and buy-in from the team. As some very special seniors graduate--Analise Hannah, Jessica Miller, and Jessica Bland--they can certainly look back on this season with Cape Henry pride; and, without question, all three will be cheering on the talented returners in their pursuit for more success next season.

Coaches Tina Lowry and Sara Butsavage seemed to have all of the important ingredients for success, but most importantly, the ingredients for the team!

SOFTBALL COACHES: Bob Auger and John Henson CAPTAINS: Gabe Gibson and Kevin Riggins RECORD: 8-7 Overall; 5-2 TCIS; Division I State Quarterfinalist

Cape Henry Collegiate Softball prides itself on being a blue-collar team. From being the last team on the fields many evenings, to Saturday morning workouts, the hard work continues to pay off. The growth steadily improves as this program found itself third in the TCIS and, for the first-time ever, a Division I state playoff game. The initiation of every season begins with goals and an extra sense of commitment, as this group strives to be the very best. The team attributes this steady improvement to Head Coach Bob Auger’s leadership and commitment year in and year out, transforming this team from 0-9 in the conference four years ago, to a formidable opponent for all area schools.

After tasting some success last season, opponents across the conference had a newfound respect for the team and brought a whole new level of intensity. Adding some district public schools to the schedule also brought a new challenge for the program. A new emphasis on hitting in addition to a more strategic practice regimen focusing on situational play, while maintaining good fundamentals, provided this team with all of the tools needed to compete. Hayley Welch was added to the roster, and with her came a very high level of pitching and drive from the mound. Seniors Bailey Watkins, one of Cape Henry’s best all-time hitters, and center fielder Nicole Carter end their Dolphin careers with pride and will be missed. The returners will continue to train in the offseason and regroup for next season with more of the blue-collar approach to their sport. A newfound respect for Cape Henry Softball emerges throughout the area and in our Dolphin hallways.

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BOYS TENNIS COACH: George Pilkington CAPTAINS: Chris Armistead, Mason Smith, and Zac Zapatero RECORD: 14-1 Overall; 7-1 TCIS; TCIS Tournament Champions and Division I State Champions

The Varisty Boys Tennis program initiated the season on a mission to make a statement that once again they would be the team to beat in the conference and the state.

Practicing and competing off campus this season due to court construction brought a different climate to the season, but certainly did not deter them from their team goals. The tri-captain leadership of Armistead, Smith, and Zapatero wanted to finish their careers following the tradition of winning the TCIS Championship and repeating as State Champions. As the season progressed, it was apparent that both titles would come down to head-to-head match-ups with cross-town rival Norfolk Academy. The only defeat of the season was recorded against this opponent after TCIS MVP and State Player of the Year, Zapatero, suffered an injury. As the three senior starters recovered from the defeat, a new sense of purpose drove this program to a solid lineup of talent to also include Conor Somers, Alex Kramer, and Andrew Roberts. The doubles win from Smith and Somers proved enough to capture the TCIS Championship with Mason finding match point fighting back from the hands of defeat. A singles win from Eighth Grade standout Roberts was pivotal in the Division I State Championship, but once again Championship point found its way to the Doubles Court of Smith and Somers--and match point Smith found again! An incredible way for three seniors to finish their Dolphin Career, and a second State Championship for Coach Pilkington this year after directing the Girls Program to their equaled success last fall. This program earned its sixth consecutive conference championship and its second consecutive Division I State Championship--certainly leaving their mark on the CHC Athletic Record Board! Armistead, Smith, and Zapatero will continue their tennis careers at the collegiate level. We wish them continued success and are appreciative of all of the success they brought to the CHC Tennis Program.

TRACK AND FIELD COACHES: Sean Cooper, Mark Hall, and Nicole Jackson CAPTAINS: Jennifer Kondas and Curtis Kirby

Cape Henry Track and Field experienced a rebuilding season with only a few seasoned athletes returning. Jennifer Kondas, Carylise Klemmer, Jack Wren, Collin Hopkins, and Julian Kim rounded out the veterans, while newcomers Curtis Kirby, Sofia Risku, Imani Menard, and Chandler Averette brought a new dynamic to the roster. While the team may not have had as many participants as past seasons, the returning runners helped to anchor the team. A limited amount of participants affects the team competitively in regards to the overall team score, but the team strived to remain positive and create a collective impact on the program for future seasons. As the season concluded, the message from the athletes within the group was to prepare better in the offseason for the myriad of events and to encourage more students to participate. The strength of the track and field roster is that this group of athletes either play another sport or are committed to running for improved cardiovascular performance in the future. The improvements were certainly marked from the beginning to the end of the season, and the goals for next season rest in a newfound group of athletes determined to improve overall team scores.

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Proudly Presenting…

THE CLASS OF 2013 C O L L E G E A C C E P TA N C E S American University (1) Auburn University (1) Bates College (1) Binghamton University (1) Boston College (2) Boston University (1) Bridgewater College (1) California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (1) Carnegie Mellon University (1) Christopher Newport University (2) Coastal Carolina University (5) Colby-Sawyer College (1) Colgate University (1) College of Charleston (3) College of William and Mary (5) Connecticut College (1) Cornell University (1) Davidson College (1) Drexel University (1) Duke University (2) East Carolina University (6) Eckerd College (1) Elon University (2) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–FL (1) Flagler College (9) Florida Southern College (1) Florida State University (1) Fordham University (4) Franklin and Marshall College (1) Furman University (4) George Mason University (5) Grove City College (1) Guilford College (1) Hampden-Sydney College (4) Hampton University (1) High Point University (2) Hofstra University (1) Hogeschool van Utrecht (1) Indiana University at Bloomington (1) Iowa State University (1)

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Jacksonville University (1) James Madison University (13) Johns Hopkins University (1) Johnson & Wales University (1) Liberty University (1) Longwood University (3) Louisiana State University (1) Loyola University New Orleans (1) Lynchburg College (2) Manhattan College (1) Maryland Institute College of Art (1) McDaniel College (1) Miami University, Oxford (1) Michigan State University (2) Middle Tennessee State University (1) New York University (1) Norfolk State University (1) North Carolina State University (1) Northeastern University (3) Ohio Wesleyan University (1) Old Dominion University (12) Palm Beach Atlantic University (1) Pennsylvania State University (3) Pepperdine University (2) Polytechnic Institute of NYU (1) Pratt Institute (1) Princeton University (1) Radford University (9) Randolph College (2) Randolph-Macon College (6) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1) Richmond, The American International University in London (1) Roanoke College (4) San Diego State University (1) Savannah College of Art and Design (3) School of Visual Arts (1) Stetson University (1) Suffolk University (1) Sweet Briar College (1) Syracuse University (1)

