Collegiate School Spark Spring 2015

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Centennial Plans!

Alumni Gatherings!

Archives in the Library!

Spring 2015

Collegiate School Administration Stephen D. Hickman, Head of School Phyllis Palmiero, Vice President – Finance Amanda Little Surgner ’83, Vice President – Advancement Benjamin I. Rein, Head of Upper School Charles L. Blair, Jr., Head of Middle School Dr. Jill S. Hunter, Head of Lower School

Board of Trustees 2014 – 2015

Alumni Association Board 2014 – 2015

John D. O’Neill, Jr., Chairman of the Board Paul D. Koonce, Vice Chairman of the Board John L. Walker III, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board Stephen D. Hickman, President / Head of School Phyllis Palmiero, Treasurer Susan. C. Wiley, Secretary

Mason Chapman ’84, President Marshall Schutt ’98, Vice President –President-Elect Katherine Thalhimer Adamson ’96, Recording Secretary Lizzie Cullen Cox ’00, Corresponding Secretary Sarah Cook Martin ’94, Finance Chair Jay DeVoe ’82, Annual Fund Chair David Wilkins ’94, Past President Beth Flippo Hutchins ’88, Yogi Singh ’02 Volunteer/ Community Service Co-Chairs

Richard L. Bennett, Jr. Kenneth T. Berents Michael G. Bland ’83 Mason T. Chapman ’84** Mark A. Christian ’77 John G. Davenport Kimberly F. Johnson*** John W. Martin ’78 Gaye C. Montgomery Frank F. Mountcastle III ’83 Sheryl Robins Nolt ’85 Joan Olmsted Oates* Judy Wagoner Pahren Tracey A. Ragsdale C. B. Robertson III* Lisa E. Roday John G. Stallings Wallace Stettinius* Brude D. Stoever Alfred L. Stratford III ’85 Robert S. Ukrop* Michelle P. Wiltshire * Life Trustee ** Alumni Association President *** Parents’ Association President

Susie Materne Benson ’62 Barbara Robertson Burke ’68 Fran Chalkley Robertson ’69 Meade Spotts ’75 Hank Carter ’77 Jeff Modisett ’78 Philip Goodpasture ’78 Chris Kulp ’84 Sarah Johnson Hallock ’85 Ellen Turbeville Bonbright ’86 Jo Ellen Constine ’87 Jack Woodfin ’87 Clay Coleman ’89 Alan Vaughan ’91 Stephen Spraker ’92 Neely Markel Winston ’96 Camp Goodwin ’99 Liza Jarvis Scott ’99 Liz Costin Nixon ’02 Mayme Beth Donohue ’03

Amanda Little Surgner ’83 VICE PRESIDENT – ADVANCEMENT Elizabeth Woodroof Cogar ’77 EDITOR, SPARK DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Dianne Carter ’04 ASSISTANT EDITOR, SPARK COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Stacy H. Adams CONTRIBUTOR, SPARK ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Jennifer Robertson Wilkins ’92 ALUMNI DIRECTOR Weldon Bradshaw, Alex Smith ’65 CONTRIBUTORS Weldon Bradshaw, Al Cothran, Taylor Dabney, Jay Paul, Robin Reifsnider, Andy Wiley ’77, James Dickinson PHOTOGRAPHY Scout Design GRAPHIC DESIGN Carter Printing Company PRINTING Thanks to all parents, students, alums and friends who share generously of their information, photographs and archives.

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AROUND CAMPUS NEWS from Mooreland Road ................................................................................................ 05 TRAVELS: Summer 2014 ...................................................................................................... 14 NEW FACULTY & STAFF ................................................................................................... 17 FALL SPORTS ROUNDUP .................................................................................................. 20 HOLIDAYS at Collegiate ...................................................................................................... 23

FEATURE STAYING TRUE TO OUR SCHOOL A century has passed and our founding tenets remain firm............................................... 24

ALUMNI ACTIVITIES LETTER from Alumni Association President Mason Chapman ’84 .................................. 36 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME inducts new class ................................................................. 37 CHIPS: Legacy children who joined us this year ................................................................ 40 NEWS of alumni far and wide .............................................................................................. 42 HOMECOMING: Football Game, Oyster Roast, Alumni Cookout .................................... 46

CLASS NOTES News from alums plus stories about Kent Smith ’80 & Mike Tuohey ’80, Rich Minor ’93, Michelle Kahn Logan ’98 and Zach Mendez ’06 ....................................... 60

BACK IN THE DAY The Wonderful School Secretary, by Alex Smith ’65 ............................................................ 92

COVER: Representatives of the Gold team compete in a tug-of-war challenge at the Centennial Kick-off Pep Rally in January. Photo by Taylor Dabney

SHAPING TOGETHER THE NEXT 100 YEARS Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. – Mark Twain

Dear Collegiate School Community, By the time you receive this edition of Spark, our Centennial celebrations will be underway.

100 years is truly a momentous milestone. 100 years affirms the wisdom of our founders and the exciting vision that they had for Collegiate School. We should honor proudly all who have masterfully guided Collegiate, keeping our School on a steady and upward trajectory. We should be thankful, and we should join together in celebration.

Happy Centennial!

Our legacy, however, demands much from us. In the midst of our well-deserved celebrations, we must also embrace enthusiastically the unique responsibility to shape the next 100 years. That is the gift that has been entrusted to our care.

That is why we must heed Mark Twain’s clarion call to do our part to ensure that Collegiate School continues to Explore, Dream and Discover.

LOOKING AHEAD It is no secret that our young people are growing up in a challenging time of continuous change and a massive shrinking of the planet. This increasingly connected and diverse world demands, more than ever, innovation, imagination, problem solving, and collaboration. Collegiate students will need to use their minds creatively to solve difficult problems. They will need to work seamlessly across disciplines, to cooperate and collaborate with others, to advocate for how they learn best, to respect the dignity of every human being, to embrace the duty to serve, and to act responsibly to sustain the earth.

Given these realities, The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) has been challenging for several years its schools to:

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Think differently Support experimentation Engage current research Explore new technologies Seek global connections Embrace inclusivity Pursue a more sustainable world And seek a public purpose.

We should be proud that Collegiate School has embraced this challenge.We will remain steadfast in our commitment to continue to do so.

In the near term, we will be focusing on several priorities.

1. Attract and retain the very best teachers.

Everything begins with the quality of teachers that we have working with our young people. Teacher quality is the single most important factor in a child’s education.

As made clear in a recent NAIS article on the future of education and teaching, “quality teaching is about much more than improving math and reading skills. It is about higherorder thinking. It is about creativity and entrepreneurship.

It is about nurturing students and educating them heart and soul. It is about believing in them and helping them believe in themselves…Effective teachers help students apply their knowledge and skills to novel problems, to real-world challenges, and to group learning experiences that cut across disciplines.”

The Collegiate tradition of high quality and student-centered teaching must remain the School’s top priority.

2. Increase students’ engagements in the STEM disciplines.

In today’s world (and in the years to come), a highly educated person needs a deeper and more comprehensive understanding in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). We must ensure that the courses that we offer and the pedagogical approaches that we use fire students’ imagination and curiosity in these critical areas. As a result, we will engage students with instructional strategies that better integrate the STEM disciplines and we will expand our curriculum by infusing it with student learning opportunities in coding, engineering, and robotics. Beginning in the 2015-16 school year, we will expand our Lower School engineering program, touching every student in grades K-4, introduce coding opportunities in the Middle School and offer programming courses in the Upper School. You will be hearing more about these exciting initiatives in the coming months.

3. Strengthen our emphasis on Responsible Citizenship.

Since Collegiate’s founding, a core value has been the commitment to encourage among its students responsible citizenship. Collegiate believes that responsible citizens lead enriched lives, build enduring communities, and contribute to a better world. 100 years ago, Collegiate School’s Founding

Head of School Steve Hickman greets students, faculty and staff at Convocation.

Headmistress Helen Baker charted a timeless course for Collegiate students – “Above everything else, I would have you live for humanity’s sake. I would have you good citizens in the widest sense.”

In our Centennial year, we will renew this purpose bringing together many vital areas of school life into a cohesive philosophy for supporting students’ JK-12 growth as active, responsible citizens and compassionate community members, providing our students with core competencies and skills that are necessary to thrive in today’s world. As a result, additional emphasis will be directed toward efforts and programs in the following areas:

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Global Engagement and Inclusivity Economic Literacy and Entrepreneurship Sustainability and Ethics Service Learning and Civic Engagement

4. Practice faithfully the responsibility of stewardship.

We will continue to be responsible stewards of our community’s financial resources. Given these challenging times of economic uncertainty and changing demographics, we are committed to examining carefully school operations, including tuition and expenses, while also remaining steadfast in supporting our strategic priorities. To do that, we have developed and are implementing an overall tuition pricing approach that is linked more closely to inflation. We believe this approach will offer more predictability in the years to come for our tuition paying families. As we move ahead, our goal is to minimize the use of new tuition dollars to fund new initiatives. To fund new initiatives, we will strive to reduce current program and other

expenses and to re-direct those and/or raise funds from other sources.

Finally, we must grow the School’s endowment. Given the size of our budget and the scope of our program, the growth of our endowment must be one of our most important strategic priorities.

I have no doubt that the coming years will be exciting and challenging ones for our young people. I also have no doubt that Collegiate School will be well prepared to meet those challenges, building the strongest foundation possible for its next 100 years.

ON A MORE PERSONAL NOTE Mary and I continue to be overwhelmed by your warm welcome and support. Please accept our heartfelt thanks. Your kindness is very much appreciated and will not be forgotten

FINAL THOUGHT It is great to be a Cougar.

Sincerely,

Stephen D. Hickman Head of School

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2014 / 2015 ALUMNI DATEBOOK All Collegiate Alumni are invited to attend the following events. For more information on events at Collegiate, visit our web site at www.collegiate-va.org/alumni/events

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June

Friday, 5

Distinguished Alumni Awards (at Graduation)

September

Friday, 25 Saturday, 26

Homecoming Oyster Roast 50th Reunion Lunch, Homecoming Cookout, Reunion Class Parties for classes ending in 0 and 5

News From Mooreland Road

AROUND CAMPUS Dr. Jill Hunter, Head of Lower School, to Retire

At the end of October, Head of School Steve Hickman notified the Collegiate community that Dr. Jill Hunter will be retiring at the end of this school year after 27 years as the Head of the Lower School.

The following is Mr. Hickman’s letter: Dr. Hunter arrived at Collegiate in July 1988 and has been putting her stamp on Collegiate ever since. During that time, the Lower School campus was transformed and she attracted to our school many of the community’s finest early childhood and elementary teachers.

Under her leadership, the Lower School’s curriculum has thrived. Spanish and Chinese were added, and she helped lead the development of a comprehensive Language Arts program and the new engineering program.

Her commitment to and advocacy for faculty professional development has influenced greatly Collegiate’s leadership in this area. Valuing highly collaborative instructional methods, she has facilitated and actively encouraged the use of interdisciplinary and project-based learning opportunities and training. Other Collegiate career highlights include the addition of math and reading learning specialists and the creation of the new six-day rotating daily schedule. For seven years, she coached the girls’ Cub basketball team.

Finally and most importantly, she has been a visible and vocal cheerleader for the Cougar community, and her love for Collegiate School has no equal. Dr. Hunter’s impact on Collegiate School will be felt for generations to come, and she will be greatly missed.

Of her departure, Dr. Hunter says, “Collegiate has a special place in my heart, and I will miss the children and all the people. I am looking forward to a new chapter and I am interested to see what that will be!”

Debbie Miller Named Lower School Head

Longtime Collegiate teacher and administrator Debbie Miller will take on the role of Head of the Lower School effective July 1, 2015. Said Head of School Steve Hickman

in his Nov. 5 announcement, “Debbie brings to her new role nearly 30 years of service to Collegiate School as a teacher and as an administrator. Currently, she serves as the Interim Academic Dean. In that role, she has been instrumental in leading and facilitating a schoolwide initiative in the STEM areas (science, technology, engineering and math) as well as leading a team that is charged with further developing our efforts in global education, inclusivity, service learning, civic engagement, economic literacy, entrepreneurship, sustainability and ethics into a comprehensive, inter-connected K–12 curriculum.”

In her years teaching in the Lower School, Mrs. Miller established the Cougar Savings Bank and was recognized for her exemplary work with the Craigie

Endowment for Teaching Excellence Award, Lower School Teacher of the Year Award, the Martha Schwartz Award, and the J. Smith Ferebee Economics Education Award.

Students have loved having her as a teacher and more recently in her role for five years as Assistant Head of the Middle School. Her colleagues have looked to her for expertise in technology, design thinking and projectbased learning.

“I am really looking forward to this opportunity, and I’m so excited to get to know the students and families in the Lower School,” says Mrs. Miller. “It will be an honor to work together with the outstanding faculty and capture some time with Dr. Hunter before she leaves.”

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Dining Center Construction Under Way

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e s p it e s o me wet , w i nt r y weather the new Lower School Dining Center is on schedule for a fall 2015 grand opening.

Current work includes framing, roofing and exterior masonry, and later this spring, the building will be enclosed and the mechanical systems will be energized and commissioned over the summer.

Many of our Lower School students took tours of the project site during the fall, as a component of their STEM (science, t ech nolog y, eng i neer i ng a nd mat h) curriculum. Scott Carson, Collegiate’s Director of Facilities Management and Construction, and a representative of F.G. Pruitt discussed site safety­– why they need to wear hardhats, what all the barriers around the site are for, why crews need to dig into the ground (and what could be there – dirt vs. rock) and things to watch out for when digging (pipes, etc.). They also learned about management of water runoff from the site (so that mud and sediment doesn’t travel to bigger bodies of water) and the importance of protecting our creeks, rivers and bays.

2nd Graders toured the Dining Center site last fall as part of their STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) studies.

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Quick Facts About the New Lower School Dining Center The new building will be located adjacent to Fort Cougar, just west of Luck Hall. The facility will provide a larger student and faculty dining space with a f lexible configuration of s e at i n g t h at w i l l enc ou r a g e c onver sat ion a nd c ol lab orat ion during meal times and throughout the day. In addition, the dining center will provide the Lower School with a new, modernized kitchen that will enable us to better serve students’ dining needs.

Building Size

9,100 SF Dining Area

4,489 SF (290 + seats) Kitchen Area

2,466 SF

Site Construction Began In

October 2014 Building Construction Began In

December 2014 Building Opens

Fall 2015, Our Centennial Year!

Junior Kindergarten Added to Lower School Program

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esponding to interest from Collegiate families and employees and recognizing that we have the experienced faculty and available space to develop and to support this endeavor, Collegiate will offer a Junior Kindergarten (JK) in the fall of 2015. Children must be 4 years old

by August 1 of the JK year to be eligible for admission.

Our commitment is to offer the finest JK program that can be found anywhere.

We have assembled an outstanding team of early childhood educators – Nicola Byford, Molly Revere and Anne Gray Siebert – to lead the development of the JK curriculum and to create a comprehensive JK learning experience. We believe that this new early

Film Made of Chinese Class

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ollegiate is fortunate to have two Asia Society Teaching Fellows, Zhangyi Shi and Mei Dong, on our faculty, and this past fall representatives from the Asia Society visited to film Ms. Dong as she taught her 8th Grade students. Ms. Shi and Ms. Dong were selected from Chinese language

childhood entry level will be the best way t o p r e p a r e y o u n g ch i l d r e n f o r a Collegiate education.

In his October announcement to our community, Head of School Steve Hickman explained the details behind our decision to offer a JK year.

“As many of you know, Cougar Care is Collegiate’s on-campus day care program, started nearly 20 years ago to support employees with young children (6 weeks to 4 years old). Over the last several years, internal demand for the program had diminished to the point where offering the program was no longer financially sustainable. After careful deliberation and analysis, a decision was made to close Cougar Care after the 2014–15 school year. This plan was communicated to all employees in April 2014.

“During last year’s review of Cougar Care, support emerged to keep intact the

portion of the program that serves 4-yearolds. That support was contingent on a commitment to revamp the Cougar Care program for 4-year-olds and transform it into a comprehensive JK program that could be offered to the wider Collegiate community. The decision regarding the creation of a more traditional JK program, however, was put on hold due to the change in school leadership.

“Over the past two months, the administrative team has been studying the feasibility of creating a JK program.

After considering the School’s capacity to create such a program (including facilities and investment requirements) and likely demand, the Board recently approved the addition of a JK program, beginning with the 2015–16 school year. We are delighted to provide this opportunity to our community.”

teachers in the Asia Society Confucious Classroom Network after a highly selective process that involved consultation with master Chinese instructor Dr. Wei-ling Wu and observation in the classroom. The video made of Ms. Dong’s class is being used by other Chinese language teachers as a model of instructional techniques. You can view it here: http://vimeo.com/93526521.

Mei Dong, Middle School Chinese language teacher, is filmed by the Asia Society for their library of exemplary teaching videos.

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Faculty and Staff Recognized for Service

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t the opening meeting of faculty and staff in August, several employees were recognized for longevity of service. Middle School English teacher John Coates was given a special commendation for his 30 years of service as well as the following who have been with us for 10 years: Elizabeth Andrews, Frances Coleman, Kate Cunningham, Jenny Ferry, Daniela Guzman, Taylor Dabney, Carl Napier, Martha Nesmith, Alex Peavey, Laurie Shadowen, Kim Smythe, Rob Wedge, Jennifer Wilkins and Jan Wise.

In addition, special awards for exemplary faculty and staff were then given out.

Middle School teacher Farley Macdonald received the Brent Award; Lower School teacher Sarah Williamson received the Martha Schwarz Award; Upper School English teacher Vlastik Svab received the Ann Griffin Award for Excellence in Teaching; Student Accounts Supervisor Melissa Newcomb received the Class of ’77 Anne Jones Staff Award; Middle School English/History teacher George Wickham received the Craigie Endowment for Teaching Excellence Award; and the team of Clare Sisisky, Cathy Melton and Laurie Shadowen received the Oates Endowment for Creative and Innovative Teaching Award for their collaboration on the 8th Grade Envision Richmond program.

In addition, a special award for his outstanding success in coordinating the transformation of the Mooreland Road Campus was presented to Scott Carson, Director of Facilities Management & Construction.

TOP: Receiving special awards at the beginning of the school year were Sarah Williamson, Farley Macdonald, Melissa Newcomb, Cathy Melton, Clare Sisisky, Laurie Shadowen and Vlastik Svab (not pictured: George Wickham) BOTTOM: Steve Hickman hands John Coates his plaque for 30 years of teaching at Collegiate.

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IELC Makes an Enduring Impression

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n early October, students from 10 schools around the world came to Collegiate to participate in the fourth International Emerging Leaders Conference. While here, they collaborated on solutions for various environmental issues in their respective countries, heard from experts from University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth Universit y, visited MeadWestvaco and toured Washington, DC. Following the conference, coordinator Anne Rusbuldt, who was leading the event in the absence of Director of Global Education Clare Sisisky, received a letter from a member of the Indian delegation.

The following is an excerpt: Greetings Mrs. Rusbuldt!

This is Ansh Mehra from Modern School, New Delhi, India. It’s been more than a week after IELC and I just can’t stop thinking about it. The Conference has made an everlasting impact on me both as a student and a human. The magnanimous efforts put in by you made sure that all the delegates have the best trip of their life.

I think this was the f irst time when students from all around the world came together to solve problems using an actual scientific procedure! The way you organized each and every day of our Conference was so beautifully planned that nobody could resist participation! The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it. At the end of the day, we all had our fun but we were also able to do the job we came for! Everything was taken care of in the best way possible, whether it was the host families, the trips, the food, everything! I learnt more than I could have sitting in a classroom for a year. There were so many lessons that I experienced and valued. I don’t think anything else could’ve done that.

I was a bit anxious about how the people will be, how will my host family be, will the students treat me equally? But the day I reached the Airport and met some of the students, I knew I was wrong. All students, all teachers, all delegations gave so much respect to me that I couldn’t believe I was far from home. The hospitality, the kindness shown by you and all the students was grateful! I wish I could stay more with you all. Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

No matter where we all come from, our hearts beat in the same language.

I ju st wa nt e d t o t h a n k you for everything you have done for the whole world (quite literally) and I will never lose any memory from this Conference.

It would be my uttermost honor and pleasure to be associated with you in any future initiatives and any other opportunity under your blessings and guidance. I hope Collegiate remains to be a game changer like always in all fields of education.

Participants in the 2014 International Emerging Leaders Conference paused for a group photo at the flood wall in downtown Richmond.

Regards, Ansh Mehra

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Seniors Honored for Academic Excellence

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hirteen seniors who are early inductees into the Collegiate S chool chapt er of t he Cu m Laude Society were recognized in November at a special assembly. In honor of Veterans Day, our guest speaker was U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Tammy Dunn, mother of K indergartner Jazie Dunn. Acceptance into Cum Laude is one of the highest academic honors a student can achieve, and membership is granted to the top 20 percent of the senior class each spring. The fall inductees – the Top 10 percent of the senior class – were Katie Berdichevsky, Ashley Byrnes, Jack Cole, Clara Davis, Caroline Failon, Claire Golladay, Katherine Golladay, Pet er M a honey, Jack s on Ne g u s, Sydney Stein, Strib Walker, Caroline Weinberg and Eliza Wittmann.

50 Years of VGF!

Seniors Eliza Wittmann, Jack Cole, Caroline Weinberg, Claire Golladay, Clara Davis, Ashley Byrnes, Strib Walker, Jackson Negus, Katherine Golladay, Sydney Stein, Caroline Failon, Katie Berdichevsky and Peter Mahoney were inducted into Cum Laude in November.

Whitfield Speaker Addresses Timely Topic

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hanks to an endowment funded by the Whitfield family, each year the Upper School English department hosts an author who holds a workshop with students and speaks at assembly. This fall, writer David Quammen talked about his book Spillover – the story and history of crossover viruses from animals to humans.

A resident of Montana who studied at Yale and Oxford, Mr. Quammen is the author of 15 books and many articles that

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l a n s a r e u nder way for t he 50th anniversary celebration of the Village Green Fair! Who r e m e m b e r s M r s . C o u g a r ’s Candy Shop? Did you win a pony in the raff le? Did you buy something you loved at the White Elephant Sale? Tell us about a pet you adopted at the SPCA truck! What was your favorite Lip Sync song? We are looking for your favorite memories, stories and pictures from VGF through the years.

Please send them to vgfmemories@gmail. com! All stories and memories appreciated!

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have appeared in American publications including Outside, National Geographic, Rolling Stone and the New York Times.

Spillover discusses infectious diseases that originate in animals and cross over into the bodies of humans. In his talk, he defined key concepts such as reservoir hosts where viruses begin – in the case of HIV, the chimpanzee – and zoonotic diseases that travel f rom a nimals to humans. Because Ebola is not an airborne virus, he does not believe that it is going to be the “big” pandemic that many fear. Determining the reservoir host for ebola is a mystery that scientists are working on today.

Building for the Future

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reparing students t o be compet ent participants in the world of discovery, h e r e a t C o l le g i a t e a n d beyond, is one of our primary missions, and we are always look ing for new ways to spark curiosity and make learning meaningful. This year, we’re strengthening our focus on the academic d isc ipl i nes of sc ience, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), a key segment of the professional workforce that is projected to increase dramatically in the coming years. STEM lessons offer engaging and relevant cross-cur r icular opportunities that fortify 21st - c ent u r y sk i l l s a nd suppor t d if ferentiated lea r n i ng. ST EM lessons can also incorporate non- 2nd Graders build moon rover robots with LEGOs. They learned to write computer code using the instructional computer program, fiction reading and writing Scratch. The students programmed the robots to move forward and back and to stop if the sensor detected a tilt in the terrain. and provide an authentic These lessons provided integration of science, technology and engineering. assessment of student understanding.

