Trinity Voice: Summer 2019 Issue

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Summer 2019 Issue Trinity 8th Graders Luke Culbertson & Eliza Hope Lindsay in this year's middle school production of Beauty & the Beast.

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DEAR

TRINITY...

You taught me to love what I love, and to be proud of it.

Tom Franz Head of School Wildcat Since 2011

I had always thought “learning can be fun” was only an expression...however my middle school math teacher showed me & my class that it was true.

You have taught me how to be myself, how to appreciate life and how to live in the best way possible.

You have drastically changed my life, and there are few words, if any, that can express my thanks.

These powerful words were recently written by 8th grade students as they reflected on their experiences at Trinity and prepared to “move up” to new chapters ahead (see pages 6-7 for more reflections). While the letters are each as unique as the individuals behind them, one theme resounded across all: gratitude. Like our 8th graders, I have spent much time this summer reflecting on the same.

I stand grateful for the past school year and for the faculty who walk alongside our students in their journeys of lifelong learning. The TES Class of ‘19 will matriculate to 19 high schools while the Class of ‘15 will soon pack their bags to attend 33 colleges and universities across the globe (pages 10-11 detail these transitions). As these students venture on to their next chapters, I also reflect on the pillars of our mission - creating scholars, embracing diversity, nurturing spirituality - and how they endure.

Together, they build a rich foundation for our graduates as they face new roads, challenges and joys ahead.

I continue to be inspired by the incredible generosity that has shaped the Together for Trinity campaign and the new building we will soon open this fall. Trinity’s mission is strengthened by all who have supported this campaign and the growth it promotes for our financial aid funding, faculty/ staff development, arts program, operating budget and campus footprint. Stay tuned for further details on the building’s ribbon cutting ceremony and tours (pages 18-20) in the months ahead.

Lastly, as we enter Trinity’s 20th year, I reflect on how deeply grateful I am for those who have worked tirelessly to shape this school, especially the founders and pioneers who took a leap of faith when they enrolled their children here. They, and those who came after, have championed a community that is a beacon of God’s grace, shaping students to live an ethic of service and respect for others, while challenging them to academic excellence. Our community attends to matters of the spirit, caring for each student's physical, social and emotional health. I am proud of Trinity’s foundation and am privileged to lead this community into its next 20 years.

As a wise 8th grader wrote: “I am ready for a new chapter in my life. I am ready for a change. Trinity has prepared me to do so, and for that I am forever grateful.” It is in this spirit that we remember our history and look forward to what is to come.

With gratitude and peace,

Tom

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ISSUE 3 THE TRINITY VOICE / SUMMER 2019

4 >> Movin' Up: A Beloved Year-End Tradition 6 >> Dear Trinity: Reflections from Class of 2019

16 >> Beyond the Admission Process

8-10 TRANSITIONS: Wishing the Classes of 2019 & 2015 the best in their new chapters

> High School Choices > College Choices 18-20 WATCH US GROW: A glimpse at the construction of our new building.

22 >> Alumni News & Notes 12-14

FINDING THEIR VOICES: Advocacy in Action, from 8th Grade to Adulthood

24 >> 2018-19 Year in Review

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MOVIN' UP: A BELOVED YEAR-END TRADITION

Chris Weiss Head of Lower School/ Asst. Head of School Wildcat Since 2000

Like many traditions, Moving Up Chapel is one of the most anticipated days in any given school year here at Trinity.

Over the years, this has become our largest school event, standing-room only, from the gym to the track, and boy, is it ever loud!

Each year on the last day of school, typically a Friday, we have our final chapel, lovingly referred to as Moving Up Chapel. There is much that leads up to this culminating moment. The final week begins with Baccalaureate, followed by Commencement where our eighth graders graduate in front of the entire school community. The moment our eighth graders officially become alumni of Trinity, we are, in effect, a K-7 school for the four days following. For me, it is always a strange, unsettling feeling, not quite having a “complete” school and being in that place of limbo.

Things just aren’t quite right until that final Friday, for it is here, in Moving Up Chapel, that we celebrate the movement of students from one grade level to the next, welcoming our newest eighth grade class, both in word and action.