Temple University (1) The New School (1) The University of Alabama (10) The University of Georgia (3) University of California at Los Angeles (1) The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2) University of North Carolina at Wilmington (3) United States Naval Academy (2) University of California at San Diego (2) University of California at Santa Barbara (1) University of California at Santa Cruz (1) University of Central Florida (1) University of Delaware (1) University of Denver (1) University of Florida (1) University of Illinois at Chicago (1) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2) University of Kentucky (1) University of Mary Washington (5) University of Miami (1) University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (1) University of Mississippi (5) University of Notre Dame (1) University of Pennsylvania (2) University of Richmond (2) University of Rochester (1) University of San Francisco (2) University of South Carolina (1) University of Southern California (1) University of Virginia (11) University of Virginia’s College at Wise (1) Ursinus College (1) Villanova University (2) Virginia Commonwealth University (5) Virginia Tech (12) Washington and Lee University (1) West Virginia University (4) Wheaton College MA (1) Whittier College (1) Wingate University (1)

C O M M E N C E M E N T AWA R D S Class of 2013 - Valedictorian

Goodwin Shepherd Jordan Loyalty Award Michael Field

Class of 2013 - Salutatorian Jessica Miller Catherine Siscoe Lewis Cape Henry Family Citizen of the Year Award The Catherine Siscoe Lewis Cape Henry Family Citizen of the Year Award recognizes an individual’s extraordinary achievements for the benefit of Cape Henry Collegiate’s interest. The annual award is given to an individual selected from the Trustee, student, faculty, staff, alumni, or friend of the Cape Henry Collegiate family. The award is presented each year at the graduation ceremony.

Claudy and Tom Barnes please see article on page 31 Distinguished Alumni Award The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a graduate who has made important contributions to the School.

Brian Facemire ‘99 please see article on page 31 Cape Henry Collegiate “Survivors” Cape Henry Collegiate “Survivors” are members of the Class of 2013 who have survived 12 or more years of continuous, unbroken education at Cape Henry Collegiate.

Colin Ballard, Jessica Bland, Nicole Carter, Lindsay Castleberry, Abigail Clark, Evie Gordon, Annalise Hannah, John Hurley, Lindsay Jared, Jenna Knight, Christian Law, Chase McDonnell, Kyle McKee, Nouhad Khalaf, Cheerag Patel, JW Pogue, Taylor Renfro, Kevin Riggins, Morgan Sabol, Reid Schiff, Dakota Timm, Sarah VanDeveer, Ashley Warren, and Zack Zapatero General Louis J. Fortier Leadership Award The General Louis J. Fortier Leadership Award is given by his son, L. Renshaw Fortier, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in honor of his father who saw combat in four wars of the United States. The award is for a senior who has shown leadership in word and deed.

Garrett Gomez Garrett’s constant willingness to strive for excellence was remarkable, and yet he never once lost his equally remarkable commitment to form positive bonds with his peers and faculty alike.

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

Madeleine Dilley Madeleine has proven to be a tremendous role model for artists of all types with her willing and open creative spirit.

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

James Brown His quiet dedication to his classmates and his school has been unwavering during his time at Cape Henry Collegiate.

Lindsay Castleberry Lindsay has proven to be a successful motivator, organizer, and planner without ever having to push herself into the forefront.

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

Jenna Knight Jenna’s constant striving for excellence and her commitment to representing herself, her school, and her family in a mature and highly respected manner have made her an outstanding role model.

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

Sydney Parker With her positive energy and passion for people, Sydney intuitively encourages others to value who they are as well as those around them.

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

Hunter Davlin Hunter embodies all of the core values—community, opportunity, scholarship, and integrity—and embraces them with energy.

Jessica Miller Jessica leads by example and is steadfastly incapable of giving anything less than a superb effort to everything that she does.

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

Michael Field Powerful, mature, insightful, and keenly analytical, Michael’s written work has dazzled readers in both the English and History curriculums alike.

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

James Brown James proved to be an excellent student in every phase of math and science and always rose to the challenge presented to him, proving himself as an intellectual leader in many ways.

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by the numbers THE CLASS OF 2013

298 HONORS CLASSES TAKEN

92

MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2013 Average number of schools each senior applied to this year

100% OF THE CLASS OF 2013 WILL ATTEND A SELECTIVE COLLEGE

3

STUDENTS ADMITTED UNDER BINDING EARLY DECISION PROGRAMS

29%

CHARTER MEMBERS OF THE CUM LAUDE SOCIETY NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP LETTER OF COMMENDATION WINNERS AIME (MOST PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL MATH EXAM) COMMENDED PARTICIPANTS

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

NCAA ATHLETES

students admitted to Ivy League schools

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2) • PRINCETON UNIVERSITY • CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Thirteen students applied to colleges that admit fewer than 18% of their applicants and

of them were admitted to at least one of them.

91%

OF STUDENTS WHO APPLIED TO VIRGINIA PUBLIC COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES WERE ADMITTED.

one

student will attend the U.S. Naval Academy.

two were admitted.

This year, our graduates will attend

59 20

9 4 4

AP CLASSES TAKEN

DIFFERENT COLLEGES located in DIFFERENT STATES

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56

of this year’s seniors have a sibling who now attends or graduated from Cape Henry.

25

“SURVIVORS” OF THE CLASS OF 2013 began their education in First Grade or before and received at least 12 years of continuous, unbroken education at Cape Henry.

2013 Grand Auction Gala

Thresa and Jeff Joyce

Kristen Sparks, Karen Sparks, and Kristen Wheeler

Beverlee and Joe Woodington

Frank and Kim Wetmore

Lisa Gianascoli and Marian Petersen

2013 Golf Tournament

Tim Hummel, Chris Paphites, Tom Elliott '76, Ed Faubert, Trent Dudley '88, and Scott Saal '07

Dolly Mannix '82

CHPA Volunteer Recognition Breakfast

Wendy Earl, Dihann Geier, and Cindy Kramer

CHPA President Gail King and Dr. Jack Lewis

The CHPA Executive Officers present their annual donation to the School.

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T H E W I L L I S FA M I LY

Volunteerism

The Journey of

By Gail King, President, Cape Henry Parents’ Association

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Of Cape Henry’s four core values, one stands out as a facilitator of the others, enriching the educational environment for the sake of the students’ development and character: community. In upholding this standard, Cape Henry strives for a community with members who have a “shared interest in the welfare of the Cape Henry Collegiate community and the community at large.” Our volunteers have a shared interest in enhancing the educational experience at the School while supporting the School’s community values.

