Soundings - Winter 2004-2005

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Why I Teach…

It’s not just what we do. It’s who we are.

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If there is an absolute pinnacle of a young man’s life it is late spring of his high school senior year. Around that time of year — decades ago — I was feeling on top of the world when Sister Mary Florence, my English teacher, took me aside and offered some “friendly” words of advice. She probably didn’t realize that her words of frustration jump started the process of changing my life.

The day was smoothly coasting along with out much pressure or controversy. It took me a few moments to grasp the situation and recover from my confusion as I discovered Sister towering over me in the school hallway.

I quickly scanned my brain for any missed assignment and reassured my mind that I had submitted all required work, albeit minimally prepared, on time.Yet, the good Sister seemed upset and I knew that when she entered that zone I was surely in for a rough time. At that point she took a deep breath and with significant expression asked a few simple questions — “Jack, when are you going to get serious about your academics? When are you going to take pride in your work and yourself? You have the ability! Jack, when are you going to pull it all together?”

So, why do I teach? Well, a large part of the answer can be traced back to my high school English teacher–the pillar of power mentioned above. She provided the material, not just the classics and the canon of her English curriculum, but the highest level of support — she cared. Looking back, it seems to me that her caring and, of course, her creative teaching inspired me to see the possibilities of the future more clearly. In Sister’s class we explored many different types of literature. We read various forms of writing. We read and wrote poems and we learned why people needed to express their view in the written word. We also learned about character and values and history and emotions as we digested biographies, novels and short stories. We traveled the world through Sister’s selected readings and she always amazed me when she explained the story within the story. I admired her teaching and despite her firm control in class, I looked forward to her explanations and her interpretation of our latest reading assignment.

Later that year I entered college with a plan to become a teacher. I actually attended a few different colleges and I always tried to work hard. My courses required the reading of great books and I read them with ferocity because I wanted to learn.

I know that I developed this passion for learning through the guidance of talented teachers. In fact, I still read good books and I continue to discover new worlds of knowledge as I share the Dr. John P. Lewis with his Freedom: Limitations experience with my students. and Responsibilities class.

Life is filled with complex influences. However, I know that I could not have become an educator and enjoyed such a wonderful career without the support of many great teachers. And I try to carry their mission forward with hope that my good intentions will make a difference in the futures of my young charges. Of course, I understand that my senior year English class story oversimplifies the process of education and human development. Looking back, I can’t think of any other answer to the question — Why do I teach? I am sure that Sister was one of many talented individuals who carried me forward in life. Yet, in my mind she will always remain my catalyst for discovery and an excellent example of a model teacher.

2004-2005 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WINTER 2004-2005

BOARD OFFICERS

IN THIS ISSUE

Mr. Mark A. Kelly Chair

NEW MISSION STATEMENT ————————————————

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Mr. Scot N. Creech Vice Chair

CHPA NEWS —————————————————————

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GRAND AUCTION, GRAND SUCCESS —————————————

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GRANDPARENTS’ DAY ——————————————————

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FEATURE STORY: WHY I TEACH… ——————————————

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Mrs. Linda W. Cross Vice Chair Mr. Paul O. Hirschbiel, Jr. Secretary Mrs. Mary H. McNeal Treasurer Dr. John P. Lewis Head of School/President

TRUSTEES Mrs. Suzanne Reigel Breit Mr. Edwin C. Brooks CAPT Nevin P. Carr, Jr. Mr. Reginald C. Corinaldi Dr. Lance B. Davlin Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr. William H. Fuller, Jr. Mr. R. Keith Hathaway Mr. Gregory H. Law Mr. Jerry F. McDonnell Mr. Craig L. Mytelka Mr. Frederick J. Napolitano, II Mr. J. Christopher Perry '92 Congressman Owen B. Pickett Mrs. Marilyn Simon Mrs. Wendy J. Sims Mr. James H. Sparks Mr. Jeffrey M. Tourault Dr. Robert D.Voogt Dr. Annie L. Williams-Loving Mrs. Katherine C. Willis

ACADEMIC ACCOLADES —————————————————— 11 NEXUS NEWS ————————————————————— 13 WORLD CULTURES WEEK ————————————————— 14 STUDENT AND FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS —————————— 15 WINTER ATHLETIC REPORT ———————————————— 15 ATHLETIC FOCUS: SEASON OF CHAMPIONS ——————————— 16 COACHES CORNER: WES NEUBECK ————————————— 16 ALUMNI PRESIDENT REPP LAMBERT, II '89 —————————— 20 ALUMNI BREAKFAST ——————————————————— 21

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME ———————————————— 22

Mrs. Kim R. Wheeler President, 2004-2005 Cape Henry Parents’ Association

2004-2005 ALUMNI ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME ————————— 23

FOUNDERS & TRUSTEES EMORITI

VISITING OUR ALUMNI —————————————————— 25

HEADMASTER EMERITI Dr. W. Hugh Moomaw Mr. Daniel P. Richardson

ALUMNI NOTES ————————————————————— 27 2004-2005 PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD Mrs. Kim Wheeler, President Ms. Monica Stein, First Vice President Mrs. Lee Bergen, Second Vice President Mr. Terry Forehand, Treasurer Mrs. Lisa Dunker, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Sarah Sautter, Recording Secretary Mrs. Laurie Cooper, Lower School Representative Mrs. Janice Tuckman, Lower School Representative Mrs. Debi Mandell, Middle School Representative Mrs. Deborah Parnigoni, Middle School Representative Mrs. Marion Birkhead, Upper School Representative Mrs. Nancy Cole, Upper School Representative

2004-2005 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OFFICERS Mr. Mike Gianascoli '89 Vice President Mr. J. Christopher Perry '92 Secretary/Treasurer

BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Trent Dudley '88 Former Alumni President Mr. Repp Lambert, II '89 Former Alumni President Mr. Pete McCoy '89

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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. Anne Dickson Jordan 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* [*] Deceased

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Cape Henry Collegiate School provides Prekindergarten through Grade Twelve coeducational, college preparatory education that fosters the growth of the individual. This process takes place in a nurturing environment in which the individual’s self-esteem and selfconfidence are enhanced through close contact with a caring and dedicated faculty.

We believe that the educational process is a cooperative endeavor among a diverse body of students, parents and faculty who together embark on a continuous learning process.

Cape Henry Collegiate School encourages each student to develop talents and interests as an independent-minded person within the structure of the school community.

Students are encouraged to engage in purposeful education preparing them for responsibilities and challenges of the future. In doing so, members of the Cape Henry student body will experience the discipline and excitement of academics, the pride of developing personal character and integrity in a learning environment governed by an Honor Code, the creative opportunities provided by the arts and extra-curricular activities, the rigor and pleasure of athletics, an awareness of and involvement with the community in which they live, and a respect for its diversity with the ultimate goal of placing responsible and educated citizens into our society.

Principles: To encourage each student to develop academic excellence through exposure to a well-rounded and challenging curriculum in a nurturing and attractive environment that will result in graduates prepared to succeed at the collegiate level.

To develop self-esteem and a sense of self-worth in our students.

To provide our students with diverse opportunities to develop their academic, moral, social, creative, athletic, and technologic excellence.

To provide our faculty with varied opportunities for continued professional growth to ensure the highest possible quality of instruction.

To develop a sense of unity and respect among students, faculty and parents.

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To develop students who are aware of the greater community and feel a responsibility to make contributions to society.

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Adopted by the Board of Trustees in 1987 Reaffirmed by the Board of Trustees in 1992, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004 Revised and Adopted by the Board of Trustees in 1998, 2005

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2004-2005 ANNUAL FUND Help us reach both our participation and dollar goals. We can do it with your help. Please make your gift to the 2004-2005 Annual Fund today!

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2004-2005 GOAL

$375,000

DOLLARS PLEDGED (AS OF MARCH 15, 2005)

$340,482

2004-2005 ANNUAL FUND

HPA NEWS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mrs. K

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CHPA has been busy since the New Year arrived. In January, the New Family Focus Committee, led

by Laurie Dawson, Debbie Keeling, and Lisa Costantino, hosted a coffee for our new Cape Henry parents and their hosts. This new committee has received many accolades from our new families for making them feel welcome and a part of our Cape Henry community.