As grade levels get ready to shift to their new places in the bleachers for the year ahead, the song guides the transition:

Throughout the year, every grade level has their regular spot in which they sit for chapel. On that final Friday, with the graduated eighth graders out the door, there is literally (and figuratively) a gaping hole in the bleachers where they had presided each week prior.

Years ago, it was Father Jacob Golden who helped cement this unique experience by penning his own version of “Movin’ on Up,” the theme song from the TV sitcom, The Jeffersons. Our version is meant to capture what it means to be able to move up and to the next, likely to the bigger and better.

School year now is ending Children, we got it made!

Takes a whole lot of learning To move up to the next grade!

Seventh grade up to the big leagues, Gettin’ their turn at bat.

Sixth grade movin’ up to the seventh grade Check out those cool cats.

As I shout into the microphone, I ask those seventh graders if they’re ready to become the “seniors” of our school -- to get Kindergarten science buddies, to travel to Washington, D.C. to advocate for social justice, to lead each grade below them. I like to think that they are almost taking an oath, but I can barely get the words out before they are eagerly moving over to take their rightful place in the stands. And so the song continues: 5th grade up to the middle school, Ain’t got nothin’ to fear!

It’s gonna be great! We can’t wait!

Ready for a brand new year!

After six years in the lower school, the fifth graders can’t run across the gym fast enough to take their seats in the “big leagues” with the rest of the middle school.

“Are you ready to have a Koinonia? To change classes, have lots of new teachers? Are you ready to finally get a locker?” That last part may be the most exciting of all.

The noise is deafening, but there’s still much to accomplish. With at least one part of our school now complete, we shift the focus to the opposite side of the gym where it’s time to get our third, fourth and fifth graders in their new spots. The fourth graders proudly begin their reign as the oldest students in lower school, while the third graders happily slide over next to them. When the moment comes to move those second graders off the gym floor and finally into real seats, there’s quite a roar in the crowd…

Second grade up to the third grade, Castles and all of that!

I’m telling you baby, I don’t mean maybe, Growing up, now that’s a fact!

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Up to now, all of the grade levels are eager to move up, ready to be a little older, bigger and wiser. That all changes, however, when we get to the first graders -- the excited move becomes more of a teary, reluctant crawl as they leave the comfort of the first floor, moving to the second. Finally, there are just two more moves to make before our school is once again complete. Kindergartners are absolutely ready, though their parents perhaps not so much…

K’s crossing the courtyard, Moving over to first grade.

First grade moves to the second floor, So cool they gotta wear shades!

The hardest move of all, at least for the parents to witness, is when our babies leave those sweet preschool years and start “big school,” launching them a little further away from as they begin a whole new journey of childhood. And here they come from the back of the gym, our newest Wildcats, wearing their Trinity spirit shirts, carefully led by our admissions team, most looking a little unsure about where they’re going and what all the fuss is about.

So now we’ve come to our last group, They’ve been waiting over in the stands.

Let’s welcome our new Wildcats To the best school in the land!

There’s a whole lot to look forward to, You can certainly be sure of that.

Trinity’s the place, by God’s grace, And there ain’t nothin’ wrong with that!

As our Kindergarten teachers embrace them and take their tiny hands into theirs, these little ones may not know exactly what’s happening, but they do know without a doubt - just like every Wildcat that has come before - that they are already “known and loved.” Not just by the teachers, but by every single adult and child in this sacred place.

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THANK YOUfor... ...showing me the Honor Code, something I will probably live by for the rest of my days...Thank you for giving me the wonderful adults who helped me through my middle school journey.

Thank you for keeping me and my fellow classmates safe.

Thank you for being a friend. I just love it here. I am going to really miss this place.

-- PHILIP BOWMAN --

The relationships you have allowed me to form, the faith foundation you have built for me, the knowledge you have taught me, and the fun that you have allowed me to have.

Thank you for the memories I have made throughout my middle school life. I would not be the same person I am today without you.

-- COURTNEY WEINTRAUB --

Thank you for teaching me how to share.

Thank you for teaching me how to find the good in people. Thank you for giving me a place to open up and be myself. Thank you for being my home away from home all these years.

Everything I am and everything I will become, because as everyone knows, if you want to build a skyscraper you need a solid foundation.