Cape Henry is fortunate to have an array of parent volunteers eager to share their talents and time.

Whether it’s working to organize Fall Festival, a school-wide event that is not only a celebration for Lower School students, but a way for Middle and Upper School students to experience leadership through fundraising and team building, or collecting truck loads of Box Tops to raise money for CHPA, or pampering the staff with a delicious gourmet meal at Staff Appreciation, all of these activities leave a lasting and positive impact on the School.

Cape Henry’s volunteerism seeks to generate leadership and community not only amongst the students, but also their families. It is this aspect of Cape Henry that establishes community activism as a norm, integrating volunteerism as a way of living rather than as an extraordinary act.

Katherine and Ros Willis '82 epitomize this volunteerism ideal as they leave a multi-faceted impact on the Cape Henry community. Not only are their children, Lucy (Class of 2015) and Clay (Class of 2018), Cape Henry students, but Ros graduated with Cape Henry’s Class of 1982. However, Katherine and Ros go beyond this inherent connection to the community, hoping to facilitate its growth via their involvement on boards and committees and in fundraising, and in fulfilling their role as parents.

Katherine served on the Cape Henry Board of Trustees for eight years. As a member of the Finance, Education, Investment, Trustee, and Executive Committees, she spent numerous hours focused on sound financials and the desire for continuous improvement.

Ros has been on the Alumni Board for five years and is currently serving as President. He is dedicated to growing alumni support and its network, which will benefit the School and graduates as they embark on life.

Katherine and Ros financially support the School and have taken leadership roles in Capital and Annual Giving campaigns. They understand that additional funds are necessary for quality facilities and a learning environment that seeks growth and change to enable students to become strong leaders and make a positive impact in their community.

Both Katherine and Ros were exposed to community service at an early age and were inspired by their parents. Their family belief is that not only should one take care of oneself, but also help others. In addition to Ros’s CHC role, he is an elder in his church (First Presbyterian Church), past president of Hilltop YMCA, and a founding member of the Robin Hoods (now Noblemen) and Seton Youth Shelters, to name a few. Ros is grateful for what he has and says volunteering is “a way of life and something I enjoy doing.”

Katherine currently serves as an elder of FPC and a board member of Sandler Center Foundation, Virginia Beach Advisory Board of Monarch Bank, and Horizons Hampton Roads I have had the pleasure of working with Katherine on the Horizons board where she is chair. She is passionate about the organization and is motivated by experiencing the difference it makes in a child’s life as “seeing the results are very rewarding.”

Katherine and Ros hope to pass along a commitment to volunteerism to their children. If current trends continue, they are off to a great start. Both Lucy and Clay have been on mission trips with their church and participated in Nexus service opportunities.

Lucy shared that “it is inspiring to know that with such little time you can make a big difference in someone else’s life.” Clay often cleans up the beach and a park where he and his friends hang out together. It is most meaningful to him because “many people enjoy these places regularly.”

There are many contributing parents who give unselfishly to Cape Henry and the broader community. It is an attribute that makes Cape Henry a special and engaging … community.

Gail King is the President of the Cape Henry Parents’ Association. Gail and her husband, Jeffrey, are proud parents of Katherine, Class of 2012, and Kendall, Class of 2015.

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WILL OVERMAN '12

Modern-Day Renaissance Man

Will Overman, Class of 2012, is a modern-day Renaissance man. An accomplished athlete, talented musician, inquisitive learner, mountain lover, and seafarer, Will permanently, yet gently, imprinted his unique footprints on Cape Henry.

As a student, Will was a stellar lacrosse goalie who helped lead the varsity team to a TCIS title during his junior year. A fierce athlete, but also a tender musician, Will was often seen around campus playing his guitar and singing his original songs. His love of travel made him a regular on Nexus experiences, sailing the seas on the Schooner Virginia as a freshman and, through that inspiration, he spent his sophomore fall semester studying marine biology at the Island School in the Bahamas.

Will’s journey through Cape Henry was a circuitous path, one that led him to graduation with acceptance to the University of Vermont. In typical Will fashion, however, he decided not to take the path “most travelled.” Instead of heading to college, he set out on a path that was 2,184 miles long and light-years away from college life. He hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail, and this is his story.

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THE JOURNEY BEGINS The Appalachian Trail is the grandfather of all footpaths. It’s not the longest, but many say it’s the hardest. It stretches from Maine to Georgia, meandering up, over, under, and through countless haggard Appalachian peaks, for 2,184 miles.

Most people hike the Trail as Northbounders, starting from Georgia and heading to Maine. I was a Southbounder. The earliest I could start the Trail was in July, and with the average thru-hike taking five months, I could not risk finishing the Trail in Maine during December.

On July 3, a little less than a month after graduation, my dad and I climbed to the peak of Mount Katahdin in Maine, the Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Unfortunately, my dad couldn’t take five months off of work, so he hiked the first ten days with me through the “100-Mile Wilderness” and then returned home. He did join me at various locations along the Trail, playing an important role for my hike, and served as captain of “command-central” back home.

Maine is a brutal state. It may not have the tallest mountains, but every step in Maine counted for five in every other state. There were so many roots, rocks, and bottomless pits of mud throughout the Trail in Maine that made walking terribly difficult; but with its rugged nature came some of the most beautiful country I have ever seen—spruce after spruce, spotted with shinning flecks of crystal clear lakes.

I lost 16 pounds within the first ten days of the hike, and I crawled across the New Hampshire border feeling extremely weak and skinnier than I had been in a long time.

SIXSTRING AND ZERO DAYS Upon my dad’s departure, I started hiking with three other Southbounders whom I had met during my first week of hiking. On the trail everyone is given a trail name; mine was SixString because I carried a guitar. My three friends were Patches, Pawn, and Cold Beer. We decided to take a day off in Gorham, N.H. A day off is known as a “zero day” because you do zero miles. It’s always about the miles. As a thru-hiker, zero days rock.

As slowly as zero days arrive, they end even faster. I set off into the legendary White Mountains of New Hampshire. These craggy monoliths are legends. Throughout the hiker community, the Whites are revered as an enormous obstacle to overcome. The Whites are hard, just plain hard, but the pay-off is a low tree line, which means hikers have endless 360 degree views.

