Soundings - Summer 2016

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STRATEGIC PLAN “

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In the fall of 2015, Cape Henry Collegiate brought together a group of leaders representing the faculty, staff, administration, parent community, Board of Trustees, and student body to serve as the Strategic Planning Committee. This team led focus groups with multiple stakeholders including Trustees, faculty, staff, administration, parents, alumni, grandparents, and students. Ideas generated from these focus groups were discussed and prioritized by the Committee. Writing teams were formed and the Cape Henry Collegiate 2016-2021 Strategic Plan was created. In the spring of 2016, the Strategic Planning Committee, Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees affirmed the plan and asked that implementation commence.

–Christopher S. Garran, Ph.D. Head of School

We are proud and excited to share a copy of the 2016-2021 Strategic Plan with our community (inserted in this issue of Soundings).

MISSION STATEMENT

We know, value, and challenge each student. We commit to building a diverse and inclusive community. We graduate independent thinkers and globally aware citizens.


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Celebrating the Class of 2016

PAGE 2 These 102 exceptional students will attended 55 different colleges in 21 different states and the District of Columbia.

2016-2017 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Michael R. Gianascoli '89, Chair Mr. Thomas H. Atherton III, Vice Chair Mr. Ronald M. Kramer, Vice Chair Mr. W. Trent Dudley '88, Secretary Mrs. Cheryl L. Xystros, Treasurer Dr. Christopher Garran, Head of School/President Mr. Eric Apperson Mr. Bruce A. Berlin Mr. Scot N. Creech Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr. John C. Fagan Mr. Edward M. Hewitt Mr. James P. Karides Mrs. Gail G. King Mr. Craig L. Mytelka Mr. Lee S. Peregoff '77 Dr. Helen E. Roberts Mr. James H. Sparks Mr. Hobie Whitmore '88

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This spring, CHC hosted a dinner highlighting outstanding academic achievements by our scholars, past and present.

After thorough research and mock trial preparations on campus, students travel to the U.S. Supreme Court to experience the "real thing."

Honoring Our Distinguished Scholars

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Grade 8 students travel our Nation's capital to "honor, remember, and explore."

Matt Audette '92 and Allan Lindsey '88 honor their parents Judith and William Audette.

A Middle School Tradition

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Upper School students investigate the rich history of jewelry as part of human culture throughout time.

Through Alumni Career Day, mentoring opportunities, and Job Shadowing Day, the Alumni Affairs Office and Alumni Association seek to make new connections for our students.

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Getting Greener

Learn about Cape Henry's dedication and commitment towards preserving our planet for generations to come.

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Global Public Services Academies

EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE Mr. Kinte Smith '96, President, Alumni Board HEADMASTERS EMERITI Dr. W. Hugh Moomaw* Mr. Daniel P. Richardson Dr. John P. Lewis

The Gift of Giving

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International Inspiration

FOUNDERS AND TRUSTEES EMERITI Mr. W. Cecil Carpenter* Mr. John P. Edmondson* Mr. Andrew S. Fine Mr. L. Renshaw Fortier* Mrs. Dow S. Grones* Mr. Benjamin Huger, II Mrs. Grace Olin Jordan* Mr. Bernard W. McCray, Jr. Mr. James R. McKenry* Mr. Arthur Peregoff* Mr. George G. Phillips, Jr. Mr. James P. Sadler* Mr. William J. Vaughan* Mrs. Anne Dickson Jordan Waldrop

Order in the Court

A new partnership with Duke University allows Cape Henry students to be exposed to real-world experiences in international healthcare by traveling to Guatemala.

Connecting Our Community

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New Head of Lower School Grand Auction Gala CHC Golf Tournament CHPA Giving Back Athletic Reports Alumni Events Alumni Notes

ON THE COVER: Two of the CHC Alumni Association's newest members Hannah Bradley '16 and Kevin Mao '16. (PHOTO CREDIT: Dan Burke) * Deceased


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THE CLASS OF 2016 C O L L E G E A C C E P TA N C E S American University Auburn University Belmont University Boston College Boston University Bridgewater College Brown University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Central Washington University Christopher Newport University The City College of New York CUNY Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colgate University College of Charleston College of William and Mary Colorado State University Denison University Drexel University East Carolina University Elon University Emory University Ferrum College Flagler College Florida State University Fordham University Fort Lewis College Furman University George Mason University Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College Hampden-Sydney College High Point University Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Lake Forest College Liberty University Longwood University Loyola University New Orleans Lynchburg College 2

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Marymount University Miami University, Oxford Moravian College Mount St. Mary’s University Muhlenberg College New York University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Old Dominion University Pennsylvania State University Portland State University Purdue University Radford University Randolph College Randolph-Macon College Roanoke College Robert Morris University Saint John’s University San Diego State University Santa Clara University Sewanee: The University of the South Shenandoah University Stetson University Texas A&M University The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art The George Washington University The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Georgia The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tulane University University of British Columbia University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Central Florida University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Denver

University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Denver University of Evansville University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Mary Washington University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Miami University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of North Carolina at Asheville University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Virginia University of Washington University of Waterloo University of Wisconsin, Madison Ursinus College Vanderbilt University Vassar College Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Washington College West Virginia University Western Carolina University Worcester Polytechnic Institute


C L A S S O F 2 0 1 6 AWA R D S Class of 2016 - Valedictorians 2015-2016

Abigail Finn and Peixuan Huang

Class of 2016 - Salutatorians 2015-2016

Alexandra Orsini and Conor Somers

Cape Henry Collegiate “Legends” Cape Henry Collegiate “Legends” are members of the Class of 2016 who have attended 12 or more years of continuous, unbroken education at Cape Henry Collegiate. Madison Albritton, Ryan Alexander, Hunter Atherton, Chandler Averette, George Bowles, Jr., Hannah Brotman, Zachary Brotman, Hubert Dail, Robyn Devendorf, Joseph Fluharty, Nickolas Gilbert, Madelyn Gordon, Alan Herbertson, Connor Jared, Kaitlyn Kalfus, Rachel Keenan, Philip Kellam, Mariel Kondas, Ford Lascari, Carter Law, Lane Limroth, Devon Mytelka, Marisa Payne, Kristina Purkey, Jessica Quisenberry, Alexandra Simon, Wayne Simon, John Stone, Tyler Summers, Kyle Tompkins, Sarah Warren, Ian Williams, John Wren, Anna Xystros, and Emily Xystros

General Louis J. Fortier Leadership Award The General Louis J. Fortier Leadership Award was established by his son, L. Renshaw Fortier, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in honor of his father who saw combat in four wars of the United States. The award is for a senior who has shown leadership in word and deed. 2015-2016 Recipient

Conor Somers

Sparks Family Fine Arts Award The Sparks Family Fine Arts Award is awarded to the senior whose contributions and achievements in the fine arts are notable. 2015-2016 Recipient

Brennan McCray

Grace Olin Jordan Literary Award

Justin Dubik, Chandler Averette, John "Jack" Wren, and Kevin Mao

Perry Family Math, Science, and Technology Award The Perry Family Math, Science, and Technology Award is awarded to the senior who demonstrates excellence in math, science, and technology. 2015-2016 Recipient

Kevin Mao

The Moomaw Award The Moomaw Award is given in memory of W. Hugh Moomaw, Head of School from 1975 to 1986, to a senior who demonstrates a deep questioning and curiosity about life and the world around us. 2015-2016 Recipient

John Wren

Goodwin Shepherd Jordan Loyalty Award The Goodwin Shepherd Jordan Loyalty Award is given by a former Assistant Head of the Everett School, Anne Dickson Jordan Waldrop, in memory of her husband, G. S. Jordan, to a senior who has shown outstanding dedication, support, and loyalty to the School. The award is designed to recognize a student or students whose commitment does not bring instant attention and public recognition. 2015-2016 Recipients

Chandler Averette and Madison Albritton

Arthur Peregoff Award

The Grace Olin Jordan Literary Award was the first graduation award established by the Board of Trustees in 1972 and recognizes a student who has consistently demonstrated excellence in literary works.

The Arthur Peregoff Award is given in memory of Arthur Peregoff, Founder and former Board Chair, who fostered the spirit and supported the Mission of Cape Henry Collegiate. The award is given to a senior deemed worthy of recognition for his or her positive contributions to Cape Henry Collegiate.

2015-2016 Recipient

2015-2016 Recipient

Sofia Gutierrez Cuadra

Christopher Lewis

Daniel P. Richardson Commitment to Diversity Award The Daniel P. Richardson Commitment to Diversity Award is given to a senior who has been involved in student organizations that promote diversity, who embodies and personifies the principles of diversity and pluralism, and who has been a pioneer in efforts to make Cape Henry Collegiate a diverse environment. 2015-2016 Recipient

Haoqi Xia

Cape Henry Collegiate Core Values Award The Cape Henry Collegiate Core Values Award is awarded to the senior who best exemplifies the four core values of the School: community, opportunity, scholarship, and integrity. 2015-2016 Recipient

Anna Xystros

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BY MRS. BROOKE HUMMEL, ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL AND DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AID

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On March 21, 2016, The Perry Library underwent a transformation. Dinner tables draped in black linens with white orchids, red tulips, and soft candlelight filled the space while the sounds of soft jazz wafted through the air. The combination of elegant and scholarly set the perfect ambiance for the first Serpe Distinguished Scholars Recognition Dinner. The event welcomed nearly 100 guests to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the newly inducted and previous recipients of the prestigious Laila Serpe Academic Scholarship. Nine rising Ninth Grade students were awarded full and partial academic scholarships. These students have distinguished themselves as outstanding leaders and scholars within their communities while maintaining the highest standards of academic achievement within the classroom. They were welcomed into this prestigious society by current Serpe Distinguished Scholars as well as several alumni who earned this honor when they were students at Cape Henry. “It is a great honor to be named as the 2016 Serpe Schol-

“ A Serpe Scholar, just as Laila

ar,” shared Connor Garrison. “I am grateful for the opportunity to attend Cape Henry Collegiate for the educational experience that will prepare me for college. I hope to be a leader and role model at Cape Henry, representing it within the School and throughout the community.” The group of honorees recognized included an alum who is a Jefferson Scholar at UVA, a Harvard grad with two bachelor of arts degrees (one in chemistry and physics and one in engineering sciences with a minor in energy and environment), a United States Naval Academy Superinten-

was, should be committed not only to knowledge but also to their community and those around them.

dent’s List designee, and a Brown double major in molecular biology (with honors) and English literature.

- Rex Serpe '18 Brother of Laila Serpe

The evening’s keynote speaker, Rachael Wagner ‘00, CHC class Valedictorian and a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, captured the guests with her wit and wisdom. Rachael shared stories of how her years at Cape Henry Collegiate prepared her for success at Harvard University and in her professional career as a Managing Director at a private equity firm in New York City. She also offered advice to the young scholars. “Always stay open minded, don’t be afraid to work hard, and don’t forget to take time off—but do it at the right time,” she recommended. This newly established event will likely be the first of many for years to come. It provided a chance to come together as a community and celebrate academic achievements as well as the community contributions made by the exceptional young women and men who have been awarded this honor. For sophomore Serpe Scholar honoree Rex Serpe, the evening had a very personal connection. “As Laila’s brother and a member of the Cape Henry community, being a Laila Serpe Distinguished Scholar means to commemorate Laila’s life through both one’s studies and actions. A Serpe Scholar is responsible not only for dedication to academic pursuits, but also for serving as a bright light, a smile in the hallways, a friend to someone in need. A Serpe Scholar, just as Laila was, should be committed not only to knowledge but also to their community and those around them,”

Keynote Speaker Rachael Wagner '00 with Head of School Chris Garran.