The family spaghetti dinner, Noodle Network, was held again in February. It was attended by over 200 people. From young to old, everyone enjoyed good food, fun music from an accordionist, and great door prizes. Sarah Sautter, Marion Birkhead, Laurie Cooper, Lee Bergen, and the rest of the CHPA Executive Board helped put on this wonderful event for our families.

Have you noticed the fabulous electronic sign in front of The Perry Library? This great communications tool was donated by CHPA. The Booster Club, Senior Class, and Lower School Student Council Association also made contributions towards the Mrs. Barbara Hall, Interim Lower School Director, Jackie King, musician, Mr. Dave Cameron, purchase. By purchasing gift Ms. Middle School Director, and Mrs. Kim Wheeler, wrap, placing Cape Cuisine President of the Cape Henry Parents’ Association. orders, and participating in the Tennis Tournament, everyone shared in the purchasing of this sign.

If you would like to post information on the sign, please contact Kim Wheeler at kim@wheeler4.com.

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The “South of The Border” Grand Auction was held on January 22 for the Cape Henry Collegiate School community. A great crowd turned out at the Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel to celebrate and to participate in a fundraiser to benefit our students and school.

Parent volunteers spent hundreds of hours throughout the year, planning and organizing this event. The Lower School participated with themed baskets and class projects that won the hearts of the audience.

The Middle and Upper School donated towards a dress-down day and Auction Co-Chairs Susan Pleasants were able to purchase a 52-inch television to be auctioned off in the Live and Lori Camden.

Auction. A Gardening Section was filled with patio furniture donated by generous parents, hand-painted benches, water fountains, and more.

The Silent Auction items included gift certificates to fine restaurants, painted furniture, a Kids Corner, elegant items for the home, fine art, and photography. The volunteers were creative and designed a category of Sensational Packages that included everything from elegant dining to a week in Florida with Alumni Greg Dragas '00, Anne Ruehrmund '00, and Brian Walker '95. Mickey and Minnie. The Live Auction had wonderful trips donated by our parents, golf carts, a Norfolk Admirals package, a Norfolk Tides package, gourmet wine dinners, a Z71 Chevy Tahoe, and more. Our Head of School, Dr. Lewis, and other administrators donated a one-of-a-kind dinner to the lucky high bidder. The audience bid high all evening, and it was a very successful night.

Special thanks to all of our underwriters whose generosity insured the success of this event. This auction is a perfect example of the Cape Henry community working together to make a difference in the quality of our children’s education. It does not get any better than this!

Fred Napolitano and Bud Satterwhite.

Ned Brooks, Jack Lewis, and Paul Hirschbiel.

Wendy and Kevin Sims.

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Priscila Fuller, Louisa Strayhorn, and William Fuller.

Don and Kathy Carter.

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Jon and Kim Wheeler.

Greg and Linda Cross.

Karen and Jim Sparks.

Skip Brehm.

Debbie and Barry Mandell and Michael and Mary Vance.

Alan and Jody Wagner and Virginia and Bill Rountree.

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Jimmy and Angie Finley.

Mark and Babs Szycher.

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June and Terry Forehand.

Jack and Mary Kanakaris.

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Each year, the Lower School students host a Grandparents’ Day to honor their loved ones and to proudly share their classroom, friends, and school with them. It is always a day filled with stories, love, hugs, and smiles. Many grandparents appear regularly throughout the year volunteering around campus, but many come from out of town just to share this “grand day” with the children. We share a few of these moments with you.

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WHY I TEACH…

KRISTEN WATHIOENETLEEARCHER PHYSICAL EDUC H VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY COAC

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lottery—all the money in the world—but the one catch is that you had to have a job, what would it be?” Without even hesitating I said, “That’s easy, I would coach.”

It just so happened that an opportunity for coaching came my way shortly after that conversation. Divine intervention? Perhaps.

And so it was that coaching pulled me into teaching. Next year will be my twelfth year of teaching/coaching and I have never once doubted “what I do.” With each passing year, I feel even stronger about the importance of being a teacher and a coach.

I am proud to be in the field of education, and I take a great deal of pride in coaching the varsity field hockey team.

So, when I am asked why I teach, several thoughts fill my head. I think about the urgent need for more positive role models in young peoples’ lives. I also think about the importance of teaching young people to live with high-standards, to have discipline, and to work very hard on each and every task. But, when it comes right down to it, I teach and coach because I want to show young people that following your passion and choosing a career based on what you love to do is a guaranteed formula for success.

WHY I TEACH…

WILL GIBBS

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER VARSITY LACROSSE COACH

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As soon as the clock strikes 8:10, you are center stage. You don’t have time to sit down and relax. You don’t have time to check the email, or make a phone call; you walk into that room and you need to be able to be ready to go.

You are in a unique situation where you have 20 students hanging on your every word, quick to add their own two cents and even quicker to try and prove you wrong. It is obvious that they look up to you. It is obvious that they care about you.

It is your job to get 20 kids engaged in the lesson plan, check last night’s work, give them today’s class work and tonight’s homework, and then do it all over again next bell.

Education is such a unique profession because of the development of the teacher student relationship. You spend an hour a day, five days a week with five different groups of kids. You get to see them happy, sad, tired, excited, distracted, engaged…and you have to alter lessons and attitude accordingly. They get to know you so well also; you’ll be surprised how many times you will be asked,“Are you okay?” or “What’s wrong?” when you’re having a tough morning or a long afternoon.

I don’t have many opportunities to spend an hour a day with a lot of people outside of school, but during a school day you get to interact and develop relationships with 80-100 different kids each day.

Not only that, but you know deep down inside that you are having an impact on these kids one way or another. The same way you can think back to your teachers – it is fun to think that one day two of your students might be sitting around saying, “Remember Mr. Gibbs?”

There are so many times in a given day when the everyday classroom environment will spark memories of my own years in grade school. Whether it is a certain student’s comments, watching two kids interact, or a particular assignment, I frequently reminisce about my days in the Middle School

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SUSAN HAGADORN LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER

I love teaching!I can’t imagine doing anything else. I had the best teachers growing up and wonderful experiences from kindergarten through high school and on into college. I think of those instructors often and in tribute to them I try my best to instill in my young students a daily love of learning and the joy and appreciation of being educated.

I want my students to be academically challenged and develop a love for learning everyday of their lives. I try to provide them with numerous opportunities helping and guiding them, and enabling them to develop their own individual talents so they can become independent workers and thinkers. I love having a classroom where the children help me organize and decorate to make our environment a special place to come each day which is conducive to learning. It excites me to see youngsters explore and ask questions through manipulatives and hands-on experiences, encouraging exploration and positive learning styles.

I teach because I have the opportunity to help foster creativity and imagination in others and my goal is to strengthen the individual’s self-esteem and build their confidence. I am responsible for developing a strong self-concept in each child, and to help others grow up with a sensitivity to themselves, others, and nature. I get to model good behaviors where they learn to support one another, try to understand one another, and co-operate with their mentors and peers. I get to offer them educational experiences where they can grow and mature into caring, responsible adults, and possess a mutual respect for others young and old.

Each and every child is a valuable asset. Each and every child deserves to be challenged and guided, and nurtured...to become anything they wish to be. I only hope that my years of grace and wisdom can help to inspire and help to build their character, their confidence, and their happiness.

I teach...so youngsters will learn right from wrong and have every chance to become all that they can be, and helping the world (in my own way) to grow in wisdom and in grace....that’s why I teach!

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CALLIE BYRON

MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA TEACHER

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I consider it a privilege that I can be present for the mini-miracles that happen everyday at school. A mini-miracle goes beyond the general growing and learning that happens naturally. When I see a student discover his or her own voice, that moment of empowerment is a mini-miracle. When a student finally discovers the process by which he or she learns, that metacognition is a mini-miracle. When a student walks into the classroom because he or she was told to, but stays because the challenge is thrilling, that too is a small miracle.

There are several of these defining moments around me daily. I have been given the rare opportunity to witness fumbling boys and girls turn into graceful and responsible citizens. I have seen a bashful student sing without shame before his peers because a teacher gave him the courage. I know a troubled heart who used her violin to find peace because a teacher could recognize the need. And I have cheered the athlete that did not know he had the talent to be a leader in the game. He had the talent because it was honed by a teacher.

