NEXUS Global Education News
This year, our students visited France, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Panama, and China. According to the “NAIS Global Schools: A Snapshot” survey, the Cape Henry Nexus program ranks in the top 8% of independent schools for global travel programs offered. The Nexus-Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute partnership, in Panama, is the first of its kind offered to any secondary school in the United States. Thanks to the support of students, faculty, the administration and parents, we continue to offer one of the premier global programs for our students. France During Spring Break, a group of Cape Henry students embarked on an exchange program to the Institut Stanislas in Nice, France. They home stayed with their French counterparts, attended classes at the Institut, and toured Paris. In May, the French students visited Cape Henry, home stayed with our families, and toured both Hampton Roads and Washington, D.C. Tibet and China After a quick, two-day tour of Beijing, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, students flew into Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, and embarked on a journey that was spiritual, political, and extremely physical. This program included a strenuous four-day trek in very high altitudes. Students embarked on a backcountry trek that placed them in the heart of Tibetan culture. As with all Nexus Senior Projects, this one included community service elements, school visits, and cultural immersion. Sixth Grade to Virginia Geology Sixth Grade Nexus students traveled up to the Shenandoah National Park. Their first stop was Chippokes Plantation State Park in Surry, Virginia to hike along the beach and examine the high dunes and the fossils within them. At the park, students heard from National Park Rangers about the geology and formation of the mountains within Shenandoah National Park, hiked Old Rag Mountain learning about fault-lines and sinkholes, and hiked past a dozen waterfalls on Cedar Run Trail. Before returning home, students visited Luray Caverns and learned about stalagmites and stalactites. Seventh Grade to Ace Adventure Center in West Virginia Students challenged themselves in activities that were far from their every day routine. They participated in a variety of activities, including whitewater rafting down the lower New River, mountain biking, rock climbing and repelling, horseback riding, tree-top canopy tour, mud obstacle course, and team ropes course. Students enjoyed swimming in a mountain lake and shared stories around a campfire before bunking down for the night in their cabin tents. Eighth Grade to Washington D.C. Eighth Grade students went on an interesting and educational two-day trip to Washington, D.C., which has been developed over the years as part of their “World at War” unit of study. It was a tremendous experience and an integral part of the history curriculum. Seventh and Eighth Grade Yellowstone Outdoor Adventure Seventh and Eighth Grade students traveled to Yellowstone National Park for 11 days of hiking, horseback riding, ropes courses, wall climbing, and much more.
2009-2010 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD OFFI CERS
Mr. James H. Sparks, Chair Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer, Vice-Chair for Development Mr. Jerry F. McDonnell, Vice-Chair for Facilities Mr. Scot N. Creech, Vice-Chair for Trustees Mrs. Katherine C. Willis, Secretary Mrs. Cheryl L. Xystros, Treasurer Dr. John P. Lewis, Head of School/President
TRUST EES
RADM Nevin P. Carr Jr. Mrs. Carolyn A. Castleberry Mr. William H. Fuller Jr. Mr. Michael R. Gianascoli ‘89 The Honorable Pamela E. Hutchens Mr. Kelly L. Law ‘83 Ms. Dorothy P. Mannix ‘82 Mr. Craig L. Mytelka Mr. John C. Napolitano Mr. Christakis J. Paphites Mr. J. Christopher Perry ‘92 Congressman Owen B. Pickett Mrs. Sibyl W. Seth Mr. Richard C. Zoretic
F OUN DERS & TRUSTEES EM ERI TI 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 [*] Deceased
EX-OF F ICIO TRUSTEES
Mrs. Cindee Riordan President, Cape Henry Parents’ Association Mr. Neel D. Desai ‘93 President, Alumni Association Board of Directors
HEADMASTER S EM ERI TI Dr. W. Hugh Moomaw Mr. Daniel P. Richardson
2009-2010 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL ALUMNI BOARD Mr. Neel Desai ’93, President Mrs. Emily Medley Robbins ’97, Vice President Mr. Ros Willis ’82, Treasurer Ms. Tammy Dail ’80, Secretary Mr. Trent Dudley ’88, Membership Secretary Mr. Jason Wagner ‘03 Mr. Repp Lambert ‘89
2009-2010 CAPE HENRY PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE OFFI CERS
Mrs. Cindee Riordan, President Mrs. Berkley Wheeler, 1st Vice President Mrs. Lea Keenan, 2nd Vice President Mrs. Anne Burton, Treasurer Mrs. Angela Jones, Recording Secretary Mrs. Jeanine Strickland, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Leslie Quisenberry, Past President Mrs. Monica Purkey, Lower School Representative Mrs. Grace Limroth ‘84, Lower School Representative Mrs. Cheryl Weber, Middle School Representative Mrs. Lori Kalfus, Middle School Representative Mrs. Laurie Cooper, Upper School Representative Mr. Bob Capria, Upper School Representative
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JULY 2010
IN THIS ISSUE From the Head of School
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New Trustees
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Annual Giving Update
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Will You?
