Titan Trail (Fall 2025)

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TITAN TRAIL

MEANING AND PURPOSE Celebrating the Class of 2025

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HEAD OF SCHOOL What is the ultimate goal of a Trinity education? We believe it is the enduring character and purposeful life of every graduate. Our charge is to challenge students not only to discover their paths while at Trinity, but also — once they graduate — to pursue a life of meaning and purpose in an ever-changing world.

These two goals are not in opposition, but essentially connected — two sides of the same coin. At Trinity, we have seen that the ingredients to a fulfilling life aren’t found in standardized-test prep courses, specialization in a single sport or transactional relationships.

Rather, the students that leave Trinity most prepared for their next steps are the ones that have fully embraced the Trinity experience each day. They dive headfirst into the community and view learning as an adventure. In learning from each other, they learn even more about themselves. They embrace this journey with the full range of possibilities and optimism, knowing that they now have the power and the skills necessary to thrive.

MISSION STATEMENT: Our charge is to challenge Trinity students to discover their paths, develop their talents and strengthen their character within a dynamic academic community.

In academics, athletics, the arts, clubs and co-curriculars, the seniors in the class of 2025 have been curious, dedicated and welcoming.

In learning to be their best selves at Trinity, they have done it together, and in the process learned that as a community we are always stronger, more creative and more apt to learn and grow than we are as individuals.

In addition to a salute to the class of 2025, this issue also contains an acknowledgement of the tremendous support we continue to receive from parents, alumni and friends of Trinity. Through events like the annual Breakfast with the Titans and our upcoming Giving Day, I hope each of you will continue to find ways to support and further our mission.

As you read this, the anticipated expansion of the lower level of Morgan Hall will be nearing completion. As educators, we are excited about all of the new opportunities that will be available in direct response to students’ interests and their needs. From the robotics lab to photography and more, we are excited that our new space will have something for everyone. Thank you to the many contributors who have supported our vision for a multidisciplinary space of innovation and discovery.

The future of Trinity is built by those who live its legacy every day.

Thanks to your support and our students’ purposeful commitment, I am excited for our future.

Rob Short Head of School

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ADMINISTRATION

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Cynthia L. Coleman, Chair Jana McQuaid, Vice Chair David C. Kearfott ’94, Treasurer R. Braxton Hill, IV, Secretary

05 20 www.trinityes.org The Titan Trail is published twice yearly by Trinity Episcopal School’s communications and development offices.

Communications:

Development:

David Ready Director of Communications & Marketing

Sam Mickens Director of Development

Breanoh Lafayette-Brooks Digital Marketing Manager

Courtney Claud Assistant Director of Development Lauren Flood Alumni Engagement Coordinator

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Photography: David Ready, Breanoh Lafayette-Brooks, Bridget Hazel Photography, Tom Woodward, Wendell-Powell Studio, Carter Tyree, Adam Lonon, TESPN, Jennifer Jung, Lisa Alphen, David Jennings ’25, Abby Miller ’26, Cooper McCormack ’26 Cover Photo: Tom Woodward Contributing reporter: Carter Tyree (page 39) Publication and Graphic Design: Creative Worx, LLC

Robert A. Short, Head of School Mary Jordan, Head of Employee Life Brian Phillips, Head of Campus Life Maria Bartz, Head of Student Support and Academic Program Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00, Head of Community Engagement Sam Mickens, Director of Development Adam Lonon, Athletic Director Margie Vaughan Snead ’85, Director of Admission David Ready, Director of Communications & Marketing Joseph Monaco, Chief Operating Officer

FEATURES 05 10 22 32 40

A Trip to Treasure Where Passion Meets Curiosity Graduation First Class Titan Society Reception

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Faculty News Trinity Welcomes Around the Courtyard The Arts Spring Athletics Philanthropy Class Notes In Sympathy

Cheri Anthony Jeffrey M. Bourne Yolanda Macklin Crewe Danielle Crowley ’93 Jay Davenport Sourya El-Ayoubi Chris Ellis ’81 Richard Flaherty Keegan Hines ’05 Asheley Jewett Anne McCray Rebecca Muminovic ‘93 Clay C. Reynolds Ann Roberts ‘80 Ashley Sommardahl Todd Willett Sam Williams '08 ADVISORY BOARD J. Read Branch, Jr. Otis L. Brown Milton Cerny Swannee Goodman Ericson ’75 Carol Estes-Williams Daniel Allen Gecker Stephen E. Hupp Joseph C. Kearfott Kelly J. O’Keefe Ralph Nesbit, Jr. W. B. Perkinson, Jr. José Santiago Martha V. Singdahlsen Richard Thweatt Wilson, III Charles F. Witthoefft

NEWS

Lauren Flood, Alumni Engagement Coordinator, brings more than a decade of dedicated volunteering and leadership to Trinity, demonstrating her exceptional ability to build community, strengthen relationships and foster a spirit of giving. Lauren holds a bachelor’s in business administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a parent of three Trinity graduates (’17, ’19 and ’23), and former president of the Trinity Parents Association (TPA), she has seen firsthand the impact of expansion and enrichment projects on our students’ experiences.

WELCOMING NEW FACULTY

Robbie Shields ’97, IB Geography and English Teacher, returns to his alma mater after serving as the American principal at Shanghai Qibao Dwight IB World School, where he oversaw curriculum, college counseling and faculty leadership. A passionate educator who loves crafting creative, real-world learning experiences, he brings with him a wealth of international experience and a deep commitment to student-centered, inquiry-based learning. He holds a BA in history from the University of Tennessee and a law degree from the University of Florida..

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Sydney Alter, Technology Instructional Specialist, will support faculty, staff and students as they explore educational technology in meaningful and dynamic ways. With a strong background in both science education and research, Sydney holds an MS in inorganic chemistry from the University of Delaware and a BA in chemistry and a BS in biochemistry from Virginia Tech.

Gabe Bohannan, Science Teacher, brings his experience as a physics graduate teaching assistant, lab instructor and tutor at VCU, where he has taught introductory physics labs. He has also taught math and science at the Huntington Learning Center. Gabe holds a BS in physics and applied mathematics from VCU, and he is currently pursuing a master’s in physics there.

Ashley Crouch, School Counselor, has already been connected to our community through her role as an assistant softball coach, where she has built relationships with students and demonstrated a deep commitment to their growth and well-being.

Ashley earned her BA in sociology from RandolphMacon and her master’s in professional and clinical counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. She is a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience working with adolescents most recently at Thriveworks.

Courtney Claud, Assistant Director of Development, brings experience in fundraising, donor communications and event planning. She was the assistant director of development communications for the Spider Athletic Fund at the University of Richmond and previously to that she was the regional director at Athletes in Action. Courtney graduated from East Carolina University with a BS in sports studies and a minor in psychology. With a passion for relationship-building, Courtney has led strategic initiatives that foster engagement and drive record-breaking results.

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Jasmine Wilson, College Counselor, comes to us from Denison University, where she served as an assistant director of admissions and developed a deep appreciation for the Trinity community through her work with prospective students. With a strong background in college admissions and a passion for youth development, Jasmine brings both insight and enthusiasm to her new role. She earned her BA from Kenyon College in American studies with a focus in Black history and a master’s in history from Cleveland State University.

INTERNAL TRANSITIONS Sam Mickens is Trinity’s next director of development, where he will work to broaden support from Trinity’s alumni and parent communities toward the fulfillment of the school’s mission and long-term institutional goals. Mickens has been an integral part of the Trinity community for nearly two decades, serving in roles that have given him a deep understanding of Trinity’s mission and culture: most recently as leadership gifts officer and alumni engagement coordinator and previously for ten years as an admission officer. Sam’s dedication to Trinity extends beyond the classroom and office — he has led our football program as head coach since 2012 and contributed as a member of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory. He has recently completed his master’s in higher education administration and supervision at Liberty University, demonstrating his continued commitment to professional growth and leadership.

Diane Gillert moves into a coordinating role for school community events, after serving our Athletic Department with dedication and Titan spirit for the last seven years. Her dedication to all things Trinity will continue to have a positive and lasting impact through partnerships with our entire community as she supports our school events.

“We teach kids really well how to think, not necessarily what to think,” said Short. “And our Episcopal identity figures very strongly with forming up a backbone of how to treat our fellow human beings… I think that creative spark of becoming a creator versus a consumer is something that kids really, really enjoy… We want them to be playful with knowledge, so we really tell our kids to be explorers.”

GOLD MEDAL

FACULTY DISCOVERY AWARD Congratulations to Chris Williamson ’00, English teacher and the recipient of the Faculty Discovery Award grant for 2025. Presented annually by the Trinity Board of Trustees, the grant enables a faculty member to travel, study or pursue a passion during the summer months. Some 25 years after his own planned Trinity Global Engagement trip to Greece and Turkey was called off at the last minute due to a refugee crisis, Williamson plans a “makeup” trip to some of the same spots on that ill-fated itinerary. “It was the spring of 1999, and I was enrolled in a new elective called Western Civilization,” he writes. “I was most excited to tour the ancient city of Ephesus, I remember being completely captivated by images of its sprawling ruins.” Williamson was inspired by his recent trip to Greece as a chaperone for another Global Engagement trip.

“The trips I’ve been able to take and help chaperone through this program have been the highlights of my student and professional career at Trinity. But I still desperately want to visit Turkey and drive along the western coast from Istanbul to Ephesus.”

Tom Condon was nationally recognized along with three of his photography students last spring by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization, recognizes exceptional teen artists and writers through the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Condon was named “Outstanding Educator,” following the exceptional showing of over 40 regional awards earned by Trinity students in 2025.

FACULTY MILESTONES Carter Tyree, athletics media coordinator, married Ada Tessmer on August 2, 2025.

Titan staff and alumni at the wedding included Rick Hamlin ’96, Brian and Alice Phillips, John Mills ’90, William Baxter ’15, Brian Yazinski, Lauren Flood, Diane Gillert and Ellis Mumford ’16

Brooke Furguson Dingus, academic resource teacher, married Matthew Dingus on April 26, 2025 at Bon Air Baptist Church.

Titan staff and alumni attending the marriage nuptials included Brian Yazinski, Grace Parker, Margaret Olander Crider '13, Chris Crider '14, Sarah Schriber and Meredith Sizemore.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Last May, Head of School Rob Short was featured on the latest episode of the NAIS Member Voices Podcast, an international forum for thought leadership. In this inspiring conversation, Short dives into how Trinity integrates innovation, AI and creativity into our curriculum— while always centering student wellness, agency and ethical thinking.

He shared the origins of our “Discover Your Path” philosophy, the design behind Discovery Period and Titan Prep and his own unique journey as a lifelong learner — from microbiologist to school leader.