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"HONOR, REMEMBER, EXPLORE" A MIDDLE SCHOOL TRADITION CONTINUES

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BY MRS. KAREN MASON, MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER

On April 9, standing in the cold and rain with a sweeping view of Washington, D.C., four Grade 8 students continued a long-held tradition of following a member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment down the steps of the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National

Cemetery and presenting a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This tradition dates back to the early 1990s when the entire Grade 8 made the first day trip to Washington, D.C. as part of their World at War studies to serve as a visual and tactile reminder of what they study in the history classroom. The motto of Arlington National Cemetery—Honor, Remember, Explore—perfectly defines the purpose of the annual trek: to honor those who fought in World War II, remember those lost during the Holocaust, and explore the reasons such horrific events occurred. As one might imagine, the excursion has evolved since its inception over 20 years ago. What began as the first Middle School grade-level class trip in the early 1990s is now a two-day Nexus Global Studies experience that falls under the Global Education umbrella. While the trip has evolved over the years, it has always included visits to the United States Holocaust Museum and Arlington National Cemetery. Students have endured all kinds of weather from snow, to rain, to glaring sun and heat as part of the experience. They have seen horse-drawn caissons carrying flag-draped caskets and heard the accompanying 21-gun salutes that, unfortunately, occur every day. They were there before and after the remains of the “unidentified” Vietnam soldier were exhumed and returned to his family. They were there in 2001 to witness the first female Tomb Guard Sentinel. They have experienced what happens when guards don’t pass inspection. Through it all, they have developed a newfound reverence, respect, and solemn dignity that comes with recognizing and honoring those who gave their lives in service to the United States of America. The original “wreath layers” were the four class officers. Today, students submit personal writings to earn the privilege of following in the footsteps of Presidents and dignitaries to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country. The Grade 8 students who were chosen to present this year’s wreath had varied reasons for wanting to be part of the wreath presentation at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Sierra Guluzian wanted to be able to share the experience with her father who was deployed with the United States Navy at the time; she felt it would give them a special connection. Will Longacher felt that presenting a wreath would allow him to properly honor all those who gave their lives for their country. Being part of a family with a long history of serving their country made Ava Mager want to carry on that tradition in her own way and she felt presenting the wreath would allow her to do just that. Finally, while gathering information to include in her essay, Anne Porter Hudgins learned about her highly decorated great grandfather who served in World War II. Through this experience, the students gained so much more than the honor to present the wreath. This special privilege dedicated to remembering soldiers who lost their lives in battle and could not be identified was an incredibly moving experience that they will remember for a lifetime.

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL "What an incredible two days in D.C.... dinner with 15 of our awesome alumni and the privilege of seeing our students present a wreath at Arlington." –Christopher S. Garran, Ph.D.

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Sierra Guluzian, Will Longacher, Ava Mager, and Anne Porter Hudgins


Through the years, hundreds of Cape Henry Collegiate Grade 8 students have visited our Nation's capital and its many national treasures. Each year, select students have received the honor to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in S O U N D I N G S | S U M M Arlington E R 2 0National 1 6 Cemetery. 7


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INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATIONS If you have ever found yourself wandering through The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts, you were most likely greeted by the melodious sounds of the band or chorus; but at other times, you may find yourself covering your ears as you hear the cacophony produced by the hammering of raw metal on steel. Behind the door of room A-9, you will find Ms. Erbig’s Global Jewelry students hard at work, metalsmithing delicate wire and metal into intricate jewelry. Students also hone their skills with ceramics, glass, polymer clay, string and threads, soldering and using the torch, to name a few. The most fascinating aspect of the jewelry course is referenced in its title, “Global” Jewelry, the global aspect being an integral part of the course as jewelry has always been an important part of human culture throughout time. People have used items from their environment to adorn their bodies, such as shells, rocks, bones, animal pelts, feathers, and later on, precious metals and gems, probably even before they began making garments. Jewelry has been used as a wealth and status symbol throughout history, as well as for various rites of passage, religion and other various ceremonial purposes. Approaching jewelry education through culture just makes sense. When asked what she likes about the course, senior Recia Weathers said, "Global Jewelry is a fun and exciting class! You learn different techniques from different parts of the world to make cool jewelry." In Global Jewelry class, students create projects focusing on the techniques used in various cultures. One such project is Kumihimo, the art of Japanese braiding using silk threads. On the takadai, a loom used to make the braid, students learn how to manipulate the placement of the threads to achieve various patterns and designs. There are even programs online that students utilized to figure out how to make different designs by placement of threads on the loom. Some of the uses the Japanese had for the braids were the kimono sash and laces on Samurai armor. Another student favorite is the Peruvian thread earrings. Students learn wire-working skills along with thread weaving techniques. Weaving is arguably one of humankind’s oldest traditions. In the Peruvian culture, the Quechua have a long tradition with weaving dating back to 2500 B.C.E. Students also enjoy the ancient Egyptian coil technique, which focuses on wire-working with round nose and flat nose pliers. Tenth grader Sydney Braham had this to say regarding the project, "I liked the Egyptian coil bracelets because it's crazy to think how the Egyptians made these pieces without the tools we have today." Ms. Erbig proposed the Global Jewelry course due to her love for sculpture and culture. As an undergraduate student at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, she majored in studio art with a minor in art history and a focus on sculpture, primarily lost wax cast bronze and metal, plaster, wood, and clay. In graduate school at Columbia University, Ms. Erbig attended the graduate school of education, Teachers College, where she majored in art and art education. She took more sculpture classes, this time focusing primarily on rock sculpture. Since all of these sculpture disciplines require special materials, studio space, and expensive supplies, jewelry making was the next best thing. In many ways, jewelry is simply sculpture on a very small scale. Ms. Erbig is self-taught through sheer passion for jewelry, relying heavily on her knowledge of sculpture and the materials used to create sculpture. She loves to share her passion for learning with her students by helping them use creative problem solving when it comes to figuring out any challenge. She does not like taking no for an answer and believes firmly that where there is a will, there is usually a way through creative thinking. Ms. Erbig also shares a passion for learning about and experiencing other cultures. She participated in a Fulbright-Hayes Scholarship to West Africa, where she studied the art of ancient Mali to contribute towards curriculum development for Virginia’s Standards of Learning. This took place in The Republic of the Gambia and Senegal. It is no wonder that the Global Jewelry class has been well received by students and become a very popular course in the Visual Arts Department. Students taking Global Jewelry need the prerequisite of Art Foundations, a yearlong course.

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WELCOMING MRS. JANE LANCASTER

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OUR NEW HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

After an extensive national search, we are thrilled that Mrs. Jane Lancaster has been selected as Cape Henry Collegiate’s Lower School Head beginning July 1, 2016. Jane comes to us from Roland Park Country School in Baltimore, Maryland, where she served as Assistant Head of Lower School. In this role, Jane organized short-term and long-term goals around the development of curriculum, technology integration, and interpretation of testing data. She has been a chair and member of school-wide teams on planning K-12 curriculum development, strategic plans, and accreditation. She supervised and counseled new faculty members and advised their mentors and lead teachers. Jane has also been active in the Lower School admissions process. Prior to her current role, Jane taught a variety of subjects and grades at the elementary level, including K-4 literacy, math, and character development (grades 3-5). She also served as the school-wide History Department Chair (PK-12) and initiated and supervised the implementation of a new Lower School Social Studies curriculum. Jane received her undergraduate degree from Hollins University and her master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. In reflecting on her decision to come to Cape Henry Collegiate, Jane stated, “On my very first visit to CHC, I knew it was a special place. The kids and faculty seemed genuinely happy, and there was a community vibe that resonated through the entire campus.” The Lancaster Family

As they prepare for the upcoming year, Jane says that her family can’t wait to become Dolphins! Please help us warmly welcome Jane Lancaster, her husband, Jim, and their two daughters, Gayle and Eleanor, to the Cape Henry Collegiate community.

On my very first visit to CHC, I knew it was a special place. The kids and faculty seemed genuinely happy, and there was a community vibe that resonated through the entire campus.

- Mrs. Jane Lancaster Head of Lower School Mrs. Jane Lancaster and Head of School Chris Garran

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GETTING GREENER

HIGHLIGHTS OF CAPE HENRY'S ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

It’s no secret that environmental issues and sustainable practices have become important topics to many people, organizations, and corporations around the globe. It is especially serendipitous when green practices can save these groups money as well as curtail the excessive use and degradation of vital resources such as food, energy, fuel, land and water. Over the years, dedicated administration, faculty, and students at Cape Henry Collegiate have been making efforts to become more green. One of the more significant efforts is Cape Henry’s recently constructed and implemented dishwashing station in Café Dolphin. This single change eliminated the practice of nearly 1,000 people disposing of their styrofoam plates, bowls, cups and plastic utensils on a daily basis. Now, our washable dishes and utensils are cleaned, sanitized, and reused daily. Another important green initiative can be seen in the Lower and Middle School’s organic vegetable and butterfly gardens. Science teacher Ashleigh Cake reported that more than 300 Monarch Chrysalides were found in the CHC Butterfly Garden this past fall. One hundred of them were tagged for study with the University of Kansas. Additionally, many of the herbs and vegetables grown in the vegetable garden find their way to our Café Dolphin lunch dishes and salad bar. In fact, the vegetable garden’s surplus crop yield is often offered to faculty and staff on a first-come basis. Walking through The Sparks Science and Technology Center, one might also see the banner indicating CHC recognition as a Lynnhaven River NOW Pearl Award winner. Also visible is the large aquarium housing the small fish that are part of the Lower School’s participation in the Trout in the Classroom Program, as well as the mini eWaste recycling bin where household batteries, old phones, chargers, and tablets can be deposited in order to be recycled properly. In May, the Middle School Green Team and the Upper School Sustainability Club received a grant from CHPA to help expand and improve the campus-wide recycling program. The money will be used to help CHC purchase new combination trash and recycling bins to be located at strategic locations on campus. Research shows that when given a choice with recycling, people will usually make the right choice if convenient. In addition, campus-wide environmental education training will be implemented in the fall of 2016. Environmental issues and sustainability are core components of the curriculum for both Global Environmental Issues and AP Environmental Science, courses offered in the Upper School Science Department, as well as Grade 6 Science, now titled Earth Science: Our Sustainable Planet. Cape Henry continues to bring awareness to the importance of the preservation of the environment both inside and outside of the classroom. It is our hope that we can be stewards for not only our CHC community, but our larger Hampton Roads community as well. For more information on Cape Henry Collegiate's sustainability efforts, please visit capehenrycollegiate.org/sustainability.

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REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE:

Global Public Service Academies BY MRS. LIZ MOORE, UPPER SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER In today’s pop-culture-driven society, many students get their first exposure to a future medical career by watching shows like Grey’s Anatomy. However, eleven seniors experienced some of the real demands of a medical career by traveling to Guatemala in June as the inaugural group in a new partnership program between Cape Henry Collegiate and the Global Public Service Academies. This unique partnership allows Cape Henry students to collaborate with faculty and students from Duke University and other universities to make a difference in the developing world by working in healthcare clinics and schools. It is one of the few programs that allows high school students considering a medical career to get hands-on healthcare experience. The program started well before the students departed for Guatemala, with a dozen meetings last spring where students worked with School Nurse Laurie Olson to learn medical skills, such as measuring blood pressure. They also attended Skype meetings with Duke and University of North Carolina college graduates working as GPSA Medical Fellows in Guatemala to learn about health topics, such as diabetes, as well as Mayan culture. Once in Guatemala, students rose early every day, donning their uniform of khaki pants and blue scrub tops, for morning work in either a local clinic or teaching in an elementary school. In the clinics, students measured patients’ blood pressures, weights, temperatures, or blood glucose levels and referred them to a doctor, if needed. They measured infants’ weights and lengths and gave oral polio or rotavirus vaccines. Students also spent hours preparing, and then teaching, 45-minute lessons (in Spanish) to elementary students about the hows and whys of proper nutrition and hygiene (handwashing, toothbrushing, and germ transmission). Following morning work in the clinics or schools, students had technical sessions taught by the GPSA Medical Fellows, where they learned about diabetes, hypertension, nutrition, stunting, wasting, common parasites, viruses, bacterial infections, maternal and reproductive health, and family planning, among other global health topics. Each night, students reflected about that day's experiences by journaling and tweeting. On the last day, students worked in pairs to present information on various healthcare topics at a conference attended by the host family, clinic staff, GPSA staff, and Dr. Robert Malkin, GPSA Founder and Director and Duke University Professor of the Practice of Biomedical Engineering. Many of the students did their presentations in Spanish. Anna Xystros, who is considering going back to Guatemala with GPSA during a summer in college, described the experience as life changing. “I got to see how great it feels to help others. I made new friends, and I got to embrace a new culture! This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” We stayed with a wonderful host family who prepared our meals and opened their home and hearts to us. When one of our students turned 18, the host family celebrated in traditional style by setting off firecrackers and counting to 18 before pushing his face into his birthday cake. Our students also made great connections with the young GPSA Medical Fellows and the patients and school children they served. We had some fun cultural and language opportunities: one-on-one Spanish lessons, a day on Lake Atitlan, a morning at a large, local market, a hike to learn about local crops and farming, and salsa-dancing lessons! Going forward, the GPSA program may be run as part of an Honors Global Health class. Students will learn about the burgeoning, interdisciplinary field of global health through case studies, guest lecturers and field trips, and they will incorporate their pre-trip medical skills and Skype meetings into their second semester studies. The course will culminate when students travel to either Guatemala or Belize to deliver healthcare to those in need, the ultimate capstone experience to their senior year. Senior David Warsof delivers an oral vaccine using skills learned through the Global Public Service Academies. 12