I pushed on, hiking peak after peak, over the gorgeous Presidential Range, the deadly Mount Washington, over Mount Moosilauke, finishing the Whites, and heading into Hanover, New Hampshire, the home of Dartmouth College. The trail literally pops out of the woods and onto Dartmouth’s baseball field, then it proceeds to go through the middle of town, crosses over a river, and before you know it you are in Norwich, Vermont. Vermont was so pretty, so quaint. The trail in Vermont was super well maintained, and the tread (the actual walking surface) made for great walking. Before long, I was in Massachusetts.

There are only about 90 miles of trail in Massachusetts, and once you get over the highest peak, Mount Greylock, it’s pretty smooth sailing. Averaging about 20 to 24 miles a day, I completed Massachusetts, knocked out the 50 miles of trail through Connecticut, and headed to Pawling, New York to meet up with my dad.

After four days of hiking with my dad, we caught a bus in Tuxedo, New York and travelled to New York City to meet up with my girlfriend, Janey, and my buddy, Augie. After living in the woods for two months, New York City is a bit of a rush, to say the least.

For four days, I enjoyed the mental and physical break of the Trail and then headed out again, this time with Janey and Augie by my side. With my new fearless companions, we set off into the state of New Jersey. Contrary to popular belief, New Jersey is beautiful.

The trail goes through western New Jersey, and every inch of it was stunning.

ROCKY ROAD AND TRAIL MAGIC After a quick stint in New Jersey, we entered Rocksylvania, more commonly known as Pennsylvania. Due to past geographic events, Pennsylvania has some pretty unique qualities concerning the earth and its resources. Pennsylvania, as we all know, is known for coal and, more recently, for natural gas. Along with its much sought after fossil fuel reserves, there are a bajillion rocks in Pennsylvania, and I’m pretty sure they are all on the trail. I went through four pairs of shoes over 2,184 miles; two of those blew out in the 250 miles that make up Pennsylvania.

One thing I learned during my journey was that this country is full of awesome people. “Trail magic” is a term used by thru hikers to describe any good deed a person does to help a hiker, which, in Pennsylvania, happened twice. The first “trail magic” came in the form of free, hot food. The owner of the Beer Stein, located in Wind Gap, PA, allowed us (Janie, Augie, and myself) to camp out behind his restaurant, and then he unlocked his kitchen and let us cook whatever we wanted! Two days later, we woke up to a massive storm hovering over us with tornado warnings surrounding us. A nice woman named Elizabeth, who operated The Filbert Bed and Breakfast, found us at a road crossing, threw our bags in the car, gave us a huge discount on our room, served us bowl upon bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup, and even picked up Chinese takeout for us! When preparing for the trail, you can read many books and buy much gear, but one of the most important things you will need is the one thing out of your control—trail magic. It is at the core of the hiking community, and without a little magic, I might not have finished.

IN THE LAND OF DIXIE Leaving Pennsylvania, we hit Maryland and crossed over the Mason-Dixon Line. It felt good to be back in the South. Next up was Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, the psychological halfway point.

Mileage-wise, it is over halfway, but it is the midpoint between the Northern part of the Trail and the Southern part of the Trail. Harpers Ferry is also home to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, where they keep record of every thru hiker. So, like the many hikers before us, Janey and I had our picture taken, our information logged, and we secured our place in Appalachian Trail history.

Next stop was home, bittersweet home. Virginia contains the most trail of any state. At the border of Virginia there is a sign that says “Tennessee Border 535 Miles.” That is a very long distance. Up to this point, due to the Mid-Atlantic geography, I had been able to pass from state to state pretty quickly. The thought of traveling over 500 miles in just one state was a bit mind-boggling. The good news was that I was off to Wintergreen to visit with my family, relax a little, and attend a music festival. The bad news was that my trail companion was headed home and, unbeknownst to me, I was about to face the most mentally challenging time on the Trail.

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Enjoying the view at the North Carolina/Tennessee border in the Roan Highlands.

Will and his father, Bill.

The irony was striking. I was thrilled to be back in my home state, so much of the Trail already conquered. But, I was tested by the temptations of home, and I was daunted by the thought of 535 miles in one state.

So, I decided to change things up.

After reaching Shenandoah National Park near Front Royal, Virginia, I decided I would drive to Georgia and hike back to where I left off in Virginia. I figured the goal of returning to Virginia would provide the inspiration I needed to complete the Trail. My friend Corey graciously drove me to Springer Mountain in Georgia, the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail, and I set out once again—this time as a Northbounder.

SANDY’S WRATH We (Augie and I) met my dad at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park at Fontana Dam, North Carolina. The weather was oppressively hot and humid for October 26, which was weird. But we hiked on, up, up, and away into the Smokies. The next couple of days were drastically different—cold and wet--which is typical Smokies weather. And then, on October 28, my birthday, a storm named Sandy slammed us.

We holed up for the night in a shelter and huddled close to the fire that we had worked tirelessly to light. The next morning, we had to get over Clingman’s Dome amidst the full fury of Sandy. We woke up to six inches of fresh snow. With the snow still coming down, we climbed our way up and over Clingman’s Dome and made our way to US 11, our savior. From here my dad returned home, and Augie and I went down to the town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee to zero for two days while Sandy wreaked havoc in the mountains. Augie went home, and I returned to the Trail.

At the lower elevations, the full color of fall was in abundance; but at the higher elevations, where the Trail was, Sandy had dropped three feet of snow with four- to six-foot drifts. I found myself literally swimming through the snow. This was the hardest physical point of the Trail. I hiked through snow for 11 days, which made 26

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travel extremely difficult; however, at that point, I was so focused on finishing that I began averaging 26 miles a day. I still loved the Trail, but it was starting to wear on me physically and mentally. I was ready to get it done.

HOME-STRETCH When I reached Virginia (for the second time), I was jubilant. Damascus is a small town in Southwestern Virginia, and a very famous trail town. It is just north of the Tennessee border and is basically the first thing you hit when you come into Virginia from the South. I zeroed here and focused on finishing.

With some rest on my side, I picked up the miles, never doing anything less than 20 miles a day. I crushed a 35 miler near Burke’s Garden, Virginia, and finished the day feeling stronger than ever.

The next day, however, I could hardly walk. I was nauseated, my whole body ached, and I was tired. This wasn’t just my body being sore. I knew I was overworking myself, but this feeling was different.

Luckily my dad was with me so he threw me in his car, and we crawled our way through rutted-up backwoods roads until we reached the metropolis of Tazewell, Virginia. We booked a room at a motel and called my doctor. Diagnosis: Giardia. I had contracted a parasite from unclean water. I started antibiotics, and within two days I was back on the trail.

I hiked North to Spy Rock, then Janey took me to where I had left off in Shenandoah National Park. From there I hiked South to Rockfish Gap, knocking out my biggest day of 41 miles, with the intent of coming up the next weekend with my dad to finish together on Spy Rock.