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Golf Tournament
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New CHCS Administrators
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Volunteers Make It Happen
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CHPA Kind of Year
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Dolphin Doubles Tennis Social
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Student & Faculty Highlights
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Community Service Update
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Real World Science and Technology
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Tribute to Arlene Ingram and Pam Racine 14
Reaching New Heights F E A T U R EThrough STORY Nexus Why I Teach… Page 6
Athletic Report
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Athletic Signings
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From the Alumni Association
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Alumni Career Day
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Alumni Homecoming
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Alumni Notes
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Athletic Hall of Fame
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ON THE COVER: Cape Henry’s Nexus students visited Barro Colorado, the largest forested island in the Panama Canal waterway. These students traveled to Panama to study with scientists and professors at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Cape Henry is the only high school in the United States partnering with the Smithsonian Institute in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Grand Auction Page 5
Alumni Spring Reunion Page 14
From the Head of School // Amman, Jordan – March 2010
When Cathy and I first received the invitation to participate in a Global Connections Seminar in Amman, Jordan with other educators from around the world – we were intrigued. Traveling to the Middle East, a part of the world that we have never visited, yet a region that often dominates the international stage and commands ongoing media attention – was not an option – we had to go. Now, weeks after our return, I face a dilemma. What is the best way to share this experience with our students, our faculty, and the entire Cape Henry community? Which aspects of the journey were most fascinating, most surprising, and most life-changing? What is the most important message to deliver? I could talk about the country of Jordan, and the pivotal role it has played in the struggle for power in the Middle East. It is strategically located at the crossroads of what most Christians, Jews, and Muslims call the Holy Land. It is one of two Arab nations to have made peace with Israel and is a key ally of the United States. (BBC News) Yet, the experience was not solely focused on the country. Should I attempt to describe the majesty and wonder of such historical and biblical sites as – the Cities of Amman, Madaba and Petra, Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum? However, for years, authors far more eloquent than I have captured the essence of those landscapes. I could tell you about the people I met – the Jordanian adults in Amman who were motivated to practice their English and learn about life in the United States. They spoke of their desire to see their children educated and their country establish a stable economy with strong public-private partnerships. The Jordanian children, at The Citadel, were sincerely interested in practicing their English also, and smiled with delight as they asked my name. They were fond of the camera and giggled as their group picture was taken. In the desert, our group was introduced to The Bedouins, meaning “desert dwellers.” Historically, the Bedouins are a nomadic tribe that has learned to survive and thrive in the desert climate. They are known for their hospitality towards each other and strangers. Then there was the group of educators representing fourteen countries – Australia, Botswana, Canada, France, India, Kenya,
New Zealand, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Ukraine, Jordan, and the United States - and 36 secondary schools. We spoke of the need for the exchange of ideas among educators from around the world - of ways to understand each other’s beliefs, challenges, and dreams regarding independent school education, and its role in the global community. We sought opportunities to build relationships and partnerships with each other so that our students will benefit. Maybe, sharing the list of distinguished guest speakers and their messages is the key. We held conversations with His Majesty King Abdullah II; His Excellency Prime Minister Samir Rifa’i; Her Royal Highness Princess Rym Ali; Former CNN Iraq correspondent and founder of the Jordan Media Institute, Rana Husseini; social activist, Jordan Times reporter, Chairman of the King’s Academy Board of Trustees, and Director of the Columbia University Middle East Research Center, Safwan Masri; President of Barnard College, Debora Spar; Columbia University Dean of the School of Continuing Education, Kristine Billmyer; Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, His Excellency Khaled Irani; photographer and author, Jane Taylor; Director of American Center of Oriental Research, Dr. Barbara Porter; and Headmaster of King’s Academy, Dr. Eric Widmer. Each added unique perspectives and opinions that spoke to the theme of global educational initiatives and collaborations as they relate to Jordan and the Middle East. After trying to identify what particular aspect of this experience to share with you – I realize that it cannot be separated from the whole - as it is so much more than the sum of its parts. It was an immersion – it completely occupied all available time, energy, and concentration. Now, after a few weeks to think about my experience in the Middle East, I know that the message I want to send to our students, teachers, and parents is a simple one, and basic to all of us who strive to remain relevant. I believe that we are, in one way or another, all teachers, and we must also, at the same time, all remain students - lifelong learners. We must view learning as a priority. We should take every opportunity to challenge our current opinions and beliefs. We should leave room for doubt and time for exploration. We should value new discoveries as we broaden our knowledge. We should strive for a greater understanding of ourselves as well as the world around us. My time in Jordan was fresh and exciting. I experienced waves of exposures – layering one upon the next – until the cumulative result was a rich blend of ingredients that made my new learning interesting, enlightening, and so spectacular. Sincerely
Dr. John P. Lewis SPECIAL NOTE: The Global Connections seminar in Amman, Jordan was made possible by The Perry Head of School Descretionary Fund.
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Cape Henry Welcomes New Trustees
// New Members Bring a Wealth of Knowledge to Cape Henry’s Governing Body Mr. Lee S. Peregoff, Dr. Michael F. Hasty, and Mr. David C. Burton, have been elected to their first, three-year terms of service (2010 – 2013) on the CHCS Board of Trustees. Their terms begin in September. Mr. David C. Burton
A partner at Williams Mullen, Mr. Burton represents companies in both state and federal courts in the areas of Title VII, age discrimination, fair labor standards, family and medical leave, the WARN Act, wrongful discharge, covenants not to compete, and employment contracts and handbooks, as well as other state and federal employment issues. A graduate of Elon College and the University of Richmond School of Law, David serves on numerous boards dealing with law/employment relations. David and his wife, Anne, have two children enrolled at Cape Henry Collegiate School. Campbell is in Grade 6 and Maurie is in Grade 9.