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THE SUPREME COURT COMES TO CAPE HENRY BY MR. SCOTT MCGRAW, UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER “It was better than a Taylor Swift concert.” That’s what junior Alex Beisel said after visiting the Supreme Court of the United States and watching oral argument in the case of Bernard v. Minnesota. While witnessing an oral argument at the Supreme Court can be a bewildering experience for the uninitiated, Alex and her classmates understood every argument the lawyers made and knew exactly what the lawyers were going through when the Justices peppered them with questions. Why? Because just two nights before, Alex, Griffin Clark, Alex Dingman, and Jack Jones had argued the exact same case as part of the Cape Henry Collegiate Supreme Court program. On April 18, in an auditorium filled with family, friends, faculty members, and other curious onlookers, the four juniors argued the Bernard case to a group of local lawyers and community leaders acting as Justices. The issue in the case was whether the Fourth Amendment required the Minnesota police to obtain a warrant from a judge before forcing Mr. Bernard, who was suspected of drunk driving, to take a breathalyzer test. Alex Beisel and Griffin argued yes. Alex Dingman and Jack argued no. The students had ten minutes each to win the “Justices” over to their side, a task which required them to respond on the fly to whatever questions or concerns the Justices had about the facts of the case, the proper interpretation of the Fourth Amendment, or the consequences of ruling for one side as opposed to the other. How did they prepare for the argument? Practice, practice, practice. The process began in January when, after discussing the case in their AP US Government class, a large number of students tried out for the lawyer position by delivering a five-minute argument for Mr. Bernard to AP Government teachers Scott McGraw and David Cameron. A week later, they switched sides and argued for Minnesota. Then, after the four students were chosen based on the tryouts, the real work began. The quartet read Supreme Court briefs and cases, got advice from Supreme Court attorney Catherine Stetson during a video conference, and then practiced their argument over and over in front of anybody they could find: local lawyers, a retired judge, their teachers, their classmates, their parents, a mirror . . . And when the night came, they were ready. Alex Beisel was asked about the common law “search incident to arrest” exception to the warrant requirement. Alex Dingman was asked whether a ruling in his favor would contradict the Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling in Missouri v. McNeely. The Justices asked Griffin whether a state can make consent to a breathalyzer test a requirement for getting a driver’s license. And Jack was asked whether driving a car is a privilege or a right. All four of the students answered the questions and made their points with eloquence, intelligence, and a great deal of poise. As Justice and local attorney Sara Rafal put it: “I thought the students had 14

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exceptional composure in a new and nerve-racking setting that could throw even experienced lawyers. The program gives a great insight into the inner workings of our judicial system.” Involvement in the project is not limited to the four student-lawyers. All of this year’s AP Government students studied the Bernard case as part of the second semester curriculum and helped the student-lawyers by acting as judges for their practice arguments. In addition, many of those same students had a role to play on the night of the argument: Kennedy Beale, Anna Longacher, and Carleigh Saunders hosted the event; Andy Hong acted as a research assistant for the lawyers; Hope Wheeler gave the audience a power point presentation about the case; and Bri DeLarge sketched the lawyers as they argued. For the student-lawyers, however, the highlight of the experience was the D.C. trip. The morning after the argument, the four student-lawyers and two of their classmates drove to D.C. where they watched the Senate in action, walked the Mall from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial, and took a nighttime trip to the White House. Then, the next morning, they went to the Court. While Supreme Court arguments are technically open to the public, the courtroom only seats around 300 people and a large number of those seats are taken by attorneys who belong to the Supreme Court Bar Association or by people directly connected to the case being argued. Members of the public are generally allowed to stay in the courtroom for about five minutes before they are required to make way for the next group. Yet thanks to the generosity of Clerk of the Supreme Court Scott Harris, a longtime friend of the program, the group was able to watch the entire one-hour argument. While the students were impressed with the grandeur of the courtroom itself, what struck them the most was how much of the argument they were able to follow and how similar the questions were to the ones that were asked just two nights earlier. Justice Kagan, for example, asked the attorney for Minnesota what the harm was in requiring police to get a warrant if the entire process only takes about fifteen minutes. Local attorney Greg Stillman had asked Alex Dingman the same question. And when Justice Breyer demonstrated how easy taking a breath test is by blowing into his microphone, it brought a smile to Jack Jones’s face because he had made the same move during his argument on Monday night.

sided with Mr. Bernard in an opinion written by local attorney Wendy McGraw. Cape Henry senior Jack Wren wrote a dissenting opinion siding with the state. And the “real” Supreme Court? They sided with Minnesota by a vote of 6-2, ruling that the search incident to arrest exception permits police to administer a breath test without a warrant. And what’s next for these students? Jack Jones was selected as Best Advocate by the Cape Henry Justices, which means that he will serve as a Justice for next year’s argument. And as for the others? They could end up pursuing a career in law. For Alex Beisel, the whole experience reaffirmed her desire to be an attorney. Previous participants in the program have already started down the road to law school. Lauren Devendorf, a Duke graduate who argued the case of Doe v. Reed in 2010, is now working as a paralegal for one of Manhattan’s largest law firms and is probably headed to law school in the near future. Imani Menard, a junior at Wake Forest, argued the case of Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl in 2013 and is interning this summer at the Hofheimer Family Law Firm in Virginia Beach; she also dreams of being a lawyer one day. Columbia sophomore Caroline Albert argued the case of Riley v. California in 2014 and spent her freshman year competing on the Columbia Mock Trial team, a team which finished second in the nation. But Caroline believes that the benefits of the program go far beyond a mere introduction to the law. “My Cape Henry Supreme Court experience forced me to get over my apprehension about public speaking and taught me how to create my own argument. At Columbia, I realized that those skills are pertinent not only for those pursuing a legal career, but for anyone who wants to be an effective participant in a college class."

After the argument ended, the students grabbed a quick lunch in the Court cafeteria and made a few small purchases in the gift shop before meeting a Court docent for a tour of the courtroom, the conference rooms, and the library, all while learning about the history of the building itself (did you know that the Court met in a small room inside the Capitol until the current facility was built in the 1930s?). Then the students ended the day by meeting with Mr. Harris to talk about what they had seen that day and to learn more about his job, which involves overseeing the Court’s day-to-day operations. So who won the case? By a 5-4 vote, the Cape Henry Court

Members of the 2016 CHC Mock Supreme Court visit the "real" Supreme Count in D.C. SOUNDINGS | SUMMER 2016

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THE

GIFT GIVING OF

BY MRS. KRISTEN WHEELER, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS

“They could have bought us anything, but they gave us a gift that helps others,” remarked Judy Audette with proud tears in her eyes. Her husband, Bill, sitting next to her, shook his head, wiped his eyes and said, “Blindsided, it’s just unbelievable.”

generosity of the Cape Henry community, some financial aid was available to help ends meet. Allan was enrolled, and it didn’t take long for Matt to ask, “What do I have to do to get to go to school at Cape Henry?”

Matt Audette, CHC Class of 1992, and his brother Allan Lindsey, CHC Class of 1988, surprised their parents with a gift of giving. For Bill and Judy’s birthdays, they established the William and Judith Audette Honorary Scholarship Fund, an endowment that will provide need-based financial assistance to a new Upper School student who shows good academic standing and significant financial need.

Bill, having grown up a Navy brat, was focused on making some sacrifices of his own. He had enlisted in the Army at 17, and spent 26 months as a pole lineman in Vietnam. When his army commitment was complete, he spent six years working for phone companies in the Boston area. Then he decided to enlist in the Navy. But he also decided that he would do whatever it took to not have his children move constantly. He was told he would never make the rank of officer if he kept passing up promotions, but he was firm on having his children grow roots in one area. “Community was always a core value of our family. I wasn’t going to move them every couple of years. I wanted us to stay together,” Bill said as he gazed at the table remembering.

“I was reflecting on the past gifts I had given my parents and just felt like the material gifts kept coming up short in regards to how thankful I truly am for all that my parents have done for me. They sacrificed in many ways in order to send Allan and me to Cape Henry. I’m still in awe as to how they were able to make ends meet.” When we asked Judy and Bill how they managed, you could see motherly determination ignite in Judy’s eyes. “We noticed Allan was not engaged as an elementary student in the public school system. After multiple meetings that ended with no changes, a neighbor suggested I research the private schools. I think the first person I talked with at Cape Henry was Arlene Ingram. I knew immediately it was where Allan needed to be.” This was when Bill spoke up and said, “I remember when Judy first told me that she had been looking into private schools. I told her, ‘no way, no how, we can’t afford Cape Henry!’ I was in the Navy, Judy was waiting tables, I didn’t see how it would be possible.” Judy gave a dismissive wave of her hand (those waves that say “we’ve been married a long time and I can admit now that I didn’t listen to you”) and said, “Bill was concerned, but he was out to sea at the time. I thought: Bill is an adult, he’ll be able to handle this, but Allan is a child and he needs this.” Judy was determined to enroll Allan in a school where she felt he would thrive, and she was willing to sacrifice to do whatever needed to be done to make it happen. She worked split shifts waiting tables at the Oceana Officers’ Club, and thanks to the 16

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Judy chimed in and said, “You know, the community feel at Cape Henry was ultimately what caused us to pick the school. The first time I stepped on the campus I felt respected. We didn’t have much. Coming from the military, we were certainly accustomed to the caste system; we were living it. But at Cape Henry the prestige of who you were didn’t matter. Everyone was equal, and I truly felt like I belonged.” Just as Judy predicted, her children thrived at Cape Henry. Allan graduated in 1988 and attended the University of Richmond where he received his degree in biology. His career started with Household Credit Services where he worked with the GM of MasterCard. He currently is working with Capital One—ironically, in the same building where he started his career. He is a Unit Manager in the Service Improvement area for their credit card business. Matt graduated as the co-salutatorian in 1992, and went on to earn his accounting degree at Virginia Tech. Never one to shy away from hard work, Matt participated in the Cooperative Education program while a student at Tech, providing him with invaluable professional experience. That platform guided him to his first job at KPMG, which then landed him a position at E*Trade. While at E*Trade he quickly moved up the ranks and


was named the Chief Financial Officer of the Fortune 500 company at the young age of 36. Matt is now the Chief Financial Officer for LPL Financial. While their professional careers are impressive, it is their generosity that stands out. When we asked Judy and Bill to describe how proud they are of their children, they immediately focused on intrinsic qualities, not their social or professional status. “We are proud beyond belief. They are kind human beings with generous spirits. They put the needs of others before their own and it is very rewarding to see,” Judy and Bill stated. Matt and Allan give all the credit to their parents. “They provided us with the opportunity to receive a top-notch education that most kids never have exposure to. Our gift of the endowment is our way of honoring and thanking our parents for that opportunity and recognizing the sacrifices they made for us.” Matt continued, “Now a student who otherwise would not be able to attend Cape Henry will have the chance. And in a way, that student will have our mom and dad watching over them, just like they did for us.”

Dear Mom and Dad ­ Another set of birthdays are upon you and I have been thinking about how to observe your special days. You always enjoy and appreciate the gifts we give, but Al and I just feel like the "material" gifts we have given in recent years always come up short in expressing our gratitude for all that you have done and continue to do for us. We have been thinking a lot about a gift that could come close to matching what an impact you have had on our lives. Something that represents all of what you are and all that you sacrificed to benefit us, our family, and our education. As we both sit here today, we remain in awe as to how you were able make ends meet while sending us to Cape Henry Collegiate. It was simply amazing! Something, we know there is no chance we would be able to do in the same circumstances. I’ m quite certain most families can' t provide even close to what you were able to do for both of us. You provided us with an opportunity to a top notch education that most kids will never have exposure to. Our gift today is our way of honoring and thanking you for that opportunity and for your sacrifice.

When Judy was asked if there was anything else she would like to say, she shook her head and said, “Anyone who is deciding ‘should we or shouldn’t we’ make this sacrifice, do it. Absolutely do it. You never go wrong doing the right thing for your children. Cape Henry is the right thing.”

So that brings us to your gift...we have established an endowment to be named the “William and Judith Audette Honorary Scholarship Fund” that will go to a deserving and need-based student at Cape Henry each and every year. A student who otherwise would not be able to attend such a great school and experience the impact that this education will have on their life. A student who has you, mom and dad, watching over them, just like you did for us. From this day forward, Cape Henry will always have a student supported in your honor.

And, by the way, Bill was promoted to an officer position in the Navy. And the first thing he did was take his wife for a drink at the Oceana Officers’ Club.

