Titan Trail (Summer 2013)

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FromThe Headmaster

This Titan Trail cover really makes you take a second look and catch your breath. It’s an amazing photograph, taken in the Blue Ridge Mountains on one of this year’s Global Engagement trips, which included hiking and camping. Those Trinity students and their teachers are up in the clouds and on top of the world, which is just where I think every Trinity student belongs. I’m accused of being an optimist—which is a compliment I’ll gladly accept! For me, optimism doesn’t mean just hoping for the best, it means reaching for the stars. I like to tell our students to “dream big”, and I have every confidence that those big dreams can, and do, come true.

I’ve seen it happen on our campus, where we’ve translated big dreams into the Estes Athletic Center and Perkinson Arts Center.

I’ve seen it on our championship-winning athletic teams and among our high-achieving students. I see it on the faces of our largest-ever class of new students, all of whom have big dreams.

They can make those dreams come true here at Trinity, where they can discover their path and stretch their wings. Just like those students on the cover, they can learn to reach out, stand tall and see for miles.

ission tatement: ur charge is to challenge rinity students to discover their paths, develop their talents and strengthen their character

Thomas G. Aycock, PhD. Headmaster

within a dynamic academic community.

Dr. Thomas G. Aycock Headmaster Robert A. Short Assistant Head of School Sarah McDermott Director of Academic Program Eric M. Gobble Athletic Director Laurie Hedgepeth Director of Development Margie Vaughan Snead ’85 Director of Admission Joseph Monaco Director of Operations Officers Philip P. Tarsovich, Chair Kathy Ashby Merry, Vice-Chair Stephen E. Hupp, Secretary William F. Gibbons, Treasurer Paige H. Bell, President, Fine Arts Boosters Sheryl E. Black Bryan Brassington Yvette L. Dorsey, President, Sports Boosters Benjamin Douglas Bretz ’97 Chet Childress, Faculty Representative William F. Gibbons Keyser Glancy Gayle C. Hargett Stephen E. Hupp P. Michael Jones Cynthia A. Joyce Daniel J. Lawrence William G. Londrey ’84 Kathy Ashby Merry Dr. W. B. Perkinson Robert D. Seabolt Lynn Strader Denise Tarkington, President, Trinity Parents Association Phillip Tarsovich Sally D. Thompson Brian F. Witthoefft ’99 John Young ’83

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Correction from Winter 2013 Titan Trail: Julien Archer ’10 works for Alabama Chanin, a company that designs clothes. Roseanne Cash is a big supporter and fan of the company, but Archer is not designing clothes specifically for her.

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week of snowfall and near freezing temperatures didn’t stop a fearless group of 27 Trinity students from heading out on an expedition into the Blue Ridge Mountains last March. Over the course of five days they hiked 62 miles (some of it in pouring rain and darkness, carrying half of their weight on their backs), slept under stars, learned the art of pacing, became skilled in setting up camp, and most importantly were initiated into the rare and wonderful world of “Stratton storytelling”. They emerged on day five a little worn and craving McDonalds cheeseburgers, but full of new skills, perspectives, and good memories.

The trek, led by extreme adventurer and math teacher Michael Stratton ’02 and outdoor enthusiast and photography teacher Allison Fiebert, began in Newport, Virginia, a small farming village at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, nestled between Gap Mountain, Salt Pond Mountain, and Spruce Run Mountain near the New River. The previous week’s snowfall made their initial starting point at the top of the range nearly impossible, so the group launched into a 1500-foot climb right out of the gate. “This was our first interaction,” said Stratton.

“Right off the bus, we put our backpacks on and started climbing.”

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though…because we were all in the same situation.”

Snow fell on the first day, but the sun was out and with a rigorous hike, everyone was plenty warm. “It was cool to be sweating and in the snow,” said Fiebert. “It took about an hour and a half to get to the top,” she said.

“But when we got there, we stopped for snacks and drinks and then walked the rest of the way along a ridge, vistas on both sides. It was gorgeous.”

“It was literally the most beautiful place I’ve ever been,” said Khoury, “and the long uphill to get there was absolutely worth it. We spent at least an hour taking pictures and enjoying the view.”

That night at base camp, they learned how to filter their own water and set up camp. Then they made dinner and figured out where everyone would sleep.

Some slept outside under the stars, others in tents. Temperatures were right around freezing that night, cold enough

to keep everyone tightly snuggled inside their sleeping bags until the sun came up and they headed off on yet another day of intense hiking.

Stratton, who is renowned for running 100-mile races and not sleeping for days at a time, didn’t cease to amaze anyone.

“We were near the front,” recalled Khoury, “and we would see Stratton sprinting past us with his 80-pound pack, laughing and cheering the whole way. Then he’d drop his pack like a mile up, run back, grab one of the slow people’s packs and do it all again! He’s a freak of nature,” she said.

For many of the students this was their first time camping and hiking, but they all adapted quickly. “It was great watching the kids transition from being really nervous to cooking for themselves and being capable of handle the terrain,” said Fiebert. They even adapted to what became known as the “Stratton mile” —“that’s when one mile equals three,” laughed Fiebert.

Left to right: Doug Thompson ‘14 and Arden Locher ’14 take a moment to enjoy the view Pierre Lapotre ’17 tackling a steep wall Sam Parker ’16 testing the limits Emily Wilkinson ’13 on top of the world Students weathered snow and freezing tempuratures

“We finished 20 miles when Stratton said it was only 10,” said Khoury. “We were all soaked and hungry and smelled absolutely dreadful (even the dog, he got sprayed by a skunk),” she said, “but there’s nothing you can do except laugh.”

Even Stratton was proud of the group.

“I have led many trips and never had this many people. The fact that the food and water worked out perfectly…and the weather…everything that we couldn’t predict or control worked out perfect,” he said.

The kids even developed their own way of communicating to keep track of one another on the hikes. “Every time we reached the top of a big uphill or a break or anything like that,” recalled Khoury, “the front people would yell ‘eeeEEEEEEEEhahahahaha’ and the call would travel down the line of hikers so the people in the back got encouragement.”

“Everyone looked out for each other and everyone found their role,” said

Stratton. “Some were really fast and pushed the pace, picked all the stops, and carried extra supplies. That was a huge weight lifted from the kids in back.”

McAffee Knob was one of the most memorable hikes. “It was the highest point of the entire trip and we spent at least an hour taking pictures and enjoying the view,” said Khoury.

Stratton’s campfire stories will likely stay glued in all of their memories as well. “The last night, we all gathered up after dark,” said Khoury, “and Stratton told stories (they were amazing) and even recited a poem. We were all sworn to secrecy!” she said. “Now we’ve got these little inside jokes.”

were in the cloud and it was snowing and accumulating. It blew over and then it became sun to the left and clouds to the right. Everyone was singing songs and throwing their backpacks down. It was like Shawshank Redemption…kids sprawling out doing grass angels,” he said laughing.

They finally made their descent down the mountain and into the nearest restaurant…to probably the best meal they’d tasted in a long time. “On the ride home I realized how tired I was.

But I can’t wait to go next year!” said Ian Tewksbury ’17.

On the last day, the group hiked high up on a ridge that overlooked Roanoke.

“We had our first glimpse of civilization,” said Stratton. “For a lot of the day we could see the Pizza Hut down below. While we were up there we looked right and we could see a giant cloud moving closer. Eventually we TITAN TRAIL

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New Kids inTown New students were on campus on June 2, 2013 for the New Student Picnic held in the Estes Athletic Center. Headmaster Tom Aycock welcomed the new families along with current Trinity students and faculty and staff.

Left to right, top to bottom: Parents of incoming students and retired Admission Director Emily McLeod; siblings of incoming ninth graders; Jackson Fuller ’17, Andrew Elgin ’16; Grace DiLoreto ’17, Martha DiLoreto; new ninth graders getting familiar.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.TRINITYES.ORG OR CONTACT: Margie Snead, Director of Admission (804) 327-3156, margiesnead@trinityes.org UPCOMING ADMISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES Open House October 27, 2013 2:00 p.m.

Campus Tours – Begin first week of November, 2013

Left to right, top to bottom: Christy van de Kamp ’16, Emma Nash ’16, Annie Snead ’16; a couple of our new students enjoying Kona Ice; Andrew Anderegg ‘17, Andrew Carr ’17; Admissions Director Margie Vaughan Snead ’85 and crowd; Maggie Swider ’17, Molly Black ’17; Headmaster Tom Aycock and wife Kae Aycock; all smiles from this incoming group; Kona Ice provider; new student enjoying the flavored ice on a hot day; Ella Donahue ‘17, Lara Tomenchok ‘17, Grace English ‘17, Claire McGill ’17; Jeff Hamlin, Carter Hamlin ’18.

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Full Court Press Team effort, work ethic led to dream season

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It was a season full of Hollywood moments: huge victories, humbling losses, trophies won and records set. You can almost still hear the echoes of the screaming Titan fans on Dale Travis Court in the Estes Athletic Center. You can still see the picture in your mind’s eye of each player and coach climbing the ladder to cut down the net at the conclusion of the 2013 Prep League tournament. It was a memorable season, but it was also part of a longer and bigger story.

Coach Rick Hamlin ’96 played on Trinity’s state-champion team 17 years ago, and never thought the lessons he learned then would resonate so strongly today. “My senior year, when we won the Prep League and the state championship, every single member of the team contributed and everyone played a part in winning the championship,” he said. “I feel the same way about this year’s team.

By the end of the season, every member of the team was fully invested and understood that they made a difference.”

Hamlin, in his second year as varsity coach, had worked with many of the team members for four years, including three of the captains.