Margaret Olander Crider ’13, school registrar, married Chris Crider ’14 on May 3, 2025. Titan alumni and faculty attending were Rob Caudle ’90, Matthew Crider ’12 Rebecca Olander Christian ’05, Kyle Hendrick '05, Chris Woods '91, Nate Erickson '17, Gabe Erickson '14, Alex Soulas '10, Billy Snead '82, Margie Snead '85, Granville Boush '11, Meredith Sizemore, Sarah Schriber, Brooke Dingus, Philomena Hughes, Grace Parker and Dylan Norvell.

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TRINITY WELCOMES… MARCH 17

Brian Turnage Coach, Mental Edge Athletics “We can't control the future. What we should focus on instead are all of those things we can control — attitude, mindset, body language, preparation, energy and emotion. And if we focus on that, we're focusing on everything that we can do to achieve the results that we want.”

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Brannon McDaniel Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Richmond “Philosophy can help you see things from a different angle. It can be freeing. Some people find out that the world is a lot bigger than they are… It means there's more to know. Thank goodness the world is bigger than I am. It would be terrible if the world consisted of only me and my interests.”

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Missy Minton Executive Director, Cameron K Gallagher Foundation “Even the strongest believers doubt themselves…There's nothing wrong with that… it's super important that everyone in this room has two to three people that they feel safe going to.. to and say, ‘I need help or I need to talk’... your most powerful tool that you have, because we all have ears, it's just listening. Just be a good friend.”

Hearing God’s Voice in the World Trinity students enjoyed a spiritually moving, personal and thought-provoking talk in Chapel last March from Steve Eliasek ’86, loyal Trinity alum and parent of three alums, Jackson ’16, Anna ’19 and Daniel ’21. Whether it was rebounding from a low grade, finishing senior year strong or discovering the vital importance of bonding with teammates — each of his children found their own path through Trinity, he said, but they all found a way to flourish. And in the process, he thanked Trinity coaches and teachers for helping him grow as a parent, believing that he could hear God’s voice in their guidance.

“I believe that God exists and speaks to us all the time through scripture, through our spiritual leaders for sure,” he said. “But most of all, he speaks to us in the voices of others.

And each of those voices of God leads us to the same act to our flourishing. And that's my hope for you… It's God's too, if we keep ears and our hearts open.”

A former history teacher and coach at Clover Hill High School and volleyball coach at Trinity, Eliasek most recently taught religion at St. Edward Epiphany Catholic school. Steve has studied theology at Franciscan University and received a master of arts in Catholic studies this July.

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A TRIP TO TREASURE “Traveling with 39 teenagers was everything you might expect,” according to Maria Bartz, head of student support and academic programs, “Joyful, funny, busy and occasionally chaotic — but above all, it was meaningful.”

This summer the largest group Trinity has ever taken embarked on an unforgettable adventure through Greece and Italy. From the moment they entered the airport, through their footsteps in Athens, Delphi and Rome, to the final walk back through their front doors, our Titans brought energy to every encounter. Through global engagement, students develop the ability to travel confidently, gain a more thorough understanding of cultures and lifestyles unlike their own and learn how to apply their education in international situations.

While the destinations were extraordinary, the true lessons came from traveling together — and with a group this large, logistics mattered! Students learned the value of communication, staying on schedule and supporting one another. They also discovered that travel isn't just about seeing new places — it’s about experiences. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Trinity encourages students to visit new countries and engage in diverse traditions.

“Traveling pushes people out of their comfort zones, and it was beautiful to watch students grow in independence, empathy, and adaptability.” remarked Bartz. “They asked thoughtful questions, listened to guides and learned to appreciate the different rhythms of life in Greece and Italy.”

“My favorite part about the trip to Europe was the friendships I made with the people within our group,” shared Ruby Mills ’26.

“There were moments when I had to pinch myself and see if it was real. I was amazed by the historical significance of every place we visited and, even better, I was there with my best friends.”

In the end, what began as a trip abroad became something much more, lessons in curiosity and courage. The students returned home with not only souvenirs and photos, but also new perspectives and stronger friendships to last a lifetime.

Highlights from Greece and Italy The First Beach Day: After a long day of travel, the students found joy in the Mediterranean sun, soaking in the reality that their adventure had officially begun.

Three-Island Cruise: Students bonded over games of cards, conversations with chaperones, and a lively dance party on the top deck. “It was a time for them to just be.” recalled Ms. Bartz Delphi: A step away from the bustle of Athens, Delphi’s mountains inspired reflection. Students hiked to see the original chariot race track and imagined what life in ancient times might have been like.

Mozzarella Farm: A student favorite, the visit offered lessons in sustainability and the importance of local food; plus some unforgettable tastings.

Sacred Spaces: At the Vatican and St. Paul’s Cathedral, students sat in silence beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, walked through the Holy Door and absorbed centuries of art and faith.

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(Photo by Thomas Macaulay ’25)

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DUCKS, PIGS AND LLAMAS — OH MY! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our parents, Trinity met its Giving Day goals last fall and we celebrated in the sweetest way possible! Students and faculty enjoyed a joyful morning on campus with some very special visitors, including little ducks, a mini cow, a llama and other barnyard friends. Smiles, cuddles and plenty of laughter made this Giving Day celebration unforgettable.

A SEASON OF COMPASSION

WEARABLE ART

“Lent is a season of reflection, compassion and love,” said Rev. Ken Malcom, Rector of Christ Church Episcopal in Glen Allen, during his visit to Trinity for Ash Wednesday. After the Chapel, many Titans stopped at Pach’s Place on their way to class to receive either ashes or a blessing from Rev. Malcom. The Trinity community was encouraged to embrace this time as an opportunity to practice compassion for ourselves, for others and for the world.

The Trinity fine and performing arts programs have united in a new and creative way, by designing a “Trinity Arts” tee-shirt to celebrate the full spectrum of our Titan talents. Designed by Jennifer Parker, visual art teacher, the shirt highlights theatre, music and visual arts, reminding us that the arts are at the heart of discovery and expression for every student.

PHOTO FINISH WINNING ATTITUDE Trinity students had the unique opportunity to engage former Duke men’s basketball coach Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski during his appearance at The Richmond Forum on February 15, 2025. Thanks to the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Baxter Perkinkson, a lucky group of Titans enjoyed patron-level tickets that included dinner and a photo op with the hall-of-fame coach. The event provided attendees with valuable lessons on leadership, accountability and the essence of teamwork.

Three Titans earned national recognition for their outstanding photographic art — honored for originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision — by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards last spring. Henry Decker ’26 and Allie Hilferty ’26 each earned a Gold Medal, and Nick McDonald ’26 received a Silver Medal for their photographic art. Nearly 110,000 teens submitted over 310,000 original works, and fifteen Trinity students advanced to the National Awards Jury. Our students now join this legacy, alongside notable past awardees such as Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Kay WalkingStick, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oates, Amanda Gorman, and Andy Warhol.

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ORLANDO MAGIC

TITANS’ GAMBIT In April, our 8th grade Titans, led by Ned Trice, orchestrated a lively chess tournament with friends from Good Shepherd Episcopal School. From start to finish, Trinity students took the lead by sending invitations, setting up the competition space, welcoming our guests and even giving campus tours after the matches wrapped up. The day was filled with strategy, sportsmanship and new friendships — all while reinforcing the importance of teamwork, communication and our core TITANS value of “Neighborliness.”

A first for Trinity! Students and chaperones traveled to Orlando, Florida, to take part in the Universal STARS Performance Program, an unforgettable opportunity to perform for a large, live audience in a professional setting. After a transformative workshop with Dr. John V. Sinclair, music professor at Rollins College, our students took the stage with confidence, inspiring hundreds who stopped to listen and share their praise throughout the day.

HOW ABOUT A SLICE OF PI? The pie-eating relay race has become the traditional end to Trinity’s celebration of Pi Week, each year on or around March 14. Teams of four race through a fast-paced (and very messy) pie-eating challenge to close out the week of celebrations sponsored by the Trinity Math Department. Bones Brakman ’25, Amalia Flint ’28, Addie Lavallee ’28 and Lucy Smith ’25 proudly show off the sweet results of their race.

TOUR DE TRINITY As is tradition, teams of students gathered last April to race for the winning jersey in the French Club’s annual Tour de Trinity tri-cycle race. While costumes are not required, teams typically wear themed outfits as they join in spirited competition. This year’s race was held in the Auxiliary Gym, as le temps n’était pas beau (the weather was not pretty).

LEARNING TO LEAD Student leaders for the 2025-26 school year were officially inducted into their new roles at Morning Meeting, Monday, April 14, 2025. Elected by their peers, Trinity class representatives work with their grade and their class sponsors to plan events, present their grades’ interests to the administration and serve as ambassadors for the school. The 10 Senior Class Representatives lead Morning Meeting and important senior events.

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TRINITY PRIDE Rooted in the International Baccalaureate’s mission to foster agency, inquiry and intercultural understanding, Trinity is a community where students and staff can truly be themselves.

Each spring, the Gay Straight Alliance hosts a Pride event that celebrates inclusivity and reflects the spirit of belonging that defines our campus. Attendees enjoy connecting with community support initiatives, learning about local organizations, picking up stickers and cooling off with ice pops!

CORNMASTER What do you call an angry carrot? A steamed vegetable! Thanks to zingers like that one, Jennifer Waters and Leland Greenleaf ’26 shared the coveted title of Cornmaster — and a hat to match — at last spring’s Corny Joke Awards. Students and faculty earn their chance to win by submitting jokes for the head of school to read at Morning Meeting every Friday.

“WHAT WE DO IN LIFE, ECHOES IN ETERNITY…” Gladiators took the stage last Spring in Louis Ferro’s Latin class! To bring ancient history to life, students dressed the part, strategized their moves, and battled it out ending in an epic photo-worthy finale.

RIVER ROCK AND ROLL For over a decade, the Trinity Outdoor Program has been a proud partner of Dominion RiverRock, one of the nation’s premier outdoor adventure festivals. Led by Michael Stratton ’02, over 100 Trinity students play a vital role every spring in preparing trails, setting up paddleboarding and kayaking equipment, assisting with new activities like rock climbing and helping thousands of participants experience the thrill of the outdoors.

BETTER LEARNING THROUGH CHEMISTRY On an evening in April, a group of five IB Chemistry students, joined their teacher, Ned Fischer, at the annual Powell Lecture, hosted by the University of Richmond. They enjoyed dinner beforehand and a chance to meet the invited guest lecturer, Princeton professor David McMillan, the winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry.