You’ ve done so much for us, I hope this in some small way makes it clear that we recognize and appreciate it. We love you. Matt and Al

The Audette Family

uA RECORD-BREAKING YEAR OF GIVING A huge “thank-you!” goes out to the over 800 donors who helped us raise over $875,000 in support of our students, faculty, programs, and facilities. Together, we broke all Cape Henry Fund records this school year. What an amazing community accomplishment! Because of the generosity of our donors, we are able to: • construct a new Lower School playground for exercise, creativity, and camaraderie • send teachers to chaperone international Nexus programs for our students • offer continuing education opportunities to our faculty and staff to bring back to the classroom • retain the best faculty by providing competitive salaries and top benefits • support lighting, sound, and instruments for our exceptional student performers • assist athletic teams with equipment, uniforms, and travel • provide need-based financial assistance to maintain a student body of the highest caliber and character and much, much more... Your support truly made a difference! Thank you!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR

2016 GRAND AUCTION SPONSORS

$7,500 PLATINUM DOLPHIN SPONSOR W3 Marine

$5,000 GOLD DOLPHIN SPONSOR Williams Mullen

$2,500 SILVER DOLPHIN SPONSORS Damuth Trane Cindy and Ron Kramer The Franklin Johnston Group

$1,000 BRONZE DOLPHIN SPONSORS Cavalier Auto Group Expedia CruiseShipCenter Virginia Beach FinFit Lesley and Brad Kasinger LifeProtect 24/7 McKenzie Construction Corporation Metro Mechanical Corporation Nissan of Chesapeake PAPCO, Inc. Parkway Grading, Inc. Karen and Jim Sparks Patricia and James Syran

uGRAND AUCTION 2016 A "GREAT" NIGHT FIT FOR GATSBY

“And I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.” So says F. Scott Fitzgerald, who most certainly was talking about our Great Gatsby Grand Auction in January, which was undoubtedly the social event of the school year. Our parents, alumni, and friends came dressed “to the nines” in their best Gatsby-themed attire. There were plenty of great items to bid on in the silent and live auctions, and altogether we raised over $200,000 in one evening—a record, even by Cape Henry Collegiate standards. Credit goes to our volunteers, whose tireless work helped put this event together, and to our generous sponsors and attendees for their financial support and participation. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to support academics, arts, athletics, and the construction of a new Lower School playground. Be sure to join us next year for the Grand Auction as we celebrate with a Mardi Gras Masquerade theme on Saturday, January 28, 2017.

Donna Bondoc and Michelle Sweezey

$500 DOLPHIN SPONSORS

Altmeyer Funeral Home Eric Anderson Tom Atherton Mr. Robert "Skip" Brehm Beach Ford Beck Roofing Corporation Capital Concrete Inc. CI Azumano Travel Commercial Real Estate Services Christina and Scott Duncan E. L. Creech & Co., Inc. Electronic Systems, Inc. Ellis-Gibson Development Group Fagan Insurance and Financial Services Hercules Fence Hubbard Plastic Surgery Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Jones The Lerner Family Rai Oral Surgery and Dental Implants Reesman Family PTSHP Dr. Helen Roberts The Ruane Family Drs. Savage, Sabol and Visser Orthodontics

Melissa and Thanos Polizos and Natalie and Jeff Jaycox

Chris and Cheryl Xystros and Sue and Donald Crigger

Guzin and Jim Karides

Annette Parker, Julie Scherrer, Becky Schnekser, and Linda Serpe

$250 DESSERT UNDERWRITER Southern Bank and Trust Company

LIGHTING SPONSOR Stage Right Lighting

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uGOLF TOURNAMENT TEEING UP FOR A WORTHY CAUSE

It was a beautiful day for the 15th Annual Cape Henry Collegiate Golf Tournament on April 25. There were 96 golfers eager to hit the course at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club to raise money and support the School. Congratulations to the First Place team which included Gary Gilmore, John Malbon, Ben McClenahan, and Eric Rosenfeldt coming in with a score of 56. After completing 18 challenging holes, the teams enjoyed a great meal and the presentation of awards and prizes. This year’s tournament raised over $75,000 for Cape Henry Collegiate in support of our programs in academics, arts, and athletics, as well as to benefit the project to construct a new Lower School playground. Our thanks go out to the parents, alumni, friends, and supporters of the School who participated in the event as well as to the many volunteers who helped make this event possible. Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s tournament on April 24, 2017.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR

2016 GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Charles Barker Automotive & Champions for Kids

COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSORS American Borate Company

PRIZE UNDERWRITERS E. L. Creech & Co. FinFit

HOLE SPONSORS

Atherton Construction & Development Damuth Trane Jon Decker Real Estate Group The Franklin Johnston Group Gee's Group LLC Ignite Payments Cindy and Ron Kramer London Bridge Trading Co. McKenzie Construction Corporation Merrill Lynch Norfolk Marine PAPCO Southeastern Parts, Inc. Karen and Jim Sparks Steak N Shake General Booth SunTrust TFA Benefits Toyota Financial Services Tranquest LLC V-Ten Capital Partners Virginia Drywall, Inc. W3 Marine Cheralyn Whetstone Real Estate Team

Teeing up at Hole #1

Bill Harrington, Charles Marshall, and Pete Chay

Lisa Mugler and Diane Johnston

Scot Creech, Mike Gianascoli '89, and Chris Garran

Alvin Wall, Steve Saal, Scott Saal '07, and Ron Kramer SOUNDINGS | SUMMER 2016

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CAPE HENRY PARENTS' ASSOCIATION:

GIVING BACK TO CHC

BY MRS. ZELDA PATRICK, CAPE HENRY PARENTS' ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT, 2014-2016 This year the Cape Henry Parents’ Association (CHPA) successfully raised $55,008 for the School, thanks to the many dedicated parent volunteers. Throughout the year, CHPA welcomed new families to Cape Henry, brought in sales of $22,254 from the Fall Fundraiser, raised $20,948 at Fall Festival, and collected approximately $10,500 from the Community Projects Labels Program. CHPA volunteers continued to lend a helping hand at the Grand Auction, opening night musicals, art displays, gourmet luncheons for faculty and staff, Red & Gray Dolphin Community Events, and school socials by hosting its first Lower School Father/Daughter Dance with plans to host a Mother/ Son Dance in the Fall of 2016. In support of our mission to foster relationships within the Cape Henry Community, CHPA donated $17,180 to support school-wide programs that include the Science, Athletic, Visual Arts, and English Departments, plus the Recycling Programs, Peer Leadership Center, Alumni Career Day speaker program, Makerspace Innovation Labs, and a National Honor Society banner and charter. With indirect contributions of $37,828, CHPA contributed a grand total of $55,008 to support Cape Henry Collegiate during the 2015-2016 school year. THANK YOU to ALL for an outstanding, successful year! I truly enjoyed serving as your CHPA President.

Staff Appreciation

CHPA Volunteer Fair

Star Wars READS Day

CHC Golf Tournament

Fall Festival

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Athletic Reports

BOYS BASKETBALL RECORD: 15-10 COACHES: Head Coach Mark Hall; Assistant Coaches Ethan Walker, Wayne Lynch, and Carlton Marlow CAPTAINS: Ben Baumann, Wayne Simon, and Malcolm Weathers

The Dolphins hit the court for the 2015-2016 season after a huge 2014-2015 campaign. Finishing with a 31-2 record, the Dolphins won the TCIS championship as well as the Division I state championship and as a result, each team on this season’s schedule had the Cape Henry game circled. Behind the tutelage of Head Coach Mark Hall and assistant coaches Ethan Walker, Wayne Lynch, and Carlton Marlow, the Dolphins got off to a fast start, opening the season with five consecutive victories. They lost their first game of the season to Keenan High School in the Queen City Holiday Classic in Charlotte, N.C., but the team rebounded beautifully with a 71-70 win over nationally ranked Huntington Prep to get back in the win column. The Dolphins went 3-1 over their next four games, with traditional signs of CHC basketball success highlighted in their play. With a 9-3 record at the end of January, Cape Henry faced a stretch run consisting of talented TCIS and local Hampton Roads competition, teams that focused their season on upending another Dolphin championship run. Aside from falling short of another TCIS or State Title, this team made a statement in their State Tournament play. Defeating Woodberry Forest handily in their opening contest, earning a 53-39 win, launched them into the state quarterfinal against top seeded Episcopal High School. Cape Henry traveled to Episcopal with confidence and an upset mentality and put together a huge effort that had them within a point with two minutes left. Episcopal connected on late game free throws to seal a 60-55 victory, closing the Dolphins’ campaign with a 15-10 record. This post season run made a statement of Dolphin basketball of seasons past. No question, the program will pick up next winter right where it left off. Cape Henry says goodbye to seniors Ben Baumann, Noah LeBrun, Mark Seaman, Wayne Simon, and Malcolm Weathers. Seaman and Weathers each garnered 2nd team All-TCIS honors, and Ninth Grade teammate Dajour Rucker was named 1st team All-TCIS. Rucker headlines a list of returning players who plan to get the Dolphins back to championship levels. That list includes rising seniors Malik Marrow, PJ Roach, Tyler Morris, Joe Tobin, Evan Roesen, Jalen Pope, and Kellen Marshall.

GIRLS BASKETBALL RECORD: 12-8 COACHES: Head Coach Nicole Jackson; Assistant Coaches Mary White and Kavin DeJesus CAPTAINS: Kennedy Beale, Izzy Haddad, Morgan Patrick, and Stephanie Seaman

The Varsity Girls Basketball Team hit the floor for the 2016 season as the defending TCIS champions, thanks to a surprise victory in the TCIS championship game a year ago against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy. Unlike the outset of the 2015 season, when many unknowns marked the season forecast, the Dolphins were determined to claim their conference title once again. Returning Head Coach Nicole Jackson deftly guided the 2016 squad, preaching aggressive and disciplined play, and she was named the TCIS Coach of the Year as a result of her guidance. Jackson was assisted by Mary White and Kavin DeJesus. The chemistry on the team was evident immediately, but the schedule was full of challenging opponents at every turn. The Dolphins opened the season with a 5-1 record, leading into a TCIS championship game rematch against Nansemond-Suffolk in mid-January. The Dolphins battled the conference favorite on their home court, but ultimately they fell in overtime by the final score of 67-55. The loss was the first of what would be four losses in five games, dropping the Dolphins’ record to 6-5. The team was undeterred, though, as it went 4-1 over its next five games, closing out the season as the number-two seed in the TCIS tournament. Cape Henry took care of business in the quarterfinals and semifinals of the conference tournament, defeating Walsingham Academy and Norfolk Academy to earn a berth in the TCIS championship game once again. For what would be the third year in a row, the Dolphins took on Nansemond-Suffolk for all the conference bragging rights, but unlike the 2015 title game, the Dolphins were unable to pull off the upset. The Dolphins fell 53-47 to finish as the TCIS runners-up with a tremendous post-season effort, completing their season with a top ten Division I State ranking. The Dolphins finished the season with a 12-8 record, and they say goodbye to incredible senior captains Izzy Haddad and Morgan Patrick. The Dolphins return a talented core of underclass players headlined by rising senior Kennedy Beale, and rising sophomore Madisen Patrick. Kennedy was named to the TCIS All-Tournament team as well as 1st Team All-TCIS. Madisen earned 2nd Team All-TCIS honors. The Dolphins will look to this core of returning players, along with Haley Schultz, Maddy Old, Cate Woodward, Chloe Carpenter, Katie Atherton, and Taylor Smith, to reclaim their conference title in 2017. SOUNDINGS | SUMMER 2016

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CHEERLEADING COACHES: Head Coaches Katie MacIntosh and Julie Wiley CAPTAINS: Mackenzie Cafferty, Alexis Caravas, Skylar Johnson, Jordan Menard, and Morgan Mosier

The Varsity Cheerleading Team returned a veteran squad for the 2016 season, as seniors Mackenzie Cafferty, Alexis Caravas, Jordan Menard, and Morgan Mosier led the transition as the team welcomed a new coaching staff. The Dolphins were excited to have co-head coaches guide the team, as Katie MacIntosh and Julie Wiley provided knowledge and excitement for what would be a great cheer season. Along with its veteran seniors, Cape Henry returned varsity participants in Talia Genossar, Kendall Hathaway, Rileigh Ramirez, and Jordan Sarrett. These core varsity returners made it possible to welcome a host of new teammates who had yet to cheer for the Dolphins’ varsity program. Boasting their biggest roster in years, the Dolphins added Catherine Bingham, Fiona Clunan, Caroline Estes, Gabrielle Franta, Quinn Glovier, Skylar Johnson, Madison Levine, Olivia Phillips, Talia Schleifer, and Kate Vittone. The Dolphin cheerleaders were instrumental in the fan atmosphere for the Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball Teams by leading cheers and amping up the home crowd throughout the course of the season. Over the season, the Dolphins relied on the steady presence of seniors Mackenzie Cafferty and Alexis Caravas, who acted as assistant coaches as well as student-athletes. For their leadership and dedication, both Mackenzie and Alexis were selected as Cape Henry Collegiate Winter Athletes of the Week. Despite the upcoming graduation of five important seniors, the future remains well-rooted in the return of a strong core of varsity cheerleaders and numerous Middle School cheerleaders making the transition forward.