For Hamlin, practice sessions are where it all begins. “It’s a process-driven experience. The journey matters more than the destination,” he said. “The daily preparation is what’s important. The results take care of themselves.” Hamlin’s methods were forged in his years as a junior varsity coach. “Seniors Bryan Black, Geordie Marget and Dayton Strader established practice habits they 6

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learned as junior varsity players. They were critically important. They understood how to practice,” he said. They were joined by standout Jaylen Hinton ’13, who came to TES as a junior, and was promptly chosen by the team as a co-captain. “He was so respected by his teammates for his work ethic, drive, and charisma. They saw something special in him the summer before he started classes here. By the time he spent his first day here, he was always a leader.”

These student-athletes agree with Hamlin’s hard-driving, team-building approach. “Coach Hamlin believes in team building,” said Dayton Strader ’13.

“He doesn’t force it. He just let it happen.” Strader, whom Hamlin called his hardest-working practice leader, said the intensity of the practice sessions were key to the team’s success. “The practices are so tough. There’s no way to NOT practice,” he said.

Jaylen Hinton, who racked up national recognition, multiple awards, and will play Division I basketball for Georgia State, was nevertheless fully committed to the team-centric philosophy espoused

by Hamlin. “Coach Hamlin is always positive,” he said, “And he really believes in you.” Hamlin was quick to acknowledge that Hinton placed the team’s well-being over and above any personal ambitions he may have had. “This season Jaylen sacrificed some of his scoring to get his teammates involved. He made choices for the betterment of the team, which speaks to his character,” said Hamlin. “He deserves all the attention he has received.”

Character is as much a part of the Hamlin game plan as basketball fundamentals. “I believe in teaching high school boys that toughness isn’t just macho posturing, it isn’t just attitude.

It’s cheering for your teammate who came in the game for you, when you’re on the bench. It’s playing when you’ve had three tests that day. It’s losing a game, shaking hands with you opponent, putting your tie back on and walking out with your head up,” he said. “It’s learning how to conduct yourself on and off the court.”

Hamlin had coaching support from assistants Clarence McGill, Steven McCarthy ’05, and Mitch Hauser. He also had the powerful support of the entire Trinity community. Nowhere was that more apparent than at the Prep League Tournament, played at Collegiate School. “Students, teachers, alums and parents showed up so strong that weekend,” he said. “That gym became ‘our gym’ for the weekend. It was one of the most special things that I’ve seen: a symbiotic relationship between players and fans.”

In the aftermath of the Prep League Championship victory over Christchurch School, Hamlin and the team tried to fix that Hollywood ending in their minds. “I was very conscious of soaking this in,” said Hamlin. “I wanted to have as much fun as I could. In the locker room, nobody wanted to leave.

We didn’t want the moment to end.”

“I don’t think they’ll ever forget this,” he said. Hundreds of Titan fans agree.

Left to right, top to bottom: Jaylen Hinton ’13 Coach Rick Hamlin ’96 and crowd Coach Rick Hamlin ‘96 proudly cheers his team on Coach Rick Hamlin ’96 and team TITAN TRAIL

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The Long Run Historic team leaves behind legacy of commitment

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rinity’s three-time state championship cross country team graduated a core group of runners in June. However, these athletes are leaving behind a roadmap to success forged by the students themselves, and nurtured by their coach, Marcus Jones ’00. “They have created an enduring culture of winning. It’s an inclusive culture, with no hierarchy, and great appreciation for all members,” Jones said. “And culture doesn’t graduate.”

Jake Wilkes ’13, Mac Strehler ’13 and Reider Strehler ’13 were part of all three championship teams, and helped shape the team. It all began after the state meet in 2009, where the team finished fourth. “We were disappointed,” said Jake Wilkes. “We were down on ourselves. We knew that next year, we’d still have the same guys. So we worked 8

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all summer.” Mac Strehler remembers that loss as pivotal. “The loss was almost as valuable as a win,” he said. “It taught us that a win doesn’t come easily.”

Marcus Jones remembers how the team re-grouped. “I remember right after we lost in 2009, standing by the old tennis courts, talking to key returners, and listening to them talk about how they could do it. It felt different.”

Under the leadership of Guy Shelby ’12 and Chris Cantone ’12, the team implemented a plan for victory.

“Collectively they all committed to a grueling training regimen,” said Jones.

“They decided that if they were going to lose, it wasn’t going to be because they didn’t work hard.”

In the summer of 2010, they trained hard. “There were more group practices,” said Reider Strehler. “Chris and

Guy were always texting us to meet.”

Jones remembers how much the runners changed. “They fell in love with the process of trying to win. It’s easy to show up for one day in November with a lot of passion, but they were able to bring that passion in the heat of July and on rainy days in August,” he said. “They were invested in the team goal and in each other.”

The result? The team won the Prep League meet and uprooted Woodberry Forest School’s dynasty at a memorable meet. “It was easily the closest meet I’ve witnessed or been a part of,” said Jones. The Strehlers contributed more than their share to the drama of the moment. “Reider ran a really gutsy race after an injury,” said Jake Wilkes.

“Mac was behind down the last straightaway, and then Mac leaned in and we won by one point.” The first

state crown followed, and a new dynasty was born.

The team repeated both championships in 2011, with the largest margin of victory in history at a state meet. They stayed true to the practice regimen they’d established. “Reider, Jake and I tried to copy Guy and Chris’s leadership,” said Mac Strehler. “We wanted the team to be open to everybody. We wanted to make the younger guys feel valuable.”

The state and league championships in 2012 simply confirmed what Coach Jones had come to value in his team: that the athleticism was matched or exceeded by character. “I think that they were a very talented group, but they found meaning in working hard,” he said. “I think as coaches we talk to our athletes about working hard, but a lot of times there is a disconnect about what it means to work hard. It’s an ambiguous term. Wanting to win a state championship didn’t make them special. It’s about the sacrifices that you’re willing to make.”

The runners are quick to credit Jones with superlative leadership. “Coach made you feel that the win was possible,” said Mac Strehler. In looking back at the thousands of miles that led to success, that state meet loss in 2009 still looms large. “That loss may have ensured our three state championships,” said Reider Strehler. Jones agrees. “We had to lose to win.”

The 2013 team is up to the challenge of continuing the culture of hard work and camaraderie. “They feel pride in the team, and want to continue what was started in 2010,” said Jones. “We will be competitive. We will go in with a chance to win. As long as we have a group willing to make that commitment, we’ll be competitive every year.”

Left to right: The team before the 2012 State Meet; Mac Strehler ‘13 at the finish of the 2010 Prep League Meet where his defeating the WFS runner meant a one point win; Guy Shelby ’12 crossing the finish line at the 2011 State Meet where he became the first Trinity runner to win a boys individual state title (Reider Strehler won in 2012 to become the 2nd individual winner).

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Around the Courtyard STUDENT SCHOLARS AND LEADERS… Governor’s Foreign Language Academy: The following students participated in this year’s foreign language academy programs over the summer.

Adam Dingman ’14 (French) Huntley Polanshek ’15 (Latin) Haley Lieberman ’14 (Spanish)

Trinity’s Robotics Team

Huntley Polanshek ’15 (on right) poses with a friend in front of an Edgar Allen Poe statue on a trip with the Governor’s Language Academy.

Huntley Polanshek ’15 wrote about her time in the Latin Academy…

“The Latin Academy was one of the best experiences I have ever had. It was amazing to be surrounded by others who appreciate the supposedly dead language as much as I do. The teachers were all really into Latin (and Greek!) as well, which helped us all survive the classes. Our classes and lectures ranged from conversational Latin to Roman and Greek art. Some of the best meals, actually, involved us all having to speak in complete Latin. We had fields trips as well, which brought us back to Richmond for the State Capitol and the VMFA as well as an outdoor theatre. I made a ton of friends, and we’re all hoping we can meet up soon, potentially at the State Convention. In short, venimus, vidimus, vicimus. We came, we saw, we conquered!”

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Robotics Team: Traveled to Myrtle Beach for the annual First Robotics competition.

Now in its tenth year, the competition brought together 65 teams from 12 states, the District of Columbia and Brazil to the Grand Strand and put students to the test. FIRST Robotics is the largest organized competitive robotics program in the world and regional winners move on to a final tournament.

Teams are given a game and a kit and students have six weeks to design and build a robot that can perform the tasks of the game. The process encourages interest in science, technology, math and engineering skills, while also teaching students how to solve problems and work together.

IN ART… K12 National Ceramics Exhibition winners: Angie Scott ’13, Peyton Allison ’14, Hannah Jenkins ’13, Maggie Sweeney ’13 (Paragon Kiln Award) 2013 Scholastic Art Awards: Virginia Museum of Fine Art Gold Key Winners: Peyton Allison ’14 (ceramics and glass) and Abby Jenkins ’13 (photography), Maggie Sweeney ’13 (portfolio)

AROUND THE GLOBE… Students traveled to Spain over Spring Break to learn about Spanish language and culture. They visited Divina Pastora, a Catholic school located in central Madrid.

Students traveled to Nicaragua in March to work side-by-side with local artisans and potters and live with Nicaraguan families.

Trinity students traveled to France in March. They toured Paris, Mont St. Michel, Normandy region and Amien. In April, Trinity students hosted French students from Amien as part of the exchange program.