“He spoke for about an hour,” said Fisher, “and I felt very affirmed, because a lot of what he talked about were topics we had covered in class, so it underscored the importance of what we do.”

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Junior work week

WHERE PASSION MEETS CURIOSITY

Each March, Trinity juniors head out into the world for Junior Work Week, a rite of passage that sparks exploration, inspires future paths and often becomes the catalyst for college and career dreams. This year, Titans worked across the city in fields ranging from healthcare and advertising to financial planning, architecture and more.

We are so thankful for the wonderful host employers who welcomed Titans into their businesses this year. To host a student for Junior Work Week in 2026, contact our Junior Work Week Coordinator, Stephanie Hiedemann ’86, at juniorworkweek@trinityes.org 10

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ARTS Standing Ovation Titan thespians took a bow in March after Trinity Theatre’s production of Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps!

This fast-paced, high-energy show had audiences on the edge of their seats (and laughing out loud) as our talented actors and stage crew brought more than 150 characters (and a few sheep) to life.

Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived!

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a powerhouse display of song, dance and storytelling, Trinity Theatre presented Six: Teen Edition, retelling the story of Henry VIII through ‘herstory’ from the perspectives of his six queens. From the sharp wit of “Don’t Lose Ur Head” to the moving ballad “I Don’t Need Your Love”, the production captured both the humor and heartache of life in 16th-century England.

Enhanced by dynamic lighting, bold costumes and striking visual choreography (including a dance solo for Brian Rollins, music teacher, on the tuba), the performance offered audiences a vibrant and unforgettable history lesson brought to life on stage.

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SPRING SPRING SWING

The spring performance season culminated in the Perkinson Arts Center theater on Wednesday, May 14, as a full house was on hand to hear Guitar Ensembles, Preparatory Band, the Tritones, Chorus, String Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band. The grand finale was a combined choir, band and orchestra piece, “When You Believe,” from Dreamworks’ “The Prince of Egypt.”

A special awards presentation celebrated the achievements of our student musicians, including seniors who had successfully completed the rigorous two-year challenge of IB Music.

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BEST IN SHOW Baker Mahoney ’25

3D FUNCTIONAL 1. Norah McCullagh ’25 2. Ella Perkins ’27 3. Lucy Smith ’25 NON-FUNCTIONAL 1. Claire Starke ’25 2. Tyra Gilliam ’26 3. Mary Grayson ’26 MIXED MEDIA 1. Kate Stocks ’25 2. Bones Brakman ’25 3. Grace Marcus ’25 PHOTOGRAPHY ANALOG 1. Sam Nedeff ’25 2. Daniel Adams ’25 3. Grayson Buelow ’26 DIGITAL 1. Nick McDonald ’26 2. Mathias Roussy ’25 3. Maddox Foster ’25

FESTIVAL OF THE FINEST From ceramics to painting, and photography to mixed media, the breadth and depth of Trinity’s talented visual arts program was on full display on the evening of Wednesday, May 14, 2025 for the annual Spring Art Show in the Estes Athletic Center.

A panel of professional artists served as jury for the top prizes across a dozen categories, including non-functional ceramics, analog photography and drawing.

2D DRAWING 1. Mary Allison Monroe ’26 2. Saadiya McLane ’27 3. Amalia Flint ’28 PAINTING 1. Lila Clarkson ’25 2. Rosie Williams ’26 3. Ainsley McNeer ’26

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ATHLETICS

COACH’S REMARKS: We lost four significant seniors in 2024, but all veteran players stepped up and even played different positions than last year.

After hearing the African word “Ubuntu” defined in a Trinity chapel program as “I am, because we are,” we adopted it as our mantra for the season: our team is selfless, supportive and competitive. It wasn’t just our execution on the field but our strength as a team on and off the field that made us successful. We accomplished our goal of hanging in the top four of the state rankings. Beating Kenston Forest 3-2 to take our record to 6-1 was an uplifting game for the team. They are a strong team, we played with focus and purpose and came out winners.

BASEBALL HEAD COACH: W/L RECORD:

Chris Gerrity (2nd season) 4-6 in VPL (4th place); 13-9 overall

ACCOLADES/AWARDS: All-VPL: Jalen German ’26, Cole Hartley ’25, Lawson McLeod ’26

SOFTBALL HEAD COACH: CAPTAINS: W/L RECORD:

Christy Darlington (12th season) Karsin Beatty ’25, Ainsley McNeer ’26, Magovern Rollins ’25 7-2 (2nd in LIS); 13-7 overall (3rd in the state; won quarter finals; lost in semi finals)

ACCOLADES/AWARDS: All-LIS: Cooper Beatty ’29, Ava Hoyle ’25, Magovern Rollins ’25, Brooke Shelton ’28 All-State: (1st Team) Cooper Beatty ’29, Magovern Rollins ’25; (2nd Team) Ava Hoyle ’25, Brooke Shelton ’28 All-Metro: (Honorable Mention): Cooper Beatty ’29, Ava Hoyle ’25, Magovern Rollins ’25, Brooke Shelton ’28 RECORDS/MILESTONES: 11 homeruns: Cooper Beatty ’29 (5), Brooke Shelton ’28 (4), Cabel Berkeyheiser ’27 (1), Magovern Rollins ’25 (1); 58 stolen bases as a team; Ainsley McNeer ’26 had 9 stolen bases (most in the LIS)

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(Photo by Tom Woordward)

COACH’S REMARKS: Our goals for this year were to have a winning season and make it to the playoffs. For the first time in many years we had a winning season, starting out 13-1. But the playoffs slipped through our fingers, as losses built up toward the end of the season and we got bumped to the 10th seed for the second year in a row. Our motto was “Why not us?!” A memorable moment this season was beating Benedictine 6-1 on their field. It really made the boys excited and believe in themselves! Next season’s goals are to win the Prep League and make it to the playoffs.

Athletics 400m; Trinity is one of only two VISAA schools with two different girls who have run under 1:00 for the 400m (Verson and Jones); Deuce Mason ’27 and Brycen Furgurson ’27 finished the season both ranked in the top-30 of all sophomores in the 100m in the state of Virginia; 10 different boys hit state qualifying marks across every running event and relay, triple jump, discus and shot put.

MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Lucy Versen ’26 won the 100m, 200m and 400m at the LIS Championships; the girls 4x100m relay is ranked No. 7 in VISAA and Girls 4x800m is ranked #12 in VISSA; in the first season hurdling for Layla Wintsch ’26, she captured 3rd place in the 300mH in the LIS.

TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: CAPTAINS:

W/L RECORD:

Evan Leach (1st season) Eila Crumlish ’25, Deuce Edwards ’25, Grace Marcus ’25, Tucker Tetterton ’25, Matthew Waidelich ’26 Girls: 4th in LIS, 5th in VISAA D-I Boys: 7th in VPL, 8th in VISAA D-I

COACH’S REMARKS: Building a team culture that encourages growth, both on and off the track, we saw success individually and as a team. We improved upon our team finish from the year prior at the league and state meets. Learning to be comfortable being uncomfortable was the team mantra. Our team had our best performances as a whole when it mattered the most: we saw nearly every athlete record a season or personal best at the LIS and Prep League Championships. This was followed by an even better performance at the VISAA D-I State Championships, where we once again saw our team not only compete at their best, but also come together to support one another throughout the entire day.

ACCOLADES/AWARDS: All-VPL: Matthew Waidelich ’26 (2nd–3200m); Jonah Muniz ’25/Mathias Roussy ’25/Tucker Tetterton ’25/ Matthew Waidelich ’26 (3rd–4x800m) All-LIS: Lucy Versen ’26 (LIS Athlete of the Year, 1st–100m, 1st–200m, 1st–400m) Tabitha Johnson ’28/Nadia Lartey ’28/ Nicole Lartey ’27/Ashlyn Nelson ’27 (2nd–4x100m) All-VISAA: Deuce Edwards ’25/Brycen Furgurson ’27/Deuce Mason ’27/Isaiah Robinson ’25 (3rd–4x100m); Deuce Mason ’27 (3rd–100m); Matthew Waidelich ’26 (2nd–3200m); Ainsleigh Jones ’27/Reagan Perkinson ’27/Layla Wintsch ’26/Lucy Versen ’26 (3rd–4x400m); Lucy Versen ’26 (1st–100m, 1st–200m); Ainsleigh Jones ’27 (3rd–400m) RECORDS/MILESTONES: Girls 4x400m (Ainsleigh Jones ’27/Reagan Perkinson ’27/Layla Wintsch ’26/Lucy Versen ’26) set new school record (4:09); Deuce Edwards ’25 set a school record in the 110m hurdles in his first season running it; every girl set personal records in the 1600m and 800m this season; five different boys qualified for states in the

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GOLF HEAD COACH: CAPTAINS: W/L RECORD:

Will Dugan (2nd season) Blake Cullather ’26, David Jennings ’25 8-13 (VPL)

ACCOLADES/AWARDS: All-VPL: Blake Cullather ’26 RECORDS/MILESTONES: Sam Beauchamp ’27 shooting a 33 for nine holes in a match; Blake Cullather ’26 shooting a 75 at VPL and medaling COACH’S REMARKS: This was a rebuilding season. Our team goal was to have four players post in the 30s, and we had a few matches where we had 3 of 4 scores in the 30s. Our mantra was, “Don’t let bad shots keep you down; keep moving forward.” After shooting a record high 180 to go 0-2 early in the season, we went to a tri match in Virginia Beach and beat both teams to lift our record to 2-2. Next season, our goals will be to have four players consistently scoring 42 and lower.

MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Winning the first ever Trinity Soccer Invitational with two comefrom-behind wins in one day; winning at St. Catherine’s for the third year in a row; beating D-II state champion Veritas 4-0; going on the road to beat St. John Paul the Great 3-0 in the state tournament.

COACH’S REMARKS: “Don’t Give In…” Despite a challenging start to the season, the girls never gave up and rose through the rankings from 14th up to the top 8. While it was our first losing record since 2007, it didn’t feel that way because of the massive turnaround in the second half of the season. We ended up accomplishing both goals of making it to the state tournament and the top 3 of the LIS. The seniors were a great group to coach and leave a strong legacy of how to lead and treat your teammates. With our top 3 scorers Gabby Sauvigne ’27, Mary Mac Starke ’26 and Marin Snyder ’27 returning plus 2 time all-LIS midfielder Kat Pope ’26 along with several other starters, we should be even better next year.