Dr. Michael F. Hasty
A Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Hasty joins the Cape Henry Collegiate School Board of Trustees with a strong interest in quality education and a proven record of Board involvement with numerous organizations. Since receiving his B.A., D.D.S., and M.S. at the University of North Carolina, and being selected as the McDonald Graduate Student Research Scholar in 1990, Dr. Hasty has served on The Dental Alumni Association, Board of Directors at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has taught at the School of Dentistry, and has served as a staff member of the Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgical Center. Dr. Hasty, who has his practice on North Great Neck Road, is also a member of numerous dental associations and can also be found volunteering his time with the “People in Need” ministry (PIN) at Grace Family Fellowship. Michael and his wife, Tasha, have two sons at Cape Henry in the Fourth Grade, Patrick and Graham.
Mr. Lee S. Peregoff ‘77
Serving as the very first President of the Cape Henry Alumni Association from 1985 to 1987, Lee, a 1977 graduate of Cape Henry, holds another distinctive honor. Not only was his father, Arthur Peregoff, one of the Founders of the School, but also Lee’s eldest son, Michael, was the first Alumni Legacy to graduate from Cape Henry in 2005. Lee went on to graduate from Roanoke College in 1981 and although he stayed involved in his family’s business and now serves as the President of Globe Iron Construction, he also became very involved in Martial Arts, opened his own Martial Arts institution, and became very influential in the Martial Arts field. Lee now serves as a Board member of the Martial Arts Association. Lee and his wife, Angie, have two sons who graduated from CHCS, Michael ’05, and David ‘07.
Noel Barry
Additionally, as President of the Parents’ Association, Mrs. Noel Barry will serve on the Board of Trustees as an ex-officio Trustee for a two-year term (2010-2012).
Trent Dudley
The Alumni Association Board President, Mr. Trent Dudley, will serve on the Board of Trustees as an ex-officio Trustee for a two-year term (2010-2012).
The board of trustees would also like to thank Mr. Chris Perry ‘92, The Honorable Owen Pickett, Mr. William Fuller, Mrs. Cindee Riordan, and Mr. Neel Desai ‘93 for their service to Cape Henry as their terms of service on the Board end. Their dedication to our students, faculty, and community and their professional expertise was of great value to our CHCS community.
The Board of Trustees at their final board meeting of the 2009-2010 academic year.
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Annual Giving Goal Exceed
// Generous Donors Pledge Over $590,000 to 2009-2010 Annual Fund
What an eventful year it has been! The 2009-2010 academic year has been full of surprises, honors, accomplishments, and treasured moments. We sincerely hope that as cherished donors who have committed to making a difference for our students, you take great pride in what has been accomplished this year. It simply could not have been done without your support. Please go online to view the numerous progressive steps that have been made this academic year. With your help and by investing in the finest faculty and staff, attracting and retaining exceptional students, enriching all academic programs, enlarging and enhancing our facilities, and developing our resources, we are fulfilling our vision for the School and our students. ENHANCED ONLINE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE ANNUAL FUND AND CAPE HENRY’S STRATEGIC PLAN, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.CAPEHENRYCOLLEGIATE.ORG/SOUNDINGS.
Will You?
// Cape Henry Hosts Special Planned Giving Speaker The Guidance Department, in conjunction with the Development Office, was proud to present attorney Joseph Di Julio, with the support of the Williams Mullen law firm, for a presentation called “Will You? Estate Planning for Your Child’s Future.” Billed as one of the most important programs for parents that Cape Henry offered all year, those in attendance learned about wills, important guardianship issues, setting up trusts and other vehicles to ensure their children’s wise handling of an inheritance, as well as the tax advantages of planned giving to their favorite charities.
Mrs. Randy Pike and Mr. Dwight Matthias
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Transitions As our community continues to grow and expand, it can be difficult to keep up with important transitions in the lives of those around us. For that reason, Transitions highlights the births, marriages, and losses in our Cape Henry family. By being aware of these sometimes joyous and sometimes sad transitions, we will be better prepared to celebrate and empathize with our students and our community as a whole.
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Two Spectacular Events Raise Thousands for Our Students
// Annual Grand Auction and Golf Tournament
The 2010 Cape Henry Grand Auction, “Pinstripes and Pearls,” held on February 5, was a wonderful celebration of Cape Henry’s 85th Anniversary. The Grand Auction brought parents, alumni, faculty, and community friends together for an evening of cocktails, dinner, and music, while enjoying the silent, super silent, and live auctions. There were 285 auction attendees who purchased over 325 amazing items during the Silent and Live Auctions. The “Pinstripes and Pearls” Grand Auction gala raised $140,000, which will be used for three vitally important school programs – innovative classroom technology, faculty professional development, and need based financial aid. The Grand Auction is a perfect example of the Cape Henry community coming together to make a difference in the lives of all of our students – from our underwriters who collectively contributed over $61,000, to our Grand Auction team members who worked countless hours since last spring to make the night a huge success. We offer a special thanks to Amy Hayden for being a fabulous chairperson for this event.