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING BOYS TEAM COACHES: Head Coach Tyler Klemmer; Assistant Coach Chelsea Pappas BOYS TEAM CAPTAINS: George Bowles and Chris Lewis GIRLS TEAM COACHES: Head Coach Chelsea Pappas; Assistant Coach Tyler Klemmer GIRLS TEAM CAPTAINS: Alex Orsini and Ashley Ryan

The 2016 season marked a year of transition for the Dolphins. With new Head Coaches Tyler Klemmer and Chelsea Pappas in place for the boys and girls teams, respectively, the enthusiasm was great for the future of the Dolphins. The team hit the pool in December with little depth but much determination, and embraced early-morning workouts to methodically work their way through a successful campaign. The Dolphins came together as a team, and their spirit drove a host of newcomers to join the program, making an immediate impact. With a competitive roster in place, Coach Klemmer and Coach Pappas led the Dolphins through a training program that focused on week-to-week improvement, and the team saw impressive results. Boasting team and personal bests throughout the course of the season, the Dolphins surprised their competitors with the level of commitment and success despite the lack of team depth. Seniors George Bowles and Chris Lewis captained the boys team, which earned a 4th place finish in the ten-team TCIS championship meet. Bowles placed 8th in the 100 freestyle and 5th in the 100 breaststroke. Fellow senior Jack Hagn took home the state qualifying time of 1:01.47 in 100 butterfly, placing 9th overall. Eighth grader Sam Stanton placed 6th in the 100 backstroke. The Medley A relay of Sam Stanton, Jack Hagn, Kevin Mao, and Clay Willis placed 4th overall. The 200 freestyle relay team of George Bowles, Kevin Mao, Fauster Vittone, and Jack Branch took home 6th, and finally the 400 A relay team of Sam Stanton, Jack Hagn, Clay Willis, and George Bowles finished in 5th place. The boys team once again made a strong showing in the VISAA State Championship Meet with all members in attendance supporting each competitor. The girls were led by captains Alex Orsini and Ashley Ryan, who paced the way to a 6th place finish in the TCIS championship meet. The girls 200 Medley A relay of Kate Vittone, Alex Orsini, Ashley Ryan, and Brooke Ainslie placed 2nd overall, and the 400 freestyle A relay team of Ashley Ryan, Anna Xystros, Brooke Ainslie, and Alex Orsini placed 7th. Ashley Ryan placed 5th in the 50 freestyle and took 7th in the 100 freestyle. Alex Orsini placed 4th in the 100 butterfly and brought home 3rd in the 100 backstroke. Alex and Ashley each had successful runs at the VISAA state championship meet as well. Alex finished in 11th place overall in the 100 butterfly (100.25) and 12th place in the 100 backstroke (101.23). Ashley followed suit by grabbing a 14th place finish in the 50 freestyle (25.41) and a 16th place finish in the 100 freestyle (55.14). The Dolphins’ boys and girls teams hope their efforts in 2016 pave the way to future success, as program momentum is clearly building in the right direction. The Coed Swim Season was also highlighted by a memorable performance of the singing of the National Anthem at the State Meet by seniors Anna Xystros and Clark Berlin.

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WRESTLING RECORD: 7-5 COACHES: Head Coach Jack Effner; Assistant Coaches Joe Harvich and Robert Woodhouse CAPTAINS: Hunter Christianson, Reece Fowler, Luke Harvich, and Jordan Scott

The Dolphins wrestling program has become a machine, consistently churning out conference championships to go along with All-Conference and All-State honorees, and the 2016 season was no different. After graduating a talented and deep Class of 2015, the Dolphins were tasked with breaking in a host of new varsity wrestlers, and Head Coach Jack Effner knew the process would take some time. Coach Effner used the experience and tutelage of Assistant Coaches Joe Harvich and Robert Woodhouse to mold a young and eager squad, and once again the Dolphins found themselves atop the conference. Led by junior captains Hunter Christianson, Reece Fowler, Luke Harvich, and Jordan Scott, the Dolphins hosted Norfolk Collegiate in early February for their final dual meet of the season. Locked in a three-way tie atop the conference standings, the Dolphins earned a 42-21 victory over the Oaks, securing the TCIS regular season championship in the process. A week later, the Dolphins took home a third place finish in the TCIS Championship Tournament. Hunter Christianson and Luke Harvich earned 1st place finishes in the tournament, while Tommy Christianson, Jack Kainer, Jordan Scott, and Aedan Somers each took home 2nd place finishes. Ellis Chay and Joe Dail finished in 3rd place while Reece Fowler, Jackson Kassir, Ford Lascari, Colin Sharp, and Michael White earned 4th place finishes. The Dolphins followed their TCIS tournament performance by finishing an impressive 7th place out of 32 teams in the VISAA state tournament. Luke Harvich led the team by placing 3rd in the 126-pound weight class. Jack Kainer followed suit with a 4th place finish in the 106-pound weight class while Aedan Somers earned a 5th place finish in 113. Hunter Christianson finished in 7th place while Jordan Scott took 8th. Luke Harvich and Aedan Somers represented the Dolphins in the National Prep Championships in Lehigh, Pennsylvania. The Dolphins say goodbye to seniors Ford Lascari and John Stone. They look ahead to a bountiful future and the return of many talented underclass student-athletes.

BASEBALL RECORD: 11-10 COACHES: Head Coach Tim Hummel; Assistant Coaches Billy Mike Chadwick and Ian Morrison CAPTAINS: Jay Kellam, Matt Megge, and Hunter Ramirez

Head Coach Tim Hummel and Assistant Coaches Billy Mike Chadwick, Ian Morrison, and Tyler Faubert looked forward to shaping a young but experienced team while also battling for a conference title. Senior captains Jay Kellam and Matt Megge joined junior captain Hunter Ramirez in leading a diligent effort from the start of preseason, one that saw the Dolphins on the brink of defeating region-powerhouse Greenbrier Christian in April. The Dolphins season showcased a steady path from the outset, competing with every team they played while improving each step of the way. An 11-inning battle versus the top-five Division I State opponent, St. Christopher’s, peaked a high point in the season with potential postseason success as a legitimate goal. The team closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak en route to the TCIS Tournament, and they swiftly earned a 5-3 road win over Norfolk Christian in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament. The win set up a rematch with top-seeded Greenbrier Christian, a talented team that defeated the Dolphins 5-4 in a thrilling regular season match-up. The Gators proved too much for Cape Henry in the semifinal contest, and the Dolphins closed the season with an 11-10 record. Hunter Ramirez had a strong individual season for Cape Henry, finishing with 1st Team All-TCIS and 2nd Team All-State accolades. Sophomore Matt Ballance missed a portion of the season due to illness, but finished strong in being named 2nd Team All-TCIS. Senior Noah LeBrun and junior Will Schaier each earned 2nd Team All-TCIS recognition as well. The Dolphins graduate seniors Nick Gilbert, Jay Kellam, Noah LeBrun, Matt Megge, Miguel Padilla, and Ian Williams, but behind them rises a host of returning underclassmen who will lead Cape Henry into the future. Hunter Ramirez, Will Schaier, and Matt Ballance will undoubtedly lead a talented group into 2017, as Jacob Colbus, John Hawley, Aiden Kuhle, Grayson Pearce, Evan Roesen, Max Thurbon, and Clay Willis return as a strong core.

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GOLF RECORD: 10-2 COACHES: Head Coaches Dave Cameron and Jon Corliss CAPTAINS: Tom Crow and Chris Lewis

CHC Dolphin Golf continued its long standing reputation of quality play from start to finish. Head Coaches Dave Cameron and Jon Corliss provided quality instruction and extended their leadership through the captain roles of Tom Crow and Chris Lewis. The team completed their successful season with a 10-2 regular season finish. Challenging match play with multiple dominant scores prepared them for an impressive TCIS Runner-Up trophy with All-Tournament rounds recorded from senior standout Tom Crow, the remarkable talents of Will Fabrizio, and rising star Caleb Choe. The Dolphins came up just four strokes shy of the conference crown on the tough terrain of the Kiskiack Golf Course. The senior-laden roster of Crow, Lewis, Hunter Atherton, Ryan Mancoll, Kevin Mao, Ford Lascari, and Connor Jared entered the VISAA Tournament well prepared and focused. Some of the state's most talented teams battled the weather, with CHC earning a more than respectable 4th place finish in the Division I State Tournament to easily upend its 8th place seed entering the Tournament. Tom Crow and Caleb Choe were honored with 1st Team All-State recognition. As we bid farewell to this remarkable Class of 2016 golfers, it is important to list Tom Crow as one of CHC’s very best for many years. He medaled, finished 1st, in 65% of all his varsity matches—a stat that will create quite the challenge to upend for future players. We wish him the best at Virginia Tech next year. Ryan Mancoll, another standout golf athlete, has contributed impressive scores to aid in the Dolphin cause for many seasons. The solid, lead-by-example leadership of Chris Lewis is irreplaceable, and the athleticism of Atherton and Jared made various solid top-six starting lineup options every match. Underclassmen Fabrizio, Choe, James Tyler, Trevor Yanek, and Reese Meyer hope to pick up where these young men finished off—always in Conference and State contention.

BOYS LACROSSE RECORD: 15-8 COACHES: Head Coach Charlie Lonergan; Assistant Coaches Greg Angilly and Colin Kelly '01 CAPTAINS: Ben Baumann, Andrew Branson, Tyler Summers, Joe Tobin, and Kyle Tompkins

The Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team had a resurgent season in 2016. Regrouping after a disappointing season a year ago, the Dolphins were led by five captains who steered the team to a successful 15-8 campaign. Seniors Ben Baumann, Andrew Branson, Tyler Summers, and Kyle Tompkins teamed with junior Joe Tobin to lead the program back into the hunt for a conference championship and state tournament berth. Head Coach Charlie Lonergan, in his 9th season with the Dolphins, and Assistant Coaches Greg Angilly and Colin Kelly '01 were consistently impressed with the effort, determination, and camaraderie on display from the start of the season to the final whistle. The Dolphins battled through a difficult non-conference schedule that saw a handful of the state’s top programs, and those early season challenges paved the way to late season success. The team finished second in the TCIS regular season race and lost an 11-8 decision in an exciting TCIS championship game. Despite the conference outcome, the Dolphins earned the 9th seed in the VISAA Division I State Tournament and earned a 10-4 upset win on the road against 8th ranked Woodberry Forest in the Tournament’s opening round. The team’s postseason push concluded with a road loss to eventual state champion St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes in the state quarterfinals. Senior Andrew Branson capped off a great career with a team-high 90 points, earning 1st Team All-TCIS and TCIS Co-Player of the Year honors. Andrew was also named 2nd Team All-State. Juniors Joe Tobin and Tyler Morris also earned 1st Team All-TCIS honors while senior Kyle Tompkins and freshman Tyler Dillon earned 2nd Team All-TCIS honors. Senior Tyler Summers had a strong season from start to finish, adding a steady presence out of the midfield while fellow senior Ben Baumann came back from injury midway through the campaign to serve as the quarterback of the offense. Senior Austin Glaser battled back from injury to play key minutes in the final games of the season, while senior Logan Baker, who was new to the sport, added depth for the Dolphins. The program is proud of its accomplishment throughout the 2016 season and looks forward to future success, thanks to a host of returning players. Rising seniors Joe Tobin, Tyler Morris, and Devin Deming are sure to lead the team into the 2017 season, while underclassmen Hunter Harrington, Tyler Dillon, Parker Tanner-Vigil, Clay McCollum, Nathan Branson, Andrew Jaycox, Jack Bailey, and more look to build on the success of 2016.

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GIRLS LACROSSE RECORD: 6-11 COACHES: Head Coach Kim Dooren; Assistant Coach Kelsey Scherrer '09 CAPTAINS: Nina Purkey, Hannah Bradley, and Lane Limroth

The Dolphins girls lacrosse program had a year of growth and development in 2016. After graduating significant talent and depth with the Class of 2015, second-year Head Coach Kim Dooren was joined by CHC alumna Kelsey Scherrer '09 to begin the process of getting the Dolphins back to their championship form. Senior captains Hannah Bradley, Lane Limroth, and Nina Purkey were instrumental in bridging the gap between veteran players and young, up-andcomers. This group made a solid preseason effort with consistent logged strength and conditioning regimens. The road was not always easy for the Dolphins, though, who competed against tough local competition in addition to their TCIS schedule. The team had many learning moments throughout the campaign, but its growth from February through May was obvious. The Dolphins had two conference wins against Norfolk Collegiate and Walsingham Academy but came up short against Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School and Norfolk Academy, despite determined efforts against both. The team finished third in the conference regular season standings after coming up just short in a thrilling 12-11 road loss to the Crusaders in late April. The Dolphins closed their season in the conference semifinals at the hands of Bishop Sullivan. Based on the growth of the season, the Dolphins once again earned numerous player accolades. Seniors Hannah Bradley and Lane Limroth, along with junior Maddie Smith, were named 1st Team All-TCIS for their efforts and successes. Junior Emma Lowenstein and freshman Madisen Patrick were named 2nd Team All-TCIS. The team bids farewell to seniors Hannah Bradley, Vista Grinde, Lane Limroth, and Nina Purkey, a quartet of athletes who have played during the height of the Dolphins' success and have laid a significant foundation for future CHC Girls Lacrosse Programs. That future consists of talented returning players in juniors Maddie Smith and Emma Lowenstein, as well as a host of underclass players likes Caroline DiBona, Reilly Bawcom, Madisen Patrick, Mary Grace Fowler, and Charlotte Purkey who are eager to climb the ladder back to championship status.