After coming home for the first time in over five months, my dad and I returned to the Trail the next weekend. On December 16, 2012, I completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail.

REFLECTION The Appalachian Trail was, without a doubt, one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and probably will ever do in my life. I experienced a lot of laughs, tears, breakdowns, breakthroughs, and a solidified faith in people. I loved it, no matter how much it challenged me. Every single step was worth it, all 5,000,000 of them.

Dedication to Their Alma Mater The Cape Henry Collegiate Alumni Association extends a huge thank-you to the 2012-2013 Alumni Board members!

Your leadership, vision, and dedication to the School have created tremendous positive energy. Thank you!

2012-2013 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE ALUMNI BOARD Ros Willis '82, President Colin Kelly '01, Vice President Kinte Smith '96, Vice President Scott Saal '07, Treasurer Tammy Dail '80, Secretary Brian Burgess '03 Trent Dudley '88 Brian Facemire '98 Jerry Harris '03 Kristy Winfield '95

2012-2013 Alumni Board: Trent Dudley '88, Scott Saal '07, Jerry Harris '03, Brian Facemire '98, Tammy Dail '80, Brian Burgess '03, Kristy Winfield '95, Colin Kelly '01 and Kinte Smith '96. Inset Photo: Ros Willis '82

The Alumni Board would like to thank Tammy Dail '80 and Trent Dudley '88 for their dedication and service for the past five years.

The Alumni Board welcomes three new Board members for 2013-2014: Igor Babichenko '02, Mary Flowers '08, and Dana Truxell '89.

Congratulations to the following Alumni Board members on their election to officer positions for 2013-2014: Colin Kelly '01, President, Kinte Smith '96, Vice President, Scott Saal '07, Treasurer, and Kristy Winfield '95, Secretary.

Alumni Annual Giving: We Did It! We surpassed all goals for Alumni Annual Giving this year! Every single gift makes a difference for our students— who are our future alumni! Thank you!

GOAL: $60,000 RAISED FROM ALUMNI DONORS GOAL: 228 DONORS

ACTUAL: $68,010

ACTUAL: 234

GOAL: 11 EVERETT SOCIETY MEMBERS GOAL: 75 YOUNG ALUMNI CLUB MEMBERS

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Alumni Career Day 2013

Led by Committee Chair Kinte Smith '96, Cape Henry welcomed 30 alumni to campus for Alumni Career Day. Juniors and seniors had the opportunity to pick career paths of interest from 18 varying categories. The keynote speech was delivered by Niraj Patel '07. Niraj, an associate consultant with Bain & Company, Inc. and graduate of Yale University, is the youngest alumnus to have delivered the keynote address for this five-year-old cornerstone alumni event. Niraj encouraged the students to say “yes” to opportunities because, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” His message drove home the fact that the more you try new things, the more you learn. He also reminded them that they already have solid starts to their futures because of their Cape Henry Collegiate community network.

Despite the wide range of career paths that were represented, themes of problem solving, finding a niche, following a passion, and the power of networking continued to surface.

Brandon Allred '08, a tax accountant for Ernst and Young, Vivek Chakrabortty '94, president of Lootok, Ltd., a specialized consulting firm headquartered in New York City, and Igor Babichenko '02, an attorney for Williams Mullen, and Jon Davis '89, a fire/explosives investigator for the City of Norfolk, all stated that when you really drill down on what they do, the answer is the same: they solve problems for their clients. “We look at various situations and ask, ‘How can we do this better? Or, how can we save more money? Or, how can we solve this problem?’”

While solving problems is a daily occurrence for people in the medical field, our speakers focused more on finding their niche.

Antonina Savostyanova Farmer '02, PhD in clinical psychology, and Dr. Vikram S. Brar '95, program director and assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine both agreed that curiosity is the core to success in the medical field.

“What intrigues you? What are you curious about? What do you want to learn more about? ‘Taste’ it all and then pick the area you like the best.”

Nishant Patel '03, resident physician at Riverside Regional Medical Center, received his medical degree and his MBA from the University of Virginia. He emphasized to the students, “Find your niche. I have always been interested in business, but then in my junior year at UVA, I started thinking about medical school. Then I decided, why not follow both interests? There is a huge business side to the medical field.”

Callie Cole '04, a speech-language Pathologist at Riverside Medical Group, and Brandon Faubert '07, engineer with General Dynamics NASSCO-Earl Industries, had similar experiences with discovering first what they didn’t want to do. Brandon advised, “Don’t go to college with a mind-set of knowing what you want to do. Instead, go to college to discover what you want to do.”

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Finding the right niche and following one’s passion is step one. Skill sets are also needed.

Dr. Stacie Crain Kite '97, chief of staff and partner doctor at Banfield Pet Hospital at Hilltop, said that the three main skill sets necessary for her job are, “Communications skills, technical (medical) skills, and social/people skills. After all, pets don’t walk into my office without a person on the other end of the leash!”

Ricky Frantz '99, business services officer for BB&T, and Trent Dudley '88, market director for Wells Fargo Commercial Banking, sent the message that the banking world is more than crunching numbers. “You’ll be asked to attend breakfasts, dinners, cocktail hours, maybe go golfing with a client, all things that are necessary when developing business. Social skills are critical.”

Chase Phelps '05, a speaker in the fitness category who has worked with Olympians and professional and collegiate athletes, and Amanda Cabrera '98, who owns Trainers on Call, emphasized that being an “expert” in fitness is one thing, but being able to relate to clients and build trusting relationships is a must.

Having a breadth of knowledge in several areas will treat you well in the world of real estate. Ed Denton '97, managing director for StreamCo, LLC, advised, “Yes, you need to understand real estate law. But you also need to have an understanding, or an appreciation, of banking, investment, development, and management. It is all a part of real estate.”

Channing Brauer '07, an actress in New York City, and Kristin Glans Partington '98, owner of Craft and Sew Studio and who spent many years as a theater set designer in Boston, discussed the ins and outs of auditions, call backs, performing, stage management, production crews, and more.

When discussing the interview and hiring phase of employment, Micaela Lesyshyn Folkes '03, graphic designer and studio coordinator at Virginia Commonwealth University, reminded students that they are personally marketing themselves at all times. “You are branding you. What you wear and how you wear it reflects who you are, remember that!” Brian Walker '95, Cape Henry’s Publications and Marketing Coordinator and Webmaster, said the ability to perform what is stated on your resume is a must.