BOYS TENNIS HEAD COACH: CAPTAINS: W/L RECORD:

Darryl Wilburn (2nd season) Sam Nedeff ’25; Kenan Muminovic ’25 5-4 (3rd in VPL); 10-7 overall

ACCOLADES/AWARDS: All-State (1st Team): Sam Nedeff ’25

GIRLS SOCCER HEAD COACH: CAPTAINS: W/L RECORD:

Rick Hamlin ’96 (21st season) Eila Crumlish ’25, Sophi Thompson ’25, Vie Updike ’25, Lucy Wright ’25 3rd out of 7 (LIS), advanced to league semifinal; 7-11-4 overall, advanced to state quarterfinal for 18th straight year

ACCOLADES/AWARDS: All-LIS: Kat Pope ’26, Marin Snyder ’27

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RECORDS/MILESTONES: Swept both matches versus STAB and Woodberry Forest.

Athletics COACH’S REMARKS: In a tough league, this season’s team had a great chemistry, with goals to have fun, compete well and defeat all non-league opponents.

Showing great improvement from last year, they swept STAB and Woodberry Forest this year, finishing 3rd in the VPL, one notch up from the previous season. The three seniors played the top three lines and competed well, while an 8th grader played at the No. 4 line. It will be tough to lose three graduating top senior players, so we are looking for the less experienced players to step forward next year.

tight-knit group who supported and celebrated each other along the way. We were also very excited to welcome Lindsey Ronbeck to the coaching staff. She played at the University of Florida and coached at American University, and most recently University of Richmond. Her presence made a huge difference and her impact will be felt for seasons to come. We are so excited about her involvement in the program.

BOYS LACROSSE HEAD COACH: CAPTAINS: W/L RECORD:

Jared Knowlton (1st season) Greg Gallinger ’25, Ethan Owens ’25, Zach Pruitt ’25 0-6 in VPL; 1-14 overall

ACCOLADES/AWARDS: All-VPL: Team Sportsmanship Award RECORDS/MILESTONES: Reid Jones ’28 recorded over 200 saves in a season.

GIRLS LACROSSE HEAD COACH: CAPTAINS: W/L RECORD:

Margie Vaughan Snead ’85 (27th season) Rea Dorsey ’25, Alexa Mitchell ’25, Campbell Rowe ’25 1-3 LIS (4th place, advanced to semifinals); 7-11 overall

COACH’S REMARKS: We faced a lot of adversity this year. Between injuries and attrition, it was a tough season overall, but the boys remained positive. Although we fell short of our team goal to have a winning record, we got better along the way. Our main theme was to take advantage of the opportunities we have in front of us, and then learn through patience and communication. The OT win against Seton was our biggest season highlight. The most important takeaway from the season is that you have to work hard to achieve anything worth doing. I look forward to coming back next year stronger than we were this year!

ACCOLADES/AWARDS: All-LIS: Campbell Rowe ’25 RECORDS/MILESTONES: Campbell Rowe ’25 reached (and surpassed) several career milestones (100 Goals, 200 Draw Controls, 200 Career Points) COACH’S REMARKS: We were hit with an unusual amount of unforeseen circumstances this season — from concussions to the flu, players in boots and kids out of the country — but this group stayed the course and stayed positive. They supported one another and kept growing and learning. Our three seniors (Dorsey, Mitchell, Rowe) formed a fantastic leadership group for us. They led the team through some pretty significant adversity and kept everyone focused on getting better every day and enjoying the journey of the season. It was a

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HEADLINE MAKERS Winner’s Circle This year’s star pitcher for the girl softball team wasn’t a senior, a junior or even a freshman. As an 8th grader, Cooper Beatty ’29 struck out 73 batters in 79.1 innings of work last spring. But her performance wasn’t limited to the pitcher’s circle, as she joined forces with Brooke Shelton ’28 and Magovern Rollins ’25 to lead the Titan offense, each scoring over 20 RBI. Her impressive numbers made her the first 8th grader in Titan softball history to earn All-Metro honors from the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Century Mark Campbell Rowe ’25 broke the 100-goal mark last spring for girls lacrosse. Generally a defensive-minded midfielder for the Titans, Rowe came on strong the last two seasons on the offensive end.

Surpassing the century mark in an April 8 game vs. St. Catherine’s, Rowe followed that up with a career-high 8-goal game against Catholic later in the week.

Triple Threat Boasting a three-headed monster on the mound, Titan Baseball proved a formidable foe this past spring. Pitchers Lawson McLeod ’26, Jalen German ’26 and Vinnie Fischi ’26 dominated opposing batters on the way to 13 wins for the Titans, the highest total since 2018. All three averaged more than a strikeout per inning, with McLeod logging a season-high 13 strikeouts against Atlantic Shores, German hitting the same mark versus St. Anne’s-Belfield and Fischi leading the team in saves.

Quick Kick In the first round of state playoffs, Eila Crumlish ’25 scored the fastest goal in Trinity soccer history, finding the back of the net in just 11 seconds. Crumlish kicked off to Marin Snyder ’27, who sent a long ball to Macky Logan ’28, who assisted Crumlish in the middle of the box for a dream start. The speedy Crumlish is also a member of the cross country and track teams and ran in the girls record-setting 4x800m team in spring track. The Titans went on to win the game 3-0 and advance to the state quarterfinals.

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Home Field Champs At the inaugural Trinity Girls Soccer Invitational on April 12, 2025, the Titans prevailed versus a field that included three visiting teams: Grace Christian, Steward and Virginia Episcopal. Two second half goals from Eila Crumlish ’25 and Mary Mac Starke ’26 led the Titans to a 2-1 win over GCS in the semifinal. The girls then hoisted the trophy following a 2-1 win over Virginia Episcopal with goals from Starke and Mia Jung ’26.

Already known to Trinity fans as an electrifying football player and Michigan State commit, Deuce Edwards ’25 was also one of the leaders on the track & field team. In the spring, Edwards set a new school record in the 110m hurdles at 15.55 seconds. Edwards, alongside Deuce Mason ’27, Brycen Furgurson ’27 and Isaiah Robinson ’25 were able to place 3rd in the 4x100m relay at the VISAA state championship.

SIGNS OF SPRING Students and families gathered in the Perkinson Arts Center on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 to celebrate ten seniors as they signed their letters of intent to represent Trinity as they compete in intercollegiate athletics next year. Coaches reflected on their individual experiences with each athlete, shared words of praise and encouragement and also expressed their appreciation for what each senior contributed to their team and school community.

Spring 2025 Signees Brent Thompson Patrick Puzon Vie Updike Alexa Murphy John Woolman Greg Gallinger Tony Benitez Cole Hartley Jackson Hobbs Patrick McGowan

(Basketball) (Swimming) (Tennis) (Field Hockey) (Lacrosse) (Lacrosse) (Baseball) (Baseball) (Baseball) (Football)

Randolph College University of Lynchburg Randolph-Macon College Old Dominion University Rhodes College Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney College Milligan University Averett University Kenyon College

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BREAKFAST WITH THE TITANS In third annual philanthropy event, supporters come together to celebrate Trinity’s impact on the future

On April 4, nearly 200 supporters gathered for the third annual “Breakfast with the TITANS.” This free, one-hour fundraising breakfast showcased the school’s mission while inviting the community to help invest in Trinity’s financial sustainability. The Breakfast brings together Trinity’s philanthropic community to steward and build passionate and sustaining supporters.

Fifteen volunteers served as table hosts by personally inviting guests who came from all circles of the Trinity community and beyond: founding families, alumni, current and past parents, trustees, faculty and guests.

States on a child at the Medical University of South Carolina. Through the Mercy Ships international nonprofit organization, she and her husband, Tim, lived on a medical ship in Madagascar providing healthcare to as many people as possible.

At the conclusion of the program, guests enjoyed a performance by the Trinity Jazz Band, while Kelly O’Keefe, Trinity parent (’06, ’03, ’01) and former trustee, invited them to support the mission of the school through one-time gifts and multiyear pledges in support of the Trailblazer Fund (annual giving). Over $70,000 was raised in new gifts and three-year pledges.

With the recent launch of a campaign to expand the lower level of Morgan Hall to add improved and dedicated spaces for Technology, Research and Innovation, Trinity alumni were asked to respond via video to the question, “What does innovation mean to you?”

“If technology is going to be the baseline for the next generation of workers,” said Schuyler Cottrell ’14, “and research is going to be how you get through dayto-day life — innovation is what’s going to set you apart as a leader. Innovation is what’s going to show that you are that one in 100 — that one in 1000… That’s what’s going to push future Trinity students to the top of their fields.”

Head of School Rob Short remarked, “almost all of my career, I’ve been waiting for these watershed moments.” He expressed his excitement for new ways of putting future-ready skills within the grasp of every Trinity student. “At Trinity, we’re always looking at new ways to build skills,” he said. “We are excited to fulfill student and faculty enthusiasm for what innovation means in all disciplines.”

Delivering the keynote message was Emma Nash Miller ’16, now a Pediatric ICU Nurse at Children’s Hospital of Richmond. At Trinity, she said, “I was surrounded by people who had more confidence in me than I had of myself, and who knew I could do more than what I thought I could and pushed me to accomplish it.” Nash described finding the courage to rise to professional challenges like assisting in the third-ever partial heart transplant performed in the United

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Special thanks to all of the Trinity Parent Association volunteers who made the event a success as well as to Breakfast Sponsors Patient First and the Dameron Family for helping to underwrite the costs of the event.

For more information about being a Table Host, guest or sponsor at next year’s Breakfast, contact Sam Mickens, director of development, at sammickens@trinityes.org or 804.327.3153.

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GROWING FORWARD New Development & Alumni Relations Team Advances Trinity's Mission —By Sam Mickens, Director of Development As the new year begins, I’m pleased to welcome the newest members of our Development and Alumni Relations team. With their arrival comes fresh energy, expertise and creativity — qualities that will strengthen the solid foundation built by those who have come before us. Each brings a unique set of experiences and a shared passion for deepening connections, engaging alumni and fostering a culture of philanthropy that is vital to Trinity’s mission.

“ Together, we represent a balance of professional expertise and Trinity experience, focused on cultivating a culture of philanthropy and building alumni and parent connections.”

not simply through resources, but through strong relationships and shared vision it fosters. At Trinity, Courtney brings not only her skills in fundraising and communications but also her energy, warmth and vision for what is possible.

While Courtney offers professional expertise in advancement and development, Lauren Flood brings to the team an equally valuable perspective — lived experience as a Trinity parent. A familiar face to many, Lauren has been part of the Trinity family for more than a decade. She is the mother of three Titan graduates: Alexandra (Lexie) ’17, Brian ’19 and Colin ’23, each of whom discovered their own unique path through Trinity and beyond. During her children’s years at Trinity, she served in numerous volunteer roles, most notably as president of the Trinity Parents Association (TPA).