SOFTBALL RECORD: 1-9 COACHES: Head Coach Chris Souther; Assistant Coach Carlton Marlow CAPTAINS: Mackenzie Cafferty, Izzy Haddad, and Mariel Kondas

Athletic success can be defined in many ways following the conclusion of the season. Certainly the benchmark most referred to is wins and losses; but, the most impressive intangibles to be taken away from any season are the character traits associated with playing on a team. The varsity Softball Team excelled in comradery, commitment, leadership, and sportsmanship and represented our school in the utmost positive light. Under the direction of first year Head Coach Chris Souther and his Assistant Carlton Marlow, the team focused on inclusion and team chemistry while continuing to develop their field talents. After a challenging 2015 season, the mission for the 2016 season focused on encouraging and inviting students to play, even if they hadn’t ever played before. Captains Mackenzie Cafferty, Izzy Haddad, and Mariel Kondas brought their positive energy and humble approach to leadership on a daily basis to practice and games. All had been a part of other successful Dolphin athletic programs and were instrumental in winning CHC softball programs of seasons past. The newfound dynamic surrounding this program earned an exciting victory to upset HRA towards the end of the season. The enthusiasm following could be heard on all of our athletic venues, and it echoed of great things to come. Coaches Souther and Marlow look to build on this foundation for future seasons with rising junior and seniors Laura Zettervall, Bri DeLarge, Haley Jernigan, Haley Schultz and Rileigh Ramirez leading the charge.

CREW COACHES: Head Coaches Willy Fluharty and Hugh Koeze CAPTAINS: Hannah Brotman, Joe Fluharty, Marisa Payne, and John Stone

After a successful 2015 campaign saw a significant rise in participation and success for the Dolphins’ crew program, 2016 was a year in which the Dolphins were poised to achieve greater success, and they did just that. Head Coaches Willy Fluharty and Hugh Koeze teamed with captains Hannah Brotman, Joe Fluharty, Marisa Payne, and John Stone to form an experienced group of leaders for the program to lean on. With a roster of 29 student-athletes, interest in the sport is at an all-time high at CHC, and the performance in the water mirrors that excitement. With strong leadership and a stocked roster in place, the Dolphins diligently trained for their late-season competitions, and the improvements were steady throughout the season. The team’s first competition in mid-April was a success despite the limited time on the water, as the girls and boys varsity 4 boats each finished in 3rd place while the mixed varsity boat took a 5th place finish. In the Championship Regatta at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, the boys boat used a strong push at the finish line to grab 2nd place while the girls finished in 3rd place. The team closed out the season in style at the Independent School Regatta, as the girls varsity 4 boat of Hannah Brotman, Marisa Payne, Liz Bowles, Malia MacLeod and Carolyn Vanty showed true grit in a comeback performance. Battling an unfavorable lane position in the 1500m race, the Dolphins stayed with the lead pack until the final 150m, at which point the boat began to fade. Sensing the moment, though, the Dolphins kicked back into gear, making up an entire boat length in the final 100m meters to close the race with a photo finish. The Dolphins were barely edged out for 2nd place, but the strong 3rd place finish showed resiliency despite the challenging circumstances, which has become a trademark of the Varsity Crew Program. SOUNDINGS | SUMMER 2016

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GIRLS SOCCER RECORD: 7-10-1 COACHES: Head Coach Tina Lowry; Assistant Coaches Dave Liebig and Taylor Smith CAPTAINS: Virginia Apperson, Emily Bohannon, and Skylar Johnson

Head Coach Tina Lowry and Assistants Taylor Smith and Dave Liebig once again set their sights on a TCIS Championship and Division I State Title early in preseason training with the Varsity Girls Soccer Team. Senior returners captain Virginia Apperson, Captain Emily Bohannon, Captain Skylar Johnson, Abigail Finn, Kaitlyn Kalfus, and Devon Mytelka brought many years of experience and talent to the program. This contribution, in addition to the up-and-coming talents of Taylor Smith, Katie Atherton, Sydney Dudley, Ali Gordon, Kendall Hathaway, Emily Ryan, Caroline Beaulieu, Catherine Bingham, Katie DiBona, Alexandra Land, Anna Longacher, Jamie Friedman, Talia Genossar, Gabriella Gianascoli, and Kate Vittone, sent the message that the Dolphins were a team of multiple angles of attack. As the season progressed, the competitive schedule paid off and the team became more cohesive and fluid with their style of play. The TCIS produced a balanced parity of talent with many teams vying for the championship. Sophomore 1st Team AllState selectee Taylor Smith, and her sophomore counter 1st Team All-TCIS Honoree Katie Atherton, and Middle School Athlete of the Year Ali Gordon had brilliant moments of dominant play at the very highest level of varsity competition. Captain 2nd Team All-TCIS recipient Skylar Johnson finished her athletic career as a three-sport committed leader. Her presence all over the pitch will be a significant void to fill in addition to her teammate, Senior Academic Athlete of the Year and Class Valedictorian Abigail Finn. Abigail stepped up to play in whatever position was needed to help her team following some unavoided injuries that can impact any season. Captain Virginia Apperson also completes an impeccable two-sport varsity athletic career and is one of CHC’s all-time soccer talents. Finishing the season with a top-five finish in the TCIS and top eight in the Division I polls certainly does not define this team. The years of incredible Dolphin Soccer moments from the Class of 2016 will be cherished, and this new surge of soccer expertise is something to be excited about for future spring seasons!

BOYS TENNIS RECORD: 11-5 COACHES: Head Coach John Hill; Assistant Coach Roy Pilkington CAPTAINS: Andrew Roberts and Conor Somers

The Varsity Boys Tennis Program has an incredible reputation and tradition of producing remarkable play to highlight the Dolphin spring season. This past debut was no different. Head Coach John Hill and Assistant Roy Pilkington, in addition to the student direction of captains Conor Somers and Andrew Roberts, initiated the spring season with goals of making a TCIS Conference and Division I State run. Three-time Conference Player of the Year Conor Somers played every contest with the talents and class of some of CHC’s alltime finest athletes to include all sports. As he heads off to play for the Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame next year, we are all appreciative of the banners he has contributed to, but more importantly, the indelible mark he has left on this program for years to come. His senior teammates, Wayne Simon and Nevo Genossar, also leave a history of consistent team play. The team finished the season as TCIS Runner-Ups and a top-six Division I State Tournament contender. Competitive back-and-forth matches with Potomac, Collegiate School (Richmond), Benedictine, and Norfolk Academy proved this team once again was a legitimate Division I State opponent. Coach Hill and his Assistant Coach Roy Pilkington will encourage Roberts and many strong returners, Nico Bezada Schenone, Jared Gordon, Tomas Mariano, Ryan Pilkington, Flynn Somers, and Sam Townsend, to continue the tradition strengthened this season by Conor Somers and the team he led with class, integrity, and Dolphin pride!

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TRACK AND FIELD COACHES: Head Coach Jeffrey Klemmer; Assistant Coaches Tyler Klemmer, Nicole Jackson, and Catherine Williams CAPTAINS: Chandler Averette, Morgan Patrick, Jack Wren, and Emily Xystros

The Varsity Track and Field Team had a tremendous season, from both a team and an individual standpoint. After years of focus, training and encouraging CHC student-athletes to participate, the coaching staff of Jeffrey Klemmer, Catherine Williams, Tyler Klemmer and Nicole Jackson produced great results. When the door closed on the 2016 regular season, the Dolphins laid claim to 15 new CHC records along with top-five finishes in the TCIS Championship meet. The girls team placed third overall in the conference and 7th in the state, while the boys finished in 5th in the TCIS and 10th in the state. Captains Chandler Averette, Morgan Patrick, Jack Wren, and Emily Xystros deftly guided a team of veteran track athletes and newcomers, and their passion for the program was obvious at every turn. Constantly pushing and encouraging each other, the Dolphins put together a season that they will forever remember proudly, and in doing so they accomplished significant results. The girls team finished with eight new records in tow at season’s end, and junior Hazel Tankard held three of those (high jump, shot put, and discus). Hazel also had top-three TCIS finishes in the 200m (2nd) and 100m (3rd) dashes while placing top ten in the state meet in the high jump (3rd), triple jump (6th), and shot put (7th). Newcomer Kendall Hathaway earned a 2nd place state finish in the 200m dash, earning a CHC record in the process. Kendall also claimed a new CHC record in the 400m run. Kennedy Beale had top-three TCIS finishes in the 100m dash (2nd) and 200m dash (3rd) while Sydney Braham finished third in the conference in the 800m run. The girls 4x800m relay team of Sydney Braham, Allie Benedetto, Madisen Patrick, and Morgan Patrick finished 3rd in the TCIS and 6th in the state, setting a new CHC record in the process, while the 4x400m relay team of Sydney Braham, Hazel Tankard, Madisen Patrick, and Kendall Hathaway finished 6th in the state after earning yet another CHC record. Jordan Banister claimed the final record for the girls team in the 300m hurdles. The boys team was equally as successful. Setting seven CHC records throughout the season, the boys were known across the state for their dominant endurance running. Chandler Averette continued his surge for Cape Henry endurance sports, finishing the TCIS meet with a 1st place finish in the 400m and a 2nd place finish in the 800m, both outcomes good for new CHC records. Chandler also joined the 4x800m relay team along with Jack Wren, Rex Serpe, and both Justin Dubik and Owen Richards in setting a new CHC record. The relay team finished 1st in the TCIS and 4th in the state. Finally, Chandler earned a 4th place state finish in the 800m, breaking the record that he set in the TCIS meet. Sam Jones set three CHC records in the high jump, long jump and triple jump, and in the process he earned 2nd place finishes in the TCIS in both the high jump and long jump. Owen Richards finished 1st in the TCIS in the 3200m run and 5th in the state. All of this success made it difficult to conclude the season, but it is quite clear the 2016 Dolphins left a significant legacy for future teams to follow.

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u S P E C I A L A L U M N I AT H L E T I C N E W S Congratulations to Sean Poppen '12 and Tyler Ramirez '13 on their selections to the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. Sean was selected in the 19th round by the Minnesota Twins, and Tyler was picked up in the 7th round by the Oakland Athletics. Sean recently graduated from Harvard, and Tyler earned his degree from the University of North Carolina.

Sean Poppen '12 Photo Credit: Elan Kawesch/Harvard University

Tyler Ramirez '13 Photo Credit: Dan Burke

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ALUMNI CAREER DAY

MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES

JOB SHADOWING DAY

CHC ALUMNI:

STRATEGICALLY CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY

BY MRS. KRISTEN WHEELER, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS

Reading, writing, and arithmetic is the age-old adage for education. But in a globally competitive world, students also need networking, skill-sets, and experience. Since 2009 the CHC Alumni Association has hosted Alumni Career Day, which has provided insight to our students on a wide variety of career paths. The original goal for this event was two-fold: to ignite interest in potential professions and to connect our students with our alumni. The event quickly grew from just our seniors to also include our juniors. Then sophomores were added as student ambassadors. Keynote speeches were recorded and shared online. Students began asking for representation from additional industries such as non-profits, performing arts, and scientific research. College-aged alumni asked if they could attend sessions for networking purposes. A luncheon was added. Students started inviting speakers to grab a coffee so they could continue to ask questions. Contact information was shared, internship positions were offered, job references were given, and the value of this event grew exponentially. And it is still just beginning. 28

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Our alumni base is incredibly young (over 80% of CHC Alumni are under the age of 40), but that doesn’t limit our CHC networking potential. Our alumni, current parents, parents of alumni, Board of Trustees, and grandparents provide incredible ties throughout our local, national, and global communities. We truly can connect our students—and each other—to the world. In fact, as part of our 2016-2021 Strategic Plan, we are charged with just that: connecting our community to the world.

As with any exceptional organization, the ability to stay agile in an ever-changing world is critical. The best way to keep your finger on the pulse of what is happening is to network with others. Dana Truxell, CHC Class of 1989 and sales representative for Papco, Inc., knows all about the value of staying connected—and using those connections. As a member of the Alumni Board, Dana is chairing a new Alumni Association initiative for next year, the CHC Networking Series.