Auction Chair Amy Hayden and her husband, Jim
Dr. John P. Lewis and Auction Emcee Carolyn Castleberry
Lesleyanne Mulkey, Laura Lechler ‘92, Kristin Sparks ‘02, Karen Sparks, and Jim Sparks
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Thank you to everyone who assisted in making this year’s CHCS Golf Tournament another tremendous success. It was a beautiful day at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club with 120 players and 60 parent volunteers. This event raised $90,000 for our students. A special thank-you goes to our underwriters, 26 hole sponsors, and donors. This event would not be possible without their generous support. A special thank-you also goes to Co-Chairs Scot Creech, Mike Gianascoli ’89, and Chris Paphites for their dedication to Cape Henry and to our students.
Jody and Alan Wagner
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GOLF TOURNAMENT
Scot Creech, Chris Paphites, and Mike Gianascoli ‘89
Brian Burgess ‘03 and Colin Kelly ‘01
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FEATURE STORY
// JUNIOR TEACHERS TO MASTER EDUCATORS SHARE THEIR LOVE OF TEACHING
Mr. Tom Rodgers / Upper School Science Teacher and Perry Science Chair “I teach science for three reasons: I want my students to dash about in that pool of light, seeing all there is to see; I want them to feel the thrill of running to the edge and peering into the darkness; and I want them to learn the techniques needed to make the pool of light bigger.” After getting a B.S. in physics with a minor in physics education from Purdue University, Tom Rodgers moved to St. Louis, Missouri where he taught Physics and Accelerated Physics at the Whitfield School for ten years. While there, he also taught Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus at various times, and was the school’s Director of Technology as well. After leaving St. Louis, Tom went to Massachusetts where he taught Physics, Honors Physics, and Advanced Placement Physics at the Buckingham Browne and Nichols School, in Cambridge. He also ran the athletic department’s website during his four years there. Here at Cape Henry Collegiate School, Tom teaches general, honors, and AP physics, runs the robotics club, and heads the science department. Also, as the Perry Science Chair, Tom acts as the liaison between the school and the scientific community at large.
Mr. Brian Facemire ‘98 / Middle School History Teacher, Middle School Boys Soccer Coach and Middle School Basketball Coach “Each day in my classroom, I try to make the facts live!” A graduate of Cape Henry, Mr. Brian Facemire earned his undergraduate degree at James Madison University and is currently finishing his MsED at Old Dominion University. In addition to teaching Middle School history, He also coaches Middle School Girls Soccer and Middle School Boys Tennis at Cape Henry. Whether in the classroom or on the playing field, students truly enjoy learning from this Cape Henry alumnus.
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Mrs. Carolyn Williams Scullion / First Grade Lead Teacher “To quote Christa McAuliff, ‘I touch the future - I teach!’” Mrs. Carolyn Scullion graduated with a B.S. from Radford College in 1977 and with an M.S. from Old Dominion University in 1996. She has been at Cape Henry since 1980 teaching either Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade. She has also worked with the Horizons program as a teacher and as the director. In addition, she has added her talents to our school as a past camp director for our summer Demi-Dolphins program. Mrs. Scullion has been married for 25 years to her husband, Bill. Her son, William, graduated from CHCS in 2004, after attending Cape Henry from Kindergarten through Grade 12. William will graduated from George Mason University in December 2008.
Ms. Sara Joseph / Physical Education Teacher, AES Instructor, and JV Field Hockey Coach “I am motivated to create a healthy environment for my students, where I skip as I melt.” Sara is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with her B.S. in Kinesiology. She describes herself as a creative, high energy leader who is motivated to provide students with the skills to become lifelong learners. A Dean’s list student at Penn State, Sarah was also a talented field hockey and lacrosse player. Prior to coming to Cape Henry, she taught at Chichester High School in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania.
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Welcome New Administrators
// Fresh Faces in Middle School and College Counseling Offices Mrs. Amanda Hayes has accepted the position of Director of Middle School effective July 1, 2010. Mrs. Hayes comes to Cape Henry after serving eleven years with The Community School of Naples, an independent, K-12, collegepreparatory, coeducational school with over 800 students in Naples, Florida.. Amanda also served as the Assistant Head of Middle School, and in previous years served as a Middle School Foreign Language Department Chair and a Middle School Spanish teacher. She has also served on a number of school committees. Amanda joins us with solid academic credentials: a Master of Educational Leadership from Florida Gulf Coast University, a Florida Educational Leadership Certification from the Florida Department of Education, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. She also studied at the Institute for European Studies in Madrid, Spain. Amanda is highly recommended as both a Middle School teacher and an Independent School leader.
Cape Henry is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Horgan, former Director of College Counseling at Foxcroft School, a girls’ boarding school in Middleburg, Virginia, has been hired as the Director of College Counseling. Mr. Horgan originally hails from Massachusetts where he attended the Brooks School, a 9-12 Grade Independent boarding school. His undergraduate degree in Political Science is from Villanova University and his graduate degree is from the Curry School of Education of the University of Virginia. Mr. Horgan has experience both as an English and a History teacher (and Department Chair of each) and he has been a successful lacrosse coach. He will be moving to Virginia Beach this summer with his family including his wife, Becky Shotwell, and their two children, Hannah and Liam.