-- DABBS VISER --

DEA TRIN

-- JASMINE MCRAE --

YOU'VE TAUGHT

ME...

How to respect and be open to new changes and ideas, and how to be honest and open to others’ ideas, too.

-- WARD PETERSON --

That school is not about learning as much as you can, but instead, each year you learn something to prepare you for the next year, and the next year and the year after that.

You keep preparing until there is no more school to prepare for, just the real world. And even then, you are still always preparing for the next step of your life, just as I am now.

-- WILL VAUGHN --

MYFAVORITE

AR NITY The Class of 2019 share some thoughts from their 'Dear Trinity' letters as their final goodbye.

-- MAGGIE RYAN --

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...was discovering that I have a class full of best friends on our 8th grade trip to D.C. I realized what a magical place you are, bringing together 55 different kids and creating a group of amazing people, scared but ready to take on the next adventure, knowing you will always have our backs.

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MEMORY... ...was delivering loaves and fishes to people in need. Seeing how happy they were made me happy.

It showed me a supporting pillar of love that I could build my future on.

-- BOSEMAN CANEY --

I WILL NEVER

FORGET...

The wonderful peers you have given me. They have been there for me when life was peachy and when it was full of grief and struggles. When I just needed to cry and when I was finding myself & my voice.

How Trinity has taught me how to navigate new frontiers of life, and how to embrace one another to make friendships that will last forever. Trinity has also provided me with tools to help me thrive in new scenarios. I will never forget all the unique experiences that Trinity has provided for me.

-- JANE MCBRYDE --

-- SOPHIE CROKER POOLE --

How much Trinity has taught me. I’ve learned that the world is so much bigger than myself, and I’ve learned that every person here has your back. I’ve learned that there is so much wrong with the world, but instead of seeing that as a barrier, I’ve learned to look at it as an opportunity for change.

More importantly than showing me what’s wrong with the world, Trinity has shown me so much that is right with the world.

-- MARY CATE KISER --

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CLASS of 2019 with their Kindergarten SCIENCE BUDDIES

CLASS OF 2019 Kate Alexander-Heyward McKay Baker

HIGH SCHOOL CHOICES

Myers Park High School

Charlotte Country Day School

Jack Beam

Charlotte Latin School

Thomas Beyer

Myers Park High School

Keyes Miller

Northwest School of the Arts

Chloe Milling University of North Carolina School of the Arts Claire Moran

Ardrey Kell High School

Virginia Ogburn†

Myers Park High School

Fletcher Bigham†

Charlotte Country Day School

Zach Onze

Maia Bond

Charlotte Country Day School

AnneGray Oxrider

Myers Park High School

Ward Peterson

Myers Park High School

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Philip Bowman Melia Brown†

Northwest School of the Arts Community School of Davidson

Boseman Caney† Izzy Clark†

J.M. Robinson High School East Lincoln High School

Sophie Croker Poole

Chatham Hall, VA

Hopewell High School

Josie Pitt†

St. Andrews School, DE

Anna Rencher†

Myers Park High School

Charles Ricks

Charlotte Latin School

Taijah Robinson †

South Mecklenburg High School

Caroline Damesek†

Myers Park High School

Jake Rogers†

Myers Park High School

Lane Erwin

Myers Park High School

Maggie Ryan

Myers Park High School

Charlotte Latin School

Libby Rydell

Myers Park High School

Meg Frantz† University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Denilson Saldarini

Myers Park High School

Kate Godwin

Charlotte Latin School

Katlyn Saldarini

Myers Park High School

Tess Goldman†

Charlotte Latin School

Jay Saydlowski

Charlotte Country Day School East Mecklenburg High School

Olivia Eubank

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Virginia Goldsmith

Myers Park High School

Ryan Schang†

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Emmy Hasner

Myers Park High School

Sadie Scott

Myers Park High School

Caroline Huitt

Covenant Day School

William Shaw

Myers Park High School

Mary Ellis Stevens†

Myers Park High School

Chandler Jones Isabel Killeen

Northside Christian Academy Asheville School, NC

Alyssa Tucker

South Mecklenburg High School

Mary Cate Kiser†

Charlotte Latin School

Will Vaughn†

Charlotte Latin School

Mariana M’Baire

Myers Park High School

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Jack Mast

Charlotte Country Day School

Jane McBryde†

Myers Park High School

Jasmine McRae

Cannon School

Michael Messele

East Mecklenburg High School

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Dabbs Viser† Mikala Waldermo