Sometimes the occurrence is subtle, like two differing students smiling at each other in the hall.

Sometimes the magnitude humbles me, like a bus full of student-volunteers on a Saturday morning. In the eight hours I spend with my students I find it impossible to stop at teaching the material. I instead am compelled to reach for the mini-miracles inside each one of them. These gifts of life are just waiting for a teacher to nurture them. I gladly show up for work each day. I know what amazement I will be lucky enough to take part in.

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ACADEMIC ACCOLADES Academic innovations have been seen throughout the three schools this year and are enriching all of our students’ educational experiences at every age levels.

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This trimester, students from the Transition Kindergarten class learned about the postal service and its operation.

The class set up a drop-off mailbox in the Lower School Office and learned to sort and deliver the mail throughout the School. Mrs. Linda Bawcom is shown here explaining how the CHCS mail is delivered from the post office.

Mrs. Amy Litton spoke with the Prekindergarten class about having healthy teeth. Gabby Lascari and Jack Kalfus listened carefully.

Hunter Atherton, the great, great, great, great grandson of President Ulysses S. Grant, and his mom, Kendra, showed some of their White House artifacts to Mrs. Leesa Hannah’s First Grade class while sharing stories about their family history.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION IN MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL In addition to Cape Henry’s academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, community activities play a role in helping our young students grow into responsible citizens. This year, new programs have been implemented in an effort to enhance our Community Service Program.

Malik Sheppard delivers his “I Have A Dream” speech.

First Grade students celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King’s actual birthday by delivering speeches they had written on “How To Make The World A Better Place.” Each first grader delivered his or her messages on stage in the auditorium, complete with podium, microphone, and an audience of his or her peers.

Mrs. Carolyn Scullion’s First Grade class also enjoyed studying about the United States Supreme Court. Shown here, Michaela MorrowFoster tries out the role of a Supreme Court judge.

Joe Fluharty, also in Mrs. Scullion’s First Grade class, demonstrated how to make a candle on Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.

The School has provided four group community service opportunities this academic year to assist students is reaching out to the community. In cooperation with VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and the Salvation Army, students were able to travel together as a large group to a reputable service organization to work and fulfill their school community service requirements.

The first trip to Virginia Wesleyan College was to work with the Foodbank to package food for families in need during the Thanksgiving season. The Salvation Army worked with Cape Henry students to provide three different opportunities for students to prepare and distribute donated items from the Hampton Roads area during the Holiday season. Our students had meaningful experiences and were excited about the people they helped in our community.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cape Henry Middle School students were greeted by many from the CHCS community during Career Day. Panel members were (L to R): Mr.Tim Lavigne, professional athlete; Dr. Guerry Grune, parent of Stephanie, chemical engineer/intellectual properties expert; Mrs. Theresa Nielsen, parent of Geoff, nursing; Mrs. Linda Fox-Jarvis, parent of Steph and Brian '02, real estate; Dr. Christine Starer '95, veterinarian; and Mr. Collin Stolle '88, Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. Not shown is Dr. Karendra Devroop, musician.

UPPER SCHOOL –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– March was Youth Art Month and Cape Henry held a school-wide art show.

An opening reception was held February 24 for the entire community, complete with food, awards, and music performed by the Upper School Strings Ensemble.

The student art show was on exhibit in The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts through March.

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Cape Henry Collegiate School was honored to have Mr. Joe Rogers, a nationally recognized speaker and the former Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, on campus in January to visit and speak with faculty and students about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After attending a special faculty and staff breakfast in The Perry Library, he spoke to the Upper School History classes, to Dr. Lewis’ Freedom class, and to the Middle and Upper School assemblies. In addition, Mr. Rogers had lunch with the Upper School Club, Students United to Embrace Diversity (SUED), where he discussed issues initiated by the students.

Mrs. Randy Pike and the Guidance Department brought a national substance abuse education program to Cape Henry in December. This program, Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD), was led by speaker Mr. Joe Bartos. The organization is a provider of excellent education to independent school students and faculty about making good choices.

While on campus, Mr. Bartos met with parents, faculty members, coaches, and administrators.

Dr.Michael Vance,an internationally known pediatric cardiologist and father of Cape Henry Collegiate ninth grader

Kelly and eleventh grader Katie, spoke with Mrs. Pam Northam’s Biology classes in February.

Dr.Vance performed many hands-on demonstrations with the students as shown here with freshmen Di Meng listening to her heart beat and Joey Pugach watching his own ultrasound.

Methawee Bhikkhu and Bhante Saman surrounded

by Maddie Baine, Di Meng, Andrew Ruetzel, Kyle Dunker, and Robbert Hamburger.

As a part of the religious studies program for the Ninth Grade Global Affairs class, three Buddhist monks from Watpa Santidhamma in Carrollton, Virginia visited Cape Henry to teach students about the basics of Buddhism.

After a video presentation and questionand-answer session, the Monks led the class in a meditation exercise concluding with a Buddhist chant.

Cape Henry has been presented with an exciting professional development opportunity through the Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University, conducted a field-based masters program here several years ago, and many of our faculty earned their advanced degrees through that program. ODU will again offer this masters program with credits specifically related to private-school leaders, taught by our own Dr. John P. Lewis.

As a part of an ongoing exchange program with Lycee Charles Pequy school in Chalons, France, 22 French students and their chaperones visited Cape Henry for ten days from January 31 through February 9. Last year, a group of CHCS students visited Chalon, France as the first part of the exchange. While here, French students attended Upper School classes, visited the Naval Shipyard, experienced Colonial Williamsburg, played a French vs. American basketball game, explored Washington, D.C., as well as toured Virginia Wesleyan College. Upper School French teacher Mrs.Yvette Dunbar was in charge of the itinerary for the students who stayed with Cape Henry families while in the United States.

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For one week, the halls of Cape Henry were filled with the French language echoing between students.

In my Cold War class, we listened intently as the French explained their adamant opposition to the war in Iraq. In another class, I heard French music wafting into the halls. We were all touched by our French friends in one way or another and by the amount of tears and hugs at the farewell, I think it safe to assume that many lifelong friendships were made. The exchange changed our lives just a little and forced our students to look at the world in a slightly different light. That is what Nexus is all about.

Nexus seeks to change perspectives through experience. Meeting students from around the world, whether overseas or at home, tilts our understanding from one of ethnocentrism to one of internationalism. And in this increasing globalized world, our future leaders must have a deep understanding of foreign cultures and opinions.

I think it safe to say that after spending two weeks in Cuba listening to students accuse Americans of an unethical and immoral trade embargo against their people, every one of our students came away with a whole new outlook on how the world works. “’El French exchange students visit CHCS. Bloqueo’ doesn’t hurt Fidel, it hurts us” explained a young student at the Vladmir Lenin High School.

And while in Panama, we were lectured by our guides on the ill effects of the short war in Panama to oust Manuel Noriega. Our guide told us that as a child, his parents hid him in the bathtub for three days to avoid being hit by a stray bullet. “Why did America have to kill so many innocent civilians just to get one person?” he asked. Suddenly, what before had been a sterilized history lesson from a book, came to life and the world became our classroom with people our teachers. The world has so much to offer our students and Nexus strives to introduce our students to what, hopefully, will be a lifelong search for wisdom.

In our first year, Nexus had 47 students traveling to Europe and Latin Tropical Biodiversity Studies in Panama.

America. This year, Nexus has 90 students exploring the world from the southern tip of Africa, to the jungles of Vietnam. We will be performing in Salzburg and Vienna, studying Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, visiting the Killing Fields in Cambodia, studying the effects of AIDS in rural Africa, helping villagers in the tropical paradise of Fiji, and learning Spanish by living with Spaniards.

Our students give us so many reasons to be proud. It takes courage to step out of their comfort zone and seek to broaden their horizons by embracing the world. Cape Henry has the finest students and Nexus is merely a tiny first step in making the world a better place to live.

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Classic Civilization class takes a break in Greece.

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Prekindergarten students display their Mexican flags.