Trinity’s Spring Fine Arts Festival Awards Best in Show Maggie Sweeney ‘13

Ceramic vessel by Maggie Sweeney ‘13

Non-Functional/Sculptural Clay 1. Angelique Scott ’13 2. Emma Garrett ’14 3. Michael Tucker ’14 Functional Clay 1. Katie Ellis ’13 2. Hannah Jenkins ’13 3. Martha Georgallis ’14 Judge’s Choice Elizabeth Bell ’14 Bridget Nolan ’14 Nadia Khoury ’15 Meredith Baker ’14 Analog Photography 1. Courtney Freudenthal ’13 2. Maggie Dodson ’13 3. Jessica Ostrowski-Wright ’13 Painting 1. Tyler Anderson ’13 2. Meredith Seabolt ’13 3. Claire Adams ’16 Printmaking 1. Wilson Wyllie ’13 2. Henry Choisser ’15 3. Smith Blake ’17

Judge’s Choice Abby Jenkins ’13 Owen Ayers ’15 Sara Shama ’13 Drawing 1. Cooper Crowell ’15 2. Margaret Olander ’13 3. Doug Thompson ’14 Digital Photography 1. Alex Upadhyaya ’13 2. Grace Redding ’14 3. Sara Jane Longstaff ’15 Mixed 1. Hannah Yucha ’13 2. Rachael Walko ’14 3. Emily Dodson ’14 Judge’s Choice Allison Chvala ’14 Taylor Kent ’14 Kate Nezelek ’16

IN MUSIC… Jenny Zhou ’13 was named to the 2013 All-State Band.

Elliott Hammond ’14 and Stephen Perlowski ’14 attended the Berklee College of Music institute this summer for a five week session

Faculty News Science teacher Ned Trice and his wife Kai had their first child, Papas Gary Trice, on March 25, 2013. He weighed 7.6 pounds.

NEW FACULTY & STAFF APPOINTMENTS Eleanor Donahue Boyd ‘04 will join the staff in the fall.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies from Sweet Briar College and a Master of Arts in education also from Sweet Briar College. She will split her time between the admission and development departments.

Steve Eliasek ’86 will join the athletic department in the fall as the girls varsity volleyball coach. He will build upon the success of Coach Mitchell Hauser who will dedicate his time and talents to the basketball and baseball programs.

Eliasek, father of Jackson Eliasek ’16, returns to his alma mater with 13 years of experience coaching volleyball and teaching in Chesterfield County. He has also coached at all levels in the Richmond Volleyball Club’s juniors program.

Margaret J. Glass will become the new full-time athletic trainer and teach an elective course. Glass holds a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Vermont and Master of Science in education with a concentration in athletic training from Old Dominion University.

Wesley Hedgepeth will join the faculty as a full-time teacher in the social studies department. He is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary social studies as well as Master of Arts in teaching.

Meg Murtagh will join the visual arts department. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio arts form Appalachian State and Bachelor of Science in art education from Appalachian State. Murtagh comes to Trinity from Henrico County Public Schools.

Anna Prillaman will be teaching two history classes, handling the scheduling of the Estes Athletic Center and coaching girls varsity basketball. Prillaman holds a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in sports leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Margie Vaughan Snead ’85 will replace Emily McLeod as the Director of Admission. McLeod will be retiring after dedicating many years of hard work and service to Trinity.

NEW TRUSTEES English teachers Allison Marchetti and Rebecca O’Dell will be presenting at the annual NCTE conference in Boston on November 21st 2013. In their presentation titled “Completing Writer’s Workshop: Resuscitating Literary Analysis in the Secondary Classroom,” they will argue for the inclusion of literary analysis in the English classroom, demonstrating that literary analysis can be “dynamic and playful and relevant.”

Brendan and Rachel (Miles) Behrens were married June 23, 2013 in Glen Allen, Virginia, in a ceremony officiated

by Rachel's father, Donald West. The couple honeymooned in Mexico for one week before returning to Bon Air, where they reside.

Trustees completing their terms of service in June 2013 were Rick Witthoefft, Liz Forman, Rob Methven, and Lisa Benedetti ’86. Newly-elected to the Board of Trustees are Bryan Brassington, Keyser Glancy, and Bill Londrey ’84.

Denise Tarkington has joined the board as president of the Trinity Parents Association. New officers are Phil Tarsovich, chair; Kathy Merry, vice chair; and Steve Hupp, secretary. Bill Gibbons will continue to serve as treasurer.

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Athletics — Cha m pio ns —

The boys basketball team huddles up

Coach Eric Gobble talks with the wrestling team

WINTER SPORTS

Emily Wilkinson ’13 sets up for the shot

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Wrestling is again part of Trinity’s athletic program. “Our focus was on learning the sport and learning to love the sport,” said Coach Eric Gobble. “Wrestling takes a terrific amount of physical and mental toughness and the team worked on developing that throughout the season. Our slogan for the season was, “building the unbreakable,” he said.

Most of the regular season matches were against Group AAA public junior varsity teams. By the end of the winter season, the team had jumped up to the varsity level and competed in the Virginia Prep League Tournament where freshman Sam Parker and sophomore Connor Ashley both won matches. The team took four wrestlers to the state tournament where Ashley won a match. “Even once we are experienced, we want our program to be known for hard work, determination and exceeded expectations,” said Coach Gobble.

“Our slogan for the season was ‘building the unbreakable.’” —Coach Eric Gobble Boys Basketball Boys varsity basketball had an historic season. The team won the Prep League tournament for the first time since 1997, won the Travis Invitational against the strongest field in tournament history, and swept cross-town rivals St. Christopher’s and Collegiate.

emy), and lost by one point to the eventual Division 1 state champion (Benedictine).

Against public school competition, the team beat Cosby (RTD top 10), Thomas Jefferson (RTD top 10), Glen Allen, Midlothian, and Matoaca (Central District champions) and lost by three at the buzzer to eventual Group AAA champion, Henrico.

Playing the strongest schedule in school history, the Titans won 22 games (the most since 1997).

The team was in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (RTD) top 10 the entire season reaching as high as 4th in the poll. For the second straight year, the team made it to the final 8 of the state tournament and beat every team in the Prep League for the second straight year.

Jaylen Hinton ’13 was MVP of the Prep League tournament, earned All-Prep, All-State and second team RTD All-Metro.

Abraham Ferrell-Logan ’14 made the All-Prep League and All-Tournament. Other major contributors were Nathan Swift ’14, Austin Williams ’14, Josh Brown ’15, and Dayton Strade ’13.

Among Virginia independent schools, Trinity defeated the Division 2 state champion (Christchurch), the Division 3 state champion (Amelia Acad-

“Perhaps the best part of the season was the incredible fan support that the basketball team enjoyed,” said Coach Rick Hamlin ’96.

“Huge, vocal crowds made the

Estes Center an intimidating environment for visiting teams, and Trinity fans turned out in large numbers in road games as well. The team fed off of our spirited crowds, and the crowds were entertained by the team’s great play. That is what Titan Nation is all about,” he said.

Girls Basketball The girls varsity basketball team finished as runner-up in Trinity’s Dale Travis Tournament with Maggie Mauck ’14 and Emily Wilkinson ’13 named to the All-Tournament team. The team also competed in the Steward Tournament where Allie Neal ’14 was named to the All-Tournament team. Charlotte Woods ’16 was the leading rebounder for the Steward Tournament.

The young team included three freshmen and one eighth grader.

Veterans Mauck and Wilkinson were captains and Mauck was the leading scorer for the year.

Woods established herself as a rebounding and post threat and captured a starting role. The team was also anchored by Neal and Sarah Godfrey ’14 along with Caroline Moreno ’15. “This group holds a bright future as starters return and younger players develop into solid Trinity athletes,” said Coach Becky Currier.

Swimming & Diving The girls finished third in the state and the boys finished seventh. The team broke nine team records.

Of the six relays, five records were reset, along with girls 50 free, 100 free, 100 fly, 100 back.

The girls earned three state championships – girls diving, girls 50 and 100 free. This team also earned the Sportsmanship Award and Coach Alice Phillips earned Coach of the Year.

“This is the most talented and high achieving team Trinity has ever had,” said Coach Phillips.

The squad included seven AllState athletes: Keaton Busser ’14, Kate Nezelek ’16, Kasey Newton ’14, Alex Upadhyaya ’13, Kira Tomenchok ’14, Zoe Trenz ’16 and Meghan Burton ’17. Nezelek was All-State in all four of the events she swam and also earned second team RTD All-Metro for the girls 100m free event. The Trinity girls have been state runner-up twice before, but this year’s third place girls scored more points than ever before at 262 total. Busser also earned first team RTD All-Metro in diving.

More boys qualified for the meet and more scored than ever before.

“This team and the people who have supported it truly represent the Titan spirit, the Trinity way of winning, and the Trinity way of leading,” said Coach Phillips.

Boys and Girls Indoor Track Both the boys and girls winter track teams, led by Coach Marcus Jones ’00, finished fifth in the state – the highest finishes in school history. Nadia Khoury ’15 broke the school high jump record by clearing 5’ 4” and earned RTD All-Metro. Khoury cleared 5’ 2” at the state meet, winning the event and tying a

meet record. She was also All-State in the 300m and set the school long jump record during the season with a leap of 16’ 3.”

Molly Breidenbaugh ’14 recorded season best times of 5:06.20 in the 1600m and 11:00.38 in the 3200m and was State Champion in the 3200m.

Breidenbaugh also earned RTD All-Metro for the 1600 and 3200. Katie Bowe ’16 recorded a season best time of 3:07.94 in the 1000m, for which she earned RTD All-Metro, and was LIS Champion in that event.

She was also All-State in the 1600m and the 1000m.

The boys swept the 3200m at the state meet with Mac Strehler ’13 (9:37.40), Reider Strehler ’13 (9:39.67) and Jamie Hiegel ’15 (10:03.48) finishing 1-2-3. Reider Strehler had a season best time of 4:27.38 in the 1600m and finished second at both the state and Prep League meets. Reider Strehler earned RTD ALL-Metro in the 3200 and 1600 and Mac Strehler earned RTD All-Metro in the 3200. Mac and Reider Strehler were also named Richmond Times-Dispatch Scholar-Athletes of the Year.

Left to right: Tray Pankey ’15 making it look effortless Nadia Khoury ’15 broke the high jump record and earned RTD All-Metro.