Cape Henry is thrilled to welcome Amanda, her husband, Chuck, and their son, Nathan, to Cape Henry Collegiate School and the greater Virginia Beach community. SOUNDINGS • JULY 2010
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Volunteers Make It Happen
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Some people want it to happen, some wish it to happen, and others make it happen! Cape Henry Collegiate School is very lucky to have hundreds of dedicated parents, alumni parents, and grandparents who come together as a team to volunteer in various ways throughout the entire school, and they truly do make it happen. Cape Henry’s volunteers lend a hand for so many of our school events, such as the Beach Party on the Lawn, Fall Festival, Sports Madness, the Grand Auction, the Golf Tournament, the Tennis Tournament, as well as numerous areas within the school, such as the Perry Library, the Brooks Family Spirit Store, and more. The dedication of our volunteers and their donation of time and talents are invaluable to our school community. We have an incredible TEAM. Together Every Action Matters!
Grandparents’ Day: The Birthday Fairy
Golf Tournament: Mary Vance and Karen Sparks
CHPA Volunteer Fair: Wendy DeTorres, Berkley Wheeler, and Noel Barry
CHPA Volunteer Fair: Jeannie Strickland and Cindy Coureas
“Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time, they just have the heart.” Annual Giving Phonathon: Bob Capria
Lower School Wrap and Roll: Cindy Herrle
Grand Auction: Donna Bondoc and Annual Giving Chairs Skip Brehm and Donna Brehm
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Golf Tournament: Kim Tompkins, Peggy Ettel, and Angie Finley
CHPA Kind of Year
// Looking Back at the 2009-2010 CHPA Events Cape Henry is fortunate to have a wonderful, dedicated group of parent volunteers who make up our Cape Henry Parents’ Association. CHPA has continued to increase and build on its numerous events and projects that take place during the school year. Nearly 450 parent, alumni, alumni parent, and grandparent volunteers spend approximately 5,000 hours of their own time to support the needs of our school and of our students each year. Past CHPA Presidents, Leslie Quisenberry,
It has certainly been a CHPA kind of year! CHPA kicked off the school year in August by Cindee Riordan, new CHPA President helping welcome new families and helping with student orientation. Autumn was a busy Noel Barry, and past CHPA President, time for CHPA with the Fall Fundraiser which raised over $40,000, Race at the Cape, and Kim Wheeler the Fall Festival which raised $9,500 for our Middle and Upper School clubs. The Safe Homes Program provided another tool for parents to help protect their children from drug and alcohol related problems. CHPA formed a new Fine Arts Committee this year, and in November, they put together a red carpet reception for the Middle School play, . In March they worked with Cape Henry’s Fine Arts program to host the Festival of Fine Arts, Friends, and Food. In January, Sports Madness was the highlight of the winter with fun for all students in the gyms, a terrific basketball game, and an opportunity to support the Red Cross and earthquake victims by collecting $3,600. In April, CHPA organized the After Prom with innovative ideas to create an event that kept our kids safe after the prom and also made for a memorable evening. In May, CHPA hosted the Dolphin Doubles Tennis Social, another outstanding event. Our CHPA leaders literally touched every aspect of our school community. At the volunteer reception, CHPA continued their spirit of generosity with checks for $1,000 to the Lower School Green Team, $1,000 to the Laila Serpe Distinguished Scholars Fund, $2,000 to the CHCS Nexus program, $5,000 to the CHCS athletic program for the softball field, and $12,500 to CHCS for technology upgrades to math classrooms. Congratulations on a tremendously successful year! ENHANCED ONLINE TO VIEW MORE CHPA PHOTOS, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.CAPEHENRYCOLLEGIATE.ORG/SOUNDINGS.
Serving Up Another Winner: CHPA Tennis Social Cape Henry Collegiate School’s Dolphin Doubles Round Robin Tennis Social was held at the Virginia Beach Tennis and Country Club on Thursday, May 13. Nearly 100 players came out on a great day to participate in this event, which was hosted by the Cape Henry Parents’ Association. A special thank-you goes to all of the tournament sponsors and donors for their generosity, and to the parent and staff volunteers who came out to support the event. Special thanks also goes to the Tennis Social Co-Chairs, Laurie Cooper and Kate Michaels, for all of their hard work and dedication to host this successful and fun-filled event.
Lori Kalfus and Laurie Cooper
Grace Limroth, Meg Zoretic, and Beth Skolnick
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Student and Faculty Highlights LOWER SCHOOL Fifth Grader Alexander Blakley won first place and fifth grader Alexis Bennett won third place at the Fourth Annual Tidewater Independent School Spelling Bee. Nathaniel Thomas, Jared Swift, Allyson Clark, Isaac Henderson, Trevor Sims, Samuel Townsend, Connor Amet, Griffin Clark and Emily Levy were all selected to be Bookworms in The Virginian-Pilot. Lower School science students spent a beautiful spring day working in the new organic vegetable and flower garden, incorporating botany, water, and soil conservation. Before the end of the school year, Sage, our food service friends in Café Dolphin, was able to utilize the fresh produce and herbs that were planted by the young students. Each day a sign was posted in the lunchroom to let the Cape Henry community know what fresh surprises from the garden they could find on their menu.