In the Lower School, technology teacher to make paper mechanisms and then apply at VCU once said that you have to grab Liz Clayton is leading the initiative with this knowledge later in the year when they children by 7th Grade if you want them an engineering curriculum that interfaces create moveable animals as part of their to be passionate about engineering,” says with math, science and technology studies “Build a Zoo” project. 3rd and 4th Graders Lower School Head Dr. Jill Hunter. “Our and involves age-appropriate activities for learn about the engineering design cycle initiatives in the Lower School have our each grade level. Starting in Kindergarten using simple materials such as paper, students thinking, planning, building and making things work. It is always a with ScratchJr and progressing through straws and tape. the Lower School with MaKey MaKey and The high-tech portion of the curriculum collaborative effort which seems to be the Lego Wedo Robotics, students are learning ex p o se s g rade s K– 2 t o ver y ba sic way ‘real’ engineering goes!” how things work. programming concepts using the ScratchJr “The Lower School began incorporating iPad app. 3rd and 4th Graders use Scratch engineering into its curriculum three to further build their understanding years ago with 2nd Grade Engineering of coding. Additionally, in grades 2– 4, Day and an introduction to programming students will be exposed to robotics using for 3rd and 4th Graders,” says Ms. Clayton. Lego Wedo kits. Robotics will be introduced “This past summer, a comprehensive low- into the 3rd Grade science curriculum. tech/high-tech K–4 children’s engineering The end of the year project for 3rd Grade is the creation of physical-digital curriculum was developed.”

The low-tech portion of the curriculum “Rube-Goldberg” chain reaction machines. is primarily hands-on problem solving. For For 4th Grade, the year will culminate instance, Kindergarteners are challenged with an expo that will include students’ to design windproof hats, and 1st Graders robotics creations and student-created must design Lego bridges that must meet “video” games. certain criteria. 2nd Graders learn how “The dean of the engineering school

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Students​with drone demonstrator Scott Strimple at RVA MakerFest

Cougars Show and Teach at RVA MakerFest

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early 4,000 Richmonders attended the first ever RVA MakerFest at the Science Museum of Virginia last fall – Collegiate was a co-sponsor and responsible for the Idea Forum where students demonstrated their innovative concepts and attended maker-related talks.

Our campus coordinators Melanie Ba rker, A llen Cha mberlain, Liz Clayton and Carolyn LaMontagne worked hard to gather a group of students to participate and assisted them throughout the day on site. 7th Grader Luke Tyson, whose SEW for SOS project has now made more than 500 inspirational mini pillows for people needing encouragement, was the MC of the Idea Forum.

Many Collegiate students participated in the Student Showcase at the RVA MakerFest. The following Lower School students showed off interactive games they made using Scratch, WeDos, and Makey Makey: Marshall Ryan, Vivian Sievers, Carter Meagher, Molly Hutchison, Drew Atiyeh, Dunning Gould, Chase Sahingur, Ellie Leipheimer, Jordan Gross, Jack Stringer and Henry Patterson.

Middle School students taught RVA MakerFest guests how to make paper

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circuits. Sparki the robot made an appearance, SEW for SOS showed visitors how they sew pillows to bring hope and cheer to people experiencing hardships.

Middle School students who participated in the RVA MakerFest include: Claire Hefko, Connor Webb, Deven Pandya, Luke Tyson and Sammy Tyner. The Upper School was represented by Kathy Truong, Adam Kimbrough and Zak Mai. Zak greeted and registered MakerFest guests before heading back to North Mooreland Road to take his place on the Homecoming court. Adam spent the first part of his day at VCU where he attended robotics workshops before teaching MakerFest guests how to make LED Throwies for the LOVE sign in front of the museum.

Highlights of the day included playing with an Occulus Rift, a virtual reality headset for 3D gaming, at Defective Studios’ booth and watching a Finch robot rodeo at CodeVA. In all, there were 70 different makers, from potters, blacksmiths and glassblowers to data hackers, unmanned aerial vehicle pilots and creative technologists from Martin Labs, showing and telling about their processes.

“Many hands pitched in to make it happen,” says Ms. Barker. “We’re looking forward to 2015!”

Mike Lupica Author Mike Lupica visited with Collegiate 4th through 7th Graders this fall to chat about books, reading, writing and sports. Mr. Lupica is a syndicated columnist, commentator on ESPN and the author of numerous books that focus on youth sports.

He is promoting his latest novel, “Fantasy League,” which is about a 12-year-old fantasy football guru who lacks skill on the field. While he loves writing about sports, Mr. Lupica told students “There’s nothing more important at your age than being known as a good friend and teammate. My main characters are good friends.”

New Game Has Middle School Fans

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a-Ga? As in Lady Gaga? No, it’s ga-ga, also called Israeli dodgeball and the Middle School has a new ga-ga pit that’s always full of players at recess.

“During the SportsBackers Healthy School Challenge last spring, we finished second and won $400 in the Middle School,” says Collegiate’s wellness coordinator Kathy Wrenn. “ O u r M idd le S c ho ol Link It Team proposed

Carved Cougar As a gift to Collegiate, Dr. Robert B. Scott (left) made this ceramic cougar and his wife Harriet, a painter, hand-colored the piece. Dr. and Mrs. Scott are parents of Claiborne Scott Mason ’78, Brad Scott ’80 and Ann Scott Kelly ’83 and grandparents of Liz Mason ’09, Jay Mason ’16, Alex Scott ’13, Peyton Scott ’13, Walker Scott ’18, Ben Kelly ’14 and William Kelly ’14.

Woodworking teacher Steve Hart ’78 built the case of cherry and mahogany with help from students. The cougar now resides in ceramics teacher Mary Arzt’s classroom in H2L2 Studios.

building a ga-ga ball court on our new blacktop playground area behind the Reeves Center.” Middle School science teacher Farley Macdonald built the court this summer, and the students have loved having something new to do during recess.

8th Grader Tucker Surgner says, “I really like how ga-ga ball is similar to 4-square and dodgeball. Plus, it allows a lot of people to play at one time.” Adds 5th Grader Olivia Fairlamb, “I like playing because it is fun and easy to play. Pretty much anyone can play it.”

CSEI Offers Real-World Experience

LaDiff, a Richmond-based furniture retailer, to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. They assisted with tasks and learned more about how work is done his summer 33 students from​ at law firms, medical offices, car dealers, 15 h igh schools a rou nd stock brokerages, non-profits, real Richmond, including 10 rising estate firms and many more operations.

Collegiate seniors, ​participated Juniors are encouraged to contact in Colleg iate’s Cochrane Summer Cathy Melton, Director of Economics Economics Institute. For four weeks they​ Education, for information about next spent time with professionals in a wide summer’s program. range of business areas ranging from

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TRAVELS: SUMMER 2014 LOWER SCHOOL

Lower School Teachers Visit Morocco and Bring Back Lessons

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or two years we have run a very enriching exchange with our partner school in Mexico, which greatly benefited the teachers and students, as well as our Lower School Spanish program. In looking for the next step in this program, we were thrilled to work with the George Washington Academy, our partner school in Casablanca, Morocco because of the rich cultural and historical heritage of the country and also because of the prominence of French language in the community. This past fall

two Lower School teachers, Erin March (French teacher) and Jessica Catoggio (3rd Grade) were the first to participate in this new one-week teacher exchange.

“Working with the students in Morocco was both rejuvenating and rewarding,” Ms. March shared. “The insights I gained while being immersed in the French language and culture while in Morocco have enriched my teaching of the Francophone world to my current students; they love authentic connections!”

Ms. Catoggio was also able to connect what she learned in Casablanca with the lessons she teaches every day at Collegiate.

She shared “traveling to Morocco and teaching at the G eorge Washing ton Academy really helped to refresh my global perspective…I have brought that

perspective back into my classroom and often use Moroccan cultural examples for many different types of things…My students really enjoy the cultural infusion!”

The Collegiate teachers were also able to give back to our partner school by facilitating lessons and sharing some of our initiatives in STEM. Ms. March says that “the students’ excitement when we facilitated hands on engineering activities confirmed all that we are already doing in our classrooms here at Collegiate.”

T he t eachers of fered some g reat pr ofe ssion a l development for t hei r c ou nt er pa r t s i n Moroc c o a l l wh i le b enef it i n g g r eat ly f r om t he wa r m hospitality and wealth of language and cultural exchange.

“Traveling to Morocco and teaching at the George Washington Academy really helped to refresh my global perspective,” says Ms. Catoggio. “I was reminded that kids are kids no matter what their country of origin! I have brought that perspective back into my classroom and often use Moroccan cultural examples for many different types of things. For example – talking about pints, quarts and gallons filled with Moroccan Mint Tea or camels in the desert for addition story problems.

My students laugh, but they really enjoy the cultural infusion!”

Jessica Catoggio and Erin March work with students at George Washington Academy in Morocco.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Dungannon, VA Service Trip

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he M idd le S c ho ol’s a n nu a l su m mer ser v ice tr ip to Dungannon, VA gives 20 rising 8th Graders a nd f ive adult chaperones the opportunity to reach out and help others who are less fortunate.

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area. The trip began in 2006 with the vision and organization of Kathy Wrenn and then continued under the leadership of Mary Margaret Ryan. As we began this year’s trip, nearly 200 Collegiate students have had the opportunity to participate in this experience. Over the years, we have helped a countless number of individuals and made a significant difference in their

lives. Throughout the week, the children help others in need, and grow to learn more about themselves and each other.

We work ha rd but play ha rd too – enjoying the beautiful Appalachian region.

We are lucky to share this time together as Collegiate Cougars.”

– Beth Kondorossy

High Sierra Adventure

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ollegiate rising 9th Graders enjoyed a tour of some of the highlights of the American West, including Red Rocks Natural Area, Amargosa Opera House, Furnace Creek, Death Valley, Golden Canyon, and Manzanar, the W W II Japanese American internment camp. They also visited Yosemite National Park where they hiked Lambert Dome, experiencing Tuolumne Meadows, the Sequoia Grove and the Giant Redwoods. In all, they traveled from Death Valley to Yosemite to Lake Tahoe to San Francisco.

Cougars from the Class of 2018 ended their trip with a day in San Francisco.

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u r student s were i nv it e d t o at t end t he L eb one I I Leadership Festival at the Royal College of the Bafokeng in Phokeng, a village two hours northwest of Johannesburg. The conference offered opportunities to learn about leadership, topics pertaining to Mandela and how South Africa is healing post-apartheid.

While there, they visited the Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg and the Apartheid Museum and Mandela’s home in Soweto as well as a game reserve where they were able to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, rh inos, h ippos, w ildebeests, cheetahs, monkeys, birds and more. The students spent three nights with homestay families after the conference concluded.

Upper School students visited the former Soweto home of Nelson Mandela while in South Africa.

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Turkey Cultural Immersion and Study Tour

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s part of a group tour hosted b y t h e G lo b a l E du c at io n Bench ma rk Group, fou r st udent s a nd one f a c u lt y member from Colleg iate, along with students and faculty from Cape Henry Collegiate School, Wilbraham & Monson A c ademy, H at h away Br ow n S c ho ol, Ravenscroft and Head Royce, traveled through many diverse areas of Turkey – from Istanbul to Cappadocia to Ephesus to Troy to Gallipoli – with many stops in between. During their visit, students were exposed to both the modern Turkish state and its place in the world, as well as the rich Roman and Ottoman history of the region. The program began with an exploration of Ottoman palaces and mosques, traversing the old bazaars, and then a homestay experience with students from Robert College, a private secondary school in Istanbul.

Washington, DC YSOP

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n June, 12 rising sophomores spent six days in Washington, DC with the Youth Ser vice Oppor tunity Project (YSOP). The group spent the week learning about issues revolving around homelessness, hunger and poverty through education and hands-on service opportunities with various non-prof it organizations ser ving those in need.

Two service teams spent each day at a different organization, such as the DC Central K itchen, So Others May Eat, Parks and People, Martha’s Table and Unique Residential Care Center. To read first-hand from the students about their daily experiences visit http://ysop2014. blogspot.com. The highlight for some was spending an evening preparing a meal and sharing it alongside 40 guests who were either homeless or in need of a hot meal. The evening was filled with conversation, playing games and sharing life experiences.

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Students inside the Blue Mosque – Istanbul.

Nicaragua Global Service Learning Trip

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tudents and faculty traveled to San Marco to work with orphaned and abandoned children who r e c e i ve s e r v ic e s f r o m o u r partner organization, Los Quinchos. The participating students spent a semester meeting weekly to learn more about the

China Cultural Immersion and Study Tour

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he trip began with a three-day stay in Beijing, visiting the historic sights of The Forbidden C it y, T h e G r e a t Wa l l a n d Tiananmen Square. The group traveled to the cities of Yangzhou and Changzhou to visit Collegiate’s two Chinese partner schools, Beijing New Oriental Foreign L a ng ua ge S chool at Ya ng zhou a nd Changzhou Senior High School. They lived with host families and visited classes, and explored the smaller cities that are full of both history and modern growth.

challenges facing these boys and girls.

They also explored the underlying causes of child abandonment and orphanhood, both in Richmond and Nicaragua. At Los Quinchos, Collegiate students assisted and mentored the children as they completed their schoolwork, and worked alongside them in their vocational tasks, which stem from Los Quinchos’ farm, restaurant and bread-making enterprises.

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hree Cougars joined faculty and students from Cape Henry Collegiate and St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School for a 17-day sailing trip in June. The group traveled on a traditional schooner to Bermuda and back.

Onboard Schooner Virginia, the group was led by a captain and crew from the Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation as they learned the mathematics and physics behind traditional navigation and sailing.

During the group’s time in Bermuda, they lived on board, and the schooner functioned as a museum for local visitors to come and learn about Virginia maritime history with our students as guides.

New Faculty and Staff Join Us

FRONT: Shelly Powers, Kimberly Zandler, Ansley Gift, Chris Winer, Jeff Gadette, Anna Frazer, Josh Katz, Jamie Durling. MIDDLE: David Fahey, Mark Andrew Hall, Aaron Fulk, Beth Albrecht, Lizzy Marchant. BACK: Sonya Smith, Andrew Hickman, Ken Miller, Sandy Ting, Sarah Pruitt Smith, Elsie Busta​mante, Stew Williamson

This year we welcomed the following new faculty and staff to Collegiate.

Administration Steve Hickman, Head of School BSS in psychology, Loyola University; JD, George Mason University; MS in business/ finance, The Johns Hopkins University; MEd, Brenau University; Peabody Summer Fellow, Vanderbilt University. Steve is an independent school graduate who spent a successful decade in the business world before entering the field of education.

He has extensive leadership experience, having served as a head of school for 14 years prior to coming to Collegiate.

He was most recently Head of Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock, AK, and

prior to Episcopal, he served as head of school at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, SC. Steve is a native of Memphis, TN, and he and his wife Mary, whose family lives in Richmond, have three grown children – two sons and a daughter.

Andrew Hickman, Business Office Intern BS in business administration, University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business. Andrew is interested in learning more about independent school finance and business operations as a possible career path and in further honing his business and finance skills. To this end, Andrew will have exposure to human resources,

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Lower School Elizabeth Albrecht, 2nd Grade BA in Elementary Education, Purdue University; MA in education, the University of Con nec tic ut. Bet h ha s 11 yea rs of teaching experience in North Haven, CT where she earned the town’s 2001 Teacher of the Year award, at Ashley River Creative Arts Magnet School (Charleston, SC) and at Evergreen Elementary School (Midlothian) where she served as 3rd Grade team leader.

Ansley Gift, 1st Grade Assistant BA in English, Mary Baldwin College.

Ansley taught for more than nine years at Reveille Preschool and St. Mary’s Episc opa l P reschool. She ha s been a frequent substitute in the Lower School and has served as a long-term sub as well.

Her son Jimmy graduated in 2004 and daughter Ann Hammond is in the Class of 2016.

Lizzy Gehr Marchant ’04, 2nd Grade BS in elementary education, University of Alabama; working toward her completion of MA in curriculum and instruction with a focus in gifted education, University of Richmond. After studying at University of Alabama, Lizzy completed her teacher internship in Melbourne, Australia. She then taught 2nd Grade at The Langley School for four years before beginning graduate school.

Sarah Pruitt Smith, 1st Grade Assistant BS in psychology and counseling, MSEd, Old Dominion University; post-master’s degree in administration and supervision, Virginia Commonwealth University. Sarah has taught elementary school in Hampton Roads and Richmond where she served as grade level chairperson, administrative intern, family literacy coordinator, and was honored as Teacher of the Year. Upon completion of her post-graduate work,

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Sarah became a school administrator for Henrico County Public Schools. Her children are two very proud Cougars, Walker ’24 and William ’26.

Sonya Smith, 3rd Grade BA in speech communication/elementary education, University of Richmond. Sonya taught 5th Grade for three years at Providence Elementary in Chesterfield and was awarded the Sallie Mae First Year Teacher of the Year award before moving to South Bend, IN where she taught 7th and 8th Grade math and social studies. Back in Richmond, Sonya taught pre-K at Mt. Pisgah Preschool and at her home church, West End Presbyterian Church, before teaching 4th Grade at Bon Air Elementary School where she was awarded Teacher of the Year for her school in 2012.

Beth Wilson, 1st Grade Assistant BA in education, University of Richmond.

B et h h a s t au g ht K i nder g a r t e n i n Chesterfield County, Greenville, NC and at Collegiate. She has been a frequent sub in the Lower School for the past few years.

Middle School Ken Smith, Middle School History and English B A i n E n g l i s h , Wa s h i n g t o n a n d L ee Un iversity; M S i n educ ationa l administration, Johns Hopkins University.

Ken began his 37th year of teaching in the fall of 2014, having previously worked at independent schools in Baltimore, Charlottesville and Richmond. A native of Ba lt i mor e, K en enjoy s r u n n i n g, photography and music.

Sandy Ting, Middle School Learning Specialist BS in health sciences and English, James Madison University; MSEd in special education, Long Island University. Born in Taiwan, Sandy taught in Brooklyn, NY public schools for seven years. She enjoyed a creative and exciting career at MTV prior to teaching, and happily continues to invest her energies in media and the arts.

Sandy loves to share stories, ride bikes and is most often found backpacking all over the globe.

Kimberley Nance Zandler, Middle School Reading and English BS in political science, Davidson College; M AT, Queens College; post-g raduate work in reading, University of Virginia.

Kimberley has taught 4th through 7th Grades at Salisbury Academy (NC), 5th Grade at St. Francis Episcopal Day School (MD), 5th Grade at the Langley School (VA), 4th Grade at Greensboro Day School (NC) and 3rd and 4th Grades at Hunter Country Day School (Goochland). Along the way she also taught 4th Grade and coached the girls’ varsity tennis team at Colleg iate. She has two children: Matthew ’27 and Caroline.

Upper School Elsie Bustamante, Upper School Spanish BA in Spanish, University of California, Irvine; MA in Spanish literature, University of California, Irvine. She has taught for 15 years in colleges and community colleges in Southern California and the Richmond area where she has trained and worked in high schools in Chesterfield County, including the Spanish Immersion Specialty Center at Manchester High School and as a long-term substitute at Midlothian High School. She teaches Spanish I and Spanish III. Jamie Durling, E.E. Ford Teaching Fellow in Economics BA in history and philosophy, Davidson College. A graduate of St. Albans School in Washington, DC, at Davidson Jamie ran varsity cross country and track, worked in residence life as a hall counselor and building manager and ser ved as the president of the Gay-Straight Alliance du r ing h is ju n ior yea r. Du r ing h is summers, Jamie has worked with high school students th rough residentia l academic programs at Princeton, Cornell and St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire.

He teaches micro and macroeconomics this year.

David Fahey, Upper School Biology BS in wildlife and fisheries biology, MS in biology, University of Massachusetts at Amherst. David taught all levels of biology at Lafayette High School in Williamsburg

for 19 years where he also served as Joshua Katz, Upper School English department chair and served on various BA in English and creative writing, committees including the faculty council University of Richmond; MA in English of the National Honor Society. Prior to – resea rch, Virg inia Commonwea lth becoming a teacher, David worked as University. At University of Richmond, a researcher and educator for the National Josh won the English department’s 2009 Marine Fisheries Service in Woods Hole, Norman English Award and served as the MA, and as a laboratory technician for the assistant technical director at the Modlin Center for the Performing Arts for three EcoScience Corporation in Amherst. years. In Portland, ME, he worked as a professional film critic; Josh has written Aaron Fulk, Associate Director articles for CHUD.com, Richmond.com, of College Counseling BA i n Engl ish, Wa sh i ng t on & L ee SWITCH Magazine, the Portland Press University; MA in policy, organization, and Herald, and Blu-ray.com. At VCU, he leadership studies, Stanford University. TA’ed four sections of undergraduate A fter g raduating from W& L , A aron humanities and English courses, worked worked in the admissions office at his in the Writing Center, and helped redesign alma mater for two years specializing in Stand Magazine’s website. He is teaching diversity recruitment and athletics. While three sections of 10th Grade English and at graduate school, Aaron interned at a modern drama elective, as well as a research firm and programs focused coaching winter track. on postsecondary access for low-income students like QuestBridge while also Stew Williamson, Upper School Physics learning design thinking techniques at the BA in chemistry, Middlebury College; school. Aaron spent a quick year working MEd, Boston University; Certificate of for a start-up non-prof it organization Advanced Graduate Studies, curriculum at a community college while reading and secondary education, Johnson State applications for Stanford before working College. Stew has taught chemistr y as associate director of college counseling at the Kent School in Connecticut, at at St Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Masconomet Regional School in Topsfield, Juan Capistrano, CA, where coached M A and in Morrisville, VT where he baseball and served on several committees. taught several different high school science classes including physics, AP chemistry and forensics for the past nine years. Aside Jeff Gadette, Upper School Mathematics BA in mathematics, University of Utah; from teaching physics, Stew is assisting in MBA, University of Utah. Jeff has taught both the boys and girls soccer programs as a variety of grades (6th through 12th) a goalkeeper coach. a nd c ou rses i nclud i ng A P Ca lc u lus, A P E c onom ic s a nd F ST ( F u nc t ion s, Statistics and Trigonometry) for 18 years at Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City, UT and in independent schools in Los Angeles, Raleigh, NC and Portland, OR. Mark Andrew Hall, Upper School French BA in French literature, Wake Forest University; MA and PhD in French, University of Wisconsin-Madison. After college at Wake Forest, Mark spent a year teaching English in Dijon, France, then returned to the United States to pursue graduate studies in Wisconsin. He taught at the college level in Georgia and New York before coming to Collegiate. His wife is alum Liz Berglund Hall ’91.

Returning Trustee

Mac McDonald

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ac prev iously ser ved on C o l l e g i a t e ’s B o a r d o f T r u st e e s f r om 2 0 0 5 t o 2013 and has ser ved for several years as a member of the Finance Committee. Mac and his wife, Sonia, are the grandparents of Alex McDonald, a 10th Grader at Collegiate and Edan, a 7th Grader at Collegiate. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Mac was chairman and CEO of Signet Banking Corporation. He joined Signet in 1970 and rose through various positions to become president in 1990 and chairman in 1997.

His is currently an emeritus board member of the Richmond Ballet, the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and the Immokalee Foundation in Naples, FL. In addition, Mac has served on the board of many civic, charitable and business organizations during his career and in retirement. He and his wife split time between Richmond and Naples.