Carl Medley '00, an independent artist who proudly admits that he bases his work on things he likes, such as rap music, cartoons, and ice cream, reminded the students of the power of social media. “Network with other artists, use social media, reach out, ask for feedback, and ask questions. Artists love to share.”

It didn’t take long for Jason Campbell '93, owner of Seaside Dentistry, to share. Evan Crawley '14, Vice President of the CHC Operation Smile Club, attended Jason’s session on dentistry. Following that session, Evan introduced himself and, thanks to Jason’s generosity, Evan will be taking additional medical supplies on his medical mission trip to Amman, Jordan, this summer.

Anne Wachtmeister '84, founder and director of Discovery Grove, St. Croix USVI, specializes in experiential learning. Her former classmate, Chrissy Blanchard Alworth '84, is an adapted physical education teacher at New Horizons Center for Autism in Newport News, Virginia. Chrissy encouraged students to “Be the change, be an educator!” Not only do these two share a love of education, they have remained close friends since their days as Cape Henry students.

Being friends is a common theme for this year’s small business category. David Peregoff '07 and Matt Gibb '07 are business partners with Beach Vend Inc., and Natural Performance Nutrition LLC. David is the president of the corporation and is the driving force behind offering their healthy vending machine products in The Brooks Family Spirit Store. Tyler Brooks '05 and Colin Kelly '01 are business partners in Virginia Beach Photo Booth, which was on display at this year’s CHC Grand Auction Gala.

Two alumni who had never met prior to the event left the day having formed a new friendship. Dan Ryan '89 and Derrick Hunt '98 are both naval aviators.

During a break in sessions, Dave Cameron, Director of the Upper School and Assistant Head of School, stopped in to say hello. “When I walked in, Derrick asked me what I was teaching this year. I told him Global Affairs and that we had just finished talking about genocide in Bosnia in class. It turned out that Dan flew combat sorties over Bosnia with NATO troops. Then he and Derrick started talking about combat flying and being targeted by surface-to-air missiles. Wow! The students’ eyes lit up as they were absolutely enthralled sitting and listening to these two “right stuff” pilots who were graduates of their school. You can’t pay enough money to get kids those kinds of experiences.”

That is what Alumni Career Day is all about.

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Celebrating Two Great Alumni Events On Friday, May 17, the Alumni Association celebrated two great alumni events: the Breakfast with the Head of School and the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony. The day commenced with a delicious catered breakfast while Dr. John P. Lewis shared the Cape Henry Collegiate “state of the union.” That evening many members of our community gathered as we celebrated the induction of Karl Borjes '82, Ben Dease '95, Ed Faubert, Mary Flowers '08, Scott Saal '07, and Josh Thompson '99 to the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Breakfast with the Head of School

2013 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner

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Cape Henry Visits New York Area Alumni A Special Note from Lindsey Breitenberg Oliver ‘04 “Thank you so much for such a wonderful dinner last night! It was really fun for me to catch up with Angela (Savvas '04), Karen (Lilley Harris '02), Ryan (Kelly '04). I felt like I could have stayed another hour! I am always impressed by everything happening at CHC. It’s sometimes bittersweet as it would be amazing to be a student there now, but I am so thrilled to have helped pave the way. I will definitely stop by campus the next time I’m in Virginia Beach. Jim has to see where our kids will be going to school one day!”

2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Brian Facemire, Class of 1998

When you see Brian in the hallway with his wire glasses, khaki pants, and corduroy jacket with patches on the elbows, the first thought that comes to mind is “professor!” An Upper School History, Global Affairs, and Model UN teacher, Brian is passionate about education. He continually hones his craft by attending professional institutes, applying for educational experiences, and scouring the Internet for the latest groundbreaking TED talks.

It is clear that Brian loves what he does … and he does a lot.

In the past five years as a full-time faculty member at Cape Henry, Brian has seized his opportunity for growth just as he did when he was a student here in the '90s. Strongly believing in the power of experiential learning, Brian has chaperoned over 100 Nexus students and has travelled to seven different countries. He has dedicated countless hours coaching various athletic teams, currently serving as the Head Coach for both JV Boys and Girls Soccer. Brian also leads Cape Henry’s award-winning Model UN team and has traveled to Washington, D.C. and New York City to compete in national tournaments.

During the 2009-2010 school year, the Cape Henry faculty recognized Brian as a rising star and voted him the recipient of the Junior Teacher Award. That same year, Brian was awarded the Esther Goldman Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education, and this year Brian will sail aboard the S. S. Bodrum in the Black Sea as he searches for shipwrecks and new marine life as part of the “Educator at Sea” program.

In addition to his full time teaching load and his Nexus chaperoning, coaching, and Model UN work, Brian has served on Cape Henry’s Alumni Board for the past three years, volunteering his time to multiple committees and offering his leadership for the enhancement of Cape Henry’s Alumni Association.

When asked what he has enjoyed the most … or what he is most proud of … he simply states, “Working with the students, building the relationships, and watching them grow and learn in various settings … that’s what keeps me coming back each day.”

2013 Catherine Siscoe Lewis Cape Henry Family Citizen of the Year Award Tom and Claudy Barnes

This award recognizes extraordinary achievements by individuals for the benefit of Cape Henry Collegiate. This year, the award acknowledges Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Barnes. Tom and Claudy have been fixtures in the Cape Henry community for more than thirty years. Alumni from the '70s and '80s remember Tom as their coach, advisor, and Athletic Director, and they remember Claudy as the “team mom” and number one fan on the sideline. Other alumni and even current students recognize Tom and Claudy because they faithfully attend many Cape Henry events. At Fall Festival, Homecoming, Breakfast with the Head of School, big sporting events, and theatrical performances, you will find Tom and Claudy mixing and mingling with all members of the Cape Henry community.

Tom was the first person inducted into the School’s Athletic Hall of Fame, and an award in his honor, the Thomas K. Barnes Award, is presented annually at the spring sports banquet. Perhaps you saw Tom at Homecoming this year—he showed up dressed as Santa Claus to help spread holiday cheer!

Tom and Claudy have dedicated their lives to serving others, volunteering, and educating our youth. This “power couple” currently serves as the co-directors of the Virginia Beach Sports Club, an organization that supports scholastic athletes and helps provide assistance for college tuition costs. They also volunteer their time at the old Coast Guard station on 24th Street, where Tom’s dad once served as the skipper. When they aren’t volunteering their time, you can find them on the tennis courts at the Cape Henry Racquet Club where they admit they really enjoyed watching our State Champion Varsity Boys Tennis Team this past spring!