MIDDLE SCHOOL The Middle School production of Alice in Wonderland was a wonderful success. Cape Henry won first place in both divisions of the 2010 Forensics Tournament, a feat that has never been accomplished in the Robert Sergeant Forensics tournament history. Congratulations to Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade students Rex Serpe, Jowan Albon, Gavin Cutrino, Tom Crow, Wesley McKee, Lexi Owens, Alexia Fard, Cecilia Jakovljevic, Sophia Karides, Carleigh Saunders, and Catherine Bingham. Seventh and Eighth Grade students Aleksander Salvon-Harman, Brian Murray, Jake Kantor, Georgios Karides, Georgia Breit, Julia Rosenblum, Jenny Lefcoe, Maddy Spear, and Freeman Wood. Nine Sixth and Seventh Grade instrumentalists at the All-City Band event this spring represented Cape Henry. Congratulations to 6th graders Josey Jones, Jack Wren, Chandler Averette, Chris Lewis, Morgan Patrick, and Gordon Garris, and to 7th Graders Daniel Fagan, Kelly Field, and Prince Charles. Eighth Grade student Hannah Galbraith was named to the American Hebrew Academy Honor Society.
Eighth graders Leigh Anne Kline and Jake Kantor were both selected to sing in the Virginia All-State Middle School Choir this spring in Northern Virginia. Ben Tripp, Grade 6, won the School’s annual National Geographic Geography Bee.
Congratulations to the Sixth Grade Orchestra for being awarded a Superior Rating at the Grade 6 Orchestra Festival held in March. Members of the group are Madelyn Gordon, Shayna Sparrow, Lane Limroth, Kalisa Fuller, Robyn Devendorf, and Zach Brotman. Congratulations to the Middle School students who particpated in the Sixth and Seventh Grade All-City Band: sixth graders Josey Jones, Jack Wren, Chandler Averette, Chris Lewis, Morgan Patrick, and Gordon Garris; seventh graders Daniel Fagan, Kelly Field, and Prince Charles.
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UPPER SCHOOL Junior Bryan Wacker worked on a drive to collect sporting equipment for Haiti. Bryan met with Father Cassigneau, Director of five schools in Haiti, to discuss the project firsthand.
Bryan Wacker with Father Cassigneau and Mr. Tim McCarthy of Holy Family Church who coordinated the shipment.
Will Overman will be the Chairman of the Green Team for the 2010-2011 school year. Cape Henry took top state honors at Virginian’s Stock Market Games and Regional Economics Challenge, finishing 1st and 2nd out of over 1,400 teams. First Place went to Travis Daughtrey, Avi Goldman, Maddie Houck, and Yasemin Johnson. Second Place went to Keegan Mclaughlin, and Bobby Gorby. Keegan and Bobby also won first place in the state first semester. Eric Smith, Robert Knuth, Brad Hunter, and Michael Deiffenbach also won the Regional Economics Challenge locally sponsored by Old Dominion University. Students were honored at the Federal Reserve in Richmond with a luncheon.
Congratulations to the 2010 National Honor Society Inductees: Twefth Grade students - Kaleigh Cohen; Eleventh Grade students - Jack Beale, Jamie Burke, and George Radford; and 10th Graders - Sara Albares, Alexander Albert, Alex Allen, Thomas Armistead, Cooper Browning, Laney Clarke, Regan Haegley, John Jepson, Garrett Kelly, Katherine King, Rachel Knoepfel, Josh Lim,
Kyle McCammon, Scotty Morris, Will Overman, Courtney Paphites, Kristen Parnigoni, Ben Plotnik, Sean Poppen, Jessika Puglisi, Ben Rountree, Max Serpe, Will Serratelli, and Jack Wynkoop. Congratulations to sophomore Rachel Knuth who auditioned in Orlando, Florida and was accepted for the Rockette Summer Intensive, a workshop that accepts 60 girls throughout the nation as possible future Rockettes. The Mr. and Miss CHCS Competition and Prom Fashion Show was hosted by the Junior Class to raise money for Prom. Emcees for the evening were Alex Castellano and Nikki Mandell and this year’s winners were Avi Goldman and T.O. Allen.
Please congratulate the members of the Upper School Combined Women’s Chorus for their “Superior” performance at the 2010 District II Choral Festival. The ladies received the highest possible score in every area of their performance. D’Nita Albritton, Kalan Brehm, Taylor Brill, Rachel Becka, Amy Bennis, Lindsay Castleberry, Berkley Chittenden, Keeley Deel, Jennifer DeSteph, Kate Easton, Emma Elliott, Chandler Ettel, Caroline Finley, Wesley Gregory, Meghan Hare, Lindsey Hayden, Carmen Hitt, Kristin Hopkins, Ali Huffman, Melissa Jacob, Grace Kanakaris, Jenna Knight, June Kramer, Jennifer Lee, Nikki Mandell, Maggie McGraw, Elizabeth McNamara, LeAynne Miller, Samantha Napolitano, Amalia Riess, Alex Saal, Alice Shipp, Brooke Stellmach, Kirby Talbert, Sarah Van Deveer, Kristen Vretakis, Paige Wheeler, and Samantha White.