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Fall Sports Roundup Good year. Bright future. Much success. Many honors.

The measure of the 2014 fall varsity athletic season, though, was the intangibles.

“I learned very quickly that there were some things that connected all of

our teams together,” said Steve Hickman, Collegiate’s new Head of School.

“Ever y team competed hard ever y time out. Every team did better every ga me. Ever y tea m demonstrated the

Boys Cross Country

4th in Prep League 5th in VISAA

All-Prep John Hazelton ’16, David White ’16, Drew McCorey ’16 All-State, First Team White

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appropriate respect for its sport and for its opponent. Every team represented Collegiate School well.

“Our students and our coaches made me proud to be a Cougar.”

Girls Cross Country

4th in LIS 7th in VISAA All-LIS Caroline Goggins ’16 All-State Goggins

Field Hockey 13-7-2

Tennis 13-4

LIS Champion VISAA Semifinalist

LIS Runnerup, VISAA Semifinalist All-LIS Clay Bowden ’16, Campbell Brewer ’15, Carson Pinney ’16, McGee Roman ’17 All-State Brewer, Pinney All-Metro, First Team Bowden, Brewer, Pinney

Soccer 12-4-2

3rd in Prep League VISAA Semifinalist

All-Prep Sawyer Gaffney ’16, Marco Randazzo ’15, Dalton Ruh ’16

All-LIS Sarah Johnson ’15 (#1 singles, #1 doubles), Georgia Beazley ’17 (#2 singles, #1 doubles), Anne Miller ’16 (#5 singles, #3 doubles), Anya Sood ’19 (#6 singles, #3 doubles) All-State Johnson, Beazley LIS Coach of the Year Karin Whit

Volleyball 11-13

LIS Semifinalist

All-LIS Brigid O’Shea ’17, Rachel Slotterback ’15

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Football 5-4

2nd in Prep League All-Prep Will Allocca ’16 (Offensive Athlete), Nick Anders ’15 (Defensive Back), Nathan Cross ’15 (Offensive Line), Evan Dean ’15 (Running Back), Reed Kellam ’15 (Line Backer), Samuel Sommers ’15 (Defensive Line), Strib Walker ’15 (Wide Receiver, Defensive Line, Offensive Co-MVP) Prep League Sportsmanship Award All-State, First Team Kellam (LB), Walker (DL) All-State, Second Team Cross (OL), Walker (WR), Dean (RB), Allocca (Offensive Athlete), Sommers (DL), All-State, Honorable Mention Anders (DB) All-Metro, Honorable Mention Allocca (Utility), Dean (RB), Kellam (LB), Walker (DL)

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Holidays at Collegiate

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2. Aven Jones ’16 plays Simba in the Lion King-themed Brunch. 3.

Madonna escorting Joseph at the Pageant. 4. Students sing holiday songs at the Kindergarten Chapel.

5. The senior boys pose for a group photo at the Feast of Juul. 6. The 3rd Grade Concert of Carols tells the Christmas story.

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STAYING TRUE TO OUR SCHOOL

Rooted in the past yet still relevant to future growth, our mission remains firm

… I WOULD HAVE YOU LIVE FOR HUMANITY’S SAKE. I WOULD HAVE YOU GOOD CITIZENS IN THE WIDEST SENSE… – Founder Helen Baker

100 years ago,

women did not yet have the vote, schools were segregated and teachers were not allowed to be married. World War I was a year old, Babe Ruth hit his first career home run, the first stop sign appeared in Detroit, Frank Sinatra was born, Woodrow Wilson was President, and Richmond had just become the headquarters of the Fifth District of the Federal R eser ve. W hat possessed Helen Ba ker, ou r founder, to start a new school? A passion for providing a college preparatory education for girls.

A n at ive of A nder s on , NC, M i s s Ba ker received her A.B. from University of Richmond and her A.M. in political science from Columbia University where she also studied student personnel administration. Her first teaching job was here in Richmond at Barton Heights High School, and from there she went on to be chair of Latin and dean of faculty at the Women’s College of Richmond (later Westhampton College).

Throughout the summer of 1915, Miss Baker ran almost daily advertisements in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, notifying the readership of her intention to open a new school in the fall. With her friend Mary Carter Anderson assisting her, Miss Baker opened the doors to the Collegiate School for Girls on Sept. 23, 1915 at 1133 W. Franklin S t r e et i n dow nt ow n R ic h mond . 75 g i rl s attended the new school.

After leaving Collegiate in 1922, Miss Baker went on to be dean of girls and a Latin teacher at Hartsville High School in North Carolina for 31 years. She died at age 75 in 1960, the same year that Collegiate’s School for Girls and Country Day School merged to become The Collegiate Schools on Mooreland Road. Though Miss Baker’s tenure at Collegiate was relatively short as compared to other leaders the School has had, in those seven years she laid the foundation upon which our future still builds.

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FEATURE Over the next century there would be her, she most certainly would have been memorable eras like the Roaring Twenties, delighted. As Miss Baker wrote in 1917 low points like the Great Depression, to her first graduating class at Collegiate: times of cultural change, conf lict and “I hope you have learned many things … rapid advancement in technology. Miss besides the very important facts outlined Baker surely could not have imagined in various books … I would have you live that students would one day discuss their for humanity’s sake. I would have you good cu ltu ra l sim ila r ities a nd d if ferences citizens in the widest sense…” with other students across the planet in As we begin our second century, we real time, but, from all we know about look forward to a year of celebration and

another 100 years of exciting growth and innovative ideas that will change the ways we teach and learn, but we will stay true to our founding motto. In all that we do, with heartfelt spirit and love for our School and all who pass through its doors, we will continue to prepare, enrich and endure.

Conversation with a Centarian

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o pr epa r e for h i s sp e e c h at a hole on the site. The following is from C o n v o c a t i o n i n S e p t e m b e r, Sam’s opening speech at Convocation senior class co-president Sam in September: Sommers visited Collegiate’s “Stories pour out of her like rhymes o l d e s t a lu m n a , G e r t r u d e M u r r e l l from Dr. Seuss, so easy and intriguing,” Howland ’27, age 104, at her home at Sam told the student body. “Her years at Westminster-Canterbury. Mrs. Howland Collegiate prepared her for a fulfilling remembers well the day she a nd her c a r e er a s a n a r c h ae olog i st i n wh ic h classmates at the Collegiate School for she traveled the world as an expert in G i rl s went t o Monu ment Avenue for excavations and archaeological studies. the groundbreaking of the new school ...Despite graduating nearly 90 years ago, buildings there. As she told Sam, she she remembers Collegiate vividly because was given a little shovel and told to dig her experience here made such an impact

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On Oct. 24, 2014, Kindergartners from the Class of 2027 visited Gertrude Murrell Howland, a member of Collegiate’s Class of 1927 and the School’s oldest living alumna. The students, along with Kindergarten teacher Robby Turner, sang to Mrs. Howland and presented her with flowers to mark the occasion.

april 10 on her life. As of today there have been around 5,500 graduates since Collegiate’s debut. And the one thing that Mrs. Howland and all of us have in common is that we have spent the foundational years of our lives in the halls of Collegiate. Mrs. Howland represents the Collegiate student that we can choose to be. She lives life to the fullest, she works hard, she makes people laugh and smile, and she doesn’t let the thoughts of others change her own character.”

Cook Like a Cougar!

Torch Run: Students, faculty, parents and alumni will help carry a torch from the location of the Collegiate School for Girls on Monument Avenue to our campus on Mooreland Road.

Spring-Fall

Collegiate School: 100 Years Book Release: Visit our Centennial website (www.collegiate1915. org) to place your order in advance for this commemorative volume of our history and culture.

Every Cougar must have one! $60, 190 pgs.

Alumni Speaker Series: The following alumni will visit Collegiate to speak with our students – Col. Lee Wimbish ’80, Army intelligence officer; Laura Schewel ’02, founder of Streetlight Data; Murray Fisher ’93, founder of The New York Harbor School; Stan Druckenmiller ’71, hedge fund manager and philanthropist; and Janet Jarman ’85, photojournalist.

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Founder’s Day: K-12 Celebration/Convocation

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s part of our Centennial celebration, we have reprinted The Stuffed Cougar, Collegiate’s iconic cookbook that was first printed in 1973.

Compiled by a group of parents with Lorna Rowland leading the charge, the cookbook is a favorite among cooks of all levels and has been spotted in kitchens worldwide. The latest edition is now on sale at the Cougar Shop. If you don’t live in Richmond but would like a new copy or to send one as a gift, contact the Cougar Shop at (804) 741-9768.

September 25-26 Homecoming

November 5

Centennial Speaker: Ken Burns, director and producer of documentary films, most recently The Roosevelts and The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. DETAILS TBA!

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How Did We Get Here?

A visit with a very special gentleman yields clues

by Alex Smith ’65

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have seen Mr. John Roberts over the years occasionally at retired Trustee meetings and exchanged g reetings, but we never had an

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extended conversation. I went to school w it h one of h is daught ers, Joa n ’63, and for a few years, his granddaughter Deborah Cates Knighton worked in the Development Office at Collegiate.

A f t e r a r e c e nt me et i n g of fo r me r T r ustees to introduce our new school head, Steve Hickman, Mr. Roberts and I chatted brief ly in the parking lot…and he mentioned that he was so very proud of Collegiate, likes the new head and was on the committee to decide the new location for Colleg iate when it was necessa r y to leave Monument Avenue…that last comment really got my attention as this is our Centennial year.

I went to visit Mr. Roberts at his home and learned details about Collegiate’s earlier history I had never known. This 96-year-old gentleman is in perfect health, walks a mile and a half every day and has a razor-sharp memory. He unfolded Collegiate’s history after World War II as if it happened yesterday.

I a ske d h i m ab out t he mo ve f r om Monument to Mooreland, and he revealed t h at he wa s pa r t of a t h r e e -memb er committee consisting of Bernice Roberts, Ann Hunter Larus and himself. He said he was “ganged up” on by the others and was made chairman. As a committee, they took

suggestions from parents and business people and actually had a diverse collection of four or five locations to consider for the new school location.

The Monument Avenue site had many issues, mostly deteriorating buildings and no space to grow. Mr. Roberts remembers well several locations that were suggested as alternatives. The leading contender was the Ginter Park area around Brookland Parkway. Also, another suggestion was the land adjacent to the James River railroad bridge often called the “Blue Shingles” area for a house that once stood there. Some wanted to stay in the center of Richmond, but no specific location was mentioned; a nother suggestion was east of town.

Finally, a part of town west of University of Richmond on some land owned by Mr. Louis Reynolds was discussed.

The Trustees, led by Mr. Angus Powell, wanted to first move the elementary school and when Louis Reynolds donated the first five acres of land, the Collegiate Country Day School was built at cost by Eugene B. West. T h is bec a me t he beg i n n i ng of what Colleg iate is today on Nor th Mooreland Road.

Mr. Roberts joined the board in 1948 and was secretar y to the board when the move to North Mooreland occurred.

Another assignment he picked up was the selling of the old Collegiate Girls School building, and he became “the middle man” engineering a friendly sale between Grace Covenant Church and Collegiate. As the move west unfolded, Mr. Roberts found himself the major gifts chairman with the kickoff at Mary Ross Scott Reed ’25’s home – Sabot Hill Farm. He led a series of breakfast meetings at the Commonwealth Club to raise the 1+ million dollars to start building our original buildings.

M r. R ob er t s g reat ly ad m i re d M r s.

F l ippen a nd felt M r. P itt was a ver y fortunate hire for the school. As we were nearing the end of our visit, Mr. Roberts said “people at Collegiate are so totally dedicated…it appears they are still today.”

Yes, they are, Mr. Roberts, and thank you for all you did for Collegiate…and see where we are today.

History Class

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ast fall, a one-time-only senior seminar class, “The School and the City,” was enjoyed by 14 students and teachers Allen Chamberlain, Elizabeth Woodroof Coga r ’ 77 a nd B en L a mb. O n t he eve of ou r Centennial, this class explored the history of Collegiate. A highlight of the class was a September visit to the site of the Collegiate School for Girls on Monument Avenue. In October, the class prepared an exhibit on the history of theater at Collegiate, particularly the musical Anything Goes which was being staged for the fourth time in our history. They also worked in teams on materials that will be shared with the rest of the school during our Centennial year, including posters and photos, and they interviewed alums from three different decades to get perspective on how the School has evolved. To cap off the semester, the class invited all alumni who work on campus to a cake party where they played a Jeopardy-esque trivia game, perused old yearbooks and shared stories.

“I enjoyed this class because we explored our school’s history and background through the archives, stories from alums and a field trip to the Town School,” says senior Meriwether Roberts.

“The wide range of research and projects we completed catered to each student’s interest as some point in the semester, and I learned so much more about the school than I could have on my own. It was an awesome opportunity to take this class in the Centennial year because it gives us context for each of our celebrations.”

The Great Spirit Within These Walls

by Reed Kellam ’15 A s C o l l e g i a t e a p p r o a c h e d i t s 10 0 t h anniversary, the Upper School’s Senior Seminar: The School and The City, led by Ms. A llen Chamberlain, Ms. Elizabeth Cogar and Mr. Benjamin Lamb, spent fall semester studying history of the school. We examined Collegiate’s evolution from an all girls’ day school in the city to the Mooreland Road Campus. Our physical buildings hold so much history and so many memories; it was a real opportunity for our class to visit the site of the Collegiate School for Girls on Monument Avenue back in September.

Betty Shewmake Johannessen ’50 gave our class a tour of the Monument Avenue school early this fall.

The school was located in tall, threestory buildings between Grace Covenant P resby ter ia n Chu rch a nd the English Luthera n Church in the 16 0 0 block of

The School and the City senior seminar class posed with teachers Ben Lamb and Allen Chamberlain and special guest Betty Shewmake Johannessen ’50 in front of the original Collegiate School for Girls building on Monument Avenue.

Monument Avenue. Headmistress Miss Elizabeth Gaines once said, “I hope you will disregard these buildings and think only of the great spirit within these walls.”

While visiting the Town School, which now houses a preschool, we were able to get to see many of the different rooms including the gym and the art room. Mrs. Johannessen told us about many of her great memories from the school such as friendships, pranks and special events.

One of the stories she told the class was about the time that Winston Churchill and President Eisenhower were in a parade following World War II and they drove by the school – all the girls went outside and waved at them.

While visiting, we also walked around the neighborhood to see the original 1915 location of our School on Franklin Street, our founder Helen Baker’s home on West Avenue and the former location of the Stuart Circle Pharmacy, a favorite after-school spot for Collegiate girls. It was interesting to see many of the same buildings and sights

that were there during the days of the Town School.

A lt hou g h t he phy sic a l c a mpu s of Colleg iate has relocated to Moorela nd Road, the core values of Collegiate have remained constant over the past 100 years.

Having the opportunity to go visit the location of our original school has given me and my classmates a greater appreciation of our campus today. Classmate Cindy Spratley ’15 said, “Standing in different rooms, I could picture how it was in the past…the students and their lives there.

It was cool to see how it once was and to see how much the school has transformed.”

To see f irst hand how much our school has grown due to the commitment by our benefactors and leaders makes our class proud to be Collegiate students. But in the words of our former Headmistress, it is not just our brick and mortar, it is the spirit that lies within our walls that is truly our school.

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A Play on the Past

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h i s y e a r ’s 8 t h G r a d e p l ay h a d a t i m e ly topic – Collegiate’s history. Drama teacher Jenny Hundley began work last summer on research for the project by having interested students join her on campus to develop ideas for the script.

In the fall, they had the privilege of meeting with alumni and teachers from various eras, interviewing them about traditions, events and personal experiences while students.

Everyone in the 8th Grade class was involved in the two performances in February in some capacity. There were some surprise “audio cameos” between the live action scenes which highlighted memories of Collegiate stars including Wilbur Athey and Helen Tanner ’49.

“We hope we encouraged the audience to think about what Collegiate means to them,” says Mrs. Hundley.

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TOP: 8th Grader students were "walls" in the "If Walls Could Talk" scene in the Centennial play – they discussed the old days in each of their buildings. ABOVE: 8th Graders interviewed alumni and teachers last fall in preparation for the Centennial play. Stories and audio clips from the interviews helped shape the script and were used in performances of the play.

New Book Recaps Our Illustrious History

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e ve r a l y e a r s a g o , w it h o u r upcoming Centennial in mind, former teacher Nancy Wheeler t o ok on t he t a sk of w r it i n g about all 100 years, with emphasis on the second 50 years. Last summer, Elizabeth Woodroof Coga r ’ 77 bega n updating the manuscript, adding new photos and chapters to bring it up to date. “Sorting through hundreds of papers, photos and publications and condensing the century into one document that would not rival War an d Pea ce i n len g t h – t h at wa s the challenge,” says Ms. Cogar. “I had invaluable help from our archivist Ben Lamb, and alums Alex Smith ’65, Helen Tanner ’49 (our unofficial historians), Dianne Carter ’04 and Haley Whipple Nolde ’92. We are so lucky to have so many items in our archives, clues to our past, as well as members of the Collegiate community who remember details of how events unfolded back in the day.” Most indispensable of all was the book Fifty Years of Collegiate, edited by Jon Perel ’67 (see story at right).

Collegiate School: 100 Years, our new book, is now available for pre-ordering and will be out later in the spring. In it, readers will find details, photos and words of many teachers, students, parents and administrators who have helped shape our School. Because the book could not include every image, drawing, letter, report card, quote, game ledger or enrollment report, throughout the year we’ll be featuring additional content on our Centennial website (www.collegiate1915.org). Look for special online spotlights on topics ranging from cafeter ia food to class pets over the years!

WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE SO MANY CLUES TO OUR PAST.

Writing Fifty Years of Collegiate

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hile a sophomore I requested that the School allow students to write the history of Collegiate’s first 50 years, since the 50th anniversary celebration was approaching. I was given the OK, converted the journalism class into the Journalism Club, was selected the editor, and assembled a large and talented staff to embark on the mission.

As part of the research we scoured local libraries, pored through microfilm records of local newspapers, and reached out to older alumni to obtain copies of their yearbooks and other school publications where none existed at the school. We sat with alumni to identify themselves and their friends in old photographs, to interview them, to encourage them to reminisce and help us develop the human side of the record. We met with and received assistance from countless friends of the school. We discerned the priorities and the values of the years.

Factual accuracy was paramount, endless proofreading was obligatory, presentation in an interesting and readable fashion was desirable, appropriate organization and presentation of massive information was essential, as was need to capture and present the essence of the school. Fifty Years of Collegiate was printed in 1967 when I was a senior. – Jon Perel ’67

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1. The Green team was victorious in the tug-of-war competition. 2. Lower School Head Jill Hunter talks to students about the significance of our 100th anniversary.

3. The Pep Band provides lively tunes for the event. 4. Lower School members of the Green team cheer their loudest.

5. Kindergartners delight in the festivities.

6. SCA Co-Chairs listen to the Cougar’s Green vs. Gold cheer challenge decision.

7. Senior class presidents announce the Centennial Torch Run.

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#Hearts That Serve During the month of February, Cougars worldwide were encouraged to let us know about their service activities. In turn, Cougars on campus were busy doing their share.

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ore than 250 volunteers, including Collegiate students, parents, alums, teachers and staff and members of the West End Rotary showed up at the Seal Athletic Center on the morning of Jan. 31, 2015 with one common vision: a world without hunger.

The volunteers, organized by Toby Desch ’06 and Jennifer Robertson Wilkins ’92 and led by Mike Nelson of Stop Hunger Now, packed more than 60,000 nutritious meals in just two hours to kick-off Collegiate’s Centennial Month of Service. Outfitted in hairnets and inspired by lively music, teams formed assembly lines to prepare dehydrated meals of rice, soy, vegetables, f lavoring and essential vitamins. Meals packed at Collegiate are being distributed to developing countries where they will be nourishing people in need just 90 days from now.

S t op Hu n g er Now h a s b e en f u l f i l l i n g it s commitment to end hunger around the globe since 1998. Each day, 25,000 people around the world will die from hunger-related issues.

Mr. Nelson emphasized world hunger is a solvable problem.

Hands-on-activities like the one at Collegiate have helped p a c k a g e o v e r 10 0 m i l l i o n m e a l s s i n c e 2 0 0 5 a n d h a v e

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STUDENT MEDALLIONS Students in Jere Williams’ art class made cold cast bronze medallions to celebrate the Centennial. It’s a pretty interesting process – from digital illustration to the laser engraver to wax casting to rubber mold making to cold bronze casting.

a measurable impact on the hunger crisis.

For more information about Stop Hunger Now and how you can make a difference, visit www.stophungernow.org.

In addition to packing meals, many in the Collegiate community donated canned goods

to a special Interact Club drive to collect food for FeedMore. In all, 564 lbs. of food was delivered to the Richmond-based hunger relief agency. Thank you, friends!

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ALUMNI ACTIVITIES Letter from Alumni Association President Mason Chapman ’84 his is a very exciting time f o r o u r S c h o o l . We a r e celebrating our Centennial year and have a new Head of School to lead uas into our next century. There are many exciting programs and events underway, many of which are written about in this edition of the Spark.

As we enter our Centennial year, there will be time to celebrate and ref lect on the past 100 years. From our start on Franklin Street in 1915 to our vibrant and ever-changing campuses today, Collegiate has graduated more than 5,500 students. Our alumni are scattered across the world and have attained success in many different fields.

Our faculty and staff have come from far and near and from many diverse backgrounds. For 100 years, they have taught, ment ored a nd developed our students from innocent young K indergartners into promising young adults. Our parents have supported the whole community and made it possible for us to participate in the Collegiate experience. Our first 100 years have been truly remarkable.

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the next 100 years. Steve has been very busy “becoming a Cougar” since he started on July 1, yet he has made getting to know the alumni a high priority. Steve is very mindful of our past, he values our traditions and he is very focused on continuing to make Collegiate even better in the future. We are very fortunate to have Steve as the leader of our School.

It is my honor and privilege to serve as president of the Alumni Association this year. In this job I have been fortunate enough to see Collegiate from a slightly different perspective. As someone who has been associated with the school for my entire life as a student, faculty child, alumnus and parent, I thought I had a pretty good understanding of how the place works. Well, after several months on the job, I can report that I had not fully realized the magnitude of time and talent that goes into running our wonderful School. Collegiate today is a complex organization, and we are lucky to have so many talented faculty, staff and volunteers to make it work.

Our alumni are very important to our school, not only to its history and traditions but also to its future. I would like to thank each of you for your loyalty and dedication to Collegiate.

Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts New Class

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he 2014 class of Collegiate’s Athletic Hall of Fame was inducted at halftime of the Cougars’ football game with St. Christopher’s on Saturday, Nov. 1. The six individuals, two coaches, and two teams were honored at a gathering for their families and friends in Oates Theater, then enjoyed lunch in McFall Hall. They were then officially inducted during half-time on the Grover C. Jones Field.

T hese inductees were selected by the Athletic Hall of Fame committee, based on nominations from our alumni.

The Hall of Fame honors these individuals for their athletic contributions while at Collegiate.

The Committee worked hard as they researched hundreds of nominees while focusing on the purpose of the Athletic Hall of Fame which is stated in the by-laws as this: T he pu r pose of t he At h letic Ha l l of Fa me is t o honor a nd per petuat e the memor y of those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Collegiate School athletics and who have brought recognition, honors, distinctions, and excellence to Collegiate School and its interscholastic athletic program.

Established in 2002, we have inducted five classes into the Athletic Hall of Fame – this is the sixth class. Congratulations to these outstanding athletes!