Although Tom and Claudy champion several causes, Cape Henry Collegiate has always held a special place in their hearts. They love this School, and it shows in all they do. They are fantastic ambassadors in the community, sharing the School’s news, publicizing our successes, and encouraging prospective families. Thank you, Tom and Claudy!

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Reunion Weekend OCTOBER 19, 2013

Race at the Cape

Alumni Tent

Fall Festival Activities

Located next to the new turf field and The Creech Family Stadium

BBQ, GRILLED OYSTERS, AND COLD BEVERAGES

Some classes are also planning additional “class-specific” gatherings at various locations during the evening. More details to be announced.

CEL EBRATI NG 10 YEARS !

C ELEB RAT ING 25 Y EARS !

CLASS OF 2003

CLASS OF 1988

The Class of 2003 will meet at Chick’s Oyster Bar in Virginia Beach.

Sally and Trent Dudley will host a celebration at their home.

C LASS O RG A NI Z ERS Gabrielle Weisberg Cabreros gabriellecabreros@capehenry.org Jerry Harris geraldloganharris@gmail.com

CLASS ORGANIZE RS Sally Voight Dudley dudleysally7@gmail.com Trent Dudley trent.dudley@wellsfargo.com

If you are interested in organizing your class, please contact Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Director of Alumni Programs at kristenwheeler@capehenry.org or (757) 963-8208.

Decade of the '80s St. Croix Reunion Mark your calendars for June 14-21, 2014 and plan to join alumni from the '80s as we celebrate a decade of reunions Caribbean style!

Various events, excursions, and accommodations will be offered to fit differing interests and budgets! Family friendly or leave the kids at home, either way works!

A big thank-you to Anne Wachtmeister '84 for spearheading this event!

We need to gauge interest in this reunion in order to proceed. Please email Mrs. Kristen Wheeler at kristenwheeler@capehenry.org or Anne Wachtmeister at discoverygrove@gmail.com to state your interest.

Be sure to like us on our CHC Alumni Association Facebook page!

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Follow the CHC Alumni Association on Twitter! @AlumniCHC

Network with fellow alumni through the CHC Alumni Group on LinkedIn!

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Alumni Notes

Ray Maiello '87 Ray and his wife Kim welcomed their second child, Dune Olivia Maiello, this past November. Quade, their older child is “stoked” to be a big brother!

Michele D’Apolito-Toomey '89 Michele is married, has two beagles, and lives in Boca Raton, Florida. After a long career in national account sales for a local newspaper, she moved into fashion and was an independent sales consultant for Etcetera clothing. In 2011, Michele transitioned to the fitness business and is currently the manager of Beehive Fitness. She is an avid runner and a triathlete who has completed several Olympic and Half Iron Triathlons.

Ray Maiello '87

Scott Meredith '97 Scott graduated from James Madison University in 2002 with a B.S. in geology and a concentration in environmental engineering. He now owns Heron Development, a contracting company specializing in exterior renovations.

Scott volunteers many hours with the “I Need a Lighthouse” organization and the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center where he specializes in socializing dogs. In his free time, he tries to fit in some surfing, fishing, and hunting.

Emily Medley Robbins '97 Emily, an Associate with Virginia Asset Group, was recently appointed as a member of the Southeast Virginia Community Foundation Board.

Sarah Pike Shapiro '97

Sarah Pike Shapiro '97 Sarah and her husband, Danny, celebrated the arrival of their first child, Ava Goldie Shapiro Pike, born on April 12. Four generations of the Pike family are pictured.

Justin Beale '00 Justin recently moved to Washington, D.C., to work for Hyatt Hotels. He is engaged to Louise Waller. The couple has planned an October wedding in Virginia Beach.

Justin Beale '00

Mandi Warren '00 Enjoying life in the “Big Apple,” Mandi works for Viewpoint Public Relations as a personal publicist for actors and actresses.

Elizabeth Siteman Bailey '01 Elizabeth and her husband Brad live in Michigan where Brad is a research and development chemist at Dow Chemical and Elizabeth works for a small nonprofit company called HCI3. Elizabeth focuses on health policy, specifically payment reform, and quality improvement initiatives.

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Bridget Bradley '01 Bridget, who is a sales executive at AnyPresence, is also very involved in the Chicago community. She is an active volunteer, participant, and board member of various professional and nonprofit organizations, including Back on My Feet and the Junior League of Chicago.

Colin Kelly '01 and Courtney Woodward '06 Colin and Courtney are engaged with a wedding set for September at the Cavalier in Virginia Beach.

Gordon '03 and Caroline Harrison '03

Leah Warden '01 Leah is living in Raleigh, North Carolina, and working as a licensed clinical therapist. She is happily engaged to Jonathan Schwager, and they are planning a wedding for this October.

Lindsey Corter '02 Lindsey has changed her jewelry company name to “Blair Essentials” and has created a new website, www.blairessentials.com.

Anna Facemire Canada '00, Jessica Jones Miller '00, Brittany Folck '04, and Lisa Scotti '05

S U B M I T YO U R ALMUNI NOTES If you have exciting news and photos you would like to share with your former classmates and others in the Cape Henry Collegiate community, send us an update!

C O N TA C T Mrs. Kristen Wheeler Director of Alumni Programs 1320 Mill Dam Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454

kristenwheeler@capehenry.org

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Gordon '03 and Caroline Harrison '03 Gordon and Caroline were married in October of 2011. Gordon works for Heritage Woodworks as a custom cabinet designer, and Caroline is employed with Stage Right Lighting where she manages special events. More than 25 Cape Henry alumni attended their wedding!

Kate McQueston '05 Kate graduated with her master’s in public health from Dartmouth in 2011 where she researched cost-effectiveness and quality improvement in both clinical and global health settings. She also interned at the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, where her work focused on quality improvement techniques for use in HIV prevention. She is currently doing research on global health financing and coordinating the work of the global health policy ream at the Center for Global Development, a Washington, D.C. based think tank.

Amanda Scott '05 Amanda recently competed in a marathon relay with the Newton Running Elite Team in Denver, Colorado.

Anna Facemire Canada '00, Jessica Jones Miller '00, Brittany Folck '04, and Lisa Scotti '05 Anna, Jessica, Brittany, and Lisa were a part of the CHKD circle charity event held at The Jewish Mother this past winter.

Chris Burke '06 After hiking almost the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in 2011, Chris will attempt to hike the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail from the Mexican border to Canada this summer.

Eric Ambrosino '08 Eric graduated from Ithaca College in May and is currently in the Master of Fine Arts graduate program at Columbia University, studying film directing and screenwriting.