One step toward this connectivity is the Job Shadowing Day that is in the works for April 5, 2017. Mrs. Kristen Wheeler, Director of Alumni Programs, Mr. Greg Angilly, Director of Student Life, and Rex Serpe ’18, Chair of the CHC Job Shadowing Day, are working together to provide full-day job experiences to each member of the Junior Class. With internship positions becoming more and more competitive, the precursor—job shadowing—is becoming a necessary step on the path to finding a meaningful career.

Dana says, “The goal of the program is actually simple. We just want to invite members of our CHC community to get together, meet each other, and make connections.” The first Networking Series get-together is scheduled for November 22, perhaps at Chick’s Oyster Bar. With our young alumni home from college, the Alumni Board figured this would be a great time for the younger alumni to mix and mingle with older alumni—employed alumni— who could help strengthen their networking base.

With Greg Angilly’s typical enthusiastic approach, he is “pumped” to help run with this idea. “This program will be a fantastic opportunity for our junior class to learn more about themselves and a possible career path to eventually follow. I'm excited to work with Rex to present the juniors with some incredible opportunities.”

Yes, this is an alumni initiative, but it is important to note that all members of the community are invited. Dana says, “We want our alumni networking with each other, our Board of Trustees, our current parents and our parents of alumni. The intent is to connect our alumni with our entire CHC community.” Dana continued, “The Job Shadowing Day is perfect—it starts connecting our older students to our greater community. The hosts for the Job Shadowing Day will be key people in our Networking Series. Then as our students graduate and find their own paths, they further perpetuate the networking cycle for our community.”

Rex Serpe ‘18 shares Greg’s enthusiasm and believes the Job Shadowing Day will help him and his peers make profound connections from classroom studies to professional success. “Many of my friends and family who have recently graduated from a university at an undergraduate level are unable to find a job or they are confused as to how to specifically apply their education and degree to the job market. I think that this program will be an excellent way to get my peers to start thinking about life after college and the real-world application of one's education,” states Rex. “It is becoming increasingly important to find an applicable education at the university and graduate level, as jobs in the American economy are becoming increasingly selective and competitive. The Job Shadowing Day program is the perfect way to helps students realize this and be ‘prepared for tomorrow,’ as our Cape Henry motto states.” An electronic message was sent to our CHC community in May asking for volunteers to host a student, and the feedback has been awesome. Architects, surgeons, judges, lawyers, teachers, researchers, marketers, financial analysts, entrepreneurs, and business men and women from a variety of backgrounds have already offered to participate. While most experiences will happen in the Tidewater area, the possibility to shadow outside of the local area is not off-limits. Graham Young is a Cape Henry Collegiate graduate of the Class of 2003 and an entrepreneur at heart. He is the Co-Founder of Tiger Latin America, a business that serves as a link between leading vendors around the world and the most well-known department stores in Latin America. Graham, who has spoken at Alumni Career Day in the past, is establishing his headquarters in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area this summer and has already volunteered to offer a job-shadowing opportunity for a junior. “I wish I had had this opportunity when I was a student at Cape Henry! I am constantly amazed with the advancements that CHC makes. The Nexus program, the use of technology on campus, these opportunities for professional experience—the School is always moving forward,” marveled Graham.

The Networking Series is on the ground level in terms of planning. Dana is hoping for organic growth that will sprout from the initial event and gain momentum through the established Alumni Career Day and the new Job Shadowing Day. The excitement for potential can be seen in her eyes as she says, “This is all good stuff. It takes work and it takes commitment from many people in our community, but we have unlimited potential here. It is exciting.” Graham also happens to the think that the Networking Series is an excellent idea. “Getting alumni networking in social settings is perfect. I am always looking for interns, independent contractors, and both temporary and full-time employees. I would much rather hire and mentor someone from CHC than someone I only know through a 45-minute phone interview.” “Many of the positions I have are not made for everyone - example - I am currently looking for a country manager in Panama to help open and manage different aspects of our business. This person needs to be able to effectively communicate with very intelligent and experienced buyers and owners of large companies. I have had several candidates, but they simply do not know how to carry themselves in front of the bigger buyers and owners.” Graham endorses the efforts that CHC is making in terms of preparing students for the workplace. “Job shadowing, interning, listening at Alumni Career Day, all of these steps help students build ‘work-savvy’ skills. Understanding how to act and present themselves in front of ‘people of influence’ is key—especially in business.” With invested members of our CHC community, we are strategically preparing our students for their next steps. They will graduate with exceptional academic preparedness, have a solid foundation for professional expectations, and be welcomed into an Alumni Association eager to provide networking assistance. SOUNDINGS | SUMMER 2016

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Chris Garran speaks with attendees

Danny Lee '07

Matt Hirschbiel '05

2016 Alumni Career Day Speakers

2016 ALUMNI CAREER DAY SPEAKERS LAW

Audrey Maiello Cunningham '89

ARCHITECTURE / CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / ENGINEERING

NY Deputy Inspector General, Office of the NY State Inspector General

Project Manager, VIRTEXCO Corporation

Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, Commonwealth of Virginia

Danny Lee '07

Colin Stolle '88

Mic Minichiello '10

MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

Project Engineer, W.M. Jordan Company

Antonina Savostyanova Farmer '02

ATHLETICS: COLLEGE AND BEYOND

Assistant Professor of Psychology, Randolph-Macon College

Former Professional Basketball Player, European and Philippines Leagues

Chief Resident, Radiology, University of Michigan Health Center

BANKING / MORTGAGE

NONPROFIT: DESIGN AND MARKETING

Mortgage Loan Officer, Atlantic Bay Mortgage

Creative Director and Co-Founder, InDependent

Ben Temple '97

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS

Principal, Vice President of Acquisitions, Suburban Management Group Sales

Kinte Smith '96

Randy DeMille '89

Owner and Vice President, OVM Financial

Nishant Patel '03

Leslie Leffke Brians '01

Ed Denton '97

Kevin DiBona '85

SALES

Chairman and CEO, The Memory Center

Kelsey Scherrer '09

BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Inside Account Manager, ADS, Inc.

Owner and President, Orange Peel Transportation

Sales Consultant for Commercial Fuels, PAPCO, Inc.

Colin Kelly '01

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM

Astrophysicist / Intern, Kitt Peak National Observatory and the University of Wyoming

Burt Burroughs '94

Owner / Operator, Professional Restaurants, LLC

Dana Truxell '89

Jamie Burke '11

Heather Mytelka '10

TECHNOLOGY AND STRATEGY

FINANCE: ADVISEMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Senior Marketing Manager, Uber

Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Senior Strategy and Planning Analyst, Uber

Program Manager, Amazon Aid Foundation

Andre Dobbins '01

Matt Hirschbiel '05 Niraj Patel '07

Emily Medley Robbins '97

Account Vice President, Virginia Asset Group

Dan Ryan '89

Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

HOSPITALITY / CORPORATE FINANCE Justin Beale '00

Director of Sales and Marketing, Hilton Norfolk The Main

Kaylin Carter Wood '05

Senior Financial Analyst, Gold Key Resorts / PHR

JOURNALISM / MEDIA Katy Burnell Evans

Metro Enterprise Reporter, Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Head of School Chris Garran, Keynote Speaker Audrey Maiello Cunningham '89, and Career Day Speaker Kevin DiBona '85


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Chris Garran addresses the crowd

Athletic Hall of Fame Members

Caleb Barnett '90 and Coach Joe Whiteside

2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE ALUMNI BOARD LEADERSHIP UPDATE A 2001 graduate, Colin Kelly has always remained connected to the CHC community, consistently giving of his time, talent, and treasure. In addition to his past six years of Alumni Board service, Colin is an assistant coach for the Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team, chairs the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, and frequently donates Qdoba catering for a multitude of alumni events. Kinte Smith, Class of 1996, joined the Alumni Board in 2011-2012, and has served as the Vice President of the Alumni Board for the past four years. In addition to Kinte’s board service, he chairs the Alumni Career Day Committee, serves on the Athletic Hall of Fame committee, and is a faithful player—frequently dunking—during the Pete McMahan '00 Coed Alumni Basketball Game at Homecoming. Since Colin and Kinte’s time on the Alumni Board, they have been instrumental in growing events such as Reunion Weekend, Homecoming, and Alumni Career Day. They have also worked tirelessly to increase financial support from our alumni, witnessing significant growth of the Alumni Cape Henry Fund. Colin was at helm when the Alumni Association was charged with a goal to raise $100,000 from alumni. As is typical with Colin, he faced the challenge head-on and is extremely proud of the fact that this year alone our alumni have pledged and/or donated more than $130,000 to CHC. Colin, who is confident that Kinte will continue to lead the charge successfully, says, “I am excited about the accomplishments of the Alumni Board over the last several years. We have made great strides in connecting with fellow alumni and getting them back to campus. As I transition out of the role of President, I am thrilled to see Kinte Smith '96 lead the board. He has been a shining example of what it means to be a Dolphin. He’s involved and he clearly loves the school. He believes strongly in our CHC community and is focused on increasing the power of our networking. Kinte’s competitive drive, coupled with his deep respect for all that Cape Henry provides, will serve him well. I look forward to seeing his success.” When Kinte speaks about Cape Henry, his love for the School can be seen on his face and heard in his voice. “I believe Cape Henry Collegiate is a special place, and I feel blessed to have graduated from such a fine institution built on a rock-solid foundation dating back to the Everett School. I am honored to be able to serve the school as an alumnus and play a role in its continued success, growth and development.”

Colin Kelly '01, who has served as the CHC Alumni Board President for the past three years, shakes hands with Kinte Smith '96 who was recently elected as the new Alumni Board President.

Thank you to all members of the 2015-2016 Alumni Board for a hugely successful year! Colin M. Kelly ’01 President

Kinte D. Smith ’96 Vice President

Daniel “Dan” K. Ryan, Jr. ‘89

Co-Chair of the Alumni Cape Henry Fund

Scott R. Saal ’07

Co-Chair of the Alumni Cape Henry Fund

Tyler C. Brooks ‘05 Thomas “Tommy” D. DiBona ‘15 Gerald “Jerry” L. Harris ‘03 Hollis L. Jennings, IV ‘15 Luke A. Kohart ‘10 Royall “Roy” A. Standing ‘15 Christopher “Zeke” M. Tobin ‘15 Dana J. Truxell ‘89

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u CHC'S FIRST THIRD-GENERATION GRADUATE Cape Henry is proud to celebrate our first third-generation graduate, Lane Limroth ‘16. Lane’s mother, Grace Mannix Limroth, graduated from CHC in 1984; and Lane’s grandmother, Patricia Windsor (Grace’s mom), attended the Everett School. Another interesting note is that Lane’s aunt, Dorothy “Dolly” Mannix, attended the Everett School and graduated from CHC in 1982. Namaste Anderson '87 Namaste is living in Franklin, Tennessee, about 20 minutes from Nashville. For the past couple of years she has homeschooled her children in what she loosely refers to as “travel school.” She and her husband have taken their daughters to all but five states, including 32 state capitals, many national parks, and several countries in Europe and Asia. Next up for the Anderson family is a week-long adventure to Alaska!

Namaste Anderson '87

Brent Matson '95 Brent and Susan Fisher were married on June 25, 2016, in Tipp City, Ohio. Susan graduated with honors from Cedarville University with a degree in early childhood education. Brent graduated magna cum laude from Wake Forest University with a degree in economics, and from the University of Texas at Austin where he received his master’s degree in business administration. Brent and Susan will be living in Virginia. Jessica Zaganczyk Van Der Mije '96 Jessica, who was recently married, moved to Charleston, South Carolina, in 2011 after living eleven years in New York City. She also recently returned to the world of tennis after a decade-plus hiatus. Jessica is a professional tennis coach at the Family Circle Tennis Club on Daniel Island, where she is teaching all levels of play with a special focus on teaching tennis to children 10 and younger.

Brent Matson '95

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Tamara Hathaway Galloway '02 Tamara and Zander Galloway were married on April 9, 2016 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Tamara's sister, Kendall, a junior at Cape Henry, was the Maid of Honor, and sang and played the guitar at the reception. Tamara and Zander honeymooned in China, Myanmar and Thailand and currently reside in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Tyler Wessell Gamaitoni '02 Tyler and Chris Gamaitoni were married on May 9 in Washington, D.C. The two met in 2007 through fellow CHC alumnus, Ashlyn McKeithan '02. Tyler and Chris recently purchased a house in Falls Church, Virginia, and are enjoying their first year of marriage in their new home. Tia Santoro Rice '02 Tia married Glen Rice at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami on April 28, 2016. Dan Hechtkopf ‘01, Amber Minton ‘02, Matt Pluznick ‘99, and Nicole Genta ‘02 were among the wedding attendees. Jon Snider '02 Jon finished his fellowship in Michigan and is now a Movement Disorder Neurologist at the Medical College of Virginia.