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INDIVIDUALS Rick Wiltshire ’64, George Whitley ’71, Michael Campbell ’87, Harry Wilson IV ’01, Jamie Whitten Montgomery ’03 and Russell Wilson ’07

TEAMS 1998–99 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team 1996 Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team

COACHES Lewis Lawson and Charlie McFall

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ALUMNI ACTIVITIES 1. Mary-Gill and Coach Bubba Lawson, son Brooks and his wife Scotia 2. Coach Charlie McFall, wife Karen and son Chuck McFall ’98 3. Volleyball team members Elizabeth Longest ’98, Beth Jacobs Appel ’98, Ginny Owen Valentine ’98, Jen Shalley ’98, Carrie Cutchins Boyd ’98, Anne Meagher Watson ’01 and Melanie Gray ’98

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Chips Off the Old Cougar Block This fall we welcomed the following legacies of Collegiate alumni…

Coley Alvis �������������������������������� 5 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Kevin Alvis ’84 John Ballowe ���������������������������� 6 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Hylah Boyd Ballowe ’90 Stuart Baxter ��������������������������� K �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Billy Baxter ’88 Sophie Day Blackburn ������������� K ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Joe Blackburn ’99 Lacey Chenault ������������������������ K ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Marion Smith Chenault ’62 Hannah de Witt ����������������������� K �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Erika Schiff de Witt ’93 and Alex de Witt ’91 Alex Deal ���������������������������������� K ���������������������������������������������������������������Elizabeth Noftsinger Wiertel ’96, Margaret Eanes Noftsinger ’46 Trystan Fogg ���������������������������� 6 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Hunter Fogg ’88 Alice Goodwin �������������������������� K ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Matt Goodwin ’90 Ellie Grace Grinnan ���������������� K ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Richard Grinnan ’86 William Henderer �������������������� K ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Armistead Edmunds Henderer ’90 Henry Hofheimer ��������������������� K �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Ginny Harris Hofheimer ’96 and Adam Hofheimer ’95 Beau Hurst ������������������������������� K �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Mary Randolph Coleman Spencer ’52 Brooks Johnson ������������������������ K ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Afton Johnson ’99 Anne Lewis ������������������������������� K ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Carter LaPrade ’61 (deceased), Nancy Creath Lewis ’38 Valentina Linkonis ������������������ K 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���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Scott Reed ’92, Francie Shetter Adamson Reed ’63 Latané Reid ������������������������������ 7 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Lee Wallace Reid ’88 Vaden Reid �������������������������������� 9 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Lee Wallace Reid ’88 Lew Rice ����������������������������������� 8 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Jim Rice ’80 Parker Ruth ������������������������������ K �������������������������������������������������������������������� Jennifer Jewett Ruth ’90 and Scott Ruth ’91, Bryce Jewett ’64 and Gay Montague Jewett ’65 (deceased) Ella Siebert 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On July 29, 2014, Girls School alumnae explored the Julia Williams Study and Archives Center in the Saunders Family Library before hearing from new Head of School Steve Hickman at lunch.

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1. Ann Lee Saunders Brown ’36 identifies a mystery photo from the archives.

2. Archivist Ben Lamb and Nancy Archbell Bain catch up in the Julia Williams Study and Archives Center. 3. Mary Stuart Brenaman Cruickshank ’51 talks with students working on this year’s 8th Grade Centennial Play. 4. SEATED: Ann Griffin, Margaret Daniel, Merri Ann Hunt ’69, Ann Lee Saunders Brown ’36, Nancy Lanier ’61, Helen Tanner ’49 STANDING: Mary Kennon McDaniel ’61, Elizabeth Kennon Shuey ’55, Missy Herod ’72, Kaye Brinkley Spalding ’58, Betsy Watts McLarin ’48, Kaye Tilghman Lowe ’53, Pearson Grymes Gibson ’54, Elsie Ellerson Morris ’54, Lucy Boswell Negus ’55, Nancy Pace Newton, Becky Jones ’69, Marion Pleasants Trice ’50, Adrienne Gould Constine ’55, Mary McCormack, Mary Stuart Brenaman Cruickshank ’51, Edie Reed Funsten ’48, Carole Sandy, Jane Reed Fields ’52, Nancy Thomas Hill ’52, Mason Henley Beazley ’58, Nancy Page Hall Edmunds ’52, Betty Shewmake Johannessen ’50, Betty Fisher ’69, Christi White Barranger ’69, Julia Shannon ’72, Peggy Ellett Guy ’46, Nancy Archbell Bain, Mary Lou Heindl Doherty ’53, Fran Chalkley Robertson ’69, Weezie Vincent Wiltshire ’67, Nan Ellen Williams Ritsch ’64 5. Jane Reed Fields ’52 and Betsy Watts McLarin ’48 share Town School memories. 6. Head of School Steve Hickman catches up with Mary Kennon McDaniel ’61.

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Collegiate alumni, parents and friends gathered at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery on Sept. 4, 2014 to watch the Seattle Seahawks play the Green Bay Packers.

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Oyster Roast

The 31st Annual Oyster Roast was graciously hosted at Tuckahoe Plantation, home of Sue and Tad Thompson ’66, on Sept. 26, 2014.

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1. Woody Dykers ’74, David Dumville ’74, Liz Dumville 2. Walker Jones ’74, Alex Smith ’65 3. Ginny Harris Hofheimer ’96, Adam Hofheimer ’95, Kim McMinn, Greg Vining ’83 4. Nancy Pace Newton, Alan Miller ’04, Mary Beth Miller 5. Lauralee Glasgow Allen ’03, Will Allen ’03 6. Granville Scott ’75, Tyler Norman Scott ’75 7. Ashley Davis Young ’05, Chris Young, Laura Coleman, David Coleman ’05 8. Ben Donohue ’10, Justin Crews ’10 9. Hosts Sue Thompson and Tad Thompson ’66 10. Alumni and friends enjoyed a night at Tuckahoe Plantation 11. Pettus LeCompte ’71, Ellen LeCompte 12. Wendy Wilson (Kindergarten Assistant), John Wilson (Director of Admission)

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Alumni returned to campus for a cookout before the Homecoming football game on Sept. 27, 2014.

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1. Robin Tucker Smith ’88, Karen Myers Miller ’88 2. Betsy Brinkley Munz, Meg Campbell, Whitney Dodd Godwin, Tricia Bullock Branch, Walker Jones (all ’74) 3. Scott Ruth ’91, Al Stratford ’85, Shep Lewis ’96 4. Mason Chapman ’84, Christopher Johnson ’17, Charles Johnson ’84, Meg Johnson 5. Lacey Sinnott, Carter Gibbs Miller ’90, Leighton Klevana ’87, student 6.

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Homecoming Weekend On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, the Cougars took on Episcopal on Grover Jones Field.

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1. Anne Randolph Tabb, Carter Judkins Greendyke ’01 and Lee Anne Judkins 2. Carroll Campbell (Buildings Supervisor), Scott Carson (Director of Facilities Management and Construction) and Robert Moore (Assistant Director of Facilities) settle in to watch the game. 3. The Cougars played the Episcopal Maroon. 4. Homecoming King Nash Wiley and Queen Olivia Massie lead the Homecoming Court off the field after the half-time ceremony.

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The Gold team won in overtime.

KNEELING: Kevin Martingayle ’85, Reed Blair ’04 STANDING: Jamie Ritter ’00, Rob Ukrop ’88, Bryan Crosby ’01, Michael Blair ’10, student, Eddie Sowers ’99, Harrison Martingayle, Jeff Ukrop ’92, Coach Charlie Blair, Vince Dalton ’75, Eric Meyers ’91, Michael Stoakley ’96, Will Cosby ’05, Nick Such ’05, Jay Jamison ’89, Shep Lewis ’96, Scott Ruth ’91, Scott Whipple ’95

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Pageant Lunch

Alumnae gathered in the Craigie Board Room of the Sharp Academic Commons to enjoy lunch before attending the Pageant dress rehearsal on Dec. 5, 2014.

1. Laura Coleman Proctor ’77, Elizabeth Coleman James ’67, May Ellen Boyd Oakley ’67 2. Ann Lee Saunders Brown ’36, Michael Brost ’85 3. Elizabeth Reams Johnson ’83, Liz Broaddus Scioscia ’90, Grace Whitehead Broaddus ’60 4. Susan Farley Ferrell ’64, Margot Deck ’59, Rossie Reed Fisher ’62 5. Before lunch, 3rd Graders performed a selection of songs from the Concert of Carols. 6. Mary Lou Heindl Doherty ’53, Kaye Brinkley Spalding ’58, Mason Henley Beazley ’58, Sigrid Lynn Whittle ’58 7. Shep Lewis ’96, Susie Materne Benson ’62 8. Molly Leary Rabb, Debbie Yager Epes, Jane Longan Caldwell, Judy West Kidd, Mary Flinn, Kate Donnahoe Vaughan, Blair Penick McIlwain (all ’65) 9. Nancy Archbell Bain, Teller Andrews Waldrup ’98, Mavis Khoffie 10. SEATED: Terry Starke Tosh ’71, Ann Lee Saunders Brown ’36, Bunny Gentry Williams ’72. STANDING: Julia Shannon ’72, Brenda Britten Mathews ’72, Margaret Conner Gentil ’70, Priscilla Fairlamb Stinson ’72, Mary Conner ’72

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1. Phil Hudgens, Suzanne Duncan (both ’77) 2. Carolyn McCandlish, Melissa Preston, Kate Schilling (all ’03) 3. Mary Hickman, Steve Hickman, Gail Smith, Moore McMahon ’74 4. Meredith Judkins ’05, Kate Hanley Mostrom ’05, Ryan Mostrom ’05, Will Wiltshire ’92, Cindy Wiltshire 5. Collin Barnum, Devin Wein ’09, Jon Shelley, Helen Huang ’08 6. Francis Reynard, Betsy Davis Reynard ’89, Michael Brost ’85 7. Michael Brost ’85, Paul Saunders ’05, Taylor Christmas ’08 8. Amy Matson ’10, Betsy Mastropieri ’09, Beth O’Neill, Katie Maraghy ’11 9. Brock Saunders ’02, Jenny Hundley, Alexandra Squire Saunders ’03 10. Brad Williams ’08, Shep Lewis ’96, Graham Mandl ’08 11. Renee Goodstein, Gray Stettinius, Laurie Stanwood Stettinius (all ’79) 12. Arun Jesudian ’97, Kathryn Failon ’07, Frank Kelleher ’98 13. FRONT: True Harrigan, Liza Cogar, Emily Tatum, Chesley Goodstein, Shannon O’Donnell, Philip Hart BACK: Hunter Broome, Harrison Roday, Brooks Jung (all ’09) 14. John O’Neill, Peyton Jenkins ’00, Becky Jenkins 15. Philip Mabry, Henry Winslow, Jo Beth Stoddard, Kathryn Failon (all ’07) 16. Carson Stettinius ’10, Michael Vorlop ’08 17. Ian Hartz ’08, David Perel ’08, Marcus Jecklin ’08

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Winter Party & Auction

Chaired by Julian and Haley Coulbourn Ottley ’87 and Ann and Brude Stoever, this year’s Winter Party & Auction, “Light Up The Night,” was held on Feb. 21, 2015 at The John Marshall.

More than 370 parents and alums came downtown to shop the silent auction, raise their paddles to support Collegiate and dance to ’70s and ’80s tunes performed by Three Sheets to the Wind. It was a fun night to get out and connect with friends and meet new ones.

Highlights included lots of photo booth fun, a surprise paddleboard auctioned off with the Costa Rica package, and Peyton Jenkins ’00 riding his silent auction winnings home! Proceeds will serve to enhance our Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) curriculum as well as to provide for a phase one upgrade to our 3rd and 4th Grade playground.

Thanks to event coordinators Pam Roberts and Susan Brizzolara for helping to make the night fun and filled with lots of great buys, all to support Collegiate.

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1. Frannie Benson Phillips ’87, Leslie Hall, Ellie Lynch 2. John Hopper, Will Hall ’86 3. G.C. Robinson ’93, Leah Robinson, David Lanning, Sharon Lanning 4. Bromby Bradley, Meg Phillips 5. Hunter Lansing ’00, Carrie Montague, Gauri Gulati 6. Corbin Neuner, John Neuner, Russ Ryan, Mary Margaret Ryan 7. Mason Chapman ’84, Chris Brennan 8. Peyton Jenkins ’00 couldn’t wait to put his new wheels to good use. 9. Three Sheets to the Wing (featuring Marshall Norton ’93 on the keyboard) entertained the crowd.

10. Winter Party Chairs Julian Ottley, Haley Coulbourn Ottley ’87, Ann Stoever and Brude Stoever 11. Eric Bowling, Pam Goggins, Rita Ryan, Rebecca Horner, David Horner, Cindy Nott Bowling ’89, Jim Goggins, Dave Ryan, Mimi Mahoney, Peter Mahoney 12. Alex Cecil ’83, John Syer, Cynthia Strother Cecil ’81 13. Callie Lacy Brackett ’95, Anna Reed, Sarah Porter, Jennifer Jewett Ruth ’90, Ali Bayler 14. Members of Three Sheets to the Wind showed off the paddleboard that was part of the Costa Rica package.

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DIED: Harriet Smith Denton on Jan. 24, 2014. She attended the University of Oregon before graduating from the Southern Oregon College of Education.

Working well into her 80s as an editor for Marriott in Bethesda, MD, Harriet never lost her passion for a well-constructed sentence. She also delighted in antiquing, a pursuit she enjoyed doing even more with her many friends. Harriet will be deeply missed for her positive attitude, strong convictions and loving heart.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and Leonard Smith.

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Nancy Cann Purcell writes, “I am 96 years old and going strong.” She lives at Westminster Canterbury and has five great-grandchildren, two of whom attend Collegiate­ – Jack Purcell ’27 and Addison Purcell ’26.

DIED: Mimi Sheib Proctor on Nov. 25, 2014. At Collegiate, she was a member of the Glee Club and the Honorary Writers Club. She was chair of the board and owner of Froehling and Robertson Inc. until she retired in 2012. Mimi was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Association of Women in Construction. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold M. Proctor, Sr., and is survived by three daughters, Mimi H. Games, E. Glenn Briody, Helen Anne Tucker; two sons, Arnold M. Proctor, Jr. and Samuel S. Proctor; grandchildren, Eliza A. Baron, Cameron Briody, Isabelle Glenn Co, Mimi E. Games, McGehee Games, Herbert Tucker III, Frances Tucker, Stephen Proctor and Henry Proctor; and devoted caregivers, Gwen Jones, Rose Hall and Tammie Satchell.

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DIED: Marguerite Brooks Hock on July 24, 2014. Before completing her post-graduate year at Collegiate, Marguerite attended Saint Gertrude’s. A graduate of Hollins, she was devoted to her volunteer activities, especially those at the Richmond Cerebral Palsy Center and St. Bridget School. Marguerite was an active member of the Catholic Women’s Club for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Hock; her parents, Madeline Heppert Brooks and Charles Fair Brooks; and her brother, Charles Fair Brooks, Jr. Marguerite is survived by her children, Mary Heppert Dolan, Katherine Hock Hartwell, Charles Edward Hock, Jr., Alexander Brooks Hock, Thomas Lawrence Hock and Joseph Francis Hock. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren (including Ray Hartwell

Ann Lee Saunders Brown and Rosa Hodges McLaughlin, friends from the Class of 1936, got together for a visit last summer. Ann Lee gave Rosa a tour of the new Saunders Family Library in the Sharp Academic Commons, and they reminisced about days at the Town School (where they played field hockey together).

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DIED: Peggy Mengel Grubb on Nov. 16, 2014. At Collegiate, she was president of the junior class, chair of Red Cross, advertising manager of the Torch, played field hockey and was a member of the Glee Club, the Dramatic Club, the French Club and the K.K. Club. A longtime resident of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Peggy was a member of Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents John George Mengel, Sr. and Mary Arthur Rives, husband John Gilbert Grubb, Jr., and siblings John George Mengel, Jr., Arthur Williamson Mengel, Sr., Mary Mengel Oliver and Anne Mengel Mullen. She is survived by her son John Gilbert Grubb III and his wife Elisa Ann Grubb and grandchildren Andrew Michael Grubb and Allison Marie Grubb. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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DIED: Anne Bowers Catterton on Sept. 8, 2014. At Collegiate, she was editor-in-chief of the Torch, chair of the Social Outlook Committee, served as a Student Government representative and was a member of the K.K. Club. She went on to graduate from Hollins and was a lifelong member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Elijah Davis “Dave” Catterton and her brother, John Ros Bowers. She is survived by her son, John Catterton ’76 and his wife, Janet; her daughter, Fraser Catterton Finney ’78 and her husband, Buddy; four grandchildren, Will Catterton ’11, Ginny Catterton ’14, James Finney ’08 and Stewart Finney ’10; and her sister, Mary Jane Bowers Willis ’50.

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DIED: Mary Lou Baumhoff Fuller on Nov. 9, 2014 in Media, PA. At Collegiate, she participated in the senior play, was a member of the Glee Club, played field hockey and served on the Library

Committee and as a Student Council representative.

After graduating from Hollins, she studied at the Sorbonne in Paris for a summer. Mary Lou and her late husband Frank lived and raised their children in Wilmington, DE. Westminster Presbyterian Church was an integral part of her life and she gave many long hours to charitable church activities. She was also active in The Junior League of Wilmington. Mary Lou is survived by three children, Frank Hudson Fuller, Jr., Stuart Cordell Fuller and Mary Woodbridge Fuller Bond, and three grandchildren, Gage Fuller, Anne Bond and Louise Bond.

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DIED: Betsy Watts McLarin on Jan. 10, 2015. At Collegiate, she was the Madonna, assistant editor of the Torch, and president of the sophomore class. She also played basketball, was a member of the National Honor Society and the Green team, and served on the Cafeteria Committee, Library Committee and Health Council. Betsy graduated from Randolph-Macon Women’s College. She was a long-time member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Thomas Jefferson Woman’s Club, the Tuckahoe Terrace Garden Club, the Westwood Club and a life member of the Virginia Association of Workers for the Blind, founded by her father. Betsy is survived by her husband, William H. McLarin; children, Suzanne Jones Duncan ’65, Jean McLarin ’77 and John McLarin ’79; and grandchildren, Kendall Walker, Kelsea Dance and Blair McLarin ’15.

Mary Young Heins on Sept. 29, 2014 in Sarasota, FL. At Collegiate, she was president of Student Council and assistant business manager of the senior play, played field hockey and basketball and was a member of the Glee Club and the K.K. Club. After raising her two children in New Jersey, she received her bachelor degree from Kean University. Mary and her husband Bob moved to Sarasota 24 years ago and she became an active member of the Junior League of Sarasota and the Field Club. An avid bridge player and crossword aficionado, she brought enthusiasm and spirit to both her volunteer work and her game playing. Mary is survived by her husband Robert D. Heins, children William F. Heins and Molly Heins McKevitt, four grandsons Baird McKevitt, William F. Heins, Jr., Gregory and Clay Heins and three great-grandchildren.

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DIED: Charlotte Enslow Ransone on Nov. 1, 2014. At Collegiate, she was a member of the Glee Club and the Health Council. After graduating from Stuart Hall, she attended Hollins and received an education degree from the Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William & Mary. Charlotte and her husband moved to Mathews County, VA where she taught at Lee-Jackson School and was an active Kingston Episcopal Parish volunteer. She was a member of the Jamestowne Society, the Colonial Dames of America, the Descendants of St. George Tucker, the Mathews Woman’s Club, the Woman’s Club of Richmond, the Mathews and Gloucester Garden Clubs, the Garden Club of Virginia, the Red Hat Society and the MidTidewater Medical Society Alliance. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling N. Ransone, MD. She is survived by her son, Sterling N. Ransone, Jr. MD, his wife, Karen, and grandchildren Elizabeth Miller, Katherine Enslow and Sterling N. III “Scooter”; her brother, Lt. Col. Philip H. Enslow, Jr., PhD; as well as many nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.

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Jo Earnest Holzer writes, “This past summer, we were in Seattle for our middle daughter’s wedding; Kathy owns and operates Out On a Limb Tree Company.

Next, we spent two weeks in Kittery, ME with our eldest daughter, Lisa, and her daughter; Lisa is a long-time IBM employee. And then, we were off to Europe for a river cruise with my brother and his wife (Gerry Collins Earnest ’49). A very busy schedule, but great memories and lots of good times with family.

I have always enjoyed the mail and publications from Collegiate, but they do create a few pangs for me that my three girls did not have that exceptional experience as well.”

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DIED: Bobbie Lee Norris Sutherland on Nov. 5, 2014.

At Collegiate, she was chair of proctors on the Library Committee, chair of the Health Council, played field hockey and was a cheerleader and a member of the K.K. Club and the Athletic Council. Bobbie Lee attended Endicott Junior College, was a former Tobacco Festival Hostess Princess, a member and past president of the James River Junior Women’s Club and past president of the

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The Class of ’64 celebrated its 50th Reunion at the home of Bryce Jewett.

Auxiliary Board of Retreat Hospital. She served on the board of the Chesterfield County Red Cross and the Virginia Museum Council and was a member of the Jamestown / Yorktown Foundation, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the Tuckahoe Women’s Club. She also served as the Town School representative on Collegiate’s Alumni Board and received the Alumni Service Award in 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Page Hamilton Sutherland. She is survived by her children, Barbara Page Sutherland Gaylor and husband, Steven Allen, Elizabeth Norris Sutherland Kennon and husband, Richard Randolph Kennon, Jr.; grandchildren, Ranny Kennon ’15, Lee Kennon ’18 and Sarah Kennon ’22; brother, Robert William Norris, Jr. and wife, Faith; numerous cousins; and her adoring rescue Beagle, Maggie.

Kaigler Thornton Newell on July 14, 2014. At Collegiate, she was a member of the Dramatics Club, the Glee Club and the K.K. Club. Kaigler worked as an administrator for Lamar High School in Houston, TX until 1986 and then at Cape Henry Collegiate School in Virginia Beach for close to 20 years, retiring in 2007. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Blanche and Robert James Thornton, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Liza Newell Near, son-in-law, John Williams Near, and their children, Raleigh Kaigler Near, John “Jack” Williams Near, Jr. and Colby Chapman Heyl Near; her son, Whipple Spaulding Newell III, daughter-in-law, Keelin Nelson Newell, and their children, Finlay Florence Newell and Whipple Spaulding Newell IV; and her brother, Robert James Thornton, Jr., sister-in-law, Ann Thornton, and their children, William Thornton, Philip and Sarah Thornton, and James and Ginger Thornton.

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Jane Hubbard Best writes, “I lost my mother, Mary Lancaster Harwood, on May 14, 2013. She was 100 years old and had such a full life. Just think of the changes she saw in her 100 years. She was the nurse at Collegiate for 25 years and the children just loved her! My younger daughter, 40 years old, and her family were transferred to California, as her husband was asked to train new NCIS agents there! I enjoyed Christmas with them and was there for three weeks! I spent Thanksgiving with my elder daughter who lives in Va. Beach. Had such fun with my grandson and my great-grandson, Eli, 3 years old!”

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Catherine Carson Stratford writes, “Al and I enjoy watching our three grandchildren in so many events: Brunch, swimming, lacrosse, basketball and volleyball! Kelsey ’16 is in 11th Grade, Grace ’18 is in 9th Grade and Alfred ’21 is in 6th Grade.”