Lucas Fokkema helps his mother with a Dutch presentation.

World Cultures Day occurred on the last day of World Cultures Week in January. All students in Sixth through Twelfth Grades were divided into their advisee groups. The groups traveled the campus to experience three, 40-minute sessions based on three cultures from around the world.Thirtyfour presenters displayed exhibits about their cultures. Cultures Romy Verweij listens as represented were Germany, Spain, England, Canada, Denmark, Mrs. Fokkema explains the Dutch culture.

Egypt, Zambia, South Africa, and Panama, to name a few. The presenters included alumni, students, faculty, spouses, alumni parents, and current parents.

It was a wonderful afternoon for faculty, guests, and students.

studentcorrespondant Brandon Allred, staff writer for the Upper School newspaper, The Lighthouse, interviewed participants and presenters and filed the following report.

WORLD CULTURES WEEK

BY BRANDON S. ALLRED, STAFF WRITER

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“Language is what connects the world together,” said Mrs. Medley, chair of the foreign language department, and thus the idea of “One Language, One world” was born.The week was one in which students at Cape Henry Collegiate School were enlightened and given a chance to embrace cultures and languages other than our own.

In the classroom there was an emphasis on love for all languages and the ability to understand different cultures. Upper school languages classes traveled to the Lower School to edify our younger counterparts on the diversity of our world through languages. However, the most exciting of these educational endeavors was our multicultural afternoon in which many presenters came to our school. Some were from the community, some were alumni, and some were students and faculty from the School. Each advisory group got a chance to see three presentations, and afterwards, they all had a better understanding of the diverse cultures that surround us.

The World Languages week served to enlighten our community and broaden our horizons; hopefully the information that was impressed upon us will follow us through the years of our lives. Maybe one of our presenters, Mara Cacatian stated the reason best when she said, “Diversity is very important in each of our lives and we need to understand other people’s cultures.” With the idea of embracing other cultures, we may be able to prevent wars and keep our histories alive, but most importantly we just might be able to catch a shimmering glimpse of what it is like, of how it feels to be a part of another culture, and then we can begin to unshroud the depths of each other’s cultures and finally understand the diverse people of the world.

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STUDENT AND FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS LOWER SCHOOL

Thank you from the Middle School Community Club for making Cape Henry’s food drive a success.The students were able to drop off 500 pounds of food at the Foodbank. Mrs. Tina Howard and Mrs. Rhonda Haas are the club sponsors.

Congratulations to the Cape Henry Collegiate School Spelling Bee winners: Champion Michael McCann, Grade Eight; 1st Runner-Up Alexander Albert, Grade Five; 2nd Runner-Up Greg Gardner, Grade Five; and Alternate David Blanchard, Grade Seven. The first three will move on and compete in the Regional Independent School Spelling Bee, to be held at Cape Henry Collegiate.

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Sixth grader Douglas Kellermeyer was selected as the Holiday Sharing Card artist for Chesapeake Medical Society Alliance.

The holiday card was sent to more than 400 families, and the funds raised benefited medical student recipients of the American Medical Association Foundation’s Scholar Fund.

Sixth grader Kate Easton has placed in yet another surfing competition. This March she competed in the East Coast Scholastic Surfing Championship, and after three day of intense competition, Kate placed Fifth in the Girls’ 15 YearOld & Under category.

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Ms. Marieke Vanderwerff and Mr. Chris Serrano’s advisee groups sent a care package overseas to John Keyes and a local Navy squadron out of NOB (HCS-4 the Redwolves) serving in Iraq. The students sent magazines, books, snacks, DVDs, CDs, and even a few Playstation games. They also made holiday greeting cards.

Below is the thank you letter the students received, along with a picture of two of the men in the squadron standing in front of the holiday cards the students made for them.

Ms.Vanderwerff ’s Advisees (Jamie December 3, 2004 Burke, Kadija Corinaldi, Caroline Dear Ms.Vanderwerff, Finley, Michael Maroon, Doulgas Ruetzel, Kristen Vretakis, Bryan I would like to thank you and your advisees for Wacker, and Peyton Rack) the wonderful care packag es we received. There was Mr. Serrano’s Advisees (Tyler something for everyo Ballard, Graham Bergen, Kate Easton, Johnson, our residen ne in our group to enjoy. Todd t builder and master carp enter, Madison Sabol, Josh Cooper, Kristin is enjoying the woodwork ing magazine and Frank Christian, a former profess Hopkins, and Will Merritt) ion al surfer, has claimed the “Longboard” magazine for himself. As you can imagine the food here is not always great, so having snacks around for the fell as to munch on is a real treat.

Although being overseas during the holidays may be considered a burden by some, it is really nothing compared to the hardships that have been endured by so many before us. Being away from home during the holidays is a constant reminder of what a special country we live in and how important it is to not take our families or each other for granted.We received your packages on Thanksgiving Day little bit of everything we mis and they contained a s about home.

The Redwolves of HCS-4 thank you for remembering us during the holidays and wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday sea son.

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Congratulations to Mrs. Laura Grady and her Fifth Grade ExploraVision team of Kyle Mytelka, Kristen Parnigoni, Ben Plotnick, and Albert Alexander. The team entered a project called “Endangered Fish Detector” and it has placed in the Regional Competition.

Each student will receive a DVD player and their team photo will appear in USA Today in April.

Fourth grader Cassidy Ponche appeared in The Hurrah Players’ production of “Willy Wonka’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” in March.

The Hurrah Players is Virginia’s Leading FamilyTheatre company.

Cassidy is pictured here with and without her Oompa Loompa stage make-up.

Congratulations to fourth grader Kendall Tompkins and fifth grader Addie Cooper for qualifying in swimming to go to the Junior Olympics.

In March, the girls will travel to Radford University to compete.

The Hampton Roads Regional Tournament of the F.I.R.S.T. Lego League was held at Old Dominion University.

Members of The Dynamic Dolphins, Cape Henry’s Team, were fifth graders Josh Lim and Sam Dreyfus, sixth graders Katelyn Falk and Andy Russo, and seventh graders Mac Morecock and Andres Scavuzzo. The coaches were Mrs. Debra Duffy and Mr. Tom Rogers assisted by Mrs. Nancy Lim.

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Congratulations to the Middle School drama students for a fine performance of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” this winter.

Two Seventh Grade students were selected for the Junior Regional Orchestra this year. Stephanie Wacker placed 5th cello out of 66 students auditioning from the region, and Jordan Kucy placed 23rd and was assigned 18th chair, first violin out of 240 students auditioning. They performed in January at Western Branch High School.

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In November, members of the Model UN Team attended a Model UN conference in Genoa, Italy.

Shaun Pick, Meena Giri, Andrew Riddle, Lauren Galloway, Matt Herschbiel, and Caroline Carter made the trip. These six seniors were the only Americans competing in the Deledda International School’s second annual international conference. Matt Hirschbiel and Andrew Riddle both won Best Delegate awards for their committee work on the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council respectively.

Lauren Galloway was given verbal recognition at the closing ceremony for her work on the Mediterranean Committee. The Cape Henry men won the overall conference title for outstanding works in all committees for their delegation work on behalf of the United Kingdom. The students were coached by Mrs. Amy St. Sing.

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Eleventh grader Matthew Szycher led his Boy Scout Troop 63 to complete his Eagle Scout leadership service project.

The Troop built benches on the Alanton corner to create an outdoor classroom for our School.

Congratulations to senior Brandon Mohawk who has become IC3 certified.

Brandon scored a perfect score on his exam.

Amanda Scott finished first in her age group (13-19) with a time of 44:04 in the Annual 10K Turkey Trot Run on Thanksgiving Day. Tenth grader Niraj Patel was selected, along with three other area students, to play with the professional piano quartet called “Piano4.” The concert was held at Willett Hall in Portsmouth in December and was sponsored by Portsmouth Community Concerts.

This year’s Economics class placed third and eighth out of 768 teams in the state. The State bronze medal team of Kaylin Carter, Megan Mirmelstein, Kaitrin Paphites, and Missy Redmond had a 61% return in ten weeks. They attended a luncheon in their honor at the Federal Reserve in Richmond. Our eighth place team of Drake Childress, Alec Crowell, Shun Fukuda, and Mike Mallett were honored by The VirginianPilot with a luncheon. Cape Henry was the only school to have two teams place in the state’s top ten.