Kalan Brehm, an Eleventh Grade “Soprano I” was selected to be an alternate delegate to the 2010 AllVirginia Chorus. The Department of Music at Old Dominion University invited Maggie McGraw and Elizabeth McNamara to participate in their Choral Invitational Concert (ODU Pops) in April. Emily Pettigrew scored in the top 5% of the American Mathematics Contest (AMC-12), so she was invited to participate in the AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Exam) in March. Cape Henry Alumni who took the AIME include Stefan Luka (Cal Tech.), Alec Crowell (Williams), Niraj Patel (Yale), Katie Vance (Mary Washington), Robert Morey (UVA), Brielle Paolini (William and Mary), and Chris Burke (Carleton). Emily Pettigrew has been selected as a recipient by the local Princeton Club for “demonstrating exceptional talent, competence, and leadership in both academic and non-academic pursuits.” Ten juniors in the Hampton Roads area are selected by the Alumni Club. Senior Phil McNeal has been selected by The National Merit Scholarship Program as a National Merit Scholar Finalist. This distinguished recognition means that Phil has been recognized among the top 1% of the over 1.5 million students who took the PSAT during their Junior year and who have then worked their way through a series of qualifying phases over the past few months. Mr. Sammie Logan, Brad Hunter, Kristin Hopkins, and Jenna Knight (sponsor and members of the CHCS S.U.E.D Club), met with Mr. David Schleck, editor of The Virginian-Pilot Beacon, to discuss ways in which the Beacon can become more diverse. Senator Jeff McWaters presented sophomore Will Mason with a resoSOUNDINGS • JULY 2010
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lution of commendation passed by the General Assembly commending Will for his National Prep Championship in the sport of wrestling.
Audiences also enjoyed the Cabaret presentation by the Upper School choral students and three oneact plays directed by the Upper School students.
Congratulations to the Grey Team for winning the 2010 Field Day competition.
Congratulations to the Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble for presenting a Jazz Jam featuring an exciting variety of music.
Senator McWaters, Will Mason, and Coach Jack Effner
At the annual Cape Henry Mock Supreme Court session this spring, Nikki Mandell and Meredith Wallace argued for the Petitioners and Lauren Devendorf and Andy Russo argued for the Respondents in the case Doe v. Reed. The actual case was argued before the United States Supreme Court the week after the Mock Supreme Court and Mr. Scott McGraw and the four Cape Henry lawyers attended. Cape Henry Upper School students presented FAME the Musical, in April, to the delight of everyone who attended.
Congratulations to John Jepson, Josh Lim, Sean Poppen, Russell Sanders, and Graeme Wren for being selected to participate in District 2 Band ensembles. Congratulations to Kaleigh Cohen who was chosen to improvise with electric/acoustic cellist Gideon Freudmann on the electric cello at a workshop for area high school students. She made such an impression that she was invited to play in his evening concert.
FACULTY AND STAFF Ms. Barbara Beachley, Academic Dean and Upper School Spanish teacher, has been accepted into the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership’s FullYear Master’s program at Teachers College, Columbia University for the 2010-2011 school year. This distinguished program provides independent school leaders with an opportunity for focused leadership development, professional enrichment, discussion, and reflection. She was also awarded a $34,000 scholarship for this experience. Mrs. Trish Zimmerman was a presenter at The Tidewater Team at the “Teaching Algebra, Functions, and
Community Service Update
// Cape Henry Students Learn Through Service Community Service continues to be an important element of life on campus. Cape Henry students are engaged in a myriad of opportunities that have lasting impact throughout our community. When one thinks of our school and all that goes on inside the classrooms daily, it is impressive, but what goes on outside our campus is just as important. Great strides continue to be made by all of our students as they give back to our school community in ways that show they care. One great example of this is Maddie Houck who was the recipient of the Charles Barker Community Service Award this past fall. Maddie recently visited Santa Cruz, Bolivia on a mission with our partners at Operation Smile. “The experience of going on an Operation Smile Medical Mission has changed my life forever,” Maddie wrote in a statement about the mission, “I will never forget the unconditional love that parents have for their children, and the journey they would go on to make sure their child had a chance at a new life.” Maddie has made a difference in the lives of others. Our entire school community has made a difference, too, by raising money for the earthquake victims in Haiti. Our SCA, Interact Club, and others have committed more than $4,000 to Haiti! “I think our School has always done a good job of being empathetic to our community and global communities,” said Mrs. Amy St. Sing, Upper School Global Affairs teacher and the sponsor of the SCA. That sort of leadership provided by our students leaves lasting impressions on everyone involved for a lifetime -- truly compassionate people who dare to make a difference. Whether it is the Key Club organizing a Red Cross Blood Drive – which was the most successful one ever – or the 6th graders cleaning up the Park at 64th Street, or 25 students participating in Youth Global Service Day at Seashore State Park, Cape Henry students care about making a difference! All in all – with over 10,000 Community Service hours logged this year – we should all be very proud of our entire school community. ENHANCED ONLINE TO VIEW IMAGES FROM THE RED CROSS PLAQUE PRESENTATION, KEY CLUB BLOOD DRIVE, AND SIXTH GRADE SEASHORE STATE PARK CLEAN-UP, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.CAPEHENRYCOLLEGIATE.ORG/SOUNDINGS.