Myers Park High School Laurel Springs School

Courtney Weintraub

Myers Park High School

Katie Zarzour

Myers Park High School

CLASS OF 2015 James Barkley

COLLEGE CHOICES

North Carolina State University

Samuel Bass

Caroline Keesler

Universty of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Jay Kelligrew

Elon University

Leah Bass

College of Charleston

Audrey Kelly

Appalachian State University

Tyler Bell

Fordham University/

Tess Kelly

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Emma Martin

Justin Boyd

Central Piedmont Community College

Shap McCoy

Scotty Bryan Chandler Burgess Heath Byrd Izzy Cann Noah Carroll

Bo Johnson Girayson Jones

Stanford University

Rhodes College

Jennifer Reif

William & Mary University

Coastal Carolina University

Addie Renner

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Christopher Rogich

University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Davis Ryan

Rhodes College

Rachel Schleicher William Shelley

Davidson College Virginia Military Institute Cape Fear Community College

University of Virginia

Wesley Stolen

North Carolina State University

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Bryn Mawr College North Carolina State University University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Emily Holderness Grace Hoover

Audrey Nelson

William Smith

Logan Gray

Lulu Holtz

Davidson College

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Audrey Gelorme Sam Hobbs

Luke Mitchell

Miami of Ohio University

Amelia Faison Emma Geis

Gap Year

Clemson University

Mac Culbertson Sally Curme

Gap Year

North Carolina State University

Kate Cox

Hamilton College

Malik McRae

Wake Forest University

Hannah Colaco

Wake Forest University

Furman University North Carolina State University

Shelby Caldwell

University of North Carolina - Wilmington

Rhodes College North Carolina State University

Monk Stoneman

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Rahul Sundar

King's College, London

Olivia Te Kolste

Emory University

Daniel Watts

University of South Carolina

Ash Watts

Elon University

Jamille Whitlow

North Carolina A & T State University

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Josh Williams

University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Tufts University

Gage Young

University of Mississippi

Samford University

Members of the CLASS of 2015 at Trinity's SENIOR DINNER

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Washington & Lee University

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FINDING their Each year, Trinity eighth graders embark on a year-long study of leadership, advocacy and public policy through our Seminar course.

Grounded in Stanford University's Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning curriculum, the Seminar course is an intensive study of effective communication, leadership, research and action.

Students are equipped with the tools needed to identify an area or issue of social change, study it using action research, create a plan for advocacy, and then implement that plan in Washington, D.C. in May. In D.C., students are responsible for scheduling meetings with legislators, civic organizations and special interest groups to discuss current policy.

"It's pretty incredible to watch our students develop a passion for advocacy through the D.C. experience." said Jen Rankey, TES Art Teacher & Seminar Leader. "Students are empowered to find their voice and emboldened to use their influence for social change. And for some, they find themselves inspired to continue this civic work into their adulthood."

VOICES The Student Perspective Kate Alexander-Heyward Class of 2019 As an eighth-grader at Trinity Episcopal School, I had the amazing opportunity to be part of a seminar group that researches a social issue topic and advocates for that issue on the eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. I was in Mr. Franz's seminar group and we chose gun violence prevention for our topic because gun violence has become a growing issue in our country, and because of how it is affecting students just like me and that hit dangerously close to home.

To prepare for our advocacy work, my seminar group and I researched the history of gun violence in America and how it has changed over the years. We decided to research and advocate for bill H.R. 1296, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019.

Each member of my seminar group was responsible for researching and contacting at least one person or organization by emailing or calling. We contacted The Brady Campaign, The National Rifle Association, Thom Tillis and Richard Burr.

I took on the task of contacting the National Rifle Association and this proved to be quite difficult. It took a lot of emailing and calling to finally secure a meeting for my group and have our voices heard. We were well prepared for our meetings because of the information we had researched and the questions we each proposed to ask during meetings.