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Junior Class hosted the first Mr. and Ms. Cape Henry Pageant and Fashion Show in February which featured a Prom Fashion Show. Students participated in a three-part contest that incorporated talent and school spirit, and enjoyed a fashion show during intermission. Nick Snider was chosen Mr. Cape Hanry, and Haleigh Spasojevich was selected as Ms. Cape Henry.

Winter Wonderland King and Queen, Robert Romaniw and Genna Brand, were elected by their fellow students to preside over the evening.

Upper School students volunteered to participate in a 30-Hour Famine sponsored by Third World Grace, a club in the Upper School with a mission of creating awareness and helping others in Third World Countries. Students asked sponsors for donations as they went 30 hours without food on February 23 and 24. By experiencing hunger that will help them better understand life in developing countries, students raised funds to help feed hungry children and families all over the world. After the Famine, there was a feast for all the participants in Café Dolphin. Senior Amy Hruska, President of Third World Grace, was in charge of sponsoring participants and in organizing donations for the event.

Congratulations to the Upper School drama students for a fine performance of “Nicholas Nickleby” this winter.

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Tenth grader Marina Garzon’s poster was selected as Cape Henry’s entry into the America’s First Freedom poster contest this year. Out of 1,300 posters, Marina’s poster won one of five Citations for Excellence. She received an award in January at an event hosted in Colonial Williamsburg.

This is an especially wonderful honor for our student from Spain to receive while visiting the United States!

Middle School teachers attended the Foreign Language Conference in Richmond in late November. Pictured here are Mrs. Kristen Dodzik, Mrs. Rami Achterberg Heers, Ms. Bethany Rallis, and Mrs. Michelle Hinck.

Geoff Nielsen and Missy Redmond with Superintendent of the Virginia Beach Public Schools, Dr.Tim Jenny.

Geoffrey Nielsen and Leslie (Missy) Redmond were honored by the Optimist Club as outstanding seniors and attended the Optimist Club Outstanding Seniors trip to Richmond in February.

They attended a full day of planned activities with the Virginia Legislature.

Two students from each of the area public high schools were also invited.

All of the Virginia Beach high schools sent students to vie for the 16 spots in this year’s All-City Jazz Band.

Four Cape Henry students were selected.

Congratulations to Nick Snider, Geoff Nielsen, Niraj Patel, and Phillip McNeal. Also, Cape Henry students chosen to be part of the District Band this year were Damian Taylor, Shun Fukuda, and Raj Dhillon.

Missy Redmond, Valerie Mills, Tyler McDonnell, and Alex Zakowicz were selected to perform with a local gospel choir that accompanied Josh Groban on his February 5th concert at Norfolk Scope. The students joined members of the Friends In Fellowship Gospel Choir in the performance of Groban’s popular hit You Raise Me Up. FACULTY AND STAFF The Virginia Music Educators Association and Virginia Organization of Kodaly Educators (VOKE) sponsored a Kodaly workshop for elementary music teachers at Cape Henry in February. Ms. Heidi Melcher is the state representative for our District and co-sponsored the workshop with VOKE.

Mrs. Arlene Ingram, a long-time member of the National Association For College Admission Counseling (NACAC), has been selected from a membership of over 8,000 secondary school counselors and college admission and financial aid professionals as a chair of NACAC’s Fund Development Board.

There are only 12 members serving as chairs nationally.

This year, Mrs. Linda Overstreet, Mrs. Randy Pike, and Ms. Hilda Roe celebrate twenty years of service to CHCS. Dr. Lewis honored these three for their years of service by presenting each of them with a Cape Henry lamp before the entire faculty and staff.

Cape Henry Collegiate School percussion instructor Mr. Chris Serrano’s manuscript entitled “Ten Tips For Wind Players Who Teach Percussion” has been accepted for national publication in the music journal Teaching Music. Mr. Serrano’s article will discuss the teaching fundamentals essential for beginners as well as professionals. Several of Chris’ percussion students will be photographed “in action” for the publication which is due for print within the next year.

CHCS COMMUNITY LINKS TOGETHER TO HELP THE TSUNAMI VICTIMS CHCS students in Prekindergarten through Twelfth Grade are shown linking arms to exhibit 4,400 links representing the money students raised to help the victims of the Tsunami. Each link represents one of the $4,400 plus dollars raised for the relief effort.

Students pictured from L-R and in order from Prekindergarten through Twelfth Grade: Madison Levine, Prekindergarten Representative;Trevor Sims, Kindergarten Representative; Chase Hugo, Grade 1 Representative; Prince Charles, Grade 2 Representative; Casey Paphites, Grade 3 Representative; Emily Levin, Grade 4 Representative; Phil Reichoff, Grade 5 Representative; Kristen Vretakis, Grade 6 Class President; Kate Pleasants, Grade 7 Class President; Aubrey Northam, Grade 8 Class President; Liz Napolitano, Grade 9 Class President; Ethan Kelly, Grade 10 Class President; Blake Burlage, Grade 11 Class President; and Hunter McEnroe, Grade 12 Class President.

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Our winter teams, though young, adjusted quickly to their new assignments and dealt with the everyday pressures of competing in the Tidewater Conference. These young teams successfully blended the eager enthusiasm of the younger players with the experience of the more seasoned players.

Take for instance boys’ and girls’ basketball.Varsity boys’ basketball was led by senior captains Justin Moore, Sean Sheppard, and junior Greg Covington. Coach Larry Ward relied on sophomores, Jonathan Whited, Robert Morey, and TJ Maroon to compliment his upperclassmen. Fortunately, the team jelled and went 18-10 for the season and narrowly lost to Walsingham Academy in the semifinals of the TCIS Tournament.

Cape Henry hired Old Dominion graduate and Cape Henry alumnus, Mr. Troy Nance '00 to guide an entirely new team of freshmen and sophomores in junior varsity boys basketball this year. The boys again did not disappoint, and went 11-6 with a heartbreaking loss in the TCIS Tournament semifinals. Led by players Carter Mavromatis, Jeff Bradley, Aaron Moore, Cole Conrad, Kyle McIsaac, and Preston Banta, the team worked very hard all season and surprised just about everyone in the TCIS. Let’s hope Troy can return next season and lead this team to even greater accomplishments.

The varsity girls went 4-18 and received a bid to the TCIS Tournament. Led by senior captains Allison Bland and Valerie Mills, this team played hard, unrelenting man-to-man defense that kept them in most games. Coach Beckwith also relied on sophomores Kelsey Pick, Shelby Evans, Stephanie Grune, Jackie Miller, junior Ashley Temoche, and freshman Mary Flowers. Next year, Coach Beckwith promises growing results.

Junior varsity finished 4-13 with four more victories than last year. Coach Ortiz had a mixed group of Middle and Upper Schoolers, and did an admirable job coaching. Led by Kelsey Scherrer, Kristen Meredith, Kelsey Bergen, Christina Scarvuzzo, and Sarah Afify, the team played hard, determined basketball the entire season.

The surprise of the season was the Middle School girls basketball team coached

by Mr. Bob Sully. They went 8-3 overall, and won the season ending tournament.

Led by tournament MVP Paige Wheeler, Andrea Paphites, Kathryn VanDeveer, Amalia Riess, and Kristina Hornbeak, the team won the championship game against Nansemond Suffolk Academy 18-16. This game was exciting, changing leads several times in the final two minutes. Congratulations to our Middle School girls!

The Varsity Wrestling Team completed the season with a 10-16 record. The team achieved some impressive accomplishments, including a 1st place champion, two 2nd place finishes, and a 3rd place winner in the TCIS. At the State Tournament, Cape Henry had individuals earning 2nd, 4th, and 5th place finishes.

The other news is that the first ever junior varsity wrestling team comprised of Doug Kellermeyer, Delaney Oksman, and Jazz Rozier earned two firsts and a second respectively at the TCIS JV Tournament. Delaney was also the winner of the “Outstanding Wrestler” award.