For Courtney Claud, our new assistant director of development, her work with development has always been about more than numbers or events — it's been about people. She is a graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in sports studies and a minor in psychology. Courtney has a passion for relationship-building and works toward mission-driven philanthropy. Most recently, she was the assistant director of development communications for the Spider Athletic Fund at the University of Richmond. Prior to that, she was a regional director with Athletes in Action.

Most recently, Lauren led a successful campaign to fund Trinity’s new soccer locker room fully. This project stands as a testament to the respect she has within our school community and her ability to rally support. Now, as Trinity’s alumni engagement coordinator, she brings her wealth of “Trinity knowledge” to her work. Her perspective as a Trinity parent and deep connections to the community will ensure that both parents and alumni will remain integral to the development office’s work.

From the moment Courtney stepped onto our campus, she has embraced the Trinity spirit. Within days, she began cultivating meaningful connections across the community, quickly becoming a familiar and welcoming presence. Courtney is a natural fit for our development team, bringing with her a background in higher education and nonprofit organizations that has given her a deep understanding of how philanthropy can transform communities —

Together, we represent a balance of professional expertise and Trinity experience, focused on cultivating a culture of philanthropy and building alumni and parent connections. We’re striving to help ensure that Trinity not only continues to thrive, but also grows stronger so that we’re able to meet the needs of an ever changing and complex world. As I look to the future at Trinity, there is a spirit of optimism and excitement about what our new team will accomplish.

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Ryon Sinclair ’25, Valedictorian Right now, some of you are excited to be leaving Trinity, others are sad and most of you are probably a mix of both. But the journey along our paths at Trinity has made us strong and resilient for the times when the path of life becomes steep and has made us curious and capable when faced with those unexpected forks in the road. Trinity class of ’25, you are all amazing in your own unique ways and I wish you much success and happiness as you navigate the rest of your path in life.

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Farrah Berry ’25, Salutatorian I still remember that first week of school freshman year when we ate lunch in an awkward, uncoordinated circle outside. From that day, some of us have picked up a new instrument or dived deep into art or even tried theater. Others have found their passions in psychology, biology, law, political science, or in the debate that the Earth is flat. And many of us have battled through injuries, learning how to crutch around this school that once felt as vast and unfamiliar as the middle of the ocean, but now feels like the home we’ve always lived in.

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Rob Short, Head of School Look around at your classmates — it is a truly wonderful group. Instead of asking yourself “What am I supposed to do?” Ask yourself “what would give me meaning and purpose.” And always remember that Discovery Period isn’t limited to a school day — it is more of a way of thinking about life.

Look toward the future as an infinite game filled with possibilities. Shape the minutes in this way, and you will shape the days, shape the days and you will shape the weeks, which in turn will shape your life in meaningful ways.

And always, always remember, that you need to come back and visit us from time to time and share your journey.

Chris Williamson ’00, Graduation Speaker When you ask the question “are we doing anything important today?” you’re really asking someone else to define what matters for you; to point you in the right direction. You’re asking them to hand you a sense of purpose. And that’s understandable, because… life is chaotic, and we often look to a teacher, or a parent to help us navigate what is important. But this is your graduation. We’re sending you out into the world. So it’s time to stop asking that old question. It's time to start defining your own life (discovering your own path?). Stop waiting for someone else to declare what’s meaningful and start paying attention to what is important to you. Start discovering what life you want to build, what kind of person you want to be. So, starting tomorrow we're changing the prompt. You have a new question now, and I want you to wake up each morning and I want you to ask yourself: “Am I Doing Anything Important Today?"

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CLASS OF 2025 COLLEGE DESTINATIONS Gerardina Abbate University of Virginia

Alex Freed Virginia Tech

Alexa Rainier Linton Virginia Tech

Magovern Elizabeth Rollins University of Virginia

Daniel John Adams Wake Forest University

Dylan Eastwood Friedman Virginia Military Institute

Taegan Michael Logan Hampden-Sydney College

Dana Mathias Roussy, III Virginia Tech

William Hagan Andrew James Madison University

Gregory Washington Gallinger Hampden-Sydney College

Thomas Warwick Lord West Virginia University

Campbell Kemp Rowe High Point University

Spencer Campbell Anthony University of Maryland

Gino Thure Galvez James Madison University

Thomas Quillen Macaulay Montana State University

Nora Elizabeth Rufe Virginia Commonwealth University

Isaac Atkins The College of William & Mary

Roman William Gammino Post Grad Year

Baker Allen Mahoney Appalachian State University

Bennett James Schneider Virginia Tech

Dakota Jett Baldwin North Carolina State University

Zïle Alma Elena Golos University of Tennessee

Grace Millar Marcus University of Virginia

Oliver Alfred Cyril Simpson Roanoke College

Gavin Hinton Barrett James Madison University

Benjamin Todd Gravely Hampden-Sydney College

Norah Brady McCullagh Villanova University

Ryon Lynne Sinclair Washington and Lee University

Karsin Bradley Beatty Syracuse University

Carrington Randolph Harris Randolph-Macon College

Patrick David McGowan Kenyon College

Esther Lucy Smith Sewanee

Antonio David Benitez Hampden-Sydney College

Rockira Denasia Harris Howard University

Olivia Brydon McHenry Virginia Tech

Audrey Michele Smothers Longwood University

Farrah Alexandria Berry Stanford University

Cole Carper Hartley Milligan University

Alexa James Mitchell University of Tennessee

Chloe Willow Sprenkle James Madison University

Claire Marie Bowersox University of St. Andrew's

Morgan Brock Hewitt Appalachian State University

Ann Tanner Mullins Roanoke College

Avery Elizabeth Stacy Radford University

Nora "Bones" Celeste Brakman Virginia Tech

Jackson Christopher Hobbs Averett University

Kenan Samuel Muminovicć James Madison University

Claire Robinson Brierre Starke Southern Methodist University

Braxton Travis Brooks Christopher Newport University

Eliza Hoke American University

Jonah Terry Muniz Virginia Tech

Keith Jordan Stith Christopher Newport University

Sarah Keller Brown Virginia Commonwealth University

Ella Grace Holloway Virginia Tech

Alexa Lucia Murphy Old Dominion University

Katherine Ward Stocks Tulane University

Virginia Campbell Cash James Madison University

Anne Virginia Hoyle University of Tennessee

Samuel Joseph Nedeff University of South Carolina

Camden Sharp Suro College of Charleston

Adam Nathan David Childs James Madison University

Carmen Christina Jackson Hampton University

Tehran Artel Nelson Radford University

Jadyn Taylor Sutton Virginia Tech

Lillian Anne Clarkson Appalachian State University

Henry Harris Jaskowiak Old Dominion University

Ernest Lendon Norman III Hampden-Sydney College

Myles Callanta Swain Virginia Tech

Aidan Christopher Conley West Virginia University

David Ellery Jennings, Jr. James Madison University

Jacob Logan O'Dette University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tucker Milton Tetterton Virginia Tech

Ann Marin Crawford College of Charleston

Elijah Michael Jordan College of Charleston

Liam Carlin O'Neil University of Virginia

Darius Alexander Thomas Randolph College

Eila Grace Crumlish University of Georgia

Nicholas Sevket Karabulut Old Dominion University

Ethan William Owens Anderson University

Brent Keith Thompson, II Randolph College

Nora O’Brien Cunningham College of Charleston

Collum James Kelley James Madison University

William Mason Patrick Hampden-Sydney College

Sophia Leilani Thompson James Madison University

Isabella Sophia Diossa Appalachian State University

Harrison WIlliam Koontz Virginia Tech

Asher Pearce McGill University

Jaelyn Raquel Thurman Virginia Commonwealth University

Rea' Leslie Dorsey Christopher Newport University

Madison Clare Kraft James Madison University

Kyle Downing Plaugher Randolph-Macon College

Victoria Rae Updike Randolph-Macon College

Sylvia Dow Brown University

Daniel Alexander Kraynak Appalachian State University

Zachary Gray Pruitt Virginia Tech

Hayden Gabriel Veech Virginia Tech

Terrance Murice Edwards Jr. Michigan State University

Ashton Oliver Lawler Hampden-Sydney College

Patrick Liam Puzon University of Lynchburg

Tucker Bondurant Ward Temple University

Derion Anthony Ervin Randolph-Macon College

Carter Thomas Lee Virginia Commonwealth University

Elizabeth Ballard Ray The College of William & Mary

Caleb Emory Watson Old Dominion University

Courtney Reese Fabian James Madison University

Rose Lee-Taddiken Emory University

Adam Oxehufwud Caperton Reynolds American University

John Francis Woolman Rhodes College

Everett Powell Faulkner West Virginia University

Isabel Rachel Lewis James Madison University

Pierce Edwards Riddle Appalachian State University

Lucy Grey Wright James Madison University

Maddox Kohl Foster University of Mississippi

Elliot Grace Lineberger James Madison University

Isaiah D. Robinson University of Virginia

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CELEBRATING EACH OTHER ALONG THE JOURNEY College Counseling Director Olivia McGuckin reflects on the class of 2025’s varied paths to college and beyond —By Olivia McGuckin, Director of College Counceling At a conference this summer, I sat surrounded by a group of fellow college counselors from independent schools from across the US. Hearing from their perspectives made me feel affirmed, grateful and relieved about how well Trinity’s college counseling approach aligns with Trinity’s mission, vision and the “Discover Your Path” tagline.

The importance of embracing, honoring and celebrating different academic paths is crucial to building student confidence — especially to take on the transition to post-high school plans that lie before them. Unfortunately, this does not come easy for many independent school college counseling offices due to individual, community and school pressures. I am proud of the way in which the class of 2025 recognized their individual needs and differences for life after Trinity, and how they celebrated each other along the journey.

The class of 2025 was accepted to over 150 colleges and universities, including international schools. Virginia Tech and JMU continue to lead with the most graduates from the class of 2025 matriculating to these in-state schools. Hampden-Sydney College follows as the runner-up behind these two flagship institutions. Appalachian State University is the top out-of-state school choice. Within the class of 2025, two students will be attending historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs), two students will be attending college abroad (McGill University and St. Andrew’s), and one will attend an Ivy League School (Brown).

Also notable are schools where alumni have not attended or have not had a presence in the past five years. This includes Emory University, Kenyon College, Michigan State University, Milligan University, Montana State University, Southern Methodist University, Stanford University, Tulane University and Villanova University.