I was most looking forward to this meeting with their NRA-ILA Grassroots Director Glen Caroline primarily because not many people, especially students, are able to schedule a meeting with their organization.

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I was looking foward to proposing my own ideas on gun violence prevention and learning what the people in power can do to change and prevent gun violence in our country.

The two meetings that were the most impactful to me were the ones with the Brady Campaign and the National Rifle Association. I found these to be the most meaningful because of the work each of these organizations does to end gun violence.

Their views on gun rights and other parts of gun violence prevention might be different, but they both care about preventing gun violence and helping our country. Hearing what they had to say about gun violence prevention had an impact on me because it was eye-opening to hear both sides of the currently divided topic.

As far as moving on from Trinity and the work I have done over the past year and in D.C., I plan to stay informed on gun violence prevention and the organizations that are working to prevent it. I also plan to become more involved with the programs these organizations offer and to stay in contact

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Since we are eighth graders, we were not taken very seriously sometimes. This frustrated me because our voices should still be heard, regardless of the fact that we are young and cannot vote yet. Thankfully, I can say we accomplished what we hoped to.

with the legislators to see what they plan to do to combat the issue.

This trip and work have expanded my views and knowledge on many current social issues we face.

One main part of Trinity is service learning and this trip and work has allowed me to serve others by advocating for my topic that affects so many.

Going forward, this trip has taught me that I can use my voice to stand up and speak out for things that are important to me and take action for change to help others who cannot do the same. I will never forget the importance of being an advocate for what I believe.

I will never forget the importance of being an advocate for what I believe.

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FINDING their The Graduate Perspective

VOICES

Sam Murrey Class of 2010

Hello, Wildcat Family! As I reflect on my experiences at Trinity and exposure to Washington, D.C. politics, I would say that my time at Trinity provided a unique exposure to politics that piqued my interest. In fact, I currently live in the District of Columbia and work to gather and present data that informs the transportation street redesign concepts for the Arlington County/Virginia Government.

Trinity paired an attentive focus on advocacy with both a broad curricular and non-curricular exposure to it, encompassing the many aspects of our education.

When we came to D.C. for our 8th grade trip in 2010, our central theme for the journey was the political issue of immigration, which has surged even further to the forefront of our national political conversation since.

Trinity provided an important and holistic lens through which to view politics. Rapid change in DC affects not only national politics, but the expansive and vastly powerful region of the District, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) itself.

Trinity seems to live out the belief that thoughtful approaches to creating community could come in many ways, from many people with diverse perspectives, and in sometimes small manners of contribution. I think my time in D.C. observing the rapid change that is occurring has only reinforced the belief in the necessity of those aforementioned approaches to community building.

My studies beyond Trinity, at the University of Oregon and my current experience at Arlington, are equipping me with the ability and opportunity to deploy thoughtful and broad-serving community building strategies.

Congressman Tip O’Neill is famous for saying “All politics is local,” and I think there’s a lot of truth to that. Interning for Oregon Senator Ron Wyden last summer, and then campaigning in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District in the Fall gave me direct exposure to what thousands of citizens across opposite sides of the country have to say about their needs. We all just want to live in a comfortable environment.

Opening channels of communication to intersectional perspectives, basing our approach on reliable research, and equitably channeling benefits from technological advancement are all general backgrounds that seemed to inform the curriculum and community involvement I was exposed to in my time at Trinity. If the same is true for the recent graduates of the school, then I believe we’re all well prepared to be inspired as the next generation of curious thinkers, up to the task of doing the work to solve our biggest problems!

David Jackson Class of 2004

My years at Trinity Episcopal School helped guide my journey to public service in politics. In my experience, two principles guided my career path that spanned working as a researcher in the UK Parliament to serving as a senior advisor in the US Congress.

common ground and building coalitions with each other to develop solutions. My experience at Trinity was essential to develop the skills and values that I needed to work and find solutions with the diverse communities represented in Congress.

One principle was a love for history and an interest to learn about how previous generations overcame great challenges. As a Trinity Wildcat, I remember our eighthgrade trip to visit historical sites throughout Virginia. We toured Thomas Jefferson’s home Monticello, explored the city of Charlottesville, visited the chapel at Washington & Lee University, and traveled on the winding old Virginia state roads. The trip complemented Trinity’s exceptional classroom education by bringing to life the greatness of America’s rich history.