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Miranda Stinson ’15 and Emmy Bowe ’15 on the offensive

SPRING SPORTS

Girls Lacrosse The girls varsity lacrosse team made its way back to the VISAA State Tournament by season’s end, finishing with an overall record of 12-7. The roster included seniors Natalie Birkelein, Savanah Cummings, Katie Ellis, Becca Hetrick, Ashley Morris, Ellen Overby, Carolyn Touchette, Corniece White, and Emily Wilkinson who provided strong leadership.

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lying over 70 goals. They were helped on attack by Birkelein, Morris, Sarah Godfrey ’14, Jordan Evers ’14 and Annie Snead ’16.

Midfielders Overby, Emmy Bowe ’15, and Cammie Lloyd ’14 led the transition game and made significant contributions at both ends. The defense was anchored by keepers White and Cummings and bolstered by Touchette and a solid defensive unit including Neal, Abby Carls ’14, Wilkinson, Ellis and Peyton Allison ’14.

The team gained momentum with early wins against Potomac School, Bishop Sullivan and Paul IV. The wins placed the team among

the top eight programs in the state by the end of the season.

Overby, Hetrick, and Stinson earned All-LIS honors. Hetrick also earned All-State and USL All-American honors. Stinson was selected to play on the MidAtlantic Regional Team at the US Lacrosse National Tournament over Memorial Day weekend.

“Coaches Meredith Turner and Allison Fiebert did a terrific job with our junior varsity program developing athletic girls into talented lacrosse players. With a host of those players moving up next year, we are already looking forward to an exciting 2014

season!” said Coach Margie Snead ‘85.

Boys Lacrosse The boys varsity lacrosse team continued to sustain last year’s winning season momentum by finishing this year two games above the 500 mark. This was accomplished with strong contributions from the senior members and with significant contribution by underclassmen.

The seniors included goalie Bill Patton, leading attack players Tucker Larrabee and Dayton Strader, and midfielders Jake Wilkes, Bryan Black, Thomas

Jake Wilkes ’13 makes the toss

The tennis team made it to the quarter finals of the state match, and demonstrated their talents with only a small divide in match play. Next year, leadership will come from four seniors, Cerny, Clark, Pegram and Kent. “These young men have great reason for optimism in this coming 2014 spring season and will be fun to watch,” said Coach Short.

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Boys Tennis Ferguson, Colby Evers, and Geordy Marget. The defense was anchored by senior captain Tyler Jutz.

Coaches Stephen Billings, Joe Monaco, and Tim Quigley will be looking to continue building on the past two years of success with the return of leading scorer, Camm Johnson ’14, and hardworking junior attack player Cody Gray. The team will be supported by the return of an experienced defense that includes Gavin McCool ’15, Edward Blake ’16 and Jon Munz ’15 and a cast of newcomers from the junior varsity team. “I’ll be

The boys tennis team played all top-ranked state teams with an even win, loss record. Justin Cerny ’14 finished the year AllPrep in singles and doubles as well as All-Metro in the toughest league in the state. “We were grateful to have Justin at the number one spot playing the most difficult players from around town, to Norfolk and NOVA and carrying an exceptional record throughout the 2013 Season,” said Coach Rob Short. Hunter Clark ’14 finished All-Prep as well and provided another layer of equally high tennis performance at the number two spot in singles and doubles.

“When you break the team down by position, rarely if ever have we seen a stronger one, two and three than what we currently have with Titan Tennis,” said Coach Short. Ross Pegram ’14 brought up the number three anchor position, which gave the team enormous depth. The bottom half of the ladder was equally strong with Hunter Hulbert ’13, Taylor Kent ’14 and Luke Fernandez ’16 playing against some of the best players in the league.

Mark Hoppe ’13 keeping his eye on the ball

sorry to see this class leave, but I credit them for beginning a great lacrosse tradition of winning here at Trinity,”said Coach Billings.

The golf team had a record of 7-11, finishing fifth in Prep League Tournament and ninth in the state poll. Of the top nine teams in the state, five were from the Prep League. There were five seniors on the team: Robbie Rittenhouse, Colin Williams, Johno Burke, Mark Hoppe and Nick D’Ambra. Lettering again this year were J.P. Guidon ’14 and Matt Brassington ’16.

Newcomers to the team included Cole Froehlich ’17, Graham Shama ’16, Mike Lawrence ’14, Rowdy Williams ’15 and Harrison Wohlfarth ’16.

“This team has a wonderful group of supportive parents who add to the season in many unquantifiable ways, supporting the whole team, providing a wonderful atmosphere for tennis at Southampton, our home courts and supporting Trinity tennis,” said Coach Short.

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Emma Benedetti ’16 gets the catch

Baseball The 2013 baseball team ended with a record of 15-11 and was state runner-up. The team began the season with their annual trip to Vero Beach, Florida where the team went 2-2 against tough competition from Canada and the US. Highlights of the season included wins over #3 Benedictine, #1 St. Christopher’s, and playoff victories over #2 Paul VI and the epic eight inning win against #5 Flint Hill to advance to the state finals.

“This team is the most accomplished group of players to come through the Trinity baseball program to date,” said Coach Sam Mickens. For most of the season the team battled injuries while playing arguably the toughest schedule in the division.

For their exceptional play during the season Matt Jamer ’13 and Tyler Johnson ’14 were named to the Prep League All-Conference team and Jamer became the first Trinity baseball player to be named Prep League Player of the Year.

Johnson was also named second

team All-State while Jamer was named first team All-State and runner-up for VISSA Player of the Year and also earned second team RTD All-Metro.

Most notable were the seniors.

These players won the Prep League title as freshmen (first and only in school history), competed in state playoffs three out of four years and two out the six seniors are or have been All-State.

“Speaking for every player and coach in the program, we would like thank all of Titan Nation for your support throughout our magical season, especially at the title game,” said Coach Mickens.

Above: Tappe Grotos ’15 weaves around the opponent

On the right: Kathryn Young '15 conquering the rapids on the James River

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Softball The softball team had a seasoned group of seniors, Kaitlyn Warner, Brenna Magette, Hannah Yucha, Cathryn Levander, Sarah Denny, Emily Rawls and Bridget McKercher. “Warner earned

Trey Daddio ’15 fights for the out

“Speaking for every player and coach in the program, we would like thank all of Titan Nation for your support throughout our magical season, especially at the title game,” said Coach Mickens.

Caeden Knight ‘14 racing the 4 x 100 meter relay

MVP and Emma Benedetti ’16 earned the Titan Award,” said Coach Christy Darlington.

“Next season will bring in a new group of talent.”

Girls Soccer The girls soccer team made the State Tournament for the sixth straight year and had a winning record against a very challenging schedule. The team was third in the LIS Tournament, won against Collegiate and tied Mills Godwin.

The team members demonstrated consistent sportsmanship throughout the season, finishing without a single yellow card.

Caroline Moreno ’15, Drew Pelkey ’13 and K.D. Hatchett ’14 earned All-LIS. Moreno and Pelkey earned All-State and Moreno also earned second team RTD All-Metro.

Girls & Boys Track and Field The girls track and field team had one of their best seasons in school history. “The team peaked at the perfect time of year and we had some surprise contributors at the state meet where we finished fourth,” said Coach Marcus Jones ’00. Nadia Khoury ’15 and Molly Breidenbaugh ’14 led the way at the state meet with Khoury winning the high jump and recording several other high finishes and Breidenbaugh winning the 3200m in a state meet record time. Khoury earned RTD All-Metro in the high jump and Breidenbaugh earned RTD All-Metro in the 1600 and 3200. Other big performers were Chandler Harris ’15 in the

triple jump, Hatchett and Kendall Daniels ’15 in the sprints, Huntley Polanshek ’15 in the throws and Katie Bowe ’16 in the distance events.

The boys track and field team had strong relays and distance runners this season. Mac Strehler ’13 and Reider Strehler ’13 took first and second in the 3200m at the state meet for which he also earned RTD AllMetro and Jamie Heigel ’15 was a consistent point scorer throughout the season in the 3200m.

The 4 x 100m relay team of Caeden Knight ’14, Dino Salandro ’13, Elias Khoury ’14 and Richard Hankins ’13 was competitive all season. The boys track team ended the year by finishing seventh at the state meet.

Kayak Team The kayak team grew measurably this year, totaling about 25 students. Four students (Kathryn Young ’15, Callaway Sprinkle ’15, Sam Brodeur ’13, and Justin Davis ’13) competed against professional athletes and a former world champion in the Dominion River Rock boater cross. There were only six high school students in the event and four were from Trinity. In the fall of 2013, the kayak team will transform into the Trinity Outdoor Adventure Program. The three-season program will have kayaking and mountain biking in the fall and spring, and mountain biking and climbing in the winter.

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Gathering in Gratitude The annual Titan Society Party was hosted by Jeff and Tamera Barnes, and drew a celebratory crowd of donors whose gifts to Trinity exceeded $1000. Guests were joined by TES trustees and administrators, and thanked by Headmaster Tom Aycock, who reflected on the extraordinary generosity shown by Trinity supporters. “Every gift, whether large or small, enhances the educational experience we offer our students,” he said. “We owe so much of our success to those who give of their time, expertise and resources to Trinity.”

Photos from left to right, top to bottom: Sarah McDermott, director of the academic program, shared a laugh with trustee Kathy Merry; Yvette and Randy Dorsey talked with Michael Jones, who just completed a two-year term as chair of the Board of Trustees; A bird’s-eye view of the home of Jeff and Tamera Barnes showed the party in full swing; Hutch Mauck, Kae Aycock and Lynn Strader found time to chat; Headmaster Tom Aycock and Director of Development Laurie Hedgepeth (center) thanked the guests for their support of Trinity; Honored guests included Marilyn Villanueva, Jenni Reedy, Eddie Villanueva and Tom Reedy (left to right); Sarah McDermott, MaryMoss Walker, Janie Moyers, Gayle Hargett and Kathy Merry were all smiles; Bill Gibbons, treasurer of the Board of Trustees, talked with Alumni and Annual Giving Director Luke Gill (right).