Led by senior captains Kendal Bingham and Lauren Rowland, the varsity cheerleading team won their first ever TCIS Championship Competition. Coach Melissa Agostino worked her team very hard to earn first place. Other outstanding cheerleaders that contributed to the success of the team were seniors Brett Buckalew, Kelly Davies, Whitney Fulton, Stephanie Jarvis, Jenny Miller, David Van Deveer and Carli Warden.

We must also thank all the other cheerleading teams for their dedication and support of all our winter programs, especially the JV Cheerleading team for coming in third in the TCIS Championship Competition.

Finally, our swim team led by Coach Wes Neubeck '00 and swimmers Amy Hruska, Ethan Kelly, Michael Trop, and Danielle Beale, qualified eight swimmers for States, a first for Cape Henry. Practices early in the morning and late in the evening set the tone for a team that competed well all winter long. The amazing part of this season was that all the swimmers dropped 20, 30, 60, or more seconds off their personal best times, and were only swimming part time.

All in all, the winter teams faired very well and continue to grow and improve. The challenge for next year will be to accomplish more with all the players a year older.

ATHLETIC FOCUS: SEASON OF CHAMPIONS

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL AND VARSITY CHEERLEADING-TWO TCIS CHAMPION TEAMS Congratulations to the 2004-2005 Middle School Girls Basketball Team for winning the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools title.

Megan Bradley Katelyn Falk Kristina Hornbeak Madie Houck Melissa Kaye Nicole Mandell

Congratulations to the Cape Henry Collegiate School Varsity Cheerleading Team for winning the 2004-2005 Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools competition.

Kelli Morrissey Andrea Paphites Amalia Riess Kathryn Van Deveer Kristen Vretakis Kimberly Wheeler

Renee Ainslie Brittany Anderson Kendall Bingham Brett Buckalew Lia Costner Kelly Davies Whitney Fulton Stephanie Jarvis Nathalie Jackson Brett Johnson

Addie Law Jenny Miller Nikki Moore Morgan Pearman Lauren Rowland Hunter Sanders David Vander Veer Carli Warden Alex Zakowicz.

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Coach Wes Neubeck recently completed his first season as Head Coach for the Cape Henry Swim Team. Wes, a Class of 2000 Cape Henry graduate, ironically never swam while a student here.

Wes came to Cape Henry as a seventh grader after moving often with his Navy family. He played on the varsity soccer team which he captained in Tenth and Eleventh Grades, varsity basketball from Ninth through Twelfth, varsity wrestling, and on the varsity baseball team which he lead as Captain from Tenth through Twelfth Grades. In addition to athletic pursuits, Wes was a member of the Chess, Latin, and Spirit Clubs. He was also a National Latin Honor Society member.

Subsequent to his graduation from Cape Henry, Wes attended Randolph-Macon College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. It was while in college that Wes began training for Triathlon competitions. His weakest discipline was swimming prompting him to join the swim team.

By his junior year, Wes successfully competed in the Distance Freestyle event and added the 200 IM and 700M in his senior year.

Wes looks back on his swimming career and notes, “Swimming opened doors for me that I never imagined existed. I was truly challenged on an individual level. I got out of my sport exactly the effort that I put into it. Each practice was a turning point that flowed into every aspect of my life. Academically, I realized I could push myself, and by doing so, I got out of my education exactly what I put into it. Had I swam in high school, I would have definitely had better grades” Wes and the Cape Henry Swim Team enjoyed a very successful year. Wes said, “Coaching this year’s team has been one of the greatest joys of my life.” He drew on his personal experiences training and researched additional methods to find the best blend to motivate his young team. He credits Senior Amy Hruska with leading and motivating the team. They now look forward to leaving their mark during the TCIS Championships.

Wes’s big wish is for Cape Henry to soon build a swimming pool. His credo for his team is, “Train hard enough to grab the School’s attention and make them build you a pool!”

On a personal note,Wes is currently training for half and full Ironman Competitions with the hopes of running professionally. Best wishes to Coach Neubeck and the indomitable spirit of the Cape Henry Swim Team!

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Repp Lambert II, ‘89 Repp Lambert has been part of Cape Henry Collegiate School for many, many years. A graduate of the Class of 1989, Repp was involved in all aspects of school life. He exhibited great CHCS Alumni President leadership skills and energy even then as he participated in Art, Spanish, Spirit, Monogram, and 2001-2005 SADD Clubs and excelled in soccer, basketball and lacrosse. (Senior Photo here) In 2001, Repp came on board as the President of the Alumni Board of Directors. Serving in that position allowed Repp to also sit on the CHCS Board of Trustees where he represented Alumni interests. In that capacity, Repp elevated Alumni participation, Alumni events, and Alumni issues to new levels. His leadership and hands-on style created a new burst of energy throughout the alumni body.

Repp brought Alumni participation in Annual Giving to the highest levels in the history of the School. He played an active roll in the Alumni Holiday Parties, the Summer Reunions, the Senior Luncheons and the Senior Breakfasts. He played a major roll in developing the Alumni Hall of Fame and also helped to create the Alumni Tent Event at the school’s annual Fall Festival.

Current seniors each year became accustomed to Repp’s leadership and often heard him begin his talks with them by stating, “Hey! When I was a senior, I would have been in the back and just as uninterested as some of you!” He always got their Repp’s senior portrait in 1989. attention. And his heartfelt message always impressed upon the current seniors the importance of staying involved in the life of Cape Henry once they had left its halls, classrooms, and playing fields for college.

Repp and his wife, Dana, have a wonderful two year old son named Max. whom we hope to see in the CHCS halls one day soon. Repp works as a financial representative for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network..

Even as a committed businessman, husband, and father, Repp has continued to be a key player in all of the alumni events over the past four years. Cape Henry sincerely wishes Repp and his family the best and looks forward to continuing this wonderful relationship with one of its favorite sons.

Repp Lambert with his wife, Dana, and son, Max.

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We are seeking individuals to serve as Class Agents who will facilitate communication with classmates and Cape Henry Collegiate School, assist with reunion planning, and help with Annual Giving.

No experience is necessary. Ideas and enthusiasm are welcomed!

Please contact Mrs. Susan Pleasants at (757) 963-8234 or via email at susanpleasants@capehenry.org.

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Rachel Beck '04.

The Class of 2004 was invited back to Cape Henry to speak to our current seniors about their first semester experiences at college. Several members of the CHCS Alumni Association Board of Directors attended this annual event, welcoming the senior class into the Alumni Association.

Alumni President Repp Lambert spoke with the senior class about their futures and how Cape Henry will continue to play a role in their lives as they head off to college and their future jobs. He also was there to answer any questions regarding the Alumni Association.

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

Facilities Director Mrs. Linda Schon, Alumni President Mr. Repp Lambert, Head of School Dr. John P. Lewis, and Middle School Director Mr. Dave Cameron.

Katlin Carter '05, Mandy Lee '05, and Whitney Fulton '05.

Jerry Harris '03, Jack Harris '03, Rachel White '03, and Ashley Schaffer '03.

James Harris '04, Nancy Marsden '04, and Mrs. Marguerite Ulmer.

Chris Carnes '05 and Mrs. Arlene Ingram.

J.P. Battaglia '04, and Jack Harris '03.

Allison Bland '05, Mrs. Randy Pike, and Jocelyn Puckett '05.

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Elizabeth Berke '05, Lauren Galloway '05, and Valerie Mills '05.

Katherine Goulart '04 and Mrs. Merni Medley.

Lauren Rowland '05 and Kendall Bingham '05.

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Mr.Willy Fluharty, Suzanne Ginnow '04, and Lauren Fain '04.

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Mrs. Alice Meredith and Coach Tom Barnes.

Coach Larry Ward.

Ros Willis '82.

Rachael Wagner '00, Dr. John P. Lewis, and Mrs. Mernie Medley.

Ron and Becky McMahan, Mrs. Lilley and Mr. Lilley.

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Carl Medley '00.

Charlie Pincus '87, Ryan Curran '04, and Sam Travis '04.

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ALUMNI ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY Alumni President, Repp Lambert, and the Alumni Board of Directors held the Second Annual Induction Ceremony of The Cape Henry Collegiate School Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame on December 12, 2004. There were three deserving recipients this year.