Darrian Freeman ’08 and Morgan Freeman '10 Darrian completed his senior year of college through the Marriott Tianjin study abroad program in China. This summer he is moving to Columbia, South Carolina, to work with City Year, a company that specializes in working with at-risk youth. Morgan is finishing her junior year at UNC Greensboro, playing volleyball, and majoring in communications with a minor in media studies. She is headed to L.A. this summer for an internship at Epic Records.

Carter Mavromatis '08 Carter graduated from Hampden-Sydney College where he was the co-captain of the lacrosse team, broke the school’s career assist record, and was a two-time All-American. He graduated with a degree in biology and is pursuing dental school options. In the meantime, he is an assistant lacrosse coach at Norfolk Collegiate.

Darrian Freeman '08 and Morgan Freeman '10

Wes McAfee '09 Wes joined the Virginia Pilot Association in November last year after he obtained his 100-ton master captain’s license. Wes works at the Lynnhaven office and his duties include mating on and running the launch boats. Wes still loves marine living and is very grateful he can have his office on the water!

Stephen Parnigoni '09 Stephen has received an education at Bard College and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he expects to graduate in the fall. He has made several short narrative and experimental films and music videos, and he has just completed a short documentary entitled, “An Elegy on the Earth,” about an elderly Global Warming activist who fears impending doom for the planet.

He is now working on his senior thesis about a hip-hop underground/netherworld set beneath Portsmouth, Virginia. He will be shooting in the Hampton Roads area this summer. For more information on Stephen’s project, please visit www.indiegogo.com/projects/portsmouth-underground/x/2786881.

Alex Stewart '09 and Kathryn VanDeveer '09 Alex and Kathryn, who have attended school together for the past 19 years, graduated this spring from the College of William and Mary. This fall Alex will attend graduate school at the University of Virginia, and Kathryn will attend Duquesne Law School.

Wes McAfee '09

Alex Stewart '09 and Kathryn VanDeveer '09

Brooke Stellmach '10 Brooke is a rising senior at James Madison University where she is majoring in psychology with a family studies minor. She plans to stay at JMU for graduate school, which has an integrated doctoral program. She is involved with a research project that involves sensation and perception and hopes to publish her results in 2014.

Kirby Talbert '10 Kirby is majoring in environmental studies at Shenandoah University where she is also a member of the women’s soccer team.

Kirby Talbert '10

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Eric Smith '10 Eric just finished his third year at the University of Virginia where he is majoring in civil engineering. Eric is a member of UVA’s club tennis team, which finished seventh at nationals this year in Phoenix, Arizona. This summer he will be interning at Deloitte in Washington, D.C.

Eric Smith '10

Jamie Burke '11

Alexander Allen '12 and Ben Rountree '12

Jamie Burke '11 Jamie, who attends Swarthmore College, has declared a double major in astrophysics and classical studies. While he is busy with his studies, he still finds time to participate in theater. He recently played the part of Donalbain during a Macbeth performance at school. This summer, Jamie will attend the University of Wyoming to conduct research in astrophysics through a research experience for undergraduates program. The program will last ten weeks, and he will be paid for his research.

Alexander Allen '12 and Ben Rountree '12 Ben, who attends the University of Virginia, and Alex, who attends Yale University, returned to our campus to read their newly published children’s book, “El Jirafante Luis,” to some Lower School classes. This project began when Ben and Alex were sophomores at Cape Henry. They had to write a children’s story in Spanish and include illustrations. The book, which is written in both English and Spanish, is about “different” animals and learning to be nice to each other. The duo decided to pitch the book to a publishing company, and they were thrilled when the company picked it up.

Regan Haegley '12 Regan, a freshman at Dartmouth, attended the Harvard/Dartmouth baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. She cheered for both sides as her former classmate, Sean Poppen '12, pitched for Harvard.

Khajae Hester '12 Khajae had an outstanding freshman year at Randolph-Macon. She is majoring in international studies and plays point guard for the basketball team.

She enjoyed playing intramural volleyball and soccer during the off-season.

Khajae’s year was highlighted when she was invited to play with USA athletes in a European basketball league this summer.

Sean Poppen '12 and Regan Haegley '12

Katherine King '12 Katherine is loving life as a student at Duke University. She played club volleyball and travelled with the team to Puerto Rico for a spring break tournament in which they went undefeated. She has experienced camping out for basketball tickets and recently joined the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Will Overman '12 Will, during his first semester on University of Vermont’s campus, won the Battle of the Bands competition. By winning the competition, Will was the opening act for UVM’s SpringFest 2013, a one-day music festival in which the band MGMT headlined.

Khajae Hester '12

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Sean Poppen '12 Sean, a freshman at Harvard University and a lifelong Red Sox fan, had the opportunity to pitch at Fenway Park this spring when Harvard participated in the Beanpot Tournament. Sean has had a very successful freshman year, including pitching a complete game and being named the Ivy League Co-Rookie of the Week.

Nick Trader '12 Nick is enjoying his freshman year at Wofford College and has joined the Sigma Nu fraternity.

Sean Poppen '12

Katie Unkle '12 Katie is majoring in biology at Virginia Tech. In addition to her studies, she plays the piccolo in the VT marching band, otherwise known as the “The Spirit of Tech.”

Jack Wynkoop ‘12 Jack, a freshman at the University of South Carolina, has worked his way into the weekend starting line-up as a left-handed pitcher for the Gamecocks. His control of the mound has twice earned him SEC Rookie of the Week honors.

Katie Unkle '12

Giving Thanks for a Cape Henry Education

By Christine & John Fagan, Parents and Annual Giving Co-Chairs

As parents of two Upper School students going into Tenth and Eleventh Grades, we are so thankful that we are able to provide our students with an exceptional Cape Henry education. Our children have been a part of the Cape Henry community since the Third Grade and have been enriched through the many experiences our school provides.

As Annual Giving Co-Chairs this year, we would like to sincerely thank all of the many parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends of the School whose generous gifts make so many opportunities possible for our students, beyond what tuition covers. Cape Henry provides our students with outstanding academic programs that are second to none, an incredible faculty, and many experiences to grow in their interests and passions. Programs that enrich and engage our students beyond the classroom, like music and the arts, sports, and the Nexus Global Studies program, are all provided for by our Annual Fund gifts. We are also truly grateful for the dedicated teachers who really care about our kids, teachers who provide our children with an individualized education and nurture them to be the best they can be.

We sincerely thank our record-breaking 1,000+ donors for joining us with Annual Fund gifts totalling nearly $600,000 this year. Your support really does make a difference for our students and helps make Cape Henry a truly outstanding school!

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