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The girls’ Class of 1963 has been meeting annually since 1989. This year, they enjoyed a getaway in the mountains of Montreat, NC compliments of a friend whose wonderfully large and comfortable home is available for rent through Vacation Rentals By Owner (www.vrbo.com/607712 ). The seven who gathered this year (Anne Gordon Cooke Curran, Lucy Oliver (Coons), Carolyn Baker Bottger, Jeannie Yager Dortch, Barbara Brothers Duncan, Ethel Fultz Walker and Ki Shinnick Caldwell) spent a day at the Biltmore

Estate, followed by drinks overlooking the mountain view at the Grove Park Inn.

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Linda Hull Falcone says of the 50th Reunion: “As I moved through the warm, beautiful days of fall, I thought of the special weekend we shared in September at our 50th reunion. For those of you who could not make it, we missed you, but you were there in our reminiscences. Our deceased classmates will always be in our hearts. The shared experiences of 50+ years ago have bound us together for a lifetime, and it was very easy to pick up where we left off in 1964.”

And, so we did...‘pick up where we left off!’ There were around 30 of us together for the weekend. We had an ‘all-girl’ dinner at Nan Ellen Williams Ritsch’s, also hosted by Lynn Bugg Pritchard and Susan Farley Ferrell. We chatted and laughed and remembered and remembered.

At Collegiate on Saturday, we had a tour of the campus and a lovely, outside lunch. Ambling around the ‘old’ and new campus, we were transported back 50+ years...for some of us even back to the ‘Town School.’

Linda recalls, “I was completely impressed by how well thought out the campus was and how it still felt like Collegiate. Memories came flooding back as I sat on a brick wall intensely remembering what it was like to be young Linda Hull at Collegiate. I watched grasses sway and saw the sun go down behind the trees, glinting on the buildings, the hockey fields, and the yellow flowers. It was an experience I won’t forget.”

Bryce Jewett and Linda gave the Dancing Party on Saturday night. More sharing, memories, laughter and of

As part of their 50th Reunion, the Class of ’64 gathered at Collegiate for lunch and a tour on Saturday of Homecoming weekend.

The girls’ Class of 1963 enjoyed a getaway in the mountains of Montreat, NC (see class notes for details). Pictured are Anne Gordon Cooke Curran, Lucy Oliver (Coons), Carolyn Baker Bottger, Jeannie Yager Dortch, Barbara Brothers Duncan, Ethel Fultz Walker and Ki Shinnick Caldwell.

course, dancing to OUR ’60s music! Each one of us was so glad to be at this Reunion, and each one realized that Collegiate is a part of who we are today. Bound together by our youth, shared in a most special school, we are most grateful for the lifetime of wonderful memories.

– Submitted by Estelle Munford Call and Linda Hull Felcone Dr. Bob Carter’s daughter, Christina Darden, teaches kindergarten in Henrico County and is nationally board certified. His son, Berkeley, is an emergency medicine physician practicing in Pittsfield, MA.

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Blair Penick McIlwain writes, “The Class of ’65 got together at the luncheon and Christmas Pageant in December. This is the 50th anniversary of our

Susan Schmidt ’67 has published two new books: Song of Moving Water and Salt Runs in My Blood (see class notes for more information).

Pageant. It was fun to see some of the old faces and catch up. It was a real treat to see the new additions to the school.” Please see the Alumni News section for a picture from the Pageant Luncheon.

DIED: Ruth Kelly Mayo on Feb. 12, 2015. At Collegiate, she chaired the Judicial Board; served on the Honor Council; was a member of the Gold team, French Club, Science Club and K.K. Club; was inducted into the National Honor Society; and was the Madonna and editor of the Flame. Ruth graduated from Mt. Holyoke College, where she was Phi Beta Kappa. A certified pharmacy technician, she worked for 30 years as a receptionist and medical transcriptionist for Dr. David Harris. She was also active in the Lancaster County Community Library, the Blue Ridge Bull Terrier Club, and the Free Health

Clinic. Ruth is survived by her husband, William L. Mayo; sister, Caroline Kelly Terry ’67; brother-in-law Mat Terry; brother, Frank Kelly ’71; sister-in-law, Karen Kelly; nieces and nephews, Kelly McCaskill, Ruth Cady Bell, Sam Terry, Taylor Kelly and James Kelly; and six grandnieces and grandnephews.

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Susu Schmidt has published two new books. Salt Runs in My Blood is a poetry collection about water journeys, bright parrots, big trout, gales at sea, glaciers, peach pie, old loves, rock ‘n’ roll, Celtic ancestry, Civil War battlefields and learning to navigate. Song of Moving Water is a young-adult environmental novel set in Virginia about ecology, bluegrass, fly fishing, whitewater, dancing, endangered species and a community organizing to fight a dam. Order

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CLASS NOTES a signed paperback from Susu by emailing susu@ susanschmidt.net, calling (252) 269-0032 or visiting www.susanschmidt.net. E-book and paperback versions are available online from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Last St. Patrick’s Day, Susu spoke to Collegiate Upper School science classes about science writing.

Susan Wagener Higgins has retired from being a science librarian at the University of Richmond and teaching with Henrico schools. She does selfpublishing of children’s books and is currently working on an adolescent history book about Lafayette and George Washington. Susan is also a volunteer with

Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship missions (pff.net), an organization that builds schools and hospitals in Nigeria. She spent Thanksgiving with her daughter, Peyton Higgins Miller, son-in-law, Drew, and three grandsons in Bridgewater, VA. DIED: Tim Nagle on June 5, 2014 in Norfolk. At Collegiate, he played football and ran track.

After graduating from UVA, Tim moved to San Diego where he started Conway & Associates, a civil engineering business. He was president of the

company until his death. Tim traveled extensively in the United States, Mexico, and Europe; was a lifelong NRA member; read widely (notably on US history); and enjoyed surfing, Kenpo karate (Black Belt), skiing and auto racing. He is survived by his son, Emerson; his daughter, Ashley; and his wife and partner, Maureen Meehan and their children, Henry, Bronwyn, and Callahan.

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Waverly King writes, “Our daughter, Randall King ’01, is married and living in Germany and is expecting our first grandchild in May!”

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45th Reunion

The Class of 1969 will celebrate its 45th Reunion this spring.

Melinda Vick Wilson writes, “Bill and I are enjoying being first-time grandparents to our new granddaughter, Miller, who was born in March 2014.

When not babysitting, I volunteer at my church, play golf, travel and spend most of the summer in the NC mountains at Blowing Rock. Both our sons and their wives live in Charlotte five minutes from us. Our daughter lives in Greenville, SC and owns two Pure Barre studios.”

Members of the Class of 1969 got together at the Town School Tea in July. Pictured are Becky Jones, Betty Fisher, Christi White Barranger, Merri Ann Hunt, and friend and former teacher Nancy Archbell Bain.

Photo by Fran Chalkley Robertson ’69

Farrar Pace, Neil Farmer, Jim Woolford, Bob Kastenbaum, Tom Miller and George Gray (all ’74) got together at the wedding of Marion Cosby ’06 and Jon Kastenbaum ’06 last summer.

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Congratulations to Ry Marchant who was elected by the legislature in November to be a Circuit Court Judge for the City of Richmond.

Willy and Helen Anderson Carter hosted the Class of ’74’s 40th Reunion at their home.

Ry Marchant ’71 was joined by family at his Circuit Court Judge swearing in. Lizzy Gehr Marchant ’04, Reilly Marchant ’03, Meg Marchant ’98 and Beth Watlington Marchant ’72.

Nancy Toms Breeden has another grandson – Charles Russell Breeden, son of Eric Breeden ’01 and wife Sarah, was born Aug. 14, 2014. Charlie joins cousins Hudson Burnett, 4, and Trey Burnett, 8 (sons of Blair Breeden Burnett ’96 and husband Edward).

Boodie Wiltshire McGurn was recently elected to the Virginia State Golf Association board of directors.

She and two other women are the first females to serve on the VSGA board.

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40th Reunion

Helen Anderson Carter and Willy Carter graciously opened their lovely home for our 40th class reunion.

We were fortunate to have approximately 50 classmates in attendance. Betsy Brinkley Munz from San Francisco traveled the farthest. Others who came from long distances included Meg Campbell, Whitney Dodd Godwin and Woody Dykers, all from the state of Georgia. Peggy Thornton Lammers and her husband joined us from Ohio. We appreciated the faculty who made the effort to be with us as well. They included Nancy Archbell Bain, Karen and Charlie McFall, Margaret Daniel, Nancy Pace Newton and Gwen Donohue. We are indebted to Walker Jones, who made the trip from New York, for spearheading efforts to recruit classmates to attend this year.

After a fun, casual BBQ dinner, tradition prevailed as we gathered in the den to watch Walker’s recently

updated version of our wonderful “The Way We Were” movie. A few tears, much laughter and many cherished memories made our 40th a night to remember fondly!

– Submitted by Anne Cary Hall Allen and Margaret Reese Mertens DIED: Robin Jones Eddy on Nov. 25, 2014. At Collegiate, she played field hockey and basketball, was a member of the Glee Club and the French Club and served on the Judicial Board and the Proctor Board. She enjoyed many summers as a camper and counselor at Nature Camp in Vesuvius, VA. After graduating from Sweet Briar, Robin taught school in Lexington, VA. She then married and moved to Little Compton, RI, where she worked as a commodities broker. Robin returned to Virginia to teach in Lexington and later began a career in the real estate profession. She was preceded in death by her father, Wayland H. Jones. She is survived by her mother, Marietta Barnes Jones; son, Stetson Blackwell Eddy; sister, Rebecca Jones Wickham; brothers, Wayland D. Jones II and Freeman E. Jones; four nephews and two nieces.

1975

Rhonda King Perraudin writes, “I am now living in Waterloo, Belgium. The kids have flown the nest.

The Excellent Advice of a Few Famous Painters, a book by Tyler Norman Scott ’75 is now available in paperback and for the Kindle (see class notes for details).

Virginie, 22, is working in Washington and Xavier, 19, is a freshman at UPenn. The whole family got together on Carters Creek for Thanksgiving. Mom, living at Westminster Canterbury was able to come visit, too.

When I visit mom, I often run into Miss Helen Tanner ’49. We reminisce about our old French classes. Who would have guessed that I’d end up living in a Frenchspeaking country and my kids would be bilingual?

I remember Collegiate with great fondness.”

Tyler Norman Scott is the author of The Excellent Advice of a Few Famous Painters. Tyler writes, “I have written a funny sad novel about divorce set in Richmond. I wanted to give people hope – and amuse them. I’ve used art and the art world to tell the story (even though I don’t know how to paint).” The book is available on Amazon and www.tylernscott.com.

1978

Adair Dages Wheat writes, “Dividing time between NYC and RVA. In photography school at the International Center of Photography. Having so, so much fun! Four daughters are 18, 21, 23 and 24 years old. Emma is a senior at St. Margaret’s (Tappahannock), Susannah is a junior at Wofford College (Spartanburg, SC), Parker is a grad student at Ole Miss, and Remy is working for Bain and Company in Atlanta.”

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FRIENDS FOR LIFE

Mike Tuohey ’80 and Kent Smith ’80 This tribute to the long friendship between Kent Smith ’80 and Mike Tuohey ’80 was posted as a Reflections column on the Collegiate website on Dec. 3, 2014. After a valiant battle with cancer, Kent died peacefully on Jan. 6, 2015 with his family at his bedside. He was 52 years old. Mike delivered the eulogy at his memorial service.

“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” – Richard Bach, Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah Kent Smith remembers that warm August day in 1977 quite well.

Classmates Mike Tuohey and Kent Smith As he headed up the sidewalk from the Jacobs Gym toward the old Boys School, he encountered a sturdily built fellow, shirtless and barefoot, wearing bib overalls. or in the parking lot following practice, they stayed in touch, had “Hi, my name is Kent,” he said as he extended his right hand. lunch regularly, and talked about football and every other subject “I’m Mike,” came the response. under the sun.

“Where’re you from?” Kent asked.

In October 2012, Kent reconnected with Karla Booker, his first “Arkansas,” Mike answered. girlfriend whom he hadn’t seen in 30 years. They rekindled their “You play football?” Kent inquired. romance, and this past September, Kent relocated to Atlanta where “Yeah, I play football,” Mike replied.

Karla is director of women’s health for graduate medical education “Cool,” Kent said. at the Gwinnett Medical Center. Kent moved his belongings into Kent then gave this newcomer from another sartorial time zone a Karla’s garage, then returned to Richmond to finalize some business brief introduction to Collegiate and told him to call if he needed any when he became ill and went immediately to the VCU Medical help. After a few minutes, they parted company, but the connection Center emergency room. remained. It would intensify when summer workouts began (with A battery of tests revealed the unthinkable: Stage 4 lung cancer, Mike at center and Kent at defensive back) and continue into which had metastasized to his brain. In the ensuing days, Kent academics, extra-curriculars, and their social life. It even spilled underwent 10 radiation treatments, then was released. Problem was, over into the escapades for which the Class of ’80 – athletic, talented, he had given up his home in Richmond. Of course, Mike and his wife creative, and, at times, mischievous – became renowned.

Dolores came to the rescue. “No question,” Mike said. “Our kids are It never occurred to Kent, however, that Mike Tuohey would grown and gone. It’s quiet. We have plenty of room.” become more than a high school buddy. He would become a confidant, On Oct. 18, Kent developed a severe infection that sent him to caregiver, colleague, and brother. “Mike and I hit it off immediately,” the ICU. He went into toxic shock. The prognosis was grim. His Kent recalled. “He would come and pick me up for two-a-days. We’d family circled the wagons. Karla came quickly from Atlanta. Mike hop in his (Volkswagen) Bug, go to Collegiate, and stop at Hardees spent hours at his bedside. Somehow, Kent returned from the depths. afterwards to get a biscuit. He never judged me. He was always On Oct. 27, he married Karla in the Healing Garden of the Massey accepting. He always had time to help. I’ve always admired him Cancer Center. for that.”

A week later, when Kent was discharged, he returned to the Tuoheys’ After Collegiate, Mike went to William & Mary and Kent to guest room. “It seemed like a natural place,” he said. “Because of the Vanderbilt, then Howard, and their contact was limited. Then, in the friendship, staying at Mike’s made me feel comfortable.” Just before late ’80s, they met by chance at a service station in the Far West End. Thanksgiving, Karla and Kent left Richmond for Atlanta where, in “I’ve always felt that when important people in your life wander out early December, Kent began chemo at the Gwinnett Medical Center. of sight, they always wander back in,” said Mike. “Kent has always Visiting with Mike and Kent a few days before Kent moved, been important in my life. He wandered back in.”

I asked them to put their “he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother” relationship Before long, they and Jeff Daly ’77 were coaching football at into words. “We didn’t know it when we were kids,” Kent began, “but Tuckahoe Middle School. They quickly established a strong collegial our friendship was etched in stone way before we walked down that relationship and a mutual admiration society. “Kent has a way of path at Collegiate. I’m a better man because of my relationship with motivating kids,” Mike said. “His ability to reach inside a kid and get Mike and his family. It’s been a wonderful experience. I plan to stick his best is God-given. When you talked to the team, you didn’t want around a while longer and enjoy it some more.” to follow Coach Smith. It was like following the Rolling Stones. He “Kent approached the game of football like a warrior,” Mike said. could push a kid to the limit, and the kid would still love him.”

“He was so mentally tough and passionate. He took that passion into From Tuckahoe, they moved to Pocahontas Middle, then to the everything he did. Because of the way he’s approached life, I’m a freshman team at Deep Run where they compiled a 32-7 record from better person.”

2005–2009. “It was a wonderful time,” said Kent. “The friendship Anything else? I asked. was deep, but it wasn’t structured just around football. Football isn’t “Only this,” Kent said quietly. “I love you, Mike.” life. Life isn’t football. That’s one of the greatest things we imparted “I love you, too, man,” Mike replied. “I love you, too.” – Weldon to those kids.”

Bradshaw The coaching gig lasted 15 years. Though they no longer plotted strategy in the laundry room as they washed uniforms after games

The Class of ’79 celebrated its 35th Reunion at the home of Rowland and Bobin Williams.

1979

35th Reunion

It was a great night for the Class of 1979 to celebrate our 35th Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 at the home of Bobin and Rowland Williams. Over 70 people turned out to enjoy delicious food, old friends, good conversation and live music by Tripp Vaughn and Brad Mathews! A good time was had by all! Until next time Class of 1979! – Submitted by Martha Estes Grover

1980

Hunter McKinley Sydnor writes, “Some of the Cougar bunch in Colorado had Thanksgiving together – Jill Remington Powers ’79 and John Remington ’81.

We were together again a couple of weeks later for Christmas tree cutting. Great to have some hometown roots in the West!”

DIED: Kent Smith on Jan. 6, 2015 in Lilburn, GA. At Collegiate, he played football, was a member of the AFS Committee and was part of the Flame staff. After earning a degree from Averett University, Kent was named director of business development at River City Comprehensive Counseling Services. He was appointed by a governor as director of the State Department of Minority Business Enterprise and then to the Virginia Parole Board. He was deeply involved in the recovery community, enjoying many friendships,

Adair Dages Wheat ’78 is in photography school at the International Center of Photography.

which were some of his closest. Kent was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Smith, and his brother, Karl Smith. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Karla Booker Smith; his father, Dr. Lindley Smith; brothers Kyle Smith, Kurt Smith, Kern Smith, S. Ross Browne and Hayden Smith; sister, Rene Reynolds; nieces and nephews Karl and Jayden Smith, Guadalupe, Cyenna and Leon Landeros; and step-children Heather Troy, Hunter Booker, and Ian Benton.

1981

Laurie Lukhard Triantis is a realtor with Sotheby’s International Realty in the Washington, DC metro area.

DIED: Paul Tingelstad on Dec. 23, 2014 in Raleigh, NC. After attending Collegiate, Paul graduated from J.H. Rose High School in Greenville, NC. He received a bachelor of science in business administration from East Carolina University. Paul was employed by Systel

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CLASS NOTES

Kevin and Jodi Alvis hosted the Class of ’84’s 30th Reunion at their home.

Beth Curry, Lelia Grinnan, Woody Woodroof, Leslie Mandrgoc, and Susan Cantus enjoyed their 30th Reunion.

Business Equipment as an account representative for 17 years. Among his joys in life were his rescued greyhounds, the ECU Pirates, and assisting anyone needing help. Paul is survived by his wife, Lisa; daughters, Kristyn and Kaleigh; parents, Jon and Marcia; sister, Catherine Tingelstad ’84; and brother, David Tingelstad ’88.

1983

William Poston celebrated 25 years of service with the County of Henrico Division of Fire on Feb. 5, 2015.

William joined Henrico Fire in 1990 and currently holds the rank of Battalion Chief. He is assigned to the Western Battalion district on B platoon in the West End of Henrico County and is responsible for all the West End Henrico Fire Stations. The main campus of Collegiate is in his first due response area.

1984

30th Reunion

The Class of ’84 would like to give a big thank you to Jodi and Kevin Alvis for opening their home for our 30th reunion party. We apologize for keeping you up past 3 a.m., especially when Kevin had to drive to that very important One Direction concert the next morning. Special props also go to Monika Woods (Rohan Hazra’s wife) who was in the kitchen with Jodi cleaning up while the rest of us reminisced into the wee hours. They deserve to share the Cougar “spouse of the year” award!

Over 40 classmates plus another 25 spouses and dates were there to share memories and lots and lots of laughter. During the weeks leading up to the reunion, we had shared by survey our proudest achievements, our bucket-list worthy events, our biggest scares, etc. Some noteworthy favorites

William Poston ’83 recently celebrated 25 years of service with the County of Henrico Division of Fire (see class notes for details).

include: running the NYC marathon, riding the Baja 500 dirt bike course in Mexico, backpacking through a volcanic crater in Hawaii, staying married for 25 years, raising lots and lots of children, rescuing dogs and giving them better lives, throwing out the first pitch at a Cincinnati Reds game, publishing books (three of us did that!), keeping our businesses in business during the last recession, winning a $200,000 plus prize in a fishing competition, becoming parents in our 40s (and even in our very late 40s), being named Richmond’s top real estate agent, homeschooling our kids, selling a very successful business, horseback riding with a real cowboy and learning to throw a lasso, playing in bands, retiring from military careers…and – our most favorite achievement of all – surviving cancer.

The Class of ’89 gathered at the home of Ben and Michelle Deal Lewis to celebrate their 25th Reunion.

Two Cougars recently teamed up for a good cause. Ellen Turbeville Bonbright ’86 was chairman of 20th Annual Women & Wellness Forum Series which benefits VCU’s Massey Cancer Center. This year’s speaker was actress and director Meg Ryan who was hosted on stage by comedy writer, producer and voice talent Mike Henry ’84.

About 15 of us stayed at the party until the very end, talking about what we wish we had done differently while in school (very little), and discussing how close the Class of ’84 has always been.

In the last four years at Collegiate we lost three classmates. In the 30 years since, we’ve lost another three. This makes us sad, nostalgic, and very resilient.

When we get together every five years, we want the

evening to last longer, and we want the reunions to be more frequent.

Our goal for the next five years? To stay in touch …

– Submitted by Sarah Paxton A Gunner in Lee’s Army: The Civil War Letters of Thomas Henry Carter, edited by Ham Dozier, was published in September. The letters from Carter to his wife include insightful observations on Confederate military operations, particularly of the Battles of Antietam and Spotsylvania Court House and the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. Ham is currently the managing editor of publications for the Virginia Historical Society.

Last fall, Rohan Hazra was selected as Chief of the Maternal and Pediatric Infectious Disease Branch at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH). He joined the NICHD in 2007, and is the scientific director for the large multi-disciplinary Pediatric HIV-AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS), which is an NICHD flagship effort involving extensive cross-Institute collaboration, with scientific goals of understanding the longterm consequences for children who are exposed to antiretroviral drugs in utero and evaluating the longterm outcomes in perinatally HIV-infected youth.

Ken McArthur was recently named head of law firm Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti’s Richmond office. Ken focuses on cases in health care, complex litigation and business and corporate issues.

He also teaches a pharmaceutical law class at VCU’s School of Pharmacy.

1985

Kevin Martingayle, owner and partner at Bischoff Martingayle PC in Virginia Beach, is the 2014–15 president of the Virginia State Bar.

1988

T.J. Daly was recently promoted to chief operation officer for Acorn Sign Graphics.

1989

25th Reunion

We had a GREAT time at the 25th Cougar reunion!

I drove up from Charleston, SC in my party van and went to the reunion at Michelle Deal Lewis’ house.

We had a good turnout and I saw a lot of people I hadn’t seen in 25 years! We ate and drank and told old stories until 12:30 a.m. Then I cranked up the van and drove to my house in Montpelier where we had our graduation party in 1989! I had Jacob Schiff, Charlie Daniel, Madison Wootton, Jay Jamison, Hugh Edmunds and Tyson Daniel join me for the after party! We stayed up into the early morning catching up and remembering the graduation and party. We all crashed in various houses around the property and woke up early to grab a coffee with my mom and rolled back downtown to get Madison to church! I had a BLAST and loved seeing everyone for the first time in a LONG time. Thanks to Michelle and Ben for hosting the main event! What a great time ... – Submitted by Shelby Nelson

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CLASS NOTES

In celebration of his father’s 80th birthday, Charlie Daniel ’89 visited Alaska with his family.