Tyler Wessell Gamaitoni '02

Gabrielle Weisberg Cabreros '03 Gabrielle and her husband, Rey, welcomed their first child, Margot Ann Cabreros, on March 11, 2016, at DePaul Hospital in Norfolk. Jason Wagner '03 Jason and Shauna welcomed Samantha Fay Wagner (7 pounds, 7 ounces) at 10:13 a.m. on December 31, 2015. They are loving life as new parents and are enjoying taking Samantha Fay to many Pittsburgh sporting events!

Tia Santoro Rice '02

Rachel White '03 Rachel and her fiancé John Fitzgibbons are getting married on August 6, 2016. They will live in Virginia Beach. James Harris '04 James is a mechanical engineer for Blue Origin. He served as the flight controller for a November 2015 mission that successfully launched and landed a rocket. To watch the video and hear James in action, visit youtube/9pillaOxGCo. Nik Melvin '05 Nik, who is finishing his MBA from NYU Stern, studied abroad at the London Business School this spring. After graduation he will be moving into management consulting at Accenture Strategy in New York City. Amanda Scott '05 Amanda, who is a member of Cape Henry’s Athletic Hall of Fame, qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials with a time of 2:44:10 at the 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon. Amanda also qualified for the 2012 Trials after running 2:45:26 at the 2011 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.

Jason Wagner '03

Nick Snider ‘05 Nick recently got married and spent his honeymoon in Dubrovnik, Croatia — better known as King’s Landing to Game of Thrones fans. He is enjoying life in Washington, D.C. as a Program Manager at Socrata, a company specializing in open data. Pankti Barot '06 Pankti helped initiate the inaugural CHC India Day - our very own Festival of Holi! This annual festival is celebrated on the day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna. It celebrates spring and commemorates events in Hindu mythology. Lower, Middle and Upper School students each attended a special assembly, and the older students sprayed each other with colored powder, a traditional way to celebrate this festival of color! Pete Levitt '07 Pete pitches for the Florence Freedom in the Frontier League. This year the team is using a picture of Pete, also known as “Pistol Pete,” on their stadium cups!

Rachel White '03

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Parker Talbert '07 Parker is headed to the Czech Republic to play in the Federations Baseball Cup. When he returns he will head to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, for his Army National Guard basic training. He is also working on his sports industry management master’s degree at Georgetown University. Guy Carmeli '08 Guy started a new position at Johns Hopkins as a Development Coordinator for the Institute of Basic Biomedical Sciences. Katie Heilig '09 Katie is living in Nashville, Tennessee, with fellow Dolphin Kelsey Bergen ‘09. Katie is pursuing a singing career in country music. She recently released her debut EP (extended play) on iTunes, Spotify—everywhere you can buy or stream music. Stephen Lavelle '09 Stephen stopped by campus and visited several teachers, but was especially happy to see Mrs. Scullion who was his first teacher at the Cape. Stephen, who speaks several languages, recently graduated from American University with a degree in International Affairs and Arabic. Avi Goldman '10 Avi is living in New York City where she works at Deutsche Bank on Wall Street. Avi is a Junior Campus Recruiter on the Graduate Recruitment Team. Katie Heilig '09

Kensey Gooch '10 Kensey is a Regional Account Manager at EMC. Her current position has her working with Software House International (SHI). She is onsite at SHI's headquarters in Austin, Texas, to help enable and drive EMC/SHI business throughout the Rocky Mountain region and Texas. Cecil Ward ‘10 and T.O. Allen '10 Cecil is a district manager at ADP working with small business owners to increase their productivity by implementing and streamlining more efficient business processes as well as mitigating risks associated with running a business. T.O., a basketball coach with the University Sports Program (USP), is living in Wuxi, China, where he is coaching kids of all ages. Michael Dieffenbach '10 Michael and his wife, Jessica, welcomed their first son to their family on February 22, 2016. Michael Wayne Dieffenbach, II weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 19 ¾ inches long.

Cecil Ward ‘10 and T.O. Allen '10

Coles Keeter '10 Coles, who will be joining the CHC Alumni Board this fall, received his master’s degree in biotechnology from Eastern Virginia Medical School this past December, and will pursue his Ph.D. in biomedical sciences at EVMS as well. Maddie Houck '10 Maddie worked for Marriott International for one year after graduating from Virginia Tech, then she decided to take a year off to travel. She has explored South Australia, Sydney, Tasmania, and Fiji. She has been based in Melbourne since July, where she is an au pair/live-in caretaker for a family with four children ranging from 12-22 years old. Before Maddie returns home to the United States, she will be going to New Zealand, the east and west coasts of Australia, Indonesia, and India.

Paige Wheeler '10

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Paige Wheeler '10 Paige received her master’s degree in sports and entertainment management this May while being the volunteer assistant coach for Beach Volleyball at the University of South Carolina. In August, she will be heading to England to play indoor and beach volleyball for Northumbria University in Newcastle, England, while working on her MBA.


Andy Russo '11 Andy accepted a graduate assistant athletic training position at the College of Charleston. Meredith Wallace '11 Meredith recently graduated from the United States Naval Academy as an International Relations major. Though she will not be serving in the Navy after graduation, she plans to continue her service to the United States as a junior intelligence analyst in the Civil Service. Seth White '11 Seth graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2015. He earned his real estate license and is working for Chantel Ray Real Estate. Thomas Armistead '12 Thomas graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May with a B.S. in Information Technology. This summer, Thomas reports to flight school in Pensacola, Florida. June Kramer '12 This year the Middle School Winterim focused on the theme of sustainability. June came back to campus and shared her passion for mindfulness, selfdiscovery, and happiness with the Class of 2021 as part of their exploration of personal sustainability.

Seth White '11

Kyle McCammon '12 Kyle is a senior at Virginia Tech majoring in Civil Engineering. This past summer Kyle completed an internship with the Virginia Department of Transportation where he worked with a construction team to help complete a project in the Charlottesville area. He is also conducting research with a Virginia Tech professor. The pilot study will concentrate on the neuroscience behind how engineering students solve various civil engineering problems. Jessika Puglisi '12 Jess has been accepted into the Physical Therapy Program at Armstrong State University in Savannah, Georgia, where she will earn her doctorate in physical therapy. Jess passed her National Board Certification exam, which means she is officially a certified athletic trainer. While Jess was at the University of Georgia, she earned the Dr. Marion A. Hubert Outstanding Athletic Training Student Award. Phil Reichhoff '12 Phil spent the fall semester of his senior year earning a minor in sport performance enhancement from the HAN University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. The picture is from the entrance to the Dutch Olympic Training Centre Papendal, where his classes were held. The classes were instructed by an Olympic sport scientist, psychologist, and talent identification specialist. As part of the minor, Phil also worked as a sport science consultant for JVC Cuijk, a third division professional soccer club in the Netherlands.

June Kramer '12

Phil Reichhoff '12

Christopher Armistead '13 Chris, a sophomore at UVA-Wise, is majoring in sports management with a minor in communications. As a member of the men’s tennis team, Chris won a critical match in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain East Conference Tournament to help his team advance. Devon Hall '13 Devon (pictured on the left) graduated from the University of Virginia as a third-year student. Having red-shirted his first year as a member of the UVA Men’s Basketball Team, Devon hit the books just as hard as he hit the basketball court. He has two remaining years of eligibility and will use his time to study in the Curry School of Education and explore different possibilities for his master’s degree. As for basketball, he is training hard and looking forward to next season. His team will travel to Spain this August for some summer games.

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Annalise Hannah '13 Annalise is working as an assistant in the Protocol Office at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is working at an event to celebrate Independence Day on June 3, as July 4 falls during Ramadan.

Annalise Hannah '13

Jessica Miller '13 Jessica is majoring in honors English with a minor in Spanish from the United States Naval Academy. She is currently taking pre-med classes with hopes of entering the Medical Corps. In addition to her studies, Jessica is the editor-in-chief of the satire magazine, The LOG, and is a member of both the medicine club and the fencing team. This summer, Jessica will participate in a leadership seminar in Auschwitz, Poland, where she and other selected students from the major military academies will study the breakdown in leadership that led to the Holocaust. Upon her return, she will serve as an Honor Advisor for Plebe Summer Detail, using her leadership training to teach the incoming freshmen the importance of the USNA Honor Concept. Sarah VanDeveer '13 Sarah is a junior at Furman, majoring in accounting. She is in Alpha Phi Omega fraternity, which is a service organization. She is in charge of spring rush.

Jessica Miller '13

Hayley Greason '14 and Leigh Anne Kline '14

Hayley Greason '14 and Leigh Anne Kline '14 Hayley is a sophomore at Syracuse University majoring in international relations and journalism. She is a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. Leigh Anne is a pre-med major at Vanderbilt University with a double major in biological science and medicine, health, and society. She is in the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, singing with the concert choir, and a member of the sailing team. Leigh Anne will be starting research next spring on how different proteins affect apoptosis in cancer cells. Sandro Minichiello '14 Sandro is a sophomore at Virginia Tech where he is playing rugby and majoring in human development. He is planning to pursue occupational therapy and would like to work with veterans who have lost motor or cognitive skills. Caroline Albert '15 Caroline went through a rigorous tryout process and was selected to participate on the Columbia University Mock Trial Team as a freshman. Early this month, Caroline won the All Region Witness award during the 2016 Regional Tournament sponsored by the American Mock Trial Association.

Hanna Bleznak '15 and Lucy Willis '15

Hanna Bleznak '15 and Lucy Willis '15 Hanna, a freshman at James Madison University, is observing occupational therapists at Norfolk General this summer. Lucy, a freshman at Emory University, is a member of the ultimate frisbee team and plans to major in business administration. She is working an internship with Operation Smile this summer. Hunter Clarke '15 and Sean Pubins '15 Both Hunter and Sean attend James Madison University. The theater power duo got a kick out seeing their picture in an earlier Soundings. Hunter is majoring in theater, staying busy with stage readings and one-act shows, and working with various productions. Sean’s major is undecided. He is enjoying intramural sports and participated in a one-act show. Sophie Hannah '15 Sophie is working as an assistant in the Consular Affairs office at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is working at an event to celebrate Independence Day on June 3 as July 4 falls during Ramadan.

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Julian Kim '15 and Collin Hopkins '15 Julian is a first year student at Skidmore where he is a member of the ultimate frisbee team. Collin is attending VCU and majoring in jazz studies. He has started an R&B band with friends at school.

Julian Kim '15 and Collin Hopkins '15

Teddy MacLeod '15 and Korey McCammon '15 Teddy is a freshman at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, majoring in electrical and computer engineering. He is very involved with the outdoor club and his residence hall organization. Korey is attending Hunter College in Manhattan, New York, where he is enjoying the vibrancy of the city.

2016 -2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Legacy Coffee with Head of School SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Reunion Weekend OCTOBER 15, 2016

Networking Series Social NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Teddy MacLeod '15 and Korey McCammon '15

If you have exciting news and photos you would like to share with your former classmates and others in the Cape Henry Collegiate community, email the Alumni Office at kristenwheeler@capehenry.org.

u SPECIAL ALUMNI GATHERINGS

Homecoming JANUARY 6, 2017

Alumni Career Day FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Networking Series Lunch FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Job Shadowing Day APRIL 5, 2017

Alumni Art Show Month M AY 2 0 1 7 Four Cape Henry Collegiate graduates, Eric Mulkey '94, his sister Shauna Mulkey Kale '89, and their good friends Sally Voight Dudley '88 and Trent Dudley '88 gathered with their seven CHC legacy children to celebrate the graduation of Ashlyn Kale ’16. Pictured are: (top) Eric Mulkey '94, Shauna Mulkey Kale '89, Sally Voight Dudley '88, Trent Dudley '88; (bottom) Aidan Kale '19, Keegan Mulkey '25, Ashlyn Kale '16, Lia Mulkey '27, Sydney Dudley '18, and Mason Dudley '21.

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THE CLASS OF 2016 LEGACY FAMILIES

(PHOTO CREDIT: Dan Burke) At the Commencement exercises for the Class of 2016, seven CHC alumni had extra reason to celebrate as they watched their own sons and daughters process across the graduation stage making them CHC Legacies. Dan Ryan '89 and Ashley Ryan '16; Carter Law '16 and Kelly Law '83; Shauna Kale '89 and Ashlyn Kale '16; Jay Kellam '16 and Phil Kellam; Tammy Hindle '80 and Lee Dail '16; Grace Limroth '85 and Lane Limroth '16; and Charlene Warren and Sarah Warren '16.


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