By nurturing a love of history and belief in the virtue of service, my memories and experiences of Trinity shaped my path to politics and continues to shape my path for the future.

The second principle is the importance of public service to the community. Trinity’s emphasis on faith in God, service learning, and community builds our graduates into leaders for the future. By extending education beyond the classroom and into the community, Trinity taught me that community service brings people closer together and enriches all of our lives.

As a congressional staffer, my duty was to serve the best interests of the community. Problems require finding

By extending education beyond the classroom and into the community, Trinity taught me that community service brings people closer together and enriches all of our lives.

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I believe we’re all well prepared to be inspired as the next generation of curious thinkers...

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BEYOND

Jen Moore Director of Admission & Financial Aid Wildcat Since 2003

the ADMISSION PROCESS As we gear up for the fall Admissions season ahead, conversations with prospective families are on the rise. Through these conversations, we often find ourselves answering many of the same questions - what factors do we consider when reviewing applications, how do we evaluate test scores and their importance, who do we ultimately want to join the Trinity community.

Each year, we are blessed to receive more applicants than there are spots for in our initial entry point, Kindergarten. True to our mission, applicants come from all over the Charlotte area, including twenty one different preschools and seventeen different zip codes. They are a diverse pool in many ways geographically, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically. Our candidates also show us how diverse they are in their talents, interests and hearts. The common thread we find year after year in each class of Wildcats however, is their curiosity.

To build a class of students from an array of backgrounds - united by their character - is not an easy task. As we begin our process of assessing a pool of applicants, we first look for a kindergarten-ready child. At Trinity, we define this by looking at the whole child, assessing three specific developmental areas: cognitive, social/emotional, and physical/motor. To us, a Wildcat who will find success in one of our kindergarten classrooms is a child who is inquisitive and notices the world around them, is independent and can self-regulate. In addition to these internal assessments, we also gather data from the child’s current preschool teacher(s), and the WPPSI (Wechsler Preschool Primary Standard of Intelligence) administered by an outside psychologist.

After assessment, the difficult work of building a class begins. This process is conducted by a well-rounded committee including the Director and the Associate Director of Admission, the Head of School, Division Heads for the Lower and Middle Schools, our Academic Deans and Learning Catalysts. Together, we gather to begin the important work of balancing the two Kindergarten classrooms. With our mission in mind, we work to build a class that we believe can embody our core values of scholarship, spirituality, diversity, and integrity, while remaining demographically reflective of Charlotte in a multitude of ways. We safeguard this by admitting a mix of children who come from different academic, socioeconomic, religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds..

This year, we welcome Trinity’s 25th class of Wildcats, the Class of 2028. We know they will bring much to our community, enriching our classrooms, stages and playing fields - we cannot wait to watch them grow!

With our mission in mind, we work to build a class that we believe can embody our core values of scholarship, spirituality, diversity and integrity, while remaining demographically

reflective of Charlotte in a multitude of ways.

Welcome,

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AYEOLA!

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Ayeola Elias joined the Admission office in July 2019 as the Associate Director of Admission. Coming to Trinity with nearly 15 years of experience in independent schools, Ayeola was most recently the Assistant Director of Admission at Charlotte Country Day School. She has also taught Spanish and has served as the Director of Diversity at Charlotte Latin School.

Part of a multicultural family with connections to New Jersey, Jamaica and Germany, Ayeola and her husband Frank are the grateful parents of two children, Kelton, 15, and Anaya, 13.

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Zip Codes

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Family new to Charlotte

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This building, new home to our visual and performing arts programs, business & advancement offices, and a rooftop environmental learning lab, will be opened later this fall.

Stay tuned for an announcement on the ribbon cutting ceremony and building dedication.

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As we look toward our 20th year, Trinity’s campus footprint will expand as the new building is completed.

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Watch Us GROW

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WATCH US GROW August 2018 The whole Trinity community attends a ceremonial groundbreaking at Wildcat Round-Up.

November 2018 • Retaining walls were built & footings installed.

• Work begins on elevator shaft.

• 4th graders learn how math is a part of the project from Edifice General Contractor Jason Cameron.