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Students left their mark on the Perkinson Arts Center wall just before renovations began in May.

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Major changes have been underway on campus this summer. The Perkinson Arts Center’s visual arts and music spaces have been completed in what was once Carpenter Gymnasium. The newly-renovated facility now features studio space for painting, drawing, ceramics and sculpture. The music department boasts a new band room, digital music lab, office space and practice room.

In Morgan Hall, a new photo lab and darkroom has been built on the basement level. Digital photography will relocate to the old music lab. Plans are underway to convert the old band room to a dance space.

Renovations also include improved office space for Trinity’s marketing, communications and development staff.

“Everything you see that’s new and better on our campus is part of the Future Pathways capital campaign,” said Laurie Hedgepeth, director of development. “None of this would have been possible without the generosity of donors who have made gifts to this campaign.”

The next phase of the campaign, which includes expansion of the theatre and lobby space in the Perkinson Arts Center, will take place when funding is secured. “The theatre is where we start our day at Morning Meeting, and where our talented students perform,” said Hedgepeth. “We are hopeful that fund raising will allow us to make the improvements our students need.”

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Embarking on Oxford

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hield we often focus on identifying the benefits of Trinity’s commitment to the International Baccalaureate Program, participation in the IB Program also offers amazing opportunities for Trinity faculty. This past June, Brian Phillips, Brian Rollins, and I traveled to Oxford to participate in IB training. For four days, we attended workshops, met IB colleagues from around the world, and also took the opportunity to visit a number of Oxford’s sites.

The opportunity to meet and work with IB faculty teaching in places such as Switzerland, Denmark, Egypt, New Zealand, Argentina, Swaziland, and the UK gave us the chance to see how the IB Program connects students in the pursuit of a shared curriculum while also recognizing the diversity of the ways in which our colleagues from around the world approach the curriculum.

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A view from the rooftop in Oxford, England

Chair of the fine arts department Brian Phillips, Music Director Brian Rollins and Director of Academic Program Sarah McDermott traveled to Oxford, England to participate in an International Baccalaureate Training.

Sarah McDermott shared her experience with the Titan Trail…

We all left with new ideas and new colleagues with whom to share ideas.

I returned with a notebook full of ideas and resources.

While much of our days were spent in workshops, we also had the opportunity to visit the sites of Oxford. We got to put our novice punting skills to the test. Although it was a lot of fun, I still prefer my kayak and a kayak paddle.

As I walked through St. John’s College, Christ Church College, and listened to the choirs of Queen’s College and New College at evensong, I was reminded of the extent to which schools, colleges, and universities are places of history and cherished memories as well as places that also are also vibrant and very present.

Brian Rollins, Brian Phillips and I returned tired but also amazingly refreshed and ready to bring new ideas and strategies to our classrooms. We were very grateful for the opportunity we had to attend the conference. We returned even more aware of the tremendous benefits of what the International Baccalaureate Program brings to Trinity.

Doing What Comes Naturally:

Class of 2013

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ometimes it’s easy to define a senior class. Is it a class of intellectuals, artists, leaders or innovators? Is it a class that pushed limits, took chances, strove for perfection? But this year’s class stood apart in a different way. They were all of the above and more.

The class of 2013 was a blend of scientists, musicians, painters, mathematicians, athletes, civitans, actors and linguists – a true mixture of ambition, charisma, intellect, introspection, compassion and level-headedness.

They were truly the Millennials – the generation Y kids – the dynamic, engaged, tech-savvy, lovable, multi-taskers whose interests and talents are as widespread as they are numerous.

The speeches at the graduation ceremony reflected this sentiment. The class’s choice for commencement speaker, alumnus, math teacher and extreme adventurer Michael Stratton ’02 reiterated the importance of not shying away from challenges and failures. He urges the graduating class to let their path in life unfold naturally.

He talked about his own discovery of this after almost failing out of college.

While at Trinity. He had been a shy, quiet kid who rarely took interest in socializing and whose main concern was studying for the next test. The scales tipped in college and he became the socialite, the adventurer, losing interest in his grades.

Reality hit home when, after trying everything that he thought would bring him fulfillment, he returned emptyhanded, without a job and without any idea of what he wanted to do. That’s when he found the teaching job at Trinity, or rather, the teaching job found him. “I finally stopped trying to force my path where I thought it was supposed to go, and I let it fall naturally in a direction that [felt] right,” said Stratton. “I found a balance between the drive for perfection I had in high school, and the ability to go with the flow that I learned in college,” he said.

As a Millennial himself, his story was especially poignant.

attempt new challenges, accept failures, and learn from them. He talked about an experiment called the “marshmallow challenge” in which kindergarteners were matched against business graduates in a competition to build the best tower out of spaghetti and tape and put a marshmallow on top. Among the best performers were the recent graduates of kindergarten. They were the true experimenters, testing and rebuilding the tower numerous times, uninhibited by failure. “Take chances,” said Jutz, “put yourself in positions where you may not succeed. College is a time to learn, but more importantly it is a time to explore ourselves and shape our identities as adults.”

So for a class that can not easily be defined, their future paths will be guided by the notion of being willing to take chances, staying open to opportunities, remaining unafraid of failure, and letting things “fall naturally” into place.

Valedictorian Tyler Jutz characterized their journey ahead as an opportunity to

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Photos from left to right, top to bottom: Commencement speaker Michael Stratton ‘02; Proud members of the class of 2013; A thumbs up from the senior boys; Marce Merry ’13; Valedictorian speaker Tyler Jutz ’13; Emmy Goode ‘13, Ashley Morris ‘13 and Drew Pelkey ‘13; A celebratory embrace; Maggie Dodson ’13; A toast to the class of 2013; Mark Hoppe ‘13 and Maggie Barnes ‘13; Alex Upadhyaya ’13 and parents; Smiling for the camera; Mary Alyce Duncan ‘13; Crowd at commencement; Brian Black ’13 with his sister

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Awards SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS

DAR Good Citizenship Award Courtney Freudenthal

World Languages-German Anna Wingo

Rensselaer Award Haley Lieberman

Tyler Jutz Valedictorian

Ann Randolph Jonas Scholarship Angie Scott

World Languages-French Jenn Phillips

Sewanee Book Award Ruth Blair Moyers

Tyler Anderson Salutatorian

Laura Kelley Memorial Scholarship Brenna Magette

World Languages-Latin Hunter Hulbert

Randolph-Macon College Book Award Nathaniel Paul

Lucy Call Courtney Freudenthal Pamela Lohmuller Marce Merry Ashley Morris Jen Phillips Mac Strehler Derek Tomenchok

Brad McNeer Memorial Scholarship Lucy Call

World Languages-Spanish Emily Wilkinson

Grady Richeson Memorial Award Jaylen Hinton

Mathematics Ashley Morris

Senior Class Award Stuart Brown Courtney Freudenthal

Religion Nathan Heinicke-Peart

SENIOR CLASS AWARDS Athlete of the Year Female – Alex Upadhyaya Male – Reider Strehler Richmond Times Dispatch Scholar Athlete Award Courtney Freudenthal Mac Strehler E. Dale Travis Sportsmanship Award Ellen Overby Tyler Jutz

Titan Award Angie Scott Founders Award Lucy Call

Headmaster’s Award Marce Merry

2013 DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS English Brenna Magette

Bill Davies Award Matt Jamer

Fine Arts-Art Wilson Wyllie

Bishop’s Award for Character and Integrity Jeb Benedetti Ashley Morris

Fine Arts-Drama Pamela Lohmuller Dino Salandro

Civitan Award for Citizenship Courtney Freudenthal Trinity Community Service Scholarship Hannah Jenkins 24

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Social Studies Natalie Birkelein

ACADEMIC AWARDS Leadership Award Drew Pelkey

Bethany Award for Service Emily Wilkinson

Brotherhood-Sisterhood Award Pamela Lohmuller

Science Marce Merry

Fine Arts-Music Youjia Zhou Fine Arts-Photography Jessica Ostrowski-Wright Fine Arts-Sculpture Hannah Jenkins Maggie Sweeney

Academic Excellence-Grade 8 Teresita Ambrogi-Torres Academic Excellence-Grade 9 Garrett Allen Academic Excellence-Grade 10 Owen Ayers Hugh O’Brian Award Owen Ayers Madison Ferris Academic Excellence-Junior Class Elizabeth Bell Mount Holyoke College Book Award Grace Methven Dartmouth Book Award Emily Gould William & Mary Leadership Award Cabell Glancy University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award Reid Barden

St. Lawrence Book Award Courtney Hay Williams College Book Award Elizabeth Bell Richmond Panhellenic Award Brenna Monk West Point Leadership Award Camm Johnson Joseph W. Bliley III Key Club Award Brenna Monk F. Norton Hord Memorial Scholarship Schuyler Cottrell Honor Ushers Elizabeth Bell Emily Gould Becca Kapsak Haley Lieberman Grace Methven Ruth Blair Moyers Allie Neal Vincent Salandro Hannah Sypniewski Kira Tomenchok

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One challenge for families starting this process is cutting through the noise and staying focused. “There’s a lot of chatter out there, and lots of ‘truths’ that get thrown around”, said Bruner.

“Parents and students will hear about over-the-top GPA’s and minimum SAT’s and ‘full ride’ scholarships and admission quotas and rules and on and on….and you know what? Most of it is simply not true.” Just navigating the vocabulary of college pricing can require a translator. “So many things go into the calculation of what a particular family may pay at a particular college, that it can be hard to get everyone on the same page, “ said Bruner.