Jacquelin Ukrop Aronson writes, “In July 2011, driving home from a family vacation in Pennsylvania to celebrate my 40th birthday, my husband Scott and I decided that we would take our children on a ‘50 State Adventure.’ Our goal was to tour all 50 states over the next decade with the intention of visiting the 50th state on my 50th birthday. Three and a half years into our travels, we are ‘Half Way There,’ having driven into our 25th state, North Dakota, this past summer. Our children Jack (10), Jayne (9), Joseph (7), and Howe (5) are now helping us plan the trips and are very eager each time we pack our car. Our family has watched Louisville Slugger baseball bats being made in Kentucky, gone underground to see Ruby Falls in Tennessee, picked fresh blueberries in Michigan, mined for diamonds in Arkansas, driven on Route 66 in Oklahoma, attended a rodeo in Texas, gone to the top of the Gateway Arch in Missouri, and so much more. Two favorite states were our children’s 2nd Grade ‘Fifty Nifty’ states – Wisconsin for Jack ’23 and Nebraska for Jayne ’24. We will begin the second half of our USA family adventure in the Northeast.

Scott and I know there are Collegiate Cougars living in states all over our great country, so we welcome ideas from any of you who want to pass along helpful tips about what our family should see and do in your great state!”

1990 Jacquelin Ukrop Aronson ’89 and her family paused for a picture in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, ND, on July 17, 2014, just after their drive through the park where they took photographs of prairie dogs, had the bison walk toward and around their car, and saw wild horses in the distance (see class notes for details).

Charlie Daniel writes, “Dad turned 80 this year and took the family to Alaska. So awesome and beautiful. Attended our 25th Reunion and saw many old friends. It was so great to catch up with everyone.

CAR NANNY continues to grow although we do not have as large a Cougar client roster as we would like.

Please support this homegrown start up! By now, you have probably heard our radio ads. A big step for us. The new domain is www.CarNannyUSA.com – much easier to remember. Mya continues to thrive in school. She made the reading team and all the other kiddos are 7 and 8 years old. Although hating math

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BORN: Christian Richard Bennett to Richard Bennett and wife Louise on Nov. 8, 2014.

Sadie Cole Chappell to Bill Chappell and wife Millay on July 10, 2014. She joins her sister Finley, 7.

Jim Hickey ’89 lives and works in Jackson Hole, WY (see class notes for details).

to begin with, she cannot get enough of it now. I am in big trouble. Well, that’s all for now. Would be great if someone besides me would contribute to these notes!!! Hope everyone has a great winter and kicked off 2015 with a bang.”

After a 20-year career in the fly-fishing industry, Jim Hickey has decided to hang up his fly rod (not really!!) and has joined the RE/MAX Obsidian Jackson Hole Real Estate Team. Living, working, and recreating for 20 years in and around Jackson Hole, Jim has a unique perspective and lots of experience on how to make the Jackson Hole dream a reality. If you are thinking of moving to or visiting the area, or just need some suggestions on where to fish, feel free to get in touch with Jim.

1991

DIED: Wilson Reed on Feb. 9, 2015. Wilson attended St. Christopher’s, graduated from Collegiate and earned a BA from the College of Charleston. He grew up playing tennis, football, and basketball; hunting and fishing; showing horses and foxhunting. He was a member of the Deep Run Hunt Club. His deep involvement in music included singing in church, school and college choirs, and in the Richmond Symphony Chorus, as well as playing in various bands including Never Mind and 13th Story. He studied the vihuela and guitar and developed a serious interest in early music. Wilson was baptized at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, confirmed at St. James’s Episcopal Church, and was later a member of St. Mary’s

Richard Benson ’92, his wife Kim and their daughter visited their family village in Italy last summer.

The Battle of the Brains Crüe from the Class of ’91 reunited for dinner in Old Town Alexandria in September. Pictured are Joann Chan, Eric Biber, Peter Hopewell and Billy Broaddus.

Creative directors Rachel Scott Everett ’92 and Brian Gibson on production for “The Voyage,” a short film they developed for Baha Mar, a new luxury resort opening in Nassau, The Bahamas.

In November, alumni gathered at Wild Ginger for lots of laughs to honor Patrick Henry on his birthday. “We laughed like we had never left Collegiate and our fun times together!” Those pictured are Class of 1990 unless otherwise noted. FRONT: Carter Gibbs Miller, John Nolde, Jennifer Jewett Ruth, Patrick Henry, Eric Meyers ’91 and Laura Miller Myers.

BACK: Beth Vetrovec Smith, Heather Robinson Laskin, Hampton Bargatze, Alan Vaughan ’91 and Margaret Randolph Pace.

Episcopal Church. With experience as an independent contractor and in restoration construction, Wilson worked for Chesterfield County as a building inspector and taught classes for FEMA. He is survived by his wife, Susan Lee Eckhardt Reed; daughters, Sheldon Elizabeth Reed and Mary Mayken Reed; parents, Poulson Connell Reed and Nancy Reed (former Middle School technology teacher); brother, the Reverend Poulson Connell Reed, Jr. and his wife, Megan Bonifer Tiedt Reed; and nephews, David Drake Reed, Thomas Bullard Reed, and Matthew Bonifer Reed.

1992

Rachel Scott Everett and her husband, Brian Gibson, recently returned to Richmond after creating the global launch campaign for Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas. The ad campaign was featured in Vanity Fair magazine and their TV commercial will debut during the Oscars.

BORN: Mason Chilton Reed, Jr. to Mason Reed and wife Jacqueline on Nov. 15, 2014. Mason, Jr. joins his sister Poppy, who recently turned 2. The family is still enjoying life in Santa Monica, CA where everyone is happy and healthy, though the parents are a bit sleep-deprived!

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ON THE AIR

Rich Minor ’93 Thanks to Rich for writing about his vocation and the love he has for a special holiday donation project.

Since the age of 10, I’ve wanted to be on the radio. I started at Q94 in Richmond in September 1991, the start of my junior year at Collegiate. I’ve now worked in broadcasting and radio for more than 20 years. Currently, I’m the program director and morning show personality for 98Q in Danbury, CT (just 60 miles outside NYC). Our station is consistently #1 in the ratings. I’m extremely proud of this. It’s just like getting your report card at Collegiate (even though I never came in at “#1” on my report card).

Waking up at 3:50 a.m. makes for an interesting life. Some morning radio shows come with a co-host or a team of three or sometimes up to 10 other personalities. On 98Q, it’s just “Rich Minor in the Morning.” I act as the host, producer, writer, editor, you name it. And, like our station’s overall ratings, the morning show is a hit…a resounding #1 in the ratings.

1993

DIED: Campbell Berkeley on Jan. 18, 2015, after a courageous battle with a brain tumor. At Collegiate, he was a member of the Spanish Honor Society, Key Club and S.O.D.A. He also played soccer and lacrosse. After attending Furman University, Campbell was a Peace Corps volunteer and worked for Aerotek. He was also an avid cyclist.

Campbell is survived by his wife, Yvonne; son, Alejandro; parents, Jean Berkeley (former Middle School math teacher) and Arch Berkeley; sister, Carter Berkeley Taylor ’93; stepmother, Donna; and stepbrother, Matt Dumas.

1994

As the program director, I oversee all operations of the station. As with many companies nowadays, I have many responsibilities…promotions director, analyzing weekly music trends, voiceover work…just to name a few. But what I especially love is the involvement our station has throughout the year with the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes and breast cancer awareness fundraisers and events.

My favorite time of year is the first Saturday in December. Our station puts on our annual “Bags & Bears” event to benefit kids in foster care. We encourage our listeners to donate new backpacks and tote bags as well as teddy bears and stuffed animals. In many situations, children in foster care are in a period of transition from one home to another…from one unfamiliar environment to another. Some carry most of their belongings in a grocery bag or trash bag. Giving them a new backpack gives them an immense sense of pride and ownership. The reason for the teddy bear donation is so it can be that one constant for that child in the middle of a great deal of change around them. Regardless of age...3, 8, 14…every child loves the comfort and security of a teddy bear. The generosity of this community and donations that come in each year have made this an incredibly successful and popular event. I regularly say on the air that this one day...this one event...is “my Christmas Day.” That’s how passionate, excited, dedicated and proud I am of this event.

I recently reconnected with one my best friends through Middle and Upper School at Collegiate. He said the most interesting thing to me. It was something like, “Out of everyone I remember at Collegiate, you’re the only one who’s doing what they’ve always wanted to do.” I must admit, it was quite interesting to hear that.

20th Reunion

Our 20th reunion was a blast! Held at the Blue Goat on Grove Avenue, and thanks to party planner Sagle Jones Purcell and her team of Ashley Gardner Gallienne and Colin Jamerson, the night was a complete and total success.

We had a good turnout, and those of us who live in Richmond were so thankful to and impressed by our fellow Class of 1994 classmates who made the awesome effort to travel from both near and far to make the party so fun and meaningful.

We had people fly in from all over the country to come to the party – and the energy and excitement of seeing those friends was worth it all. Thanks so much to everyone who made the effort to be there that night – we had some great laughs, and the trips down memory lane were beyond funny. See you all in 2019!

– Submitted by Erin Smith Jewett Angie Suárez Álvarez works as a lawyer for USAID and lives in Bogota, Colombia. She has two children, Margarita and Juan.

BORN: Anna Hershey to Will Hershey and wife Jean on Sept. 7, 2014 (now sharing a birthday with her dad!). She joins big brother William ’24 and big sister Eliza. Everyone is happy, healthy, and doing well!

DIED: Catherine Collins on July 10, 2014 after battling Crohn’s Disease. She attended Coastal Carolina University and Virginia Commonwealth University. She loved music, artwork and spending time with family, especially her nieces and nephew. She was predeceased by her mother, Dianne Nunnally Hoppes ’64. She is survived by her father, William V. Collins; her sister, Janet Collins Deskevich

The Class of ’94 celebrated their 20th Reunion at the Blue Goat.

Daughter of Will Hershey ’94, was born Sept. 7, 2014.

Angie Suárez Álvarez ’94 and her children joined her Collegiate host family (Bill ’66 and Connie Gottwald) on a trip to Disney World last winter. Pictured are Michael Gottwald ’02, Angie, and her children.

’88, her husband, Duane and their children, Emily Deskevich ’22 and Caroline Deskevich ’26; her sister, Alice Collins Fruth ’97, her husband, Alex and their children, Patrick and Helen; and her mother’s husband, Frank Hoppes II. She is also survived by her stepsiblings, Jamie L. Myers, Ashley C. Williford, Heather H. Proffitt, and Daniel Hoppes III; devoted friend, Mable Taylor; her boyfriend, James S. Maxwell; and a host of close relatives and friends.

1995

Ellen Ashton Smith Jackson returned this fall after a two-year hiatus to coach varsity field hockey at

Albemarle High School in Charlottesville.

BORN: Charles Michael Cooke to Alexis Newbrand Cooke and husband Jim on Aug. 25, 2014.

1996

Aman Sidhu was recently appointed to the University of Richmond School of Law’s Law School Association Board of Directors. He is a partner in the Washington, DC office of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and continues to support pro bono efforts to promote civil rights and religious freedom through his work with the Sikh Coalition. Aman and his wife, Jasmeet, have four-yearold twin daughters, Noor and Ajuni.

Son of Jennifer King Kaestner ’95 and her husband Cornelius, was born Apr. 28, 2014. We apologize for the leaving this picture out of the last Spark!

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CLASS NOTES BORN: Gracen Kennedy Allen to Grant Allen and wife Katherine on Aug. 20, 2014. Grant continues to reside in Washington, DC where he leads venture capital investments for Switzerlandbased ABB. Isaiah Benson Sisisky to Zach Sisisky and wife Clare (Collegiate’s Director of Global Education) on Aug. 29, 2014. He joins big sister Eva.

Daughter of Grant Allen ’96 and his wife Katherine, was born Aug. 20, 2014.

Son of Adam Hofheimer ’95 and Ginny Harris Hofheimer ’96, and Daughter of Joe ’99 and Hayes Blackburn got together on the morning of the Homecoming pep rally in September. They are neighbors, kindergartners in Mrs. Andrews’ class and great friends!

They love to show their Cougar spirit!

Son of Courtney Owen Mattes ’97 (here with brothers) was born Jan. 28, 2014.

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Son of Cameron Chewning Stockner ’97 (shown here meeting his big brother for the first time) was born May 22, 2014.

Son of Catey Thomson White ’97, was born Dec. 21, 2013.

1997

Dr. Scott Adams, of Orthopedic Associates of Central Maryland, was recently selected by his peers as one of the Top Docs in the Baltimore Region and listed in Baltimore magazine.

Bo Vaughan lives in Richmond with his wife, Amanda, and two children, Rosalie and Marshall. He is currently an assistant professor of medicine and infectious diseases at VCU and Richmond VA Medical Center.

BORN: Jack Brent to Mason Brent and Maria Enochs Brent ’99 on July 4, 2014.

Hunter Crawford Stockner to Cameron Chewning Stockner and husband Gary on May 22, 2014. While big brother, Grady, had to wait to meet his little brother, who spent almost a month in the NICU at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital, Cameron and Gary are thrilled to report that Hunter is a very happy, healthy baby.

Paul Edward “Ted” Galanti II to Jeff Galanti and wife Amanda on June 21, 2014. He joins big brother, Thomas, and sister, Margaret.

Blanton Forrest Hunter to Matt Hunter and wife Anne Hunter on Sept. 22, 2014. He joins big sister Alice.

William “Will” Carter Mattes to Courtney Owen Mattes and husband Josh on Jan. 28, 2014. He joins big brothers Owen and Jake.

POST-OP COMFORT FOR WOMEN

Michelle Kahn Logan ’98

Daughter of Ashley Glasser-Konecky ’98, was born Oct. 14, 2014.

After graduating from Collegiate, Michelle earned her BBA in marketing at James Madison University, a master’s in public health at UVA and a master’s in finance at American University. She is the co-owner, with husband Joe, of Richmond Balance and Logan Aggregate Recycling and she works part-time in the economics education office at Collegiate. Her most recent entrepreneurial venture is the TaTa Topper, a mattress topper that facilitates better sleep for those recovering from breast surgery. Michelle and business partner Marilyn Collins won the 2014 StartUpNext RVA competition and completed a successful Indiegogo campaign to raise capital, and the TaTa Topper is being marketed nationwide.

How did you and your business partner get started with your new product?

After having a mastectomy, women are not supposed to sleep on their stomachs while their skin heals. And sleeping on your side is painful. In January 2014 after my mastectomy, my skin was fragile, and, when I rolled onto my stomach while I was sleeping, the skin broke. Marilyn, who had a mastectomy in 2011, also had great discomfort after surgery. We created the TaTa Topper to protect me from having any more complications and want to share it with other women who are having discomfort after surgery.

How has your experience with your other businesses been helpful in this new venture?

Daughter of Lee Williams Drummond ’98, was born Nov. 5, 2014. She is sitting with her cousin, son of Margaret Williams Bode ’98.

Wellford “Ford” Edson White to Catey Thomson White and husband Scott on Dec. 21, 2013.

1998

Bret Myers is an analytics consultant for MLS soccer team Toronto FC. Bret uses a combination of on-field cameras and tracking software to scout opposition and analyze player performances. The performance data and heart rate monitors help FC’s coaching staff work with players to prevent or recover from injuries.

MARRIED: Tayloe Moore to Peter Reeves on Nov. 8, 2014. Lucy Moore ’01 served as her sister’s maid of honor and Bryson Powell was a reader. Tayloe works in the marketing and client development department at Hunton & Williams, and Peter works at Heritage Bank, Norfolk.

Sam Ramage to Amy Hopler on June 7, 2014. Ann Ramage ’92 and Beth Ramage Schwarz ’02 were bridesmaids. Brendan O’Toole was a groomsman. Sam and Amy live in Indianapolis, IN where he works for Eli

Having opened Richmond Balance in 2007 and Logan Aggregate Recycling in 2 010 , e nt r epr e neu r i a l ende avor s h ave b e c ome p a r t of my blo o d . E ver y experience, good and bad, is valuable. Each lesson helps me to recognize my strengths and weaknesses a little bit better. I’ve learned to surround myself with people that are more capable than I am, internally and with vendors. This company is the first company that I have started with a partner. I’ve learned over time that I can’t do everything 100 percent. By partnering with Marilyn, our company has grown much bigger and faster than the others.

How has your Collegiate education been useful as an entrepreneur?

When starting a company, you have to bootstrap it for a while. That means that you are responsible for all the manufacturing, operations, marketing, sales, finance, etc. The most valuable skill I gained from my time at Collegiate is that I can write.

If you can write clearly and effectively, people will support you. If I’m writing a business plan, translating financials, or producing marketing material, it has been important to me to be able to communicate well.

For more information, visit the Marilyn and Michelle Facebook page and their website: www.marilynandmichelle.com.

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The Class of ’99 gathered at the Answer Brewpub for their 15th Reunion.

Daughter of Lennie Clore Chaisson ’99, was born Sept. 26, 2014.

Aman Sidhu ’96, Ajay Sidhu ’05, and Raman Sidhu ’99 were home in Chester, VA for Thanksgiving, where they made time for some skeet shooting with their father, Dr. Baljit Sidhu.

Ashley Butler ’99 married Evan Fitzmaurice on Dec. 13, 2014.

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Daughter of Philip Janney ’99, was born May 15, 2014.

Son of Maria Enochs Brent ’99 and Mason Brent ’97, was born July 4, 2014.

This past summer, Leah Batten ’99 participated in a medical mission trip with the Reach 4 Ghana organization.

Lilly and Company and she teaches at Sycamore School.

BORN: Ellison “Eli” Books Adamson to Ben Adamson and wife Emilee on Sept. 18, 2014.

Jade Glasser Konecky to Ashley Glasser-Konecky and husband Matthew Konecky on Oct. 14, 2014.

Kinglsey Case Tischer to Ashley Krupin Tischer and husband Casey on June 12, 2014.

John “Jack” Douglas Shonka to Katy Ludeman Shonka and husband David on May 28, 2014. He joins big siblings Ainsley, David and Luke.

Margaret Addington Drummond to Lee Williams Drummond and husband Michael on Nov. 5, 2014.

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15th Reunion

The Class of 1999 had a great Homecoming and reunion weekend. Several alumni were able to attend the Oyster Roast at Tuckahoe Plantation and enjoyed some BBQ and oysters with friends. Saturday night, the Class of ’99 met up at the brand new Answer Brewpub. The group enjoyed having our own private bar area with a buffet of Vietnamese treats. The owner of The Answer, An Bui, brought the Class a boot of beer to celebrate the occasion!

Alumni attendees included Becky Nuara Helms, Lara Tyler Chambers, Meg Thalhimer, Mary Gordon Buckingham Brown, Laura Anderson,

Jaya Prasad, Leah Batten, Kara Kihm, Liza Jarvis Scott, Anne Taylor Drake Schaaf, Mary Wiltshire Beckstoffer, Camp Goodwin, Alina Massey Trent, Justin Trent, Lucas Beirne, Drew Wiltshire, Joe Blackburn, Philip Janney, Eddie Sowers, Dustin Greene, William Lewis, Hannah Huber Bearer, Ariel Katz Ham and a surprise attendee: middle school classmate, Juliet Thompson.

It was wonderful to catch up with old friends and everyone is looking forward to an even larger turnout for the 20th reunion! How time flies! – Submitted by Becky Nuara Helms Leah Batten writes, “I participated in a medical mission trip this past summer with the Reach 4 Ghana organization. As a physical therapy student, I worked alongside MCV medical students and pharmacy students as well as medical residents from St. Francis to provide medical care to underserved rural villages in Ghana. It was an unforgettable and life-changing experience being able to share my new love of physical therapy with those who needed it the most. I am thankful for many contributions I received from the Collegiate alumni network that made my trip possible.”

After spending three years in the Windy City with Bain & Company, Raman Sidhu moved to Philadelphia, PA earlier this year and joined the corporate strategy group of TE Connectivity. Raman and his wife, Marlene,

also celebrated the first birthday of their son, Hukam, in September.

MARRIED: Ashley Butler to Evan Fitzmaurice on Dec. 13, 2014 in Austin, TX. BORN: Ellen Theresa Chaisson to Lennie Clore Chaisson and husband Nathan on Sept. 26, 2014.

Jack Brent to Maria Enochs Brent and Mason Brent ’97 on July 4, 2014.

Juliet Reveley Janney to Philip Janney and wife Jill on May 15, 2014. She joins big brother Luke.

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MARRIED: Alden Ramsey to Gary McDaniel on Aug. 30, 2014 in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Amy Lemons Sutton served as the matron of honor. Rick Ramsey ’97 and Garrett Ramsey ’03 were ushers.

Alden and Gary live in Goochland.

BORN: Madeleine Brown Teeter to Emily Graham Teeter and husband Jay on Nov. 17, 2014. “She is a blessing to us, and we are all happy and healthy!”

Ann Tucker Byrd Keeney to Bo Keeney and wife Sarah on Oct. 5, 2014. She joins sister Virginia, 4.

Henry Fendall Wilkinson to Clare Parkinson Wilkinson and husband Charlie on Nov. 9, 2014.

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Collegiate alumni got together when Hillary Ross ’01 married Charles Einwick on May 17, 2014. Pictured are Berkeley Robins ’07, Bonnie Zimmer ’07, Natalee Griggs ’83, Lucy Moore ’01, Tricia Bullock Branch ’74, Lizzy Cutchins ’01, Steve Ross ’71, Steffi Ross ’07, Hillary Ross Einwick, Charles Einwick, Lauren Johnson ’01, Courtney Fain ’01, Lizzie Thomson ’01, Meghan Gehr Hubbard ’01, Jeff Dunnington ’01, Kristen Ekey Berke ’01, Priscilla Powell ’01, Carter Hamill Backus ’01 and Elizabeth LaGow McDermid ’01. Also in attendance but not pictured were Paul Caldwell ’88 and Mike Boyle ’71. Photo by Patricia Lyons

and Sarah Ailsworth ’04 served as bridesmaids.

Katherine Martin ’24 and Sallie Martin ’26 were flower girls. Conner Gentil ’03 and Rand Robins ’01 were groomsmen. Susan and Robert live in Richmond.

Hillary Ross to Charles Einwick on May 17, 2014.

Sister Steffi Ross ’07 served as the maid of honor, Kristin Ekey Berke was a reader and Lucy Moore was a greeter. Hillary and Charles live in Richmond.

Mark Sweeney to Alexis Hawley on Nov. 1, 2014.

Bryce Sweeney ’07 was his brother’s best man and Christina Sweeney Bier ’03 was a bridesmaid.

Mark and Alexis live in Chicago where he works for Greenberg Traurig, LLP and she works for Baker & McKenzie.

BORN: Charles “Charlie” Russell Breeden to Eric Breeden and wife Sarah on Aug. 14, 2014.

John William Culp to Julie Heiner Culp and husband Jason on Nov. 22, 2014.

Mark Edgar Holt V “Quinn” to Mark Holt and wife Carter Graham Holt ’03 on Aug. 21, 2014.

Campbell Virginia Hunter to Warren Hunter and wife Katy on Sept. 9, 2014.

Anne “Annie” Tucker Greendyke to Carter Judkins Greendyke and husband Will on Nov. 30, 2014. Carter writes, “We’ve been in New York City for over four years and love it here. When I’m not being a mom to Annie, I teach high school Spanish at KIPP NYC College Prep, a public charter high school.”

2002

Page Neal ’00’s jewelry business, Bario Neal, was featured in the Dec. 2014/Jan. 2015 issue of National Geographic Traveler. The precious metals and stones in Bario Neal’s jewelry are either responsibly mined or recycled. Visit www. bario-neal.com to learn more.

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John Neal was recently promoted to vice president at BB&T Capital Markets in Richmond. He is also entering his second season as varsity lacrosse coach at Douglas S. Freeman High School.