July 2018

December 2018

Yellow House demolished.

• Two hurricanes and a rainy November put construction about a month behind

September 2019

• The crew prepares to pour foundation for the multipurpose room

• Site cleared of vegetation and surface soil.

• Ground grading begins.

• 3rd graders wrote letters to our neighbors

October 2018 • Excavation begins for footing installation.

• Retaining wall work begins.

Students find inspiration in watching construction from the art classroom: “Sometimes they are absorbed in the watching. Which is wonderful because that’s what artists do,” Ms. Rankey shared. “Our view of the construction site adds an interesting layer to class. The most fascinating part is the guessing.

‘What is it? What do you think it could be?’ We get the opportunity to talk about the process and the why.” -- Jen Rankey, Art Teacher

February 2019 • Concrete pour was completed for slab on the east part of the building.

• Steel is erected.

• Exterior framing continues • Interior framing is begun

Steel is delivered to the site.

• Roof materials on site

March 2019 • Large crane leaves the site.

• Preparation to pour the elevated concrete slab over the multipurpose room.

June 2019 During the final days before summer, the buildings and grounds committee invited all staculty for a food truck lunch & sneak peek hardhat tour of the new facility.

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April 2019

January 2019

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On February 13th, the final steel beam was lifted into the structure of the new building. This beam is special, not just for its status as the final piece of the puzzle, but for the memories it now holds. Every student, faculty and staff member signed the beam. Marked in each individual’s style, this beam will take Trinity’s present into its future. It is a way of saying that this new building is for all of us, and each time we look up in the new multi-purpose room, we can remember the generation of Wildcats that marched through this exciting 19th year of school.

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NOTES 2017

Sally Curme (‘15) graduated cum laude from Virginia Episcopal School in May and received the English Award for the Senior Class. She is headed to UNC-Chapel Hill in the fall where she will join her sister, Lillian. Sally is working at Gwynn Valley Camp this summer.

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Emily Holderness (‘15) was named High School Tennis Female Player of the Year by the USTA North Carolina Awards Committee.

Sadie Weiss (‘17) is spending this summer as an intern for US Congressional candidate, Dan McCready. Sadie is volunteering to staff the phone bank and connecting with young voters by canvassing the Charlotte region.

Emory Brinson (‘16) recently received four awards in the National Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, the most prestigious art and writing contest in the United States. This year the organization received 340,000 entries, and Emory was honored to be placed in the top 1% with a gold and silver medal. She also received the American Voices medal for the region, and the national Best-In-Grade Award for 11th grade. Emory was honored for her work during the award ceremony at Carnegie Hall.

2015

Bo Johnson (‘15) and Ellie Johnson (‘16) spent the holidays in Chile and started off their trip with a dinner of traditional Chilean favorites with Paola Saavedra, Bo’s Spanish teacher at TES. Ms. Saavedra initially kindled Bo’s interest in South America and speaking Spanish, and the family loved catching up with her. Bo’s Spanish got a good workout on their trip!

Scotty Bryan (‘15) won a Gold Key in the Scholastic Writing Competition for her personal essay/memoir "What Keeps Me Awake.”

Sam Bass (‘15) was named to the 2018 United Soccer Coaches Fall High School Boys All-America Team. In January, he was recognized for this accomplishment at the All-America Ceremony & Reception in Chicago. Sam was also selected by the Charlotte Observer to the first team of the All-Observer soccer team. He was also named to the North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association all region team and all-state team and was selected as the Southwestern 4A player of the year with 19 goals, 14 assists for 4A state runner-up.

Emma Martin (‘15) was awarded the Presidential Scholarship in Visual Arts at Wake Forest University. She is one of three students in the incoming freshman class to receive this honor. Presidential Scholarships are awarded annually to students admitted to Wake Forest who possess exceptional talents in art, dance, debate, music, and theatre.

Luke Mitchell (‘15) was awarded the William Holt Terry Scholarship from Davidson College. This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills and personal qualities through student government, athletics, service and other activities.

Audrey Nelson (‘15) was honored as the Salutatorian at Myers Park High School Class of 2019. She was also named South Charlotte Weekly Player of the Year for being the top golfer on the Mustang team all fall with her consistent play.