One example is the term “scholarship,” which may mean different thing to different people, and still other things to different colleges and universities.

Competitive academic scholarships may be used by selective colleges to attract students whose achievements rank them at the top of all students in a given year. TES students routinely pursue, and win, this highly-competitive recognition. Lucy Methven ’12 (Presidential Scholar-Boston College – see page 29), Alex Eschenroeder ’08 (Jefferson Scholar, University of

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rinity students bring an embarrassment of riches to the college-search process: their talents and skills, work ethic, commitment to service and community, and a highly-developed sense of self-knowledge, nurtured in the Trinity environment of discovery.

That makes Titans great candidates for the next phase of their education, and helps point them toward good choices at a price that makes sense for their individual families. Helping them through this process is Trinity’s priceless college guidance team of Julie Bruner and Chet Childress, who help keep everyone on track. “Our single most important goal is emphasizing the right fit,” said Bruner. “College is not a one-size-fitsall proposition. Our students seem to understand that.”

e right fit makes the college equation add up Virginia) and Mac Strehler ’13 (Johnson Scholar, Washington and Lee) are just a few of the many Trinity students who have succeeded in this arena.

But there’s much more to the story.

College costs are typically met by family resources and supplemented with financial aid packages, which may include need-based grants and loans, incentive pricing, and academic recognition used to attract and enroll talented, able students like Trinity’s. Trinity athletes find opportunities to continue competing at small colleges and large universities alike. Students with artistic talents can be good fit at specialized schools. Some out-of-state public universities offer reduced pricing to students who meet certain academic criteria, which brings the pricing closer to in-state public colleges and universities. Private colleges may offer performance-based pricing, renewable each year if a certain GPA is maintained. Some private colleges offer a fixed-cost contract, which guarantees a price for the four years of enrollment,

and is a protection against the unpredictable and rapidly-rising costs so common in recent years.

Chet Childress said that often TES students received financial support through civic organizations, non-profit scholarship organizations, parents’ place of employment, and local scholarship programs. This year, Courtney Freudenthal, Mac Strehler and Reider Strehler were honored through the Richmond Times-Dispatch ScholarAthlete program, and Stuart Brown, Mac Strehler and Reider Strehler were recognized by the Lexus Pursuit of Perfection Leadership Award program.

It’s all a bit bewildering, but the college guidance staff can help make the equation balance. “We start with what really matters: finding the right fit,” said Chet Childress. “Then we work with students and their parents to explore what’s possible and what’s practical.

We have great students, and we find that we can generally pull it all together.”

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College Choices for the Class of 2013 Tyler Anderson University of Virginia

Tommy Ellis University of Florida

Ann Temple Londrey Longwood University

Reider Strehler College of William & Mary

James Baker Virginia Military Institute

Colby Evers Wofford College

Brenna Magette Elon University

Mac Strehler Washington and Lee University

Jeb Benedetti James Madison University

Jason Ferguson James Madison University

Geordy Marget Indiana University

Liam Sullivan Samford University

Natalie Birkelien James Madison University

Thomas Ferguson Washington and Lee University

Bridget McKercher High Point University

Brenna Sullivan Virginia Tech

Bryan Black The Catholic University of America

Kyle Festa United States Naval Academy Preparatory School

Marce Merry Vanderbilt University

Maggie Sweeney Virginia Tech

Ashley Morris James Madison University

Bryce Timberline James Madison University

Julia Oates Bryn Mawr College

Derek Tomenchok Virginia Tech

Margaret Olander High Point University

Will Toms High Point University

Jessica Ostrowski-Wright James Madison University

Carolyn Touchette Virginia Tech

Ellen Overby University of Florida

Alex Upadhyaya University of Colorado – Boulder

Joseph Pankey University of South Carolina

Emmanuel Urena Virginia Commonwealth University

Bill Patton University of South Carolina

Andrew Villanueva The Citadel

Drew Pelkey Longwood University

Alex Vogt Furman University

Jennifer Phillips College of William & Mary

Jacob Vogt College of Charleston

Parker Pulsifer Virginia Tech

Kaitlyn Warner Lynchburg College

Emily Rawls Elon University

Corniece White Drexel University

Kathleen Reinhart Furman University

Jake Wilkes University of Colorado – Boulder

Robbie Rittenhouse Hampden-Sydney College

Emily Wilkinson College of William & Mary

Dino Salandro Marymount University

Colin Williams Hampden-Sydney College

Angie Scott Virginia Commonwealth University

Wilson Wyllie Virginia Commonwealth University

Meredith Seabolt Sewanee - University of the South

Hannah Yucha Carson-Newman University

Sara Shama James Madison University

Steven Zabel James Madison University

Mary Lauren Shepherd James Madison University

Jenny Zhou University of Denver

Rachel Boddy University of Mary Washington Lauren Brassington Radford University Sam Brodeur Virginia Commonwealth University Stuart Brown Randolph Macon College Andrea Bruere Stetson College Johno Burke Hampden-Sydney College Lucy Call University of Virginia Austin Cappiello Virginia Commonwealth University Jonathan Castellucci College of William & Mary Carl Croft James Madison University Savannah Cummings Christopher Newport University Nicholas D'Ambra James Madison University Justin Davis Hampden-Sydney College Sarah Denny University of Alabama Davis Dipboye Hampden-Sydney College Maggie Dodson Randolph-Macon College Frank Dorman James Madison University Mary Alyce Duncan James Madison University Katie Ellis Bridgewater College

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Courtney Freudenthal Washington and Lee University Emmy Goode Longwood Mason Hadley James Madison University Jacob Hairfield Virginia Commonwealth University Richard Hankins University of Miami Nathan Heinicke-Peart Randolph College Rebecca Hetrick Villanova University Jaylen Hinton Georgia State University Mark Hoppe Virginia Commonwealth University Hunter Hulbert Penn State University Matt Jamer Virginia Commonwealth University Abby Jenkins Christopher Newport University Hannah Jenkins Virginia Commonwealth University Ben Johnson Purdue University Tyler Jutz College of William & Mary Gray Lambiotte Virginia Tech Tucker Larrabee University of South Carolina Cathryn Levander Bridgewater College Pamela Lohmuller Dickinson College

Dayton Strader University of Tennessee

College Acceptances for the Class of 2013 Alfred University Appalachian State University (2) Auburn University Bluefield College Boston College Brenau University Bridgewater University (4) Bryn Mawr College College of William & Mary (9) Carson-Newman University Catholic University of America Chicago-Schools of the Arts Institute Christopher Newport University (12) Clarke Atlanta University Clemson University (2) Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston (3) Colorado State University Cornell University Davidson College Delaware State University Dickinson College (3) Drexel University (5) Duquesne University East Carolina University (6) Eastern Mennonite University Elon University (5) Emory University (2)

Ferrum College (2) Frostburg State University Furman University (7) George Mason University (6) Georgia Tech Hamdpen-Sydney College (15) High Point University (3) Hofstra University Hood College Indiana University James Madison University (29) Johns Hopkins University Lehigh University Lenoir-Rhyne University Longwood University (10) Loyola of New Orleans Lynchburg College (8) Macalester College Marymount Manhattan College Marymount University Mercer University Meredith College MICA (2) Middlebury College Mount Holyoke College (2) North Carolina State University (2) Old Dominion University Penn State University

Presbyterian College Purdue University Radford University (4) Randolph College Randolph-Macon College (7) Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute Roanoke College (6) Rollins University Samford University Sewannee, University of the South Skidmore College Smith College Spring Hill College St. Vincent's College Stetson University Suffolk University Sweet Briar College Syracuse University The College of New Jersey The Citadel Thiel College Towson University Transylvania University University of Alabama (3) University of Colorado – Boulder (2) University of Delaware University of Denver (2) University of Florida (2)

University of Kentucky University of Mary Washington (11) University of Maryland University of Miami (3) U North Carolina-Greensboro U North Carolina-Wilmington University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond (4) University of South Carolina (8) University of South Florida University of Tennessee-Knoxville University of Vermont (2) University of Virginia (8) US Naval Academy Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University (16) Virginia Military Institute Virginia State University Virginia Tech (16) Virginia Wesleyan College Wake Forest University (4) Washington and Lee University (3) Washington College Wofford College (9)

Numbers of Note

College Choices Reflect Variety, Selectivity and Achievement

The class of 2013 had 95 enroll in 46 different college and universities in the fall of 2013. This number has increased steadily since 2011 when 98 seniors matriculated to 38 colleges, and 2012 when 98 seniors matriculated to 44 colleges.

The average number of applications per senior has decreased from 5.4 (2012) to 5.13 (2013). There were 487 applications (for 95 seniors from the class of 2013) this year, which is 42 fewer than last year (for 98 Seniors from the class of 2012).

The number of acceptances overall increased from 64% in 2012 to 66% this year.

This year’s senior class applied to 142 different colleges and universities. This number is down slightly from last year when the class of 2012 applied to 144 different colleges and universities.

This year, there was a noticeable decrease in applications to public institutions located in Virginia, the Southeast, the South, and the West. There was a slight increase in applications to Virginia private colleges and the Northeast. The number of applications to the Midwest almost doubled from last year.

The number of Trinity students matriculating to Virginia public universities has dropped this year thereby ending a steady trend. The number of Trinity students matriculating to Virginia private colleges and universities increased noticeably from 11% last year to 16% this year.

James Madison University continues to be the top Virginia public institution (15%) of choice for the class of 2013. Virginia Commonwealth University has moved into second place with 10% attending, and Virginia Tech is third with 6% of the class matriculating in the fall of 2103.