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Trinity’s College Counseling Team underwent many changes within the past year, however the student and family experience will always be the core of our operations. We continued year-round workshops for juniors and seniors in addition to partnering with college admissions and financial aid experts to provide timely information to families. Over 60 colleges and universities visited Trinity in person to meet our Titans last fall, and Trinity juniors and families attended the Richmond Area Independent School College Fair this spring. These interactions foster relationships and advocacy pathways between Trinity and college admissions professionals. Scoir, our web-based platform for managing the college application process and uniting all stakeholders, has continued to be a vital tool for our team and families alike. The College Counseling Team actively participated in local, regional and national professional conferences and college visit programs to build their skillset and highlight Trinity and our incredible community.

As I plan for this upcoming year, I am hopeful, excited and humbled.

Our newest college counselor, Jasmine Wilson, joins us from Denison University (Granville, Ohio) and Stephanie Hiedemann returns for her second year. Our team will continue to honor and celebrate each of our Titans as we help them discover their path after Trinity.

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES CLASS OF 2025 American University Anderson University Appalachian State University Arizona State University (Tempe) Auburn University Averett University Barry University Baylor University Boston University Bridgewater College Brown University Bucknell University Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Chapman University Chatham University Christopher Newport University Clark Atlanta University Clark University Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross College of William & Mary Colorado College Concordia University (Chicago) Cornell University Dartmouth College Davidson College DePaul University Dickinson College Drexel University Duke University Duquesne University Durham University East Carolina University Elizabethtown College Elon University Emory University

Fairfield University Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University George Mason University George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University High Point University Hofstra University Howard University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College King's College London Liberty University Longwood University Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Mary Baldwin University Marymount University Massachusetts Institute of Technology McDaniel College McGill University Miami University (Oxford) Michigan State University Milligan University Montana State University New Jersey Institute of Technology Norfolk State University North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina State University Northwestern University Old Dominion University Pace University (New York City) Penn State University (Behrend)

Penn State University (Harrisburg) Penn State University (University Park) Providence College Purdue University Radford University Randolph College Randolph-Macon College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Rice University Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology Saint Francis University Saint Joseph's University Saint Mary's College Savannah College of Art and Design Sewanee: The University of the South Shenandoah University Southern Methodist University Southern Virginia University Stanford University Syracuse University Temple University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Edinburgh The University of Tampa The University of Tennessee (Knoxville) The University of Texas at Dallas Tulane University of Louisiana University College London University of Cincinnati (Main Campus) University of Colorado Boulder University of Delaware University of Georgia University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Iowa University of Kentucky University of Lynchburg

University of Mary Washington University of Maryland University of Massachusetts (Amherst) University of Miami University of Michigan University of Mississippi University of North Carolina at Asheville University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Carolina at Pembroke University of North Carolina Wilmington University of North Florida University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of South Carolina University of South Florida (Main Campus) University of Southern California University of St Andrews University of Vermont University of Virginia University of Wisconsin Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Military Institute Virginia State University Virginia Tech Wake Forest University Warren Wilson College Washington and Lee University Washington College West Virginia University Western Carolina University Xavier University York College of Pennsylvania

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ACADEMIC AWARDS Freshmen Scholars Tyler Chulick Jacob Dameron Vivienne Elmendorf Anna Hartgrove Tabitha Johnson Emma Kraft Charles Loewen Bowen McFadden Brinda Mitra Carter Schumacher Mary Waidelich Sophomore Scholars Hadley Bald Samuel Beauchamp Charlotte Chafin Adeline Clark Kevin Cronheim Ezra Dow Elizabeth Hepner Griffin Kerr Charlotte Keys William Roussy Marin Snyder Mary White Matthew Woodward Compass Awards Cooper Beatty Valentina Galvez William Roussy Caroline Ashoff Amalia Flint Bowen McFadden

Hugh O’Brian Award William Roussy Hadley Bald Junior Scholars Caroline Avery James Bailey Kaitlyn Dausch Landon Gravitt Lily Hennessey Madison Jewett Ainsley McNeer Anna Rohrs Sarah Rowe Matthew Waidelich

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Chatham University Healthy Planet Award Leland Joseph Greenleaf

SENIOR DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

English Magovern Elizabeth Rollins

Emily Huffman McLeod Scholarship Stephania Lopez F. Norton Hord Jr. ’85 Memorial Scholarship Anna Stewart Rohrs

Mathematics Spencer Campbell Anthony

Harvard Prize Award Matthew Waidelich

Performing Arts (Theatre) Isaac Atkins, Thomas Quillen Macaulay, Asher Pearce

Hollins Creative Writing Award Caroline Alexandra Featherstone

Performing Arts (Music) Elizabeth Ballard Ray

Hollins Science and Scholarship Award Madison Jewett

Religion Ethan William Owens, Isaiah D. Robinson

Richmond Panhellenic Award Anna Stewart Rohrs

Science Farrah Alexandria Berry

Saint Michael’s College Book Award Britsia Hernandez Sweet Briar Award Susanna Virginia Whitehead UVA Jefferson Book Award Lily Hennessey West Point Leadership Award Ainsley Ownes McNeer William & Mary Leadership Award Samuel James Schuster

Social Studies Tucker Milton Tetterton Technology Farrah Alexandria Berry

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Visual Arts (2-D) Lillian Anne Clarkson Visual Arts (3-D) Baker Allen Mahoney Visual Arts (Photography) Samuel Joseph Nedeff World Languages (French) Claire Marie Bowersox

Founders Award Eila Grace Crumlish

World Languages (Latin) Asher Pearce

Ralph White Environmental Stewardship Award Nora “Bones” Celeste Brakman

World Languages (Spanish) Liam Carlin O’Neil

Page Mauck Award Asher Pearce

SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS

Laura Kelley ’82 Memorial Scholarship Magovern Elizabeth Rollins

Ryon Lynne Sinclair, Valedictorian Farrah Alexandria Berry, Salutatorian Senior Scholars Spencer Campbell Anthony Dakota Jett Baldwin Farrah Alexandria Berry Eila Grace Crumlish Sylvia Dow Alexa Rainier Linton Liam Carlin O’Neil Elizabeth Ballard Ray Ryon Lynne Sinclair Tucker Milton Tetterton Hayden Gabriel Veech

DAR Good Citizenship Award Magovern Elizabeth Rollins

Dale Travis Sportsmanship Award Isaiah D. Robinson, Magovern Elizabeth Rollins

IB Core Candidate Recognition Sophia Leilani Thompson

Bill Davies Award Alexa Rainier Linton, Dana Mathias Roussy, III

Brad McNeer ’96 Memorial Scholarship Dakota Jett Baldwin Bishop’s Award for Character & Integrity Alexa James Mitchell Bethany Award for Service Elizabeth Ballard Ray

SENIOR CLASS AWARDS

Ann Randolph Jonas ’97 Scholarship Lillian Anne Clarkson

Head of School Award Farrah Alexandria Berry, Tucker Milton Tetterton

Senior Class Award Rockira Denasia Harris, Liam Carlin O’Neil

Leadership Award Isaac Atkins, Eila Grace Crumlish Titan Award Baker Allen Mahoney Trinity Community Service Award Sylvia Dow

Athlete of the Year Karsin Bradley Beatty, Terrance “Deuce” Murice Edwards Jr.

Grady Richeson ’77 Award Taegan Michael Logan, Victoria “Vie” Rae Updike Scholar Athletes Farrah Alexandria Berry, Tucker Milton Tetterton T.I.T.A.N.S. VALUES AWARDS T (Trustworthy) Spencer Campbell Anthony I (Intentional) Campbell Kemp Rowe T (Tough) Kenan Samuel Muminovic A (Altruistic) Zachary Gray Pruitt N (Neighborly) Alexa James Mitchell S (Sincere) Patrick David McGowan

VISAA Award of Merit William Hagan Andrew, Spencer Campbell Anthony, Lillian Anne Clarkson, Eila Grace Crumlish, Terrance “Deuce” Murice Edwards Jr., Courtney Reese Fabian, Ella Grace Holloway, Alexa Rainier Linton, Taegan Michael Logan, Grace Millar Marcus, Kenan Samuel

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EXTENDED RESEARCH A major milestone for IB Diploma candidates, the Extended Essay is a 4,000-word, self-directed research project similar to a college thesis that pushes students to dive deep into topics of their own choosing, from art and literature to science, history and finance. The Titan scholars were recognized in Morning Meeting in April for their hard work on these impressive projects. Two copies of each essay were published — one for the student and one for the school to keep on display for posterity. ‭ “Pure but Artificial”:‭ ‭ Exploring Humanity within Technology in Kazuo Ishiguro’s‭“Klara and the Sun”‭ Gerardina Abbate Analysis of Truman’s Use of Atomic Bombs and the Moral Justification of Nuclear Weapons Daniel Adams The Effect of the Syrian Civil War on the Credibility of the United States Spencer Campbell Anthony The Impact the James River has on the Value of Homes and their other Attributes in Stratford Hills, Virginia.

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El impacto de Antoni Gaudí: Arquitecto de cultura Eila Grace Crumlish Nothing is Ever Set in Stone: How the Stonelore in N. K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season Represents the Subjectiveness of History Sylvia Dow The Ever Revolving Door of Conflict: The Role of Third-party Mediators in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Courtney Reese Fabian The Effect Of Nazi Racial Ideology On Germany’s Defeat In World War II Roman Gammino Deconstructing the Female Form: Misogyny in Picasso’s Artistic Vision Rockira Denasia Harris

Folding Under Pressure: How the Mathematics of Origami Has Propelled The James Webb Telescope Farrah Alexandria Berry

‭The Power of the Mind: Ideological Control in Russia‭ Ella Grace Holloway

A Prison of Perfection: A Criticism of Suburbian Gender Roles and their Effects on Girls in Jefferey Eugunides’ "The Virgin Suicides" Lillian Clarkson

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The Nature of Good Vs. Evil The symbolism of Lou Ford's character in the novel "The Killer Inside Me" Olivia Brydon McHenry Oil and Spoil: The Impact of Motor Oil on Brassica rapa Morphology Alexa James Mitchell

Colorful Cultivation: A Study on the Effect of the Wavelength of Light on Plant Growth Dakota Jett Baldwin

Le Sexisme Maghrébin:‭ ‭Applications du féminisme dans Kiffe Kiffe Demain de Faïza Guène‭ Claire Marie Bowersox

An Exploration on Unrecognized Misogyny Throughout Women’s Lives from the 1970s Through the Present.

Norah Brady McCullagh

Delusion and Psychological Struggle in Ovid’s Heroides, Book II How Phyllis’s Delusion and Mental Battle Result in Her Demise in the Heroides Rose Lee-Taddiken

How Differential Calculus is Used in the Development of Suspension Bridges Jonah Terry Muniz

To What Extent Did the Reichswehr Contribute to the Volatility of the Weimar Republic and the Eventual Authoritarian State Bennett James Schneider Fear Conquers All: Analyzing Okonkwo’s Complexity in Chinua Achebe’s "Things Fall Apart" Ryon Lynne Sinclair An Emerging Threat: The Weaponization of Vaccine Disinformation for International Political Influence.