This year she had a 37.6 stroke average – including a low round of 35 that led to a one-stroke lead over South Meck.

She shot a 79 and was seventh out of nearly 70 competitors at the Pinecrest Invitational and won the Southwestern 4A crown by 11 strokes with a 72. Nelson shot a 77 to tie for fourth in the region and carded rounds of 81 and 75 for a two-day 156 that tied her for seventh at the state tournament.

Jennifer Reif (‘15) recently received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award that can be earned in Girl Scouting, presented by Girl Scouts USA. This award recognizes Jennifer’s exceptional leadership and community impact in the tradition of the Girl Scout Promise. Jennifer’s Musical Theatre Buddies program provides extracurricular opportunities for children with financial barriers. She connected an organization with summer academic programs for children with a community-based theatre and implemented her three-week immersion program teaching children acting, dancing and singing.

2014

Brannon Johnston (‘14) was named to Vanderbilt University Dean's List (College of Arts and Sciences).

2013

Lillian Curme (‘13) is a rising junior in the Kenan Flagler Business School and honors college at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she is also minoring in Sustainability. This summer, Lillian will participate in an internship in Shanghai, China.

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Dylan Wiemer (‘06) is working for Southwestern Energy in Houston, TX after graduating with his masters degree in Geophysics from the University of Houston.

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Josie Fulton (‘14) has been awarded the Robertson Scholarship as a first year scholar, joining the Class of 2022. The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is a partnership between UNC and Duke that invests in young leaders who strive to make transformational contributions to society. These students were selected from a pool of candidates from both universities based on their demonstrated academic potential, character, and leadership during their first two semesters on campus.

on his conversational Spanish. She even served as a tour guide and showed David and his co-workers all of her favorite local spots!

Chanel Blanchett (‘05) directed an all-female cast in “Nina Simone: Four Women” for Actor’s Theater of Charlotte this past January.

2004 Our newest Wildkitten! Alumna Laura Reimann (‘04) welcomed Madeline Harris on July 5, 2019

Thomas Johnston ('12) was accepted into a Leadership Scholars Program in Washington, D.C. through the Funds for American Studies. The program consists of internships and classes at George Mason University.

2011

Sylvia Johnston ('11), recent graduate of Lenoir Rhyne University, will spend 9 months with Experience Mission participating in mission work in Costa Rica, South Africa, Namibia and Lesotho.

Alumni News Submissions: We would love to share your good news with the Trinity community. Please send any information updates to Annual Giving & Alumni Relations Manager Katie Keels at kkeels@tescharlotte.org.

Christian Wiemer (‘11) is attending school at the University of Puget Sound majoring in Computer Science with minors in Math and German.

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monday David Oates (‘08), Founder/CEO of Curtsy, connected with Paola Saavedra during his month of working in Chile for some additional Spanish tutoring! Though David took Latin during his years at Trinity, he reached out to Ms. Saavedra on Instagram and they met several times a week to work

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Daniel Watts (‘15) was named to the North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association all-region team and all-state team and named as the South Charlotte Weekly Player of the Year for leading the Myers Park Mustangs to the 4A championship game and contributing 24 goals and eight assists this season.

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IN REVIEW Groundbreaking ceremony at Wildcat Round-Up, Aug '18

First Day of School, Aug '18

MS Musical: Anything Goes, Nov '18

Blessing of the Pets Chapel, Oct '18

Field Day, Oct '18

Freedom Fete w/Author Matt de la Peña, Jan '19

MS Play: Enchanted Bookstore, Jan '19

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WOW Week, Feb '19

Primavera Latina Fest, Mar '19

8th Gr. vs. Faculty Basketball Game, Mar '19

KINDREDfest, Apr '19

Grandfriends' Day, May '19

MS Musical: Annie, Jr., Apr '19

Spring Arts Festival, May '19

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Trinity Episcopal School is committed to the breadth of the Episcopal tradition in both its unity and diversity.

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As faculty and families together influence young lives, students themselves will be affirmed as ambassadors of grace, citizens who live and teach an ethic of service and respect for others.

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A student of Trinity Episcopal School is trained in the example of Christ and toward a stewardship of healthy body, lively soul and discerning mind.

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