College of William & Mary has surged forward with 5% choosing to attend this fall. The choice for University of Virginia has dropped dramatically from 12% to 2%.

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Alumni News

— La u ra Haml in Wei ler ’0 0 —

Father-Daughter Duo Explore Big Sky Country…

Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00 traveled to the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains for a father-daughter adventure on behalf of the Trinity Discovery Award, an annual award given to a faculty or staff member to support the school’s Discover Your Path mission. “We had an amazing trip!” said Weiler.

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They stayed at the H F Bar Ranch in Saddlestring, Wyoming, which was built in 1911. “We rode horses on extensive trail rides up into the surrounding hills and mountains both in the mornings and evenings,” she said. “The rides were 2-3 hours long and were both totally different and completely breathtaking and

beautiful in their own ways. The topography is spectacular, and allowed for extensive exploration,” said Weiler. “Riding is central to the ranch, and there is no better way to explore the country and see the abundant wildlife than on horseback. We also went skeet shooting, did lots of hiking and running, and

spent time on the large porch of our cabin, reading, relaxing, and just talking. The time flew by, and before we knew it, we were headed back to Richmond. It was such a special experience for my dad and me, and we cannot wait to return with our entire family!”

— Lucy Met hven ’ 12 —

Lucy Methven ‘12 talks about her experience as a Presidential Scholar at Boston College…

Lucy Methven ’12 with a group from the Presidential Scholars Program during a trip to Florence.

The Presidential Scholars Program was a major factor in making my final college decision and has been a huge part of my BC experience so far. Through this program, I have been able to get to know a wide range of very ambitious and interesting people, from upper-

classmen in the program to very successful alumni. I spent my spring break touring Florence with my fellow freshmen scholars in order to get a taste of foreign travel in preparation for both our service trip to Managua, Nicaragua in January 2014 and our two additional travel opportunities during our next two summers.

Next summer, I will be able to choose where I would like to spend eight weeks utilizing a foreign language (either learning a new one or practicing one I have been studying). The following summer, the program directors

will help me select and then fund an internship in any country/ place I would like to spend my time. Additionally, the tremendous respect that the BC faculty has for the program has opened many academic doors for me. My advisors have helped me organize my schedule so that I can finish my undergraduate studies in three years and complete the Lynch School of Education graduate study program during my fourth year as a Presidential Scholar. I am very excited about this opportunity to really maximize my educational experiences during the four years I have here.

Currently, I am living on campus with the fifteen other Class of 2016 scholars to participate in the service-learning component of the program. We have each been assigned two volunteer/ internship placements in the Boston area. During the six weeks we are here, I am spending two days each week at the Italian Home for Children, which is a school that provides both residential and day treatment for children with behavioral and/or emotional needs, and two days at the Suffolk County House of Corrections helping inmates work towards earning their GED’s. As an education major, I was really excited about both of these placements. The House of Corrections is an extremely interesting and unique environment (and I am loving my work there!) but both placements have been challenging and have opened my eyes to many social issues that will be important as I enter the education field. Each Friday, our entire group meets with the director to discuss our work and the week’s assigned readings.’ These first two weeks have been challenging, fun, and full of new experiences so I am excited to see what the next month will bring!

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Sculpting His Future…

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Political Insights from a Trinity Insider…

Jon Baliles ’89 was on campus in March to talk to Bob Alley’s Social Studies class about his experience in politics. Baliles had a close race for the Richmond City Council against incumbent Bruce Tyler who lost by only 20 votes. The race drew lots of attention in the Richmond area and beyond.

He essentially grew up in politics.

His father, The Honorable Gerald Baliles, was elected governor when Jon was in the 9th grade at Trinity.

“I remember him always being involved in the community and getting to know the city – that’s why I got involved,” said Baliles.

“I didn’t think we were getting effective representation in the city.”

Baliles, who graduated from University of Virginia, discovered his passion for politics while at Trinity in Barbara Pierce’s AP government class. “I’ll never forget how much more I learned here about how things work and how to keep people engaged. If you’re not engaged, people in politics will take advantage of you,” he said. “I wasn’t good at math and science but I was good at government,” he said. “I took eight 30

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AP credits to college with me.”

He then went on to work for United Way. Doug Wilder, a pioneer in Virginia politics, eventually hired him and he moved into planning and development for the city.

Campaigning for city council was possibly his most challenging endeavor so far. “The campaign was a ton of work,” he said.

“There were afternoons when I didn’t want to go knock on doors, but I did. There were days when I wanted to go watch UVA football, but I didn’t. Every little thing made a difference. Every voter made a difference.” Baliles was even sued (unsuccessfully) by the incumbent to overturn the election because of irregularities. “It cost a lot in legal fees,” said Baliles.

But helping his city is his passion.

“This city has a lot of challenges… poverty, workforce, transit…it gets beat up in the press…but it’s all about negotiation and trying to work with the city and the counties,” said Baliles. “There’s always room in the middle.”

Ross Edwards ’04 is living and working in Spruce Pine, North Carolina and is the owner of Ross Edwards Design, a rapidly expanding company specializing in high end ceramic lighting and design. Ross has partnered with with the lighting company, Robert Abbey (The industry leader in the design of fine lighting products) to mass produce his ceramic lighting, The Odyssey Series. His company is seeing huge success and has orders in for his ceramic lights from Macy’s, Sears & Y Lighting. “My job, mission, and passion in life is to share it all...I started with nothing and I have created something that has made me figure out the next chapter,” he said. “In the future, I am planning on opening a factory to employ many people in this community and to continue launching new designs.”

Edwards, a product of Trinity’s International Baccalaureate arts program, had a passion for

clay and sculpture at an early age.

That passion has transformed into a thriving career. Ross found his niche in Trinity’s ceramics program and went on to study at the elite art school, Alfred University in upstate New York.

When he graduated, he settled down south in a thriving crafts community in Western North Carolina, to work for a world renowned sculptor, Cristina Cordova, before opening his ceramic design studio.

“Throughout my life I have been moved by lighting and how it affects one’s environment and mood. Lighting is a large movement in contemporary design right now,” says Edwards. “As a designer, I take in the world and its cultural and technological influences that surround me, apply traditional and new age techniques that I have learned as a ceramic artist, and respond by creating modern products.”

Class Notes 1975 Swannee Goodman Ericson ’75 recently celebrated the wedding of her daughter Ellie Ericson ’05 to Scott Sherrill. The wedding was held at The Mill at Fine Creek in Powhatan, Virginia on July 6, 2013.

Following a trip to the California wine country the couple will live in Morehead City, North Carolina.

1976 Brian Bailie ’76 writes, “Here’s to all of my friends at Trinity, not only in the class of ’76, but to all those who were there at the beginning, over 40 years ago. Thank you for continuing the dream.”

1977 Eddy Frayser ’77 is owner of The Frayser Group, LLC, focusing on individual and group health insurance. His wife Amy Addis Frayser ’77 is a research study coordinator at the Medical College of Virginia in pulmonary medicine.

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2002 Jessica Stone Carson ’02 and her husband Stephen were married in Louisville, KY on December 27, 2012.

Megan Milak ’02 graduated from the University of South Florida with a master’s degree of public health in epidemiology. Meg lives in Tallahassee, Florida and is currently employed with the Florida Department of Health as a training and research consultant.

2004 Ellie Donahue Boyd ’04 and her husband Peter were married in Richmond on January 5, 2013. Trinity alumni in the wedding included Matt Curtis ’03, Jeff Curtis ’06, Kim Owen ’04, Sarah Goldstein ’05, Katie Willis ’05, Jesse Chalkley ’04 and Amanda Prine ’04. Ellie also joined the staff at Trinity in August working in admissions and development, as well as coaching.

Emily A. Sanderson ’89 was recently named Dean of Faculty and Director of Online and Blended Learning at Flint Hill School in Oakton, Virginia.

1992 Saira Rao ’92 has moved to Denver, Colorado with her husband, Shiv, and two children, Lila, 5, and Dar, almost 3. She’s the President of IN THIS TOGETHER MEDIA. They publish middle grade and young adult fiction with a focus on authentic female characters. Their upcoming young adult novel, Personal Statement by Jason Odell Williams, pokes fun at the craziness surrounding the modern college application process and involves competitive volunteering. It's just been optioned for film.

2001 Jack Lauterback ’01 won the Virginia Association of Broadcasters award for best morning show in the state for his daily radio show, “River Mornings with Melissa and Jack” on 103.7 The River. He and his co-host Melissa Chase have also won awards from Richmond Magazine and Style Weekly.

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2005 Ellie Ericson ’05 and her husband Scott Sherrill were married at The Mill at Fine Creek in Powhatan, Virginia on July 6, 2013. Ellie is the daughter of Swannee Goodman Ericson ’75 and the granddaughter of founding Headmaster Bob Goodman. Ellie also recently received a M.A. in Spanish from North Carolina State University. Her husband Scott is the Town Clerk in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina. Following a trip to California wine country the couple will live in Morehead City, North Carolina.

2008 Anne Curtis Croxton ’08 married Brian Rather on May 18, 2013 in Keswick, Virginia. Trinity alumni in attendance included Rachel Tait ’08, Sean Carter ’09, Kelsey Butler ’08, Joseph Young ’08, Sam Williams ’08, Matty Rocawich ’08, Jada Zajur ’08, Page Mauck ’08, Victoria Marchetti ’08, Chloe Seipel ’08, David Parrish ’06 and Rohan Gupta ’08. Both the bride and groom graduated from James Madison University in 2012 and will live in San Francisco, California.

Anne Somers Wilton ’05 married Michael Hogg ’05 in Richmond on June 15, 2013. Trinity alumni in the wedding included Christian Wilton Simmers ’01, Kathryn Mauck ‘05, Sarah Wiley ’05, Amanda Reames ’05, and Zach Cox ’06. Ann Somers also completed her master’s in health policy and management at the University of Chapel Hill in May. Michael works at the Vangaurd Group in Charlotte, North Carolina.