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Peyton Jenkins ’00 met President George H.W. Bush in Kennebunkport, ME when he fit Mr. Bush for a new Alton Lane suit. Peyton is VP of Customer Experience at the custom men’s clothier.

MARRIED: Meghan Gehr to Justin Hubbard on Dec. 31, 2013. Lizzy Gehr Marchant ’04 was the matron of honor and Sarah Gottwald Poole, Courtney Fain, Meredith Lawton and Priscilla Powell were bridesmaids. Reilly Marchant ’03 and Darrell Gardner were groomsmen. Elizbaeth Cutchins was a reader. Meghan and Justin live in Richmond.

Robert Gentil to Susan Cook ’04 on July 19, 2014.

Sarah Cook Martin ’94 and Elizabeth Cook Miller ’99 were the matrons of honor and Claire Gentil ’06

Last August, Rob Courain launched Live to Serve, a website that helps nonprofits raise money. The site sells vouchers for local businesses, and part of the price goes to nonprofits. Rob was motivated to start Live to Serve after helping launch RVA United, a nonprofit Christian ministry. He saw the challenges that come with trying to raise money and wanted to make it easier for nonprofits. Visit www.livetoserve.com to learn more.

Hillary Robertson Crittendon and Laura Martin’s app, The SoGood, launched in 2013 and they were recently named as two of “50 People who are Changing the South in 2015” by Southern Living. Here’s how they were described: “Laura and Hillary make it a breeze to find the best local purveyors in a city with the SoGood app. Covering seven Southern towns, with more coming this year, each business listed in the app has been vetted by SoGood girls, as well as other users who weigh in to boost the locale’s or artist’s street cred. Members also have access to travel guides for each city created by local tastemakers. Last month, the ladies took the show on the road with a series of pop-up

Daughter of Carter Judkins Greendyke ’01 and her husband Will, was born Nov. 20, 2014. Aunt Meredith Judkins ’05 is also pictured.

Hunter Powell ’01 and his fiancée Carla Meyer live in St. Louis, MO.

Cougars celebrated the marriage of Jeanne Nuara ’02 and John Fields on Nov. 8, 2013. Those pictured are Class of 2002 unless otherwise noted. Pictured are Meredith Hurst, Ambler Shuford, Ashley Clevenger Trinh ’99, Yogi Singh, Becky Nuara Helms ’99, Margaret Meigs Raigins, Jeanne Nuara Fields, Kristina Tyler, Lara Tyler Chambers ’99, Caroline Gibson, Andrew Nixon, Talley King, Liz Costin Nixon, Weezie Nuara, Bane Williams McLellan, Rebecca Janney Scherer, Laura Martin and Lauren Hurst Glazier ’04. We apologize for the leaving this picture out of the last Spark!

shops that feature brands from the network, like Nashville’s Peter Nappi and Charleston’s Proud Mary, bringing the experience of curated, online shopping to life.”

MARRIED: Josh Broome to Missy Clark on July 12, 2014. Hunter Broome ’09 served as the best man. Groomsmen included Drew Cheely, John Colan, Mac Friddell, Joey Nuckols, Chris Pearson and Justin Ward. Josh and Missy live in Richmond where he works for Dominion Medical and she works for Newfield Financial Solutions.

Patrick Burke to Kara Powers on Aug. 16, 2014 in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. They live on campus at the Pomfret School where Patrick continues to work as

Daughter of Emily Graham Teeter ’00 and her husband Jay, was born Nov. 17, 2014.

head of the history department and head boys varsity soccer coach.

Katie Nelson to Brett Hinkley on Mar. 22, 2014.

Katie and Brett live in Charleston, SC with their French bulldog, Sugar.

BORN: Erwin “Winn” Fox Huber to Hunter Huber and wife Samantha Price Huber ’03 on Jan. 13, 2015.

Avery Elizabeth Pruitt to Thomas Pruitt and wife Sallie on Dec. 11, 2014. She joins sister Ella Grace, 1.

2003

In recognition of her work at Dutch & Co., Kirby Baltzegar recently won an Elby in the employee of

Son of Julie Heiner Culp ’01, was born Nov. 22, 2014.

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Sarah Portlock Fellman ’03 and her husband Sam visited Moab, UT last summer.

Jeff Mullen ’03 married Kelly McNamara on Sept. 20, 2014.

Peter Goodwin ’03 married Cara Damiano on Apr. 5, 2014.

the year category. The Elbys honor excellence in Richmond’s restaurant community.

Taylor Beck is a freelance writer and researcher living in New York. He recently had an article, “The Attention Machine: A new brain-scanning technique could change the way scientists think about human focus,” published in The Atlantic, and he has also contributed to the New Yorker and Fast Company magazines.

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Joanna Parker ’03 married Clay Harris on Nov. 1, 2014.

Kyle Coleman writes, “Over the last few years I’ve logged thousands of miles on my bikes and in September I jumped head first into the biking industry by purchasing a local bike shop, in my hometown of Harrisonburg, VA (the Cycling Capital of VA). For the past 40 years, the shop has been known as Mark’s Bike Shop, but in 2015 we’ll be rebranding the business as Bluestone Bike & Run (bluestonebikerun. com). We’ll not only be a friendly, full-service bike

shop, but we’ll also have the latest footwear for our running friends. Cycling is exploding nationwide and I feel blessed to run a small business with such a passionate group of customers. If you’re ever up for an adventure, be sure to look me up and I’d be glad to show you some mountain trails or country roads that will have you grinning from ear to ear.”

Caitlin Shalley Cottrell and her husband, Will Cottrell, have relocated to San Francisco, CA. Will is a director at the Corporate Executive Board, and Caitlin is a nurse anesthetist at the San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center. They reside in Pacific Heights.

John Zhuo writes, “Since the early part of last year, I have returned to Durham, NC and am currently working at DUMAC, an organization that I worked for previously, in a different role. Things have been exciting. Since my return, I have also caught up with a fellow classmate, who started a health restaurant just a few miles away from my office! Next year, I will be getting an MBA (I have already been accepted at Duke Fuqua School of Business and am most likely attending there). It is exciting to see email about Collegiate’s centennial celebration. A lot has changed since my time as a student, perhaps most conspicuously is the development of the Chinese language program.”

MARRIED: Peter Goodwin to Cara Damiano on Apr. 5, 2014.

Collins LeClair to Eric Rohnacher on June 7, 2014 in Nantucket. Amy Bruch Greene and Peyton Cheely

The Class of ’04 celebrated their 10th Reunion at Balliceaux.

Edwards ’04 were bridesmaids. Collins and Eric live in Richmond.

Jeff Mullen to Kelly McNamara on Sept. 20, 2014 in Baltimore, MD. Groomsmen included classmates Will Allen, Jack Parrish, Chris Morgan and Reilly Marchant. Ushers included Richard Cullen, Peter Goodwin and Alex Sooy. Amber Jesse ’04 and Lizzy Gehr Marchant ’04 served as bridesmaids.

Joanna Parker to Clay Harris on Nov. 1, 2014 at Cedar Bluff Farm in Gum Spring, VA. Lea Peck to Matt Gray on Oct. 4, 2014. Sally Peck Ashby ’00 was her sister’s matron of honor. Lea and Matt live in Richmond where she is an occupational therapist at John Randolph Medical Center and he is a GIS technician with Dominion Power.

Sarah Portlock to Sam Fellman on June 2, 2013 in Annapolis at the US Naval Academy. They live in Washington, DC where Sarah is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering the US economy.

BORN: Mark Edgar Holt V “Quinn” to Carter Graham Holt and husband Mark Holt ’01 on Aug. 21, 2014.

Erwin “Winn” Fox Huber to Samantha Price Huber and husband Hunter Huber ’02 on Jan. 13, 2015.

2004

10th Reunion

The Class of 2004 had a great time celebrating our 10-year reunion at Balliceaux. We had wonderful attendance. Senior class photos were posted around the venue, which sparked many conversations over

Son of Carter Graham Holt ’03 and Mark Holt ’01, was born Aug. 21, 2014.

Noah Todras ’04 is building a boat (see class notes for details). “My shop’s much cleaner since I took this picture, and my woodwork has expanded considerably as a direct result of taking on this project.”

Son of Margaret Overton Geiger ’04 and Paul Geiger ’04, was born May 31, 2014.

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Dolly Williams ’05 and Mark Hoskins were married Oct. 25, 2014 with many Cougars in attendance. Pictured are Margaret Conner Gentil ’70, Steve Gentil ’70, Terrell Williams ’70, Talley King ’02, Jessica Longo ’05, Bane Williams McLellan ’02, Britten Matthews ’06, Kate Hanley Mostrom ’05, Maura McGroarty ’05, Ryan Mostrom ’05, Paul Saunders ’05, Burch Hazelgrove ’05, Dolly Williams Hoskins, Mark Hoskins, Sarah Harrison ’05, Will DeCamps ’05, Elizabeth Garson Koteles ’05, Pearson Moore ’05, Meredith Judkins ’05, Caroline Stutts ’05, Ambler Shuford ’02, Liza Parrish ’05, David Shuford ’71, Dorothy Watson ’05, Madeline Sisk ’05 and Brendan Hanley ’05.

Cougars celebrated the marriage of Jimmie Massie ’04 and Ali Sayward on Aug. 16, 2014.

libations ... – Submitted by Lizzy Gehr Marchant Christin Lipscomb is currently practicing as a nurse anesthetist and living in Wrightsville Beach, NC. After studying English at VCU, Noah Todras continues to live in Richmond, working as a furniture conservator with William Ivey Fine Furniture Ltd., and a bartender at Sticky Rice in the Fan. Noah writes, “I have begun to build a boat! An 18-foot long cedar strip sailing canoe, really a trimaran (3 hulls). I began this just past April with virtually no woodworking experience, and figured a lot out along the way. My

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woodwork has expanded considerably as a direct result of taking on this project (you can see on my website: www.todras.com).”

MARRIED: Susan Cook to Robert Gentil ’01 on July 19, 2014. Sarah Cook Martin ’94 and Elizabeth Cook Miller ’99 were the matrons of honor and Claire Gentil ’06 and Sarah Ailsworth served as bridesmaids. Katherine Martin ’24 and Sallie Martin ’26 were flower girls. Conner Gentil ’03 and Rand Robins ’01 were groomsmen. Susan and Robert live in Richmond.

Jimmie Massie to Ali Sayward on Aug. 2, 2014 at St. Ebbe’s Church in Oxford, England. Following a honeymoon in Charlottesville and Little Plymouth, VA, the couple continued the festivities with family and friends at a Blessing Celebration in Goochland on Aug. 16, 2014, officiated by Pastor Alan Miller. Jimmie and Ali both currently serve the Lord at St. Ebbe’s Church, and will be relocating to Boston for seminary beginning in August 2015.

Daniel Newton to Morgan Botwinick on June 7, 2014. Scott Newton ’12 served as the best man.

Bennett Sooy ’05 snapped this photo of Ben Schewel ’05: “I saw him on the train and surprised him. He has a very adult look that I’m sure he has been perfecting since high school.”

Collegiate alumni celebrated the marriage of Alice Derry ’05 and Joseph Gnall on Aug. 9, 2014. FRONT: Ellen Beane ’05, Pearson Moore ’05, Katelyn Bowman Feinberg ’05, Joseph Gnall, Alice Derry Gnall. BACK: Walker Terry ’05, William O’Flaherty ’05, Will Cosby ’05, Will Derry ’03, Sarah Gray Tullidge Innes ’05, Christina Merchant ’05, Will Farmer ’05. Photo by Cyn Kain Photography

Cougars celebrated the marriage of Susan Cook ’04 and Robert Gentil ’01 on July 19, 2014. FRONT: Claire Gentil ’06, Mariah Jarvis Darby ’02, Sallie Martin ’26, Sarah Cook Martin ’94, Katherine Martin ’24, Elizabeth Cook Miller ’99, Sarah Ailsworth ’04, Mary Conner ’72, Boo Gentil ’72, Margaret Conner Gentil ’70, Steve Gentil ’70 BACK: John Hamner ’70, Ellen Hatcher Hamner ’72, Greg Williams ’69, Nancy Cox Vaughan ’70, George Richardson ’70, Kim Grubbs ’72, Gaylon Layfield ’69, Ryan Schilling ’02, Hatcher Overton ’01, David Williams ’74, Tommy LePage ’01, Susan Cook Gentil, Robert Gentil, Liza Jarvis Scott ’99, Cristy Conner Jarvis ’68, Jenna Jarvis Atwood ’97, Rand Robins ’01, Rusty Conner ’74, Michael Jarvis ’06, Brad Jones ’03, Patrick Wolfgang ’01, Conner Gentil ’03.

Meredith Newton was a bridesmaid and Benjamin Emerson was a groomsman. Daniel and Morgan live in Richmond.

Sara Samford to Brian Griebel on Oct. 18, 2014 at The Homestead. Eva Samford Cherepnya ’08 was her sister’s matron of honor. Marie Coates, Susannah Rowe and Ami Gokli were bridesmaids. Sara and Brian live in Richmond where they both work at Capital One. BORN: Matilda “Maddie” Wilson Walker to Caroline LaGow Walker and Jack Walker on June 2, 2014.

Sadie Lee Williamson to Blair Northen Williamson and husband Sam on Dec. 17, 2014.

Thomas Hatcher Geiger to Margaret Overton Geiger and Paul Geiger on May 31, 2014. The family lives in Lexington, KY.

2005

Scott Davidson is the founder of Campus Cookies, which opened a Richmond location in November. The business sells and delivers a variety of warm cookies

Daughter of Caroline LaGow Walker ’04 and Jack Walker ’04 was born June 2, 2014.

and other baked goods to customers at night. Scott started Campus Cookies when he was a student at JMU and has since opened other locations in Blacksburg, Charlottesville and Greenville, NC. Visit www.campuscookie.com to learn more.

Dr. Ajay Sidhu lives in sunny Miami Beach, FL with his wife, Deepjyot and dog, Moko. Ajay is currently in the second year of a urology residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in South Beach.

Hatton Taylor is pursuing his master’s in music for performance at the University of Missouri in Columbia,

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Collegiate friends got together when Lauren Brady ’05 married Michael Manson ’05 on June 28, 2014. Those pictured are Class of 2005 unless otherwise noted. FRONT: Ashley Davis Young, Chris Vaughan, Lauren Brady Manson, Mary Alex Gordon, Sarah Byrd Crawford, Margaret Ann McLean Mazzenga BACK: Will Farmer, Whitney Alan Hess, C.J. Hutzler, David Coleman, Michael Manson, Benjamin Marks, Evan Kelly ’06, G.P. Manson ’01, William O’Flaherty.

Cougars celebrated the marriage of Sarah Gray Tullidge ’05 and Philip Innes on Sept. 27, 2014. Pictured are Stanton Thalhimer ’82, Steven Banks ’02, Dolly Williams Hoskins ’05, Will Cosby ’05, Stuart Farrell ’03, True Beck Hooper ’05, Ellen Beane ’05, Jordan Cobb ’05, Thomas Cullen ’96, Burch Hazelgrove ’05, Pearson Moore ’05, Richard Cullen ’03, Joanna Parker Harris ’03, Alice Derry Gnall ’05, Katelyn Bowman Feinberg ’05, Sarah Gray Tullidge Innes, Philip Innes, Steve Hickman, Ashley Strange ’05, Lizzie Cullen Cox ’00, Montie Anderson ’07, Anne Gray Siebert ’97, Will Allen ’03, Lauralee Glasgow Allen ’03, Peter Farrell ’02, Liza Tullidge ’07, Sara Hairfield Hogan ’05 and Christina Merchant ’05.

MO. He’s a teaching assistant studying under Anthony Glise, well-known guitarist and pedagogue, and is enjoying performing with other students in the guitar studio, playing various kinds of music.

MARRIED: Lauren Brady to Michael Manson on June 28, 2014 at Tuckahoe Plantation. Chris Vaughan and Mary Alex Gordon were the maids of honor and G.P. Manson ’01 was the best man. David Coleman, C.J. Hutzler and Benjamin Marks were groomsmen, Evan Kelly ’06 was an usher, and Alyson Jessup ’06 was a reader. Lauren and Michael are 2009 graduates of Virginia Tech and Michael recently completed his MBA at Darden (UVA). Lauren works as an account

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manager for Worldstrides in Charlottesville and Michael works in corporate strategy at Altria Group in Richmond. They reside in Goochland.

Alice Derry to Joseph Gnall on Aug. 9, 2014.

Classmates Katelyn Bowman Feinberg and Sarah Gray Tullidge Innes were maids of honor, Ellen Beane was a bridesmaid and brother Will Derry ’03 was a groomsman. Alice and Joseph live in Arlington, VA where she is a Spanish teacher and he works for CoStar Group, Inc. Gracie McGurn to Trey Mason on May 31, 2014 in Hot Springs, VA. Betts McGurn ’07 was the maid of honor and Missy McGurn Chiles ’03 was the matron of

honor. Bridesmaids included Meredith Judkins, Kate Robertson, Caroline Stutts, Dorothy Watson and Grace Cowles ’22. Lucy Beckstoffer ’25 was a flower girl and Jessica Longo was a reader. Gracie and Trey live in Richmond where she owns and operates Pure Barre in Short Pump and he works at Capital One. Sarah Gray Tullidge to Philip Innes (nephew of Head of School Steve Hickman) on Sept. 27, 2014 at Third Church with a reception following at the Country Club of Virginia. Liza Tullidge ’07 was the maid of honor. Steven Banks ’02, Peter Farrell ’02 and Brant Tullidge ’11 were groomsmen and Ellen Beane ’05, Carmen Thornton Carraway ’05, Katelyn

REPORT FROM HOLLYWOOD

Zach Mendez ’06

Those students and faculty who were at Collegiate circa 2006 may remember Zach Mendez’s first television role – he learned to be a figure skater for MTV’s MADE series. Most who knew him at the time as a talented three-season athlete (football, basketball and lacrosse) found it amusing to see him twirling on the ice in a skating costume with the cameras rolling. Nearly nine years later, eagle-eye TV viewers spied him swinging on a rope through a plate glass window in a commercial for Subway’s “new” chicken strips that began airing in January. So, how did he get from Skate Nation to Subway?

After graduating from Collegiate, he earned a degree in foreign affairs from UVA, where he also played football, and then worked as a teacher and program manager for City Year in Miami. City Year is an Americorps program that works to improve

Gracie McGurn ’05 married Trey Mason on May 31, 2014.

Bowman Feinberg ’05, Alice Derry Gnall ’05, Sara Hairfield Hogan ’05, True Beck Hooper ’05 and Ashley Strange ’05 were bridesmaids. Sarah Gray and Philip live in Richmond where she is a manager at Ivy Ventures and he is a realtor with RE/MAX Commonwealth.

Dolly Williams to Mark Hoskins on Oct. 25, 2014 at All Saints Episcopal Church. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at CCV Westhampton.

Dolly is the daughter of Sarah and Terrell Williams ’70. Bane Williams McLellan ’02 was her sister’s matron of honor and classmates Kate Hanley Mostrom, Madeline Sisk and Dorothy Watson were bridesmaids. Meredith Judkins was a reader. Dolly and Mark live in Atlanta.

2006

Last fall, Mason Davis, racquet sports events coordinator at the Country Club of Virginia, was named 2014 USTA Mid-Atlantic’s Tournament Director of the Year. Specifically, Mason was recognized for her work with the Keith Mumford Memorial Doubles Shootout adult tournament held at CCV in June, as well as CCV’s two USTA junior tournaments – the Spring Slam for 8U/10U in April and Fall Slam for 12U/14U in October.

Billy Ford moved to Burma in February. He writes that he has “been working on some interesting stuff lately that focuses on Burma’s political transition.

course performance, attendance and behavior in the bottom 25 percent of students in under-resourced schools across the country. “It was a really nice experience, and I found out I really loved working with kids,” Zach says. “That was my grad school.”

Also, over the last year and a half, he also started auditioning for commercials and student films in the tiny film community in Miami. “I signed on with Actors Venture which is run by Lawrence Folgo. It seemed a little schemey but I thought I’d try it.”

He went to Los Angeles and performed some scenes with 17 managers and agents in attendance and ultimately came away signing with a manager. “It was through him that I met my commercial agent and got the audition for Subway.”

The 30-second commercial shows Zach as a rock star, beating a huge guy at arm wrestling and swinging through the aforementioned window (though a stunt double did the actual breaking of the window). He says it took two 11-hour days of shooting and that included a Spanish version. “That’s part of my niche – I can speak Spanish.”

The Subway commercial was his first national commercial, which is all very exciting but until more of the same starts rolling in, he’s had plenty else going on since moving to LA five months ago – serving at a restaurant, doing delivery driving, catering and taking acting classes. “I’m trying to stay as busy as possible and trying not to be in the serving business permanently…I spend a lot of time pretending like I know what I’m doing.” – Elizabeth Woodroof Cogar ’77

2007 We recently heard from Meredith Ascari ’07 who asked us to pass this note along to her Cougar friends...

Dear Collegiate Family, On March 8, I rode in Cycle for Survival, the indoor team cycling event that has raised more than $50 million in support of life-changing research on rare cancers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This cause is very close to my heart, because it is where I did my treatment after being diagnosed with a rare lymphoma in February 2014.

I rode under the team name “Gettin Wiggy With It” with fellow Collegiate alums Berkeley Robins, Caroline Terry, Catherine Barnett, Steffi Ross, Carly Golliday and Frannie Parkinson (all ’07).

Every dollar I raised goes directly to MSKCC to fund research on rare cancers. The 2013 ride donations were already put to work in 28 different MSK labs and clinics – targeting a wide range of rare cancers. Thanks to everyone who donated to my team – and it’s not too late to do so, even though we’ve crossed the finish line this year. If you’d like to contribute, visit www.cycleforsurvival.com. Click DONATE to enter Gettin Wiggy With It (team name) or Meredith Ascari (team member).

Thank you for your support!

Meredith Ascari ’07

My interest in the subject originated during my junior year at Hamilton College when I studied in Vietnam and conducted research on religious freedom there. I then pursued a Fulbright fellowship after graduation and lived in rural Malaysia, where I taught English at a Muslim secondary school and conducted some research on the role of Islam in the democratization of Malaysia. Since returning from Malaysia, I’ve worked for Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom around the world.

“At Freedom House, I originally worked on a global religious freedom project that provided emergency, and often life-saving, assistance to victims of extreme religious persecution. For the past two years I’ve worked exclusively on the Southeast Asia team and focused on promoting human rights and democracy across the region. For example, I did a research project on freedom of assembly and public protests in Malaysia. I support the development of Freedom House’s annual report ‘Freedom in the World,’ which recently came out. I spend most of my time, though, on implementing a U.S. State Department-funded project that aims to promote political participation of marginalized populations in Burma and to push back on repressive laws that restrict fundamental freedoms (association, assembly, expression).”

Zach Mendez recently starred in a Subway restaurant TV commercial. In it, he performs a few stunts including swinging through a glass window on a rope. You can view it on YouTube by searching for “new grilled chicken strips.” See profile for more details.

MARRIED: Hannah Jones to Erik Proulx on Aug. 2, 2014. Aven Jones ’16 was the maid of honor and Harrison Jones ’03 was a groomsman. Hannah and Erik live in Winston-Salem, NC where she is a physician assistant and he is a resident physician in emergency medicine, both at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

2007

This past October, Heather Garson became Director of Stewardship at the Asheville School in Asheville, NC. She oversees donor relations activities and works closely with members of the Peck Society who have shown the ultimate expression of support by including the school in their estate plans.