Claire Robinson Brierre Starke

El espejo de papel: el uso de subversión en Pedro Páramo de Juan Rulfo Liam Carlin O’Neil

An Exploration of the Paradoxes Between the Scriptures of God and the Will of Men Katherine Ward Stocks

Femininity, Modesty, and Marriage: The Depiction of Women From Ovid and Sulpicia Asher Pearce

Examining the Causes of the Coup in Niger in 2023: The Failures of Democracy and Colonialism Tucker Milton Tetterton

North Korea’s Greatest Power Alexa Rainier Linton The Influence of Neurodiversity on the Classic Coming-of-Age Trajectory Grace Millar Marcus

“Antibiotic Footprints” Tracing the Path From Livestock to Human Health Risks Magovern Rollins

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Feminism in "Pride & Prejudice": Finding Agency in the Marriage State Nora Rufe

Unmasking Racial Inequality in Athletics Through "Running While Black" Samuel Nedeff

The Transformative Nature of Romantic Relationships in Jane Austen’s "Emma" Elizabeth Ballard Ray

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Evaluating the Vehicular Carbon Footprint of Caledonia Road Dana Mathias Roussy

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The Effect of Swirling Water on The Effectiveness of Sunscreen Over Time Sophia Leilani Thompson

MISSION MOMENTS Toward the conclusion of each school year, a group of senior class leaders is asked to deliver “Mission Moments,” reflections upon how they discovered their path and to offer advice for their younger peers.

Enjoy these excerpts of the speeches from the class of 2025.

Farrah Berry ’25 It was a risk for me to go to Trinity. I didn’t know anybody here, no one from my school was coming with me and I had never stepped foot on campus before, but I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything in the world. I would not be the person I am standing here today without Trinity… As you go through your Trinity journey and throughout your life, don’t be afraid to take a risk. Trying something new and being a bit uncomfortable is okay as long as you are doing it to improve yourself. And surround yourself with people who are there to support and endure that journey with you. I truly believe that I can do all things if I put my mind to it, and you can too.

Bones Brakman ’25 My compass is a kayak and paddle. As a freshman, it was effortless and routine for me to careen through rapids, plunge over dams and try every trick I’d heard of. The trance I entered on the water showed me how to be alive, to take risks and feel the bracing cold of the river like blood through my veins… The river is worthy of respect. It is powerful in every sense of the word — dangerous and raging when you don’t follow the path, but simultaneously exhilarating and beautiful, life-giving in a way nothing else can be.

Rockira Harris ’25 To every student, teacher and parent here, don’t let life’s adversity define you. Don’t let your pain hold you back. I’ve spent months of my life living on autopilot, consumed by grief and genuine pain, but what I’ve learned is this: adversity doesn’t define you — your resilience, your strength, your ability to stand up again — that’s what shapes you… We all walk around carrying burdens others may never see — and that’s okay. We’re human. But when the time comes and you feel like it’s impossible to push forward, don’t stop. Reach out. Ask for help. Take your time. Be patient with yourself. because greatness takes time.

Jack Norman ’25 Sophomore year, Dale Carter ’23, a senior on the baseball team told me “95% of the time people are more scared of talking to you then you are of talking to them, so go talk to them and make a friend.” I used this moment to step out of my comfort zone and begin to talk to more people, people who I had never met before… Finding balance is key and it took me till senior year where I think I have found it. I would tell the underclassman to reevaluate where you are and try to find your balance however that may be.

Elizabeth Ray ’25 The secret to how to make community service engaging is that you must find a purpose in the service you do. Maybe that means participating in a cause you have personal investment in, or maybe there’s a topic you’re really interested in exploring. The beautiful thing about community service is its fluidity… When you think of “community service,” you think about the benefit it has on other people. The reality is, that effort you invest into a cause you’re interested in reflects back onto you. Supporting a cause you have personal interest in strengthens your interests and values. It opens the door to relationships with groups of people you would have never met otherwise. Most of all, you find a sense of purpose in what you do.

Lucy Smith ’25 You should have goals and aspirations and try your best to get there — but never limit yourself, and especially not to what you may think other people want from you. At the end of the day, you are the only one who can make those goals and meet them, and you are the one who will be impacted by your choices… So take chances, change your mind and change it again. Make mistakes. Then maybe change your mind again.

Now is not the time for certainty and absolution. After all, Lemony Snicket said it best: “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives."

Hayden Veech ’25 The people you compete against now can be, and in all likelihood will be, your teammates and coworkers in the future… Many of the rivals, enemies or friendly opponents in your sports will also be discovering similar paths as you… Next time you are out on the field, the court, the track or the arena, whether you are fighting for first place, trying to set a new record or trying to finish at all, take note of who you are competing against. Put names to faces, maybe strike up a conversation if there is a break in the action, talk about the weather if you can’t think of anything else. You never know who you might be missing just because they are “on the other side”...

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FIRST CLASS The inaugural graduating class reconvenes to celebrate a half century as Trinity's first alumni On Friday, June 6, 2025, members of the Class of 1975 came together at the Wright House on Trinity’s campus exactly 50 years to the day of their graduation, to celebrate the golden anniversary of the first graduating class of Trinity. Like much of the rest of the buildings on campus, the Wright House was not a part of Trinity when the gathered classmates walked the red clay pathways as students — however it provided a festive setting with a panoramic view of all that has been constructed over the past five decades.

During the evening, alumni toured the campus, walking through familiar buildings and halls, witnessing how Trinity has grown and developed, while still maintaining a warm, close-knit and welcoming community. The evening was filled with joy, laughter and cherished memories shared among lifelong friends and classmates.

A guest of honor, Ralph Nesbitt, a history teacher when the school opened, shared his gratitude for being invited to celebrate and his pride in the class and in Trinity. “Every time I drive over here, I'm just absolutely amazed at how far this school has come in 50 years,” he reflected. “I'm proud to have worked here."

Sam Mickens, director of development, thanked the class’ leaders, Virginia Marchetti ’75 and Swannee Goodman Ericson ’75 for their thoughtful planning, visionary leadership and continuing generosity to Trinity. “This was your home. This became your

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family,” said Mickens. “And without you, like I said, what we have today wouldn't exist. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. I truly appreciate all of you.”

“Our journey from those first classrooms in the gym to the diverse paths each of us have taken is a testament to the foundation we received from our time at Trinity,” said Marchetti. “As the first graduating class, we thought it would be fitting for us to make a class gift towards the expansion of Morgan Hall in honor of our 50th reunion. No contribution is too small because together, our collective support will echo the spirit, passion and dedication that defined our time at Trinity. We hope to establish a tradition where other classes will choose to participate so that the school will continue to inspire, nurture, and support the dreams of students for future generations.”

“Our journey from those first classrooms in the gym to the diverse paths each of us have taken is a testament to the foundation we received from our time at Trinity.” — Virginia Marchetti ’75

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1975 Elizabeth Snead ’75 writes: “Retired from 42 years of teaching, have two daughters and five grandchildren.”

1977 Hillary Wood Grotos ’77 and her husband, Karl, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with dear friends on a vacation to Norway, visiting family and exploring the beautiful countryside.

1986 Lisa Mays Benedetti ’86 is happy to share that she and Steve Eliasek ’86 are now related (see Class of 2016 notes for details).

1989 Len Norman ’89 and David Crawford ’89 extended their 35th reunion festivities this spring when they met at Trinity’s graduation ceremony in May. Each were there to celebrate their own children, Jack Norman ’25 and Ann Marin Crawford ’25, classmates in the newest class of Titan alumni.

NORMAN / CRAWFORD

2009 John Andrew “J.A.” Wilhite ’09 writes from Norway announcing the May 8 release of his original musical composition, “Bristol Silence,” about the Nazi occupation of Norway and the accompanying silence of the orchestra that became “central organ for Norway’s national musical identity still today.” You can check out the full composition at johnandrewmusics.bandcamp.com.

2010 Whit Kern ’10 and his wife, Charlotte, joyfully announced the birth of their daughter, Margaret Whitley, on April 20, 2025. The Kern family lives in Richmond, Virginia.

RELATIONSHIPS MEAN BUSINESS For the third installment of Trinity’s alumni “Titans of Industry” series, Head of School Rob Short invited Neil Millhiser ’01 to speak to Trinity students on May 1, 2025. Short initiated the series last fall as a way to give students a direct connection to alumni who are embracing the importance of future-ready skills to live a life of meaning and purpose.

Currently associate general counsel for the Journey Medical Corporation, Millhiser has been an operations manager and chief of staff and has advised CEOs of several corporations and nonprofits. He shared his insights and expertise with Trinity students about various types of legal business entities, such as LLCs, partnerships and corporations and the associated industry licensing requirements.

Despite what can be a confusing web of regulatory hurdles, Millhiser reassured that often it comes down to finding the right person in the right government office and treating them with respect. “I find particularly on the business side and the legal side,” he said, “developing positive relationships with the clerks at these different 34

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regulatory bodies makes all the difference in the world.”

He recommended that even those students determined to become entrepreneurs still pursue a broad liberal arts undergraduate education. “I started out as an English major, and I ended up a lawyer,” he said. “The most important thing you're going to get out of college is to learn how to think critically… It's just developing your people skills, developing instincts, meeting people that are different from what you grew up with and just seeing the world.”

He called his time studying abroad in England and New Zealand the smartest decision he ever made. “To this day it still serves me well,” he said, “particularly as the world gets more globalized, understanding different cultures and how they operate.”

“Entrepreneurs are always brainstorming,” he concluded. “You don't want to get set in your ways. Everything evolves. Everything adapts.

And businesses that don't? — they don’t last.”

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2011 Annie Mauck Lokesh ’11 has been appointed Head of X Games League and will oversee its operations, growth initiatives and shape both the business model and competitive structure of the teambased format, according to the X Games League. Lokesh worked previously as the business transformation director for the WNBA, helping them raise $75 million in capital.

2013 Margaret Olander ’13 and Chris Crider ’14 were wed on May 3, 2025 by officiant Rob Caudle ’90 in Topping, Virginia. Matthew Crider ’12 was best man and Rebecca Olander Christian ’05 was matron of honor. Additional Titan alumni and faculty attending were Kyle Hendrick ’05, Chris Woods ’91, Nate Erickson ’17, Gabe Erickson ’14, Alex Soulas ’10, Billy Snead ’82, Margie Snead ’85, Granville Boush ’11, Meredith Sizemore, Sarah Schriber, Brooke Dingus, Philomena Hughes, Grace Parker and Dylan Norvell.