After a honeymoon in Anguilla, the couple now resides in Charlotte.

2006 Keller Stone Johnson ’06 and her husband Andrew welcomed twin boys, Caleb Hamilton Johnson and James Cole Johnson, on October 2, 2012.

2007 Caroline Mauck ’07 and Colin Healy ’08 played at The National in July and are currently writing and recording original material with hopes of releasing a song soon.

Holly McMurtry ’07 was named the Alumni Committee Chair of Riverside School in Richmond as a past recipient of the Patricia W. DeOrio Alumni Scholarship.

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Megan Culbertson ’08, daughter of Maribeth Collins Culbertson ’78, graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design last November.

She had an internship with the Western Environmental Law Center, which sent her all over the West photographing for the group. One of the shots at Rainy Lake in Montana was featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Courtney Frayser ’08 is a production artist at Customink, a Virginiabased online retailer specializing in custom apparel.

Isabel Guiterrez ’08 was featured with her father in a pop-up art show in Los Angeles this June.

Colin Healy ’08 and Caroline Mauck ’07 played at The National in July and are currently writing and recording original material with hopes of releasing a song soon.

Rachel Tait ’08 graduated from University of Exeter in July of 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in international relations and French. She is moving to London in August to work for a charity.

Corey Pegram ’09 graduated from Wake Forest University this spring.

He is working as an NCAA basketball scout and writer for a recruiting agency out of Atlanta, Georgia. He spends his time scouting high school players around the country and developing subscription contracts with NCAA coaches. Pictured with his parents and brother, Ross ’14.

Desiree Tunnell ’08 graduated from James Madison University in May of 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in media arts & design with a corporate communication concentration. She works in marketing and web design for Watkins Nurseries. This spring she joined the girls soccer coaching staff at Trinity.

2009 Brian Pulsifer ’09 graduated from Virginia Tech this May. He is pictured with his mother Lisa ’78 and brother Parker ’13 at Parker’s graduation from Trinity in May, 2013.

Will Ericson ’09 graduated from Washington and Lee University in May. Pictured with his sister Ellie ’05 and parents Bob and Swannee ’75 Elizabeth Forman '09 earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications Sciences and Disorders from Longwood University. She is now pursuing a master’s degree in Counselor Education (Mental Health and School Counseling) at Longwood University.

Rebekah Hupp ’09 graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor of science in civil and environmental engineering. This fall she will be pursuing a master of science in environmental engineering at Virginia Tech.

David Paxton ’09 graduated from University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce and will be taking a position with Oliver Wyman, management consultants, in San Francisco.

Rowan Sprague ’09 graduated this spring from the University of Virginia with a degree in civil and environmental engineering. She received a 2012 Udall Scholarship and a 2013 Fulbright Scholarship.

Sprague also received a 2012 Harrison Undergraduate Research Award to explore ways of trapping small hive beetles, which have been destroying beehives. She plans to use her Fulbright Research Grant to study ecological engineering with a professor in New Zealand to research ways to manipulate agricultural systems to benefit honeybee populations. Sprague was an intern and leader with the Morven Kitchen Garden Project, a one-acre educational plot for studying sustainable agriculture techniques and food systems. She established a communitysupported agriculture program for students and faculty members. She is a sustainable food intern at the International Residence College, responsible for organizing, advertising and running community-building events aimed at raising awareness for local food and supporting local food systems. She is the academic achievement chair of the UVA Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, a steering committee member of the UVA Food Collaborative and a volunteer English-language tutor.

Barbara Strehler ‘09 was listed in the Richmond Times Dispatch ‘Around Campus’ college notebook for University of Virginia track.

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Phillip Tickle ’09 graduated from James Madison University with a degree of music. He began serving as Director of Contemporary Worship and Music at River Road United Methodist Church in January and will begin a new position as the music teacher at St. Michael’s Episcopal School in August.

Sally Woodrum ’09 will be graduating from Virginia Tech and commissioning into the Air Force with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in May 2014. She will be attending Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training and eventually hopes to fly for Air Force Special Operations Command, flying combat search and rescue missions in the CV-22 Osprey.

2010 Deanna Pelkey ’10 worked at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital this summer in the brain-imaging lab.

She created a handheld imaging device to use on infants to measure their blood oxygen saturation levels.

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

We apologize for any unintentional omissions.

Roy Anderson died May 23, 2013. He was the father of faculty member Wendy Williams and the grandfather of Jake Williams ’06 and Sam Williams ’09.

Stuart Butler ’01 died on July 16, 2013. He was the brother of Jack Butler ’05.

Robin Garthright Bunster ’86 died April 20, 2013. She was the sister of Katherine Garthright ’91.

John Russell Good, former Trustee, died March 14, 2013. He was the father of Catherine Good ’81 and Ward Good ’77.

Payne Strader ’10 recently joined the Marines.

Joseph L. Lewis died March 3, 2013. He was the father of Virginia Lewis Neece ‘86

Andrew Strait ’10 is still making headlines on the William & Mary swim team. He won three individual titles at the CAA championships along with a championship title for a relay. Strait was named co-swimmer of the meet, an honor that has not been bestowed on a W&M swimmer since 1965. Strait qualified and swam in the Olympic Trials in the summer of 2012.

Katherine McCue died May 6, 2013. She was the mother of Cyrus McCue ’82 and mother-in-law of Gretchen McCue ‘85

Jordan Tarsovich ’10 spent the summer playing baseball for the Strasburg Express. He was the league’s top hitter through the first 22 games. He led the league in batting average and on-base percentage and represented his team in the Valley Baseball League’s all-star game. He was also awarded Most Valuable Player for the 2013 Valley League.

Page H. Sutherland, former chairman of Trinity’s Board of Trustees, died April 3, 2013. He was the father of Barbara Sutherland Gaylor ’77.

Jean Snowa died June 6, 2013. She was the mother of James Douglas Snowa ’00.

Maria Gregory Tabb died June 29, 2013. She was the mother-in-law of faculty member Tom Wyllie and the grandmother of Wilson Wyllie ’13.

SEND US YOUR NEWS With alumni as active and engaged as Trinity’s there is never a shortage of news to share.

Weddings, births, adventures, and accompanying photos are all of great interest to your fellow alumni, so send us your news.

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Homecoming Weekend October 11-12, 2013

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NEW! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Grandparents Day (for NEW grandparents only) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Soccer Game vs. Richmond Christian . . . . . . . .4:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aycock Stadium Field Hockey Game vs. Norfolk Academy . . . . .4:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Upper Field Volleyball Game vs. St. Gertrude . . . . . . . . . . .5:15 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dale Travis Court Reunion Class Evening Parties . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 PM - 7:30 PM . . . . . . .Speight Alumni Room Classes of 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2008 Reunion Class Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Speight Alumni Room Alumni in attendance will receive free admission to oyster roast Oyster Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM – 11:00 PM . . . . . .Dunn Courtyard $25 Admission SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 IB Diploma Candidate Coffee Hour . . . . . . . .10:30 AM – 11:30 AM . . . .Speight Alumni Room Open to all past IB Diploma Candidates Friends and Family Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:30 AM – 2:00 PM . . . . .Howerton Plaza Free Admission Volleyball Game vs. Paul VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dale Travis Court Football Game vs. Blue Ridge School . . . . . . . .2:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aycock Stadium TITAN TRAIL

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The following speech was presented by Elliott (Chip) C. Shelton III ’89 at Morning Meeting on October 15, 2012 in honor of Trinity’s 40th anniversary.

Celebrating 40 Years of Trinity History

by Elliott (Chip) C. Shelton III ’89

It was 1989. Due to a series of radical political changes in Eastern Bloc nations of Europe, the East German government announced that its citizens would be allowed to cross into West Germany and West Berlin. It was the end of the Cold War. I was a senior. We watched the herds of people climbing on top of the wall to celebrate on one of six TVs that Trinity owned.

A lot has changed since students could sign up to use one of the five computers in Page Mauck's room. There was no internet. There was no science building. Mrs. Crowling worked in an outdated lab, creating future scientists, only not in Petri dishes. And Mr. Short, student teacher, would pull into the teacher's gravel lot sputtering to a stop in his 1969 VW microbus. What a hippie. And parked beside him was Mr. Wyllie, new teacher, coach and disciplinarian.

There was no Estes Athletic Center. Rick Hamlin was in St. Michael’s but never missed the opportunity to come watch a Trinity basketball game. He must have paid attention to E. Dale Travis coaching our team of seniors, predicted to finish last in the Prep League, to one of his many Prep League titles. Underdogs.

Margie Snead was just finishing one of her All-American years at William & Mary, soon to return here to propel the girls to multiple LIS titles and state appearances. There was a new fine arts department headed by backstage sensation Brian Phillips, who lost no time creating countless sets and performances like no high school had ever seen. He also lost no time in noticing another young teacher-coach, Alice Phillips. Which, in turn, brought us Madelyn. And Mrs. Alessio was one year away from shaking the hand of Trinity's new headmaster, Tom Aycock, who has done a masterful job at assembling the best faculty and staff to create the best learning environment in the state.

This is your opportunity. 1) Be creative 2) Be thoughtful 3) Be helpful 4) Be diligent 5) Run hard 6) Block the right guard 7) Stay in the right key 8) Ask for help 9) Don't burn your hand in the kiln. The art and music created here is incredible. Mrs. Chaplin met her husband here. Appreciate this place. Appreciate your friends, teachers, coaches and mentors and never take for granted the opportunity to sit in these classrooms.

Like the East Germans looking into West Germany on top of the Berlin Wall. . . for the first time in three decades …

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