Last September, Lindsay Haw appeared on “Wheel of Fortune” during its Teacher Week. She made it to the $100,000 bonus round before just missing the final puzzle.

Elizabeth Mason hosted the Class of ’09’s 5th Reunion at her home.

Jo Beth Stoddard lives in New York and recently transitioned out of traditional advertising to a social media creative agency, VaynerMedia, as a senior account executive working on a top soda brand.

MARRIED: Aynsley Thomas to Stuart Cosby on Oct. 4, 2014. Taylor Thomas ’10 was her sister’s maid of honor and Will Cosby ’05 was his brother’s best man.

Camp Peery and Matthew Richardson were ushers.

Aynsley and Stuart live in Richmond where she is an investment wealth advisor at SIMA Wealth Partners, LLC and he is continuing his education at VCU.

2009

5th Reunion

Our first reunion was certainly a hit! Nearly 60 Cougars were able to attend the cocktail party at Elizabeth Mason’s home. Everyone had a great time catching up and seeing where everyone landed after college. It was wonderful that so many people were able to travel back home from all across the country to get together after five years. Looking forward to seeing what everyone is doing after the next five years! – Submitted by Elizabeth Mason MARRIED: Madeline Burns to Connor Burns on Sept. 20, 2014 in White Stone, VA. Emily Burns ’07 and Catherine Burns ’13 were bridesmaids. Madeline and Connor live in Washington, DC.

Billy Ford ’06 relaxes with a friend in Myanmar.

2010

Wil Campbell lives in Atlanta where he works for Starr Insurance in their aviation department.

Janie Whitaker graduated from Sewanee in May and is working as a buyer at Macy’s in New York.

MARRIED: Bridgette Williams to Ted Gottwald on Oct. 18, 2014. Brooke Williams ’08 served as the

George ’09 (center), Philip ’07 (right) and dad Jim Mabry rooted for Philip’s classmate Russell Wilson at the Super Bowl in Phoenix, AZ in February.

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CLASS NOTES

Cole Phillips ’12 studied abroad in Amman, Jordan this past fall (see class notes for details).

Haley Bance ’11 and other UVA Cougars met for dinner recently and sent this snapshot to be included in the Spark.

Kali Newlen ’10 met volleyball player Kerri Walsh in Manhattan Beach last August. Kali writes, “She towered above me even though I’m 5’11”. As a former Collegiate volleyball player, I was so thankful to meet one of my heroes!”

maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Missy Williams ’15, Annie Cosby ’11, Lauren Cricchi, Mimi Darden, Addie Gottwald, Katie Mastropieri and Janie O’Connor. Bridgette and Ted live in Richmond where she works at the Faison School for Autism and he works at Afton Chemical.

2011

Andrew Franz is junior at Washington & Lee where he is a key player on the basketball team.

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2012

Thomas Hatcher is a third year student at UVA studying chemical engineering.

Anna Jones attends Bucknell where she is scholarship chair of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, treasurer of Psi Chi psychology honor society and a peer-writing consultant. She has been on the Dean’s List for four semesters and is studying abroad in Padua, Italy this spring.

Tyler Mardian attends the University of Delaware

where he is a finance major and is a member of the business fraternity. He is also the face-off man for the lacrosse team.

P.J. Melnick, a junior playing football at HampdenSydney, was named to the All-ODAC second offensive team for fall 2014.

Cole Phillips is a junior at Wesleyan University, majoring in government with an international politics concentration, with certificates in Middle Eastern Studies and International Relations. He is currently president of the Wesleyan International

Relations Association, as well as a member of J Street U, Wesleyan Model UN and Chi Psi fraternity. His interest in international relations really started with his participation in Collegiate’s first International Emerging Leaders Conference in 2011, and continued with courses on the Middle East in college.

Cole spent this past summer interning as a publications intern through the Leadership Development Internship Program at the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC. The publications department manages the scholar peer review process, layout and distribution of The Middle East Journal, making it one of MEI’s busiest departments.

He maintained the chronology section of The Middle East Journal, wrote book annotations for the Journal’s recent publications section, edited the content and graphics of the Journal, assisted with planning market strategies, reviewed intern applications and assisted the editor and staff as needed.

Cole studied abroad this past fall in Amman, Jordan with the CIEE Jordan Diplomacy and Policy Studies Program. He took modern standard Arabic, colloquial Jordanian Arabic, as well as courses in international relations and political science with a Middle Eastern focus. He was able to engage with local experts, government officials and diplomats through special cooperation with the Jordan Institute of Diplomacy. He also interned at the Collateral Repair Project (CRP), which is an international nonprofit organization located in East Amman that provides assistance and support to Syrian and Iraqi refugees.

As an intern, he edited and wrote articles for CRP’s newsletter, conducted grant research and writing, expanded CRP’s fundraising capacity, contacted potential donors and fundraising venues, improved CRP’s social media presence and researched and created an advertisement campaign for CRP through both social media and other online venues. He also helped with Homework Club, a new initiative by CRP designed to benefit refugee children. Cole traveled through Egypt during his Fall Break, visited many sites in Jordan and spent a few days in Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Cole lived with a wonderful Jordanian family. He returned to Wesleyan in January for the spring semester.

DIED: Caleb Wharton on Nov. 2, 2 014 . H e w a s a juni o r a t Hampden-Sydney College and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon f r a t e r ni t y. B o r n w i t h li f e threatening peanut allergies, Caleb was very sensitive to other people and their needs. He was always a loyal friend with a warm smile

2009 & 2010 Maggie Glasgow ’10, Stephanie Middleton ’09, and Franklin Geho ’09 have been reunited in Nashville, TN to collaborate at Glasgow Music (GM), an independent record label founded in March 2014 by Braxton Glasgow, Maggie, and her four sisters – Lauralee ’03, Gracey ’08, Abigail ’14, and Natalie ’17.

GM has a forward thinking business plan and is exploring potential growth in the music industry, including, but not limited to, the areas of publishing, acquisition rights, administration and artist development. Glasgow Music’s 2300 square foot office space in Nashville’s Germantown is rapidly becoming a popular spot for musical performances, photo shoots and artistic collaboration – part of what GM stands for and hopes to engender in the musical community.

The company brought Stephanie, Maggie, and Franklin together to launch Maggie’s career as a songwriter and artist. Maggie has spent the past year writing and producing music for her EP debut album scheduled for release in 2015. While at Collegiate, all three were involved in the theatre and music programs.

Stephanie joined the team in August 2014 while attending music business and songwriting school at Belmont University in Nashville. Stephanie signed a publishing deal with GM and, due to her strong song writing abilities, she was chosen for Belmont Writer’s Night. She has been integral in GM’s song development and content initiatives thus far.

Franklin joined the team full time in November 2014 as account manager. He is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of GM and is involved in all aspects of the company’s initiatives.

When asked to describe her time in Nashville, Maggie says, “My job is more fun than any vacation I’ve ever taken.” Stay tuned for a possible hometown album release event for Maggie here in RVA later this year. The GM team would love to hear from you and would love to keep you updated on Glasgow Music’s endeavors. Email them at wellhello@marymacme.com.

CLASS NOTES and genuine care for all around him. There has never been a more kind-hearted person. His motives were totally selfless and his nature to be positive and uncomplaining. Caleb had an infectious laugh that made everyone around him join in laughter. He loved all sports and participated in many. He was a frustrated Redskins fan, a lover of Chipotle steak burritos, an outdoorsman of convenience and an allaround great guy. Caleb’s grandfather, William W. Wharton, Jr., predeceased him. He is survived by his parents, Abbie and Kemper Wharton; siblings, Conrad ’09 and Libba ’14 Wharton; and grandparents, Jacqueline Crews, Cal Ewing and Beth Wharton.

Ann Bowers Catterton ’42, sister of Mary Jane Bowers Willis ’50, mother of John Catterton ’76 and Fraser Catterton Finney ’78 and grandmother of Will Catterton ’11, Ginny Catterton ’14, James Finney ’08 and Stewart Finney ’10, died Sept. 8, 2014.

2013

Catherine Collins ’94, daughter of Dianne Nunnally Hoppes ’64 (deceased), sister of Janet Collins Deskevich ’88 and Alice Collins Fruth ’97 and aunt of Emily Deskevich ’22 and Caroline Deskevich ’26, died July 10, 2014.

Rachel Barbieri is a second year student at UVA majoring in chemical engineering. She was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and sings in the a capella group Hoos in the Stairwell.

Samuel Hatcher is a sophomore at HampdenSydney studying English. He is on the Young Life leadership team and plans to go to Divinity School.

Cameron Moore was recently accepted into the systems engineering program at UVA.

2014

Houlder Hudgins loves Kenyon where he is studying physics. He manages Kenyon’s swim team and is a member of the Outdoors Club. He has also been training as a local Gambier EMT/firefighter.

Ellie Whitlock had a successful freshman water skiing season. She placed third in women’s slalom at the Collegiate Water Ski Nationals. She was the highest-scoring skier (boy or girl) from her University of Alabama team!

OBITUARIES

Samuel Crane, Jr., husband of Libbie Thompson Crane ’50 (deceased), father of Stella Crane Alexander ’85 and Libbie Crane ’89 and grandfather of Catherine Alexander ’18, Libbie Alexander ’18, Heth Alexander ’21 and Harper Cuttino ’25, died Sept. 2, 2014.

Joan B.H. Crosby, mother of Brad Crosby ’78, Rob Crosby ’83 and Tom Crosby ’83, died Dec. 9, 2014.

Peggy J. Cuttino, Cougar Quest counselor, mother of Marsh Cuttino ’86 and David Cuttino ’90 and grandmother of Sam Cuttino ’17, Elka Cuttino ’19, Charlie Cuttino ’22 and Harper Cuttino ’25, died Dec. 21, 2014.

Audrey G. Eggleston, mother of Leigh Eggleston Twiford ’83 and John Eggleston ’87, died Jan. 31, 2015.

J. Morton Eggleston, Jr., father of Leigh Eggleston Twiford ’83 and John Eggleston ’87, died Feb. 14, 2015.

J. William “Billy” Ferrell III, husband of Dorothy Ewing Ferrell ’57, father of Will Ferrell ’87 and grandfather of Alex Ferrell ’16, Kate Ferrell ’18 and Quin Ferrell ’22, died Dec. 21, 2014.

Our condolences are offered to these Collegiate families

Sissy Gorsline, mother of Melanie Gorsline ’74 and David Gorsline ’76 and grandmother of David Gorsline ’13, Jack Gorsline ’14, Grant Gorsline ’16 and Spencer Gorsline ’18, died Sept. 4, 2014.

Campbell Berkeley ’93, brother of Carter Berkeley Taylor ’93 and son of Jean Berkeley (former Middle School math teacher), died Jan. 18, 2015.

Jerome Gumenick, father of Jeff Gumenick ’79 and Randy Gumenick ’81 and grandfather of Lily Gumenick ’18, died Sept. 30, 2014.

Richard H. Cardwell III, father of Lewis Cardwell Rosebro ’78 and grandfather of Margaret Rosebro ’06 and Libby Rosebro ’09, died Oct. 3, 2014.

Robert Hackler, father of Ashley Hackler Freeman ’97 and Paige Hackler ’99, died Oct. 25, 2014.

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Nancy G. Hitch, mother of Lindsay Hitch Goodale ’68, Anne Gordon Hitch Martin ’72 and Beverly Hitch Burch ’73, died Jan. 22, 2015.

Nancy Crater Jandl, former athletics assistant and mother of Sally Chambers (Middle School guidance counselor), Bonnie Crater ’80, Jeff Crater ’83 and Scott Crater ’87 and grandmother of Alice Chambers ’08, died Jan. 30, 2015.

Dr. Sarah H. Jones, former trustee and mother of Virginia Jones ’65, Sarah Jones Prestipino ’68, Reeves Jones Danter ’71 and George Jones ’72, died Oct. 28, 2014.

John F. Kay, Jr., former Trustee, father of Sarah Kay ’75, John Kay ’78 and Libby Kay Dunn ’79 and grandfather of Jamie Dunn ’06 and Sarah Dunn ’09, died Aug. 13, 2014.

W. Thomas Lansinger, father of Lloyd Lansinger Barber ’80, Margie Lansinger Reese ’83, Joanne Lansinger Kolluri ’90 and Anne Paige Lansinger ’10, died Aug. 24, 2014.

Bernard “Jerry” Levey, father of Lisa Levey Freeman ’75 and Carolyn Levey Winks ’78, died Dec. 3, 2014.

Ruth Kelly Mayo ’65, sister of Caroline Kelly Terry ’67 and Frank Kelly ’71, died Feb. 12, 2015.

Betsy Watts McLarin ’48, mother of Suzanne Jones Duncan ’65, Jean McLarin ’77 and John McLarin ’79 and grandmother of Blair McLarin ’15, died Jan. 10, 2015.

Wesley C. Morck, father of Sarah Morck Peavey ’01 and Wes Morck ’06 and father-in-law of Alex Peavey (Upper School counselor), died Dec. 23, 2014.

Dr. Thomas P. Overton, father of Lynn Overton Arvin ’75, John Overton ’76, Kathleen Overton ’80 and Anne Overton ’82, died Oct. 17, 2014.

Brenda W. Parker, mother of Mary Elizabeth Parker ’87 and Sarah Parker Archie ’90, died Jan. 5, 2015.

Ruth Z. Perel, mother of Retta Leigh Perel Keil ’63 and Jon Perel ’67 and grandmother of Kirk Keil ’88, Doug Keil ’91, David Perel ’08 and Michael Perel ’13, died Sept. 10, 2014.

Jean J. Remington, mother of Jill Remington Powers ’79, John Remington ’81 and Eric Remington ’82, died July 5, 2014.

Jane W. Spilman, former teacher and mother of Connie Spilman ’72 and Lynn Spilman Williams ’74, died Feb. 9, 2015.

Charlotte M. Stevens, former English teacher, mother of Ginny Stevens Purcell ’68 and grandmother of Brooke Purcell ’97 and Anne Riker Purcell Powell ’01, died Jan. 12, 2015.

Dr. Arnold F. Strother, father of Cynthia Strother Cecil ’81 and grandfather of Alexa Cecil ’12 and Wilson Cecil ’15, died Oct. 17, 2014.

Frances G. Strother, mother of Cynthia Strother Cecil ’81 and grandmother of Alexa Cecil ’12 and Wilson Cecil ’15, died Oct. 29, 2014.

Harry “Bill” E. Sullivan, Jr., husband of Jo Sullivan (former Lower School reading specialist) and father of Kim Sullivan Heartwell ’73, Leslie Sullivan Englander ’76 and Rebecca Sullivan Cox ’80, died Feb. 2, 2015.

John T. Sutton, Jr., father of Trib Sutton ’81 and Scott Sutton ’83 and grandfather of Jack Sutton ’13 and Rahily Sutton ’14, died Dec. 24, 2014.

Charles G. Thalhimer, former trustee, father of Ellen Thalhimer Holland ’69, Harry Thalhimer ’71 and Charlie Thalhimer ’68 (deceased) and grandfather of Chas Thalhimer ’97, Meg Thalhimer ’99, Michael Thalhimer ’01 and Andrew Thalhimer ’05, died Sept.

2, 2014.

Paul A. Tingelstad ’81, brother of Catherine Tingelstad ’84 and David Tingelstad ’88, died Dec. 23, 2014.

Dr. Anthony “Tony” G. Velo, father of Tony Velo ’75, Nan Velo ’77 and Jennifer Velo Stewart ’79 and grandfather of Stephanie Cunningham ’09, died Dec. 4, 2014.

W. Caleb Wharton ’12, brother of Conrad Wharton ’09 and Libba Wharton ’14, died Nov. 2, 2014.

Antoinette P.W. Whittet, mother of Connie Whittet Garrett ’61, Rob Garrett ’65 and Elizabeth Whittet O’Conor ’67 and grandmother of Caroline Garrett ’96 and Parker Garrett ’97, died July 4, 2014.

Eugenia K. Williams, mother of Greg Williams ’69, Walter Williams ’72 and Gwen Williams Mason ’78 and grandmother of Mary Catherine Williams Washo ’01 and Matt Williams ’04, died Sept. 15, 2014.

Dorothy “Dot” B.S. Wood, former Lower School teacher, mother of Betty Wood Delk ’67 and Jack Wood ’70 and grandmother of John Charles Wood ’11 and Bayley Wood ’13, died Sept. 16, 2014.

Elizabeth “Betsy” K. Woolford, former math teacher and mother of Bill Woolford ’71, Jane Woolford Wortham ’72 and Jim Woolford ’74, died Nov. 3, 2014.

FORMER TRUSTEES Dr. Sarah H. Jones John F. Kay, Jr. Charles G. Thalhimer

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Betty B. Young, mother of Edd Young ’78 and Ken Young ’82, died Nov. 19, 2014.

ALUMNI Harriet Elizabeth Ann Smith Denton ’32 Mimi Elbert Sheib Proctor ’36 Katherine Marguerite Brooks Hock ’37 Margaret Hall Mengel Grubb ’40 Ann Fraser Bowers Catterton ’42 Mary Louise Baumhoff Fuller ’47 Mary Franklin Young Heins ’48 Hazel Elizabeth Watts McLarin ’48 Charlotte Coalter Enslow Ransone ’49 Blanche Kaigler Thornton Newell ’54 Barbara Lee Norris Sutherland ’54 Ruth Wood Kelly Mayo ’65 Timothy Edward Nagle ’67 Marietta Robinson Jones Eddy ’74 Kent Allen Pindle Smith ’80 Paul Ayers Tingelstad ’81 Wilson Platt Reed ’91 Archibald Campbell Berkeley III ’93 Catherine Lee Collins ’94 William Caleb Wharton ’12 FORMER FACULTY & STAFF John C. Chewning, Peggy J. Cuttino, Cougar Quest counselor, died Dec. 21, 2014.

Nancy Crater Jandl, athletics assistant, died Jan. 30, 2015.

Jane W. Spilman, former teacher, died Feb. 9, 2015.

Charlotte M. Stevens, Girls School English teacher, died Jan. 12, 2015.

Ann K . Welch, headmistress’ office, died Jan. 10, 2015.

Dorothy “Dot” B.S. Wood, Lower School teacher, died Sept. 16, 2014.

Elizabeth “Betsy” K. Woolford, Girls School math teacher, died Nov. 3, 2014.

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BACK IN THE DAY The Wonderful School Secretary

by Alex Smith ’65

H

ave you ever thought who might be the most underrated and overlooked employee on ca mpus?

For decades, the many school secretaries, administrative assistants and receptionists at Collegiate, whether Lower, Middle or Upper, have done so many tasks to help us all through our school days. When you stop to think about their tasks and chores, they can be endless. For instance, helping the school heads, arranging appointments, coordinating faculty, grades, the division head’s calendars, the school calendar, guiding lost visitors, tracking down lost lunches and their owners, all around “gate keeper,” lost and found clothing, technology, helping parents, on duty for Parents’ Nights, answering the phone, emails and drop-ins…and just plain old TLC…I am certain there is more.

One of the most special memories for me when I was a student here is of our two school secretaries in the old Boys School.

Elizabeth Collins and Edna Bullington were delightful polar opposites, but they made our school work well and helped many of us in their own special ways.

Let me describe these special ladies…

Elizabeth Collins: formal, quiet, articulate and strict…but looked out for “her boys” and faithfully served Mr. Malcom U. Pitt, Jr. as his secretary. Edna Bullington: informal, funny, helpful, irreverent and looked out for “her boys.” If you were in trouble, late to class, forgot to get something signed or your shirt tail was out, she was your “go to” person. Always funny, she kidded with us and winked, blinked and nodded when needed. She was a friendly face in the hallway during our school day.

On the other hand, Elizabeth Collins was harder to get to know…much quieter

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Elizabeth Collins and Edna Bullington and, of course, geographically way too close to Mr. Pitt and his office so dropping in for a visit was never done voluntarily. As the years for me rolled by, I realized how this hard-working, quiet lady – seemingly out of our daily comings and goings – was very special and knew all of us better than we know ourselves. For some reason, Mrs. Collins would often let me know when I needed to be on top of things and gave me a head’s up – the most important instance of all time was my report card one semester – I got a couple of bad grades that really sunk me for the semester. Just when I thought all was lost and I was in big trouble at home and with Mr. Pitt, Mrs. Collins noticed a recording error on my report card that was in my favor…and saved me from academic and social extinction.

God bless Mrs. Collins. From that point on, a special bond developed between us, always the professional, she showed no favors, but I always felt her care and interest, and she always remembered my birthday.

Years later when I joined the family of the Boys School, Mrs. Collins was still there and warmly greeted me as an adult (Mrs. Bullington’s health declined and she retired) and still helped me get squared away as a very green and clueless teacher.

A few years later, Mrs. Collins retired, and we kept up by me giving her phone call updates on school life and she always sent me a birthday card. Well into her 90s, those birthday cards came right on time year after year. One year, my card came uncharacteristically three weeks early.

I called her and said, “You were early.” Her answer, I’ll never forget: “Alex, I didn’t think I would make it to your birthday, so I sent it on early.” Elizabeth Collins passed on three months later at the age of 94.

Give your school secretary a hug…they are very special people.

PARTING SHOT Organizing Artifacts

F

or most of the past yea r a nd a half, archivist Ben Lamb has been sorting through 100 yea rs of Colleg iate photographs, pl ay programs, sports ledgers, art, letters, Torch yearbooks, Match newspapers, Flame magazines, ne wsp ap er clippings and assorted other artifacts. His domain is the Julia Williams Study and Archive Center, located in the Saunders Fa mily Libra r y in the Sha r p Academic Commons. In the climatecontrolled A rchive Center are rolling shelves containing many acid-free storage boxes of photos and ephemera, scrapbooks, gradebooks and 3-foot-tall chess trophies. Mr. Lamb has neatly folded and stored old sports and cheerleading uniforms and dusted and packed former Headmistress Catharine Flippen’s collection of Egyptian items.

Digging through the collections is always exciting, especially those

dealing with the early years of the school,” he says. “Every document, photograph, and object speaks to another in some way, revealing more of the story of Collegiate.”

Meeting with alumni, which Mr. Lamb particularly enjoys, he has received carefully preserved treasures on behalf of the School – a puppet, class ring, notebooks full of pencil drawings and other souvenirs of early days in our history. Those planning reunions have enlisted his help scanning favorite photos to share with classmates, and students in need of items for their senior seminar class on the history of Collegiate relied on him to locate obscure bits of historical data. He has assembled special exhibits to delight alumni attending events in the Sharp Academic Commons and those who attended the 8th Grade Centennial Play. Of utmost importance, Mr. Lamb has assisted with the finding and scanning of hundreds of items for the School’s Centennial book that is being published this spring.

“The purpose of the Julia Williams Study and Archives Center is to preserve and promote the ongoing history of Collegiate School,” Mr. Lamb explains. “We seek to identify, collect, house, and organize and make accessible a diverse array of materials related to the school’s 100year history. We want the JWSAC to become a valuable and working archive for current students and staff to explore and discover the extensive and multi-faceted history of their school, a place where alumni and community members will place the objects and items associated with the school, and where the community and outside scholars will come to explore a broader history entwined with the school.”

If you would like to visit the Julia Williams Study and Archives Center, contact Mr. Lamb (ben_lamb@ collegiate-va.org) or Head Librarian Allen Chamberlain (achamberlain@ collegiate-va.org).

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A Spirited Celebration

Members of the Upper School’s boys’ a capella group Voice Male lead the School in a rousing round of “Here’s to Collegiate” at the Centennial Kick-Off pep rally in January.

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