DELANEY

Kathleen Reinhart Patterson ’13, her husband, Will, and big brother, Henry, welcomed Elizabeth Lynn into their family on June 22, 2025. The Pattersons just celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary and are living in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Frank Dorman ’13 writes: “Titan Team! I am out in Seattle working in construction management for data centers and tech projects in the Pacific Northwest. Upon completion of three data centers for Meta in the Portland, Oregon area, I am now working on a project for a client in Seattle. Sending everyone the best! Keep guiding young folks on their paths!”

2015 Tappe Grotos Delaney ’15 and her husband, Bo, shared the birth of their daughter, Daphne Ann, on May 22, 2025. The new family of three live in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Maeve Losen ’15 married Sean O’Farrell on August 9, 2025.

Madelyn Phillips ’15 and Nadia Khoury ’15 were bridesmaids and Alice and Brian Phillips attended the celebration.

HIGH POINT OF THE TOURNAMENT When March rolls around, it's hard not to get swept up in the madness of college basketball. For Griffin Wright ’22, an alumnus of the TESPN student broadcasting club at Trinity, that meant a front-row seat to the action. He and a fellow High Point student, Jimmy Rosselli, had been providing color commentary for High Point men's basketball games, and the duo decided to travel to the Big South Tournament Championship game in Johnson City, Tennessee, on their own dime. When the High Point Panthers went on a scoring run and beat the Winthrop Eagles for the championship in dramatic fashion, Wright and Roselli’s euphoric commentary became an overnight viral video. “It was just supposed to be a nice little (thing) for High Point alumni, maybe High Point family members,” Wright said in an article in The Athletic. “Maybe a couple of other people.

But it just ended up blowing up.” The video even got picked up by ESPN, “The Mark Titus Show” and other online media.

“I wouldn't be here without TESPN,” he said, reflecting on his time with the mentors and fellow broadcasters in Trinity’s student broadcasting network. “TESPN was made my senior year and I immediately wanted to be involved,” he wrote. “I was working closely with friends and teachers all year and fell in love with covering Trinity sports, and that love and drive definitely helped me at HPU. They saw my film from TESPN and saw how hard I worked that they gave me a shot. The more games you do the more opportunities you get.”

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Amanda Tarkington Artabane ’16 and her husband, Joseph, happily announce the birth of their daughter, Margot James, on July 19, 2025.

Walter Gould ’18 writes: “I started my job as a flight attendant about a year ago and am loving it. I have traveled to almost every corner of the globe over the past year. Next month I am planning a personal trip to Switzerland. Hope y’all are doing well and Go Titans!

Emma Benedetti ’16 and Jackson Eliasek ’16 were married in Richmond on July 12, 2025. The happy couple were surrounded by over 30 Titans, including Lisa Mays Benedetti ’86, mother of the bride, Steve Eliasek ’86 and Joanie Johnson Eliasek ’87, parents of the groom, Daniel Eliasek ’21 and Jake Hogge ’16, best men, Jeb Benedetti ’13, groomsman, Amanda Tarkington Artabane ’16, matron of honor and Anna Eliasek ’19, bridesmaid.

2019 Andrew Davis ’19 writes: “Currently stationed at Fort Novosel, Alabama for Army flight school to become a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot in the Virginia National Guard.”

Hannah Collier ’19 and McCall Phillips ’20 were pleased to find out they were starting together at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. Josef Kuhn ’19 is the drummer for Annie DiRusso, who recently performed on Jimmy Kimmel. Josef attended the prestigious music program at Belmont University and in addition to his work with DiRusso, has performed as a featured artist here and abroad.

BENEDETTI / ELIASEK

James Flowers ’16 was married to Emily Hewett on May 31, 2025 at Running Mare in Maidens, VA. Sam Kettlewell-Sites ’16 was a groomsman and other Titans in attendance were Jillian Flowers ’09 and Christian Harris ’15. “I am still at The New Community School!

Currently, I’m teaching two physical education classes for 7th and 8th grades, supporting the Development Office by managing social media and creating digital content, and serving as an assistant in the Athletic Department,” writes James. “This spring, I relaunched the baseball program as varsity head coach and now oversee the development of baseball student-athletes at both the upper school and middle school levels. Jack Norman’s ’25 brother, William, was on varsity this spring and will be again in 2026 so that’s been great getting to work with him after coaching Jack at Trinity.”

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2020 Henry Coleman ’20, visited campus to speak with Rick Hamlin’s broadcasting classes last spring. Henry, a recent graduate of Texas A&M, chatted with students and faculty and shared a photo with Wali Rainer, parent and coach, and faculty members Torey Burston ’12, Marcus Jones ’00, Rick Hamlin ’96 and Sam Mickens.

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KIEFER

Caroline Kiefer ’20 is currently working as a registered nurse and just celebrated her first anniversary in the Pediatric Emergency Department at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Health.

As part of the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, her evidence-based project titled “Night Shift, Clear Mind: A WellnessBased Approach to Reducing Medication Errors in Nurses” was awarded second place among 30 new graduate presentations, representing 26 different units across VCU Health. “I am honored to have received two DAISY Award nominations from patient families in recognition of compassionate, patient-centered care,” writes Kiefer.

She is also currently training for an Ironman 70.3. She completed her first sprint triathlon in August 2025.

Faculty members Brian Rollins and Brian Phillips attended a performance of a senior music thesis project by Calder Sprinkle ’21 at William & Mary last April. Calder wrote and conducted the music for a ballet called “Baby Hawk Learns to Fly,” choreographed by a fellow W&M Senior. He has been accepted into the Brevard Music Center's Summer Institute and will pursue a master's in composition at the Peabody Institute and Conservatory of Music at Johns Hopkins this fall.

2022 Brian Curley ’22 was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 3rd round, 92nd overall, in the 2025 MLB draft. He is the highestpicked Trinity Titan in the baseball draft to date. (Previous draftees include Tyler Johnson ’14, drafted in the 5th round by the Chicago White Sox, and Jordan Tarsovich ’10, drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 22nd round.)

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Alumni hand on the Belt & Road Initiative, AI expansion in business and sustainability in terms of corporate social responsibility.

2025 Charlotte Morris, Trinity math teacher, ran into some recent Titan grads at a tailgate before the JMU football game vs. Weber State on Saturday, August 30. (David Jennings ’25, Adam Childs ’25, and Hagan Andrew ’25)

EL-AYOUBI

2023 Layal El-Ayoubi ’23 is studying business and global affairs at Georgetown University. Over the summer, Layal travelled to China, where she had the opportunity to study foreign policy at Xiamen University. During a two-week educational conference, she got to meet with researchers, professors and business executives first

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BACK IN THE Green and Blue Boys soccer alumni returned to Trinity on August 13 to take on the varsity team in a friendly scrimmage. Coach Brian Phillips coordinates this annual match to get the current squad prepared for the up and coming season. Alumni lacing up their cleats for some Pittaway play were Daniel Adams ’25, Reid Bacon ’23, William Baxter ’15, Jack Fannon ’23, Colin Flood ’23, Gino Galvez ’25, Rick Hamlin ’96, Will Howard ’17, Addison Hyatt ’16, Colin Madigan ’21, Ben Mills ’23, John Mills ’90, Jonah Muniz ’25, Liam O’Neil ’25, Rob Parlow ’21, Mathais Roussy ’25, Ollie Simpson ’25, Quinn Slabaugh ’22, Liam Smith ’23, Tucker Tetterton ’25 and Conner Wagstaff ’18.

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Alumni In Sympathy The Trinity community offers condolences to families of the following people who have recently passed away.

We apologize for any unintentional omissions.

As of September 5, 2025.

Margaret Pence, mother of Pam Pence Brooks ’78 and of George M. Pence III ’79, passed away on February 27, 2025.

Douglas Currier, father of faculty member Becky Currier, passed away on March 12, 2025.

Sara Fisher, mother of John Fisher ’96 and Catherine Fisher ’99, passed away on April 2, 2025.

Gary Mance, father of Tolliver Mance ’19, passed away on April 13, 2025.

Patricia Sage, mother of Dick Sage ’77, Kathy Sage Oden ’78, Ansley Sage Gift ’81 (Jim Gift ’81) and Laura Sage Stewart ’86 (Mike Stewart ’88), passed away on May 23, 2025.

Elizabeth Flannagan Edwards, mother of Anne C. Robertson ’07, and grandmother of Cody E. Gray ’15, passed away on June 10, 2025.

Arvle Stanley Elliott, grandfather of Davis D. Elliott ’24 and Abigail S. Elliott ’26, passed away on June 17, 2025.

Dorothy Baxley ’78, passed away on June 26, 2025.

Barbara Vick Meyer, mother of Tadd Meyer ’91 and Jeff Meyer ’96 and grandmother of Drew Meyer ’26, Raleigh Meyer ’29, and Amory Meyer ’29, passed away on July 6, 2025.

Timothy Teter, father of Anne-Stuart Teter ’07 And Mary-Austin Teter Schokley ’11, passed away on July 24, 2025.

Julie Klich, mother of Courtney Klich ’17, passed away on August 3, 2025.

David Limbrick, father of Kim Limbrick ’85 and David Limbrick ’88, passed away on August 3, 2025.

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TITAN SOCIETY RECEPTION

On September 4, members of the Titan Society gathered for their annual reception, just down the street from Trinity, at the beautiful home of Tim and Danielle Ashbridge, Trinity grandparents. Titan Society members are supporters who donate $1,000 or more during the most recent fiscal year. This year, a record number of 178 households were honored. A highlight of the evening was the Pinning Ceremony, where new Titan Society Members proudly received their Titan Society Pins, symbolizing their generosity and shared commitment to the school’s mission and future.

“The support of the Titan Society is critical,” said Sam MIckens, director of development. “It allows us to offer rigorous academic programs, competitive athletic programs and a vibrant arts program that we otherwise wouldn't have access to.”

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Cynthia Coleman, chair of the board of trustees, personally thanked those in attendance for contributing their time, talent and treasure toward the school’s mission. “We don't get to do what we do at Trinity and continue to grow Trinity in the way that we are without your continuing support,” she said. “And so we're very grateful for that in the many forms that it comes.”

Head of School Rob Short echoed that gratitude, noting that philanthropic support has allowed the school to respond and adapt to student needs and interest over the years. “Trinity has a very big heart,” he said. “It comes from the teachers, it comes from the administrators, it comes from the students — and it comes from people like you.”

I GIVE because…

“ I give each year because I love being part of the Trinity community.

Contributing is another way of helping our students grow and succeed.”

—Brian Yazinski, Academic Resource Coordinator

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