COACH SCOTT D. O’HARA After playing four years of baseball on scholarship at Old Dominion University, Scot O’Hara was hired as a teacher, basketball coach, and baseball coach at Cape Henry Collegiate School. In the 1982-1983 academic year, he led the baseball team to its first Metro Conference Championship. In 1984, Scott became Cape Henry’s Athletic Director and was instrumental in forming a club lacrosse team that same year. His love for athletics and teaching made him a favorite with students, faculty, administrators, and parents.

Scott died in 1986 following a six-month long battle with cancer.

Mike O’Hara accepting in memory of his brother, Scott. Coach Tom Barnes, the Athletic Hall of Fame recipient for 2003 is in the back ground.

KADDY CARPENTER WARD '81 Kaddy Carpenter launched her career in sports at Cape Henry in the Sixth Grade when she played both varsity field hockey and softball.

She so excelled in athletics that by the Seventh Grade, she added varsity basketball, and in the Ninth Grade was selected All-Metro Conference for both basketball and softball. In the Tenth and Eleventh Grades, Kaddy was selected MVP in softball. During her junior year at Cape Henry, Kaddy’s basketball team finished with a 15-0, undefeated season, unprecedented at Cape Henry.

That year, Kaddy also received Cape Henry’s most prestigious recognition as the Best All-Around Athlete. Kaddy tallied an amazing 17 varsity letters during her athletic career at Cape Henry. Kaddy Carpenter Ward also served as President of the Cape Henry Alumni Association from 1989 until 1993.

Kaddy Carpenter Ward, 2004 recipient, and Alumni President Repp Lambert.

BYRON MITCHELL '91 year. Byron also excelled in basketball and played on the JV team beginning in the Sixth Grade and played through his senior year. While at Cape Henry, Byron not only excelled in sports, but he also was a member of the Art Club, Latin Club, and Honor Court. Byron has since gone on to play professional soccer in Virginia Beach, Atlanta, and Cleveland.

Byron Mitchell, 2004 recipient, and Alumni President Repp Lambert.

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Byron Mitchell played soccer on the Middle School, JV, and varsity teams for Cape Henry Collegiate during which time he received FirstTeam TCIS and FirstTeam All-Tournament honors, playing defender, midfield, and forward.

Byron played varsity tennis and varsity baseball in his junior and senior years as well as varsity lacrosse during his senior

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Rachael Wagner '00 and Carl Medley '00.

Craig Mytelka and Tom Elliott '76.

Tom Orsini, Kaddy Carpenter Ward '81, Larry Ward, and Pam Orsini.

Byron Mitchell '91.

Coach Tom Barnes, 2003 recipient.

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Mrs. Mernie Medley, Ashley Schaefer '03, and Teraya Knight '03.

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Matt Branham and Lauren Fisher.

Lindsay Breitenburg, Rob Chianelli, Alex Graber, Melinda Rawlins, Dr. Lewis, and Matt Branham.

Front Center: Callie Cole and Tamara Hathaway. Front Row: Rachel White, Ashley Schaefer, Lauren Fisher, Mrs. Scherrer, Melinda Rawlins, and Lindsay Breitenburg.

Back Row: Craig Ellis, Jack Harris, Matt Branham, Mike Nachman, Alex Graber, Rob Chianelli, Greg Creech, and Dr. Lewis.

Ashley Schaefer and Craig Ellis.

Lauren Fisher, Jack Harris, Ashley Schaefer, Craig Ellis, Mike Nachman, Rachel White, and Mrs. Scherrer.

CHCS ALUMNI DINNER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA • • • • • • • • • • • CHCS visited the University of Virginia on February 3, 2005. Dr. John P. Lewis, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Mrs. Arlene Ingram, and Mr. Shep Jordan had dinner with eight Cape Henry Collegiate School alumni.

Mrs.Arlene Ingram, Director of College Counseling with Suzanne Ginnow.

Left to Right – Suzanne Ginnow, Dr. Lewis, Mrs. Scherrer, Mr. Jordan, Mrs. Ingram, Lynsey Bates, Gabby Weisberg, Stephen Mistron, Note Narkprasert, Bridget Bradley, and James Bell.

Mr. Jordan with Lynsey Bates and Stephen Mistron

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Bridget Bradley with Mrs. Ingram and Mrs. Scherrer, Director of Development.

Dr. John P. Lewis, Head of School, Lindsey Daniels, and Mr. Shep Jordan, Upper School Dean of Students.

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CHCS DINNER WITH BOSTON ALUMNI • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CHCS visited Boston on February 10 and 11, 2005. Dr. John P. Lewis, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, and Mr. Dave Cameron had dinner with Cape Henry Collegiate School alumni..

Elizabeth Siteman and Amber Minton.

Amber Minton, Kristin Sparks, and Dr. Lewis.

Front Row: Amber Minton, Elizabeth Siteman, Mrs. Julie Scherrer.

Back row: James Harris, Kristin Sparks, Mr. Dave Cameron, and Dr. Lewis.

Dr. Lewis and James Harris.

CHCS DINNER WITH RADFORD UNIVERSITY AND VIRGINIA TECH • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CHCS visited Radford University and Virginia Tech on March 21 and 22, 2005. Dr. John P. Lewis, Mrs. Julie Scherrer, and Mrs. Arlene Ingram had dinner with Cape Henry Collegiate School alumni attending these two universities.

Leah Warden

Front Row: Dr. Lewis, Mrs. Scherrer, Elise Neubeck, Mrs. Ingram, Leah Warden, Elizabeth Squibb, Second Row: Josh Haddad,Teles Dardenne, Alex McNeil, and Laura Moye.

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Dr. Lewis, Elise Neubeck, and Teles Dardenne.

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Virginia where he is employed as a Senior Claims Adjuster with GMAC Insurance.

Andy and his wife, Karen, were married on April 20, 1991 and now have two children, ages 8 and 6. Andy is looking forward to working with Kevin DiBona '85, as they plan their 25th class reunion.

Curtis Mitchell '85 was married this past year and is living in Chicago. He and his wife, Alexis, live near his sister, Pamela Patsavas, so they get to see each other often.

Girard Mitchell '85 is married.

He and his wife, Angela, have two sons, Dimitri and Stefanos. They are living in Palm Beach, Florida.

Gresh Wall '85 sent in this wonderful photo of Kevin DiBona '85 with his “catch of the day.” This was the largest bass caught in Lake Okeechobee, Florida this year.

Congratulations, Kevin!

THE 1990S Meredith Fischer '92 wrote, “My fiancé, Nick, and I are still living in Eugene, Oregon and are really enjoying it. I am finally finishing my master’s after five years, so in May, I will graduate with an Master’s of Education in School Counseling. Hopefully, I will have a job at the public school where I am currently doing my internship, but if things do not work out for the fall, I am still working for St.Vincent de Paul and running a dayuse center for homeless and low-income adults. Alexis (Class of 1994) and I did return to Virginia Beach in January just for a few days to remember our dad who passed away one year ago. We went to the grave and met the rabbi there and it was good to visit.”

Laura Lechler '92 is teaching Fourth Grade at Cape Henry. Many exciting things are going on in her life.

Laura just bought a house and is also going

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Grade. Joseph is in Prekindergarten.“They are all proud Dolphins.” Tammy and Bert Tammy Burroughs Dail '80 sent are still very good friends with and often us an update on her vacation with Carleen Rau Lett '80, family. Tammy and Alan Moll '80, and their families.Tammy her husband, Burt, live has recently met with Amy Waters in Pungo where they Yarsinske '81 about penning a family have their two family history book for the Burroughs family, businesses. Bert is a ninth generation Virginians. You can custom homebuilder, reach Tammy at tammydail@cox.net. You Enterprise Builders, can check out her farm website at www. and he and Tammy also run the family pungoproduce.com. u-pick Strawberry Farm, Pungo Produce.

Kaddy Carpenter Ward '81 and her husband, Larry, attended the Tammy reminded us that the CHCS Cape Henry Grand Kindergarten classes have been taking a Auction this year. strawberry field trip to their farm for the Kaddy received the past 10 years. The Dails are proud to have Alumni Hall of Fame all three of their children at Cape Henry Award in December this year. Their daughter, Laura, has been at a reception at the at CHCS since Kindergarten and is now School. (See page 23) in the Ninth Grade. Lee has been at Cape Their son, Cecil, is in Henry for three years and is in the First the Seventh Grade at Cape Henry.

Pamela Mitchell Patsavas '82 sent us an update, telling us that she is living in Chicago with her husband, Dr. Peter Patsavas, and has been married since 1993. Pamela has owned her own Special Event Production Company since 2000 and has a warehouse filled with all kinds of props, painted scenics, flats, facades, special effects, specialty lighting, fabric treatment, and everything you need to produce a special event.

Ruth Anderson '85 lives in Virginia Beach and has been working at Care-A-Lot for a number of years. She was recently promoted to Product Specialist and has helped Do you want to receive updates on Cape with donations to the Cape Henry Auction.

Henry Collegiate School events and other Ruth always speaks highly happenings? Email is the quickest and most of Alice Meredith and remembers playing on the efficient way to stay in touch. Send us your volleyball team.

James Benson '85 email address, and we will add you to our writes, “ I have enjoyed growing list of Alumni online. Also check receiving Soundings and watching the out our Alumni Bulletin Board online and amazing transformation of Cape Henry over tell your fellow classmates as well. the past 20 years. I am Visit your Alumni Page at www.capehenry.org still living in Atlanta.

You can email James at often. It is updated frequently. j2benson@bellsouth.net.

Andy McIntyre '85 recently moved to Suffolk, THE 1980S

to Fiji this summer with the Cape Henry Nexus Program. She is also heading off to Antigua on Spring Break.

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Chris Perry '92, along with his wife, Cathryn, attended the Cape Henry Auction this year. Chris is very active as an Alumni Board Member and Trustee.

David Simpkins '93 is working at SunTrust Mortgage and is also selling paintings part-time. He is currently showing a piece at the Charles Kello Gallery in Norfolk. David has agreed to be the Alumni Class Agent for the Class of 1993.

Sarah Balcom '94 is entering her third year of Veterinary School at Tufts University in North Grafton, Massachusetts. Sarah plans to focus on small animal practice and animal sheltering. She is still deciding if she will stay in Massachusetts or return to Virginia.

Justin Boyd '94 is living in the area and works in construction and land development.

Holly Walsh Conklin '94 writes that she and her husband moved to the Charleston, South Carolina area in 2003 and welcomed their first son, Michael Reid, on June 5, 2004. Her husband is a project engineer for a dredging company and Holly has been staying home with Reid for now. Holly’s email address is hwconklin@hotmail.com.

Christine Starer Smith '95 finished Vetenarian School in 2003 and joined Coastal Equine. She has a house call practice from Franklin into North Carolina. Her husband, Eric, has started an investment practice. Christine and Eric are now living in Virginia Beach.

Kristy Redmon Winfield '95 shares this photo of she and her son, Aidan.

Becky Sullivan Smith '96 was married to Bryan Smith in 2001. They are expecting their first child in April.

Both Becky and Bryan are teaching at The Friends School in Virginia Beach.

Bryan is also Dean of Students.

Celeste Staijn '96 writes that she attended ODU for a year before she and her family returned to the Netherlands.

She attended “Hogeschool van Utrecht” for three years in order to become a teacher. Celeste has two daughters, Noelle and Emy. Celeste works for Sodexho at PGGM, a firm that handles pension and retirement plans. She caters to their Board of Trustees. She also enjoys time with her children reading, playing computer games and chatting, and she also loves to cook and entertain her friends. She keeps in touch with Sarah Whitwell '96 and visits the CHC website for updates.

On July 3, 2004, Ed Miles '97 was married to Danielle Marie Lester

in Chatham, New Jersey. Ned’s groomsmen included CHCS classmates Ed Denton '97 and Ben Temple '97.

Ned’s sister, Sarah Miles '95, was one of Danielle’s bridesmaids. Good friends Stacie Crain '97, Katie Fisher '97, and Rainer Poley '97 attended the festivities. After the honeymoon in the Hawaiian Islands, Ned and Danielle settled in Fairfax, Virginia where he is a technical consultant with Vastera in Dulles.

Danielle is a consultant with Accenture in Washington D.C. Sarah Anton Porter '97 married Marine Capt. Robby Porter on July 3, 2004, at a sunset service on Fort Story’s beach. They have moved to Beaufort, South Carolina where her husband has orders to an F-18 squadron there. Living on Lady’s Island, they are busy exploring nearby Savannah and Charleston on weekends. Sarah had attended the College of Charleston for a period of time before she graduated from Virginia Tech with a marketing degree. Sarah is presently the office manager for a busy veterinarian’s office on Lady’s Island.

Matthew Pluznick '99 is in his first year at the University of Miami’s Graduate Business School, focusing on Finance and Marketing. He was recently

Alumni Sightings Former Coach Tom Barnes and his wife, Claudia, are first time grandparents to Mackenzie Jane Barnes who was born October 21, 2004 and lives with her parents, Guy and Gretchen Barnes in Edenton, North Carolina. Claudia wrote to tell us that “’Coach’ already has the basketball net up in his driveway!”

THE 2000S Karen Lilley '02 is a junior at the College of William & Mary. She was recently appointed by the Business School Faculty to be President of the School of Business Administration Association.

She also started the first Girls’ Club basketball team, and they had a great time. Her Intramural team just won the championship. We have also seen Karen at our last two Alumni Basketball Games, and she is still the only woman alumni player!

Laura Moye '02 stopped in to visit the School. Laura is in her junior year at Virginia Tech, majoring in Business Te c h n o l o g y Management. She is a member of the Virginia Tech Women’s Chorus and a member of the competitive Virginia Tech Pool Team. Laura spends her summers and holiday vacations working for Great Atlantic Realty with Aubrey Layne, whom she adores!

Alyssa Hochman '03 came by to visit her former teachers at Cape Henry when she was on her break. Lindsey is in her second year at Dartmouth College and loves it.

Jason Wagner '03 is a sophomore at Northwestern and is in a joint program, majoring in Political Science and Social Policy. He is also a Pre-Med student. Serving as the Alumni Chair of his fraternity, ZBT, Jason is also the President of Students of Israel on campus and is involved in a NSF Research Project.

The Alumni Office received the following press release this spring on Ryan Curran '04: Boston (March 14) - University of Hartford freshman Ryan Curran was named America East Rookie of the week for men’s lacrosse, as announced by the conference on Monday. Curran, a midfielder, scored two goals and added an assist in a 1411 loss at Holy Cross over the weekend.

He currently leads the team in scoring with three goals and three assists for six points in Hartford’s first two games of the season. He is the first Hartford lacrosse player to earn conference honors since the 2003 season.

Preeti Dhillon '04 writes, “I am extremely happy here at Hollins,

Artwork by Anne Ruehrmund '00.

elected President of the Graduate Business Student Association and is at the top of his class with a 4.0 GPA. On the side, Matt is working as a teaching assistant for a Business Law course and is also working as a marketing assistant at a start-up Real Estate E-Brokerage firm.

Jeff Siteman '99 graduated from Colby College in 2003 and has been working for a medical instruments manufacturer in New Hampshire since graduating from college. “Currently, I am applying to MBA programs and will hopefully be attending Grad School in the Fall.” Jeff ’s email address is jgsitema@hotmail.com.

have made excellent friends, and never expected college to be this much fun! I am a biology major and I’m also doing Pre-Med. I have taken an active interest in the creative writing department here.

My professors are so intelligent and kind that I really couldn’t see myself anywhere else.”

Meghan Roe '04 is attending the University of Virginia and has been elected to serve on The House Council, which is a liaison between the school administration and housing.

Sam Travis '04 stopped in over the Holidays while on his break at the United States Naval Academy. With him was Katie Burnell, a former Cape Henry student who is now attending the University of Mary Washington.

June 2005 Cape Henry Collegiate School will be exhibiting alumni works of art in The Phillips Gallery during the month of June 2005.

If you are interested in participating in this show, please contact Mr. Jeff Warden at (757) 481-9478, ext. 362 or Mrs. Susan Pleasants at (757) 963-8234.

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