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Data Analysis” conference in March at The Sadler Center of the College of William & Mary. This conference was sponsored by the College of William & Mary and a Mathematics Science Partnership Grant funded by the Virginia Department of Education. Mr. Brian Facemire, Cape Henry Collegiate Middle School Geography and Modern History teacher, and a CHCS graduate of the Class of 1998, was selected by the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater as this year’s recipient of the 2010 Esther Goldman Teacher Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education. Brian was recognized by the Holocaust Commission at the 2010 Yom Hashoah commemoration at Temple Israel in Norfolk.
teacher researcher at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, visited the Lower School again this year to provide exceptional professional development in the area of writing to our teachers. Here Mrs. Haag is shown with Mrs. Frances Lonergan, the Lower School Literacy Specialist.
Mrs. Maureen Batdorf, who works in food service at Cape Henry Collegiate School, and her husband, Ron, were featured in a front page article in The Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon. By pure happenstance, Ron and Maureen, background, had lunch at a table with President Barack Obama and Savannah, Georgia, Mayor Otis S. Johnson, center, at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room in Savannah.
From the National Headquarters in Indianapolis, the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority has announced the appointment of National Vice President of Membership, Mrs. Julie Wiley Levine.
Mrs. Karen Haag, a consultant for the National Writing Project and a
Fifth Grade has been broadcasting their own daily news since early January for the entire school community. The “show” airs on screens throughout the campus. They write the news script for each program, which appeared on a web-based news teleprompter. The shows cover environmentally green tips, fun facts, weather, and the lunch menu. The school community can also catch the news on the Lower School Facebook page. It is fascinating to watch each reporter gain confidence as they become more experienced. “Talking to a camera is not as easy as it looks,” is the usual comment from first time reporters. However, by the end of two weeks, the producer, Mr. Mark Cunningham, is more concerned with managing that boundless enthusiasm only young kids have. WCHC News will continue next year. In an hour-long presentation by our own professional broadcaster, Trustee, and Cape Henry parent, Mrs. Carolyn Castleberry, Fourth Grade students learned several techniques to improve their delivery. With such great students and enthusiasm, the program will continue to grow.
THE GEOCHRON ARRIVES
To initiate the start of the varsity season and to honor someone who has given a great deal to the Cape Henry Collegiate School Baseball Program, John Ingram threw out the first pitch of the season. Mrs. Valetta Fellenbaum, Chair of the Music Department, performed in April in the Lady Composers… Works by women composers for horn and piano, a program that was part of “Minds Wide Open,” a project of the Virginian Commission for the Arts showcasing women in the Arts.
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Mr. Sammie Logan was invited to be the guest conductor of the Seventh Grade All-City Chorus in March.
The Geochron Global Time Indicator is the latest addition to our scientific equipment and was made possible by the Perry Head of School Discretionary Fund. A Geochron is a world display that shows the month, date, day of the week, hours and minutes, the areas of the world currently experiencing day and night, and the meridian passage of the sun. Located outside Dr. Lewis’ office in The Sparks Science and Technology Center, it is a constant source of wonder and interest for faculty, staff, and students who see it, most of them taking the time to locate places of personal interest. It has been a topic of conversation and classroom lectures since it was hung on the wall over Spring Break, and it continues to arouse the curiosity and peak the global interest of our students.
Ms. Charlotte Dettwiler has been appointed the Assistant Conductor of the Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra. Coach Jen Baker, Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach, was featured in The Coach’s Corner in The Virginian-Pilot Sports section. SOUNDINGS • JULY 2010
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Real World Science and Technology
// Students Are Exposed to a Variety of Scientific and Techologic Resouces A variety of projects has brought real-world science into The Sparks Science and Technology Center this year. At the same time, there has been an increasing effort to push our curriculum beyond the classroom walls, not only to the exterior spaces on our campus, but to the greater community as well.
David B. Hollingsworth | The Virginian-Pilot
In addition to the numerous scientific and technological experiences this year, which you may view online at www.capehenrycollegiate.org, our science curriculum is being refined to put our students in the best possible position to take advantage of the ever-changing academic opportunities available to them. After solidifying its role as a resource for the local and regional scientific community, The Sparks Science and Technology Center now stands ready to launch Cape Henry students out into the world at large. Dr. Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the sunken Titanic wreckage, speaks to students, parents, and community members about ocean exploration.
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Saying Goodbye
// Celebrating the Retirement of Two Distinguished Educators: Arlene Ingram and Pam Racine An Open House Reception hosted by the Distinguished Educators Society and celebrating the service of Mrs. Arlene Ingram and Mrs. Pamela Racine was held in The Phillips Family Gallery at Cape Henry Collegiate School on June 4. Over 350 personal and professional friends and family members attended the event honoring these two dedicated educators. Following a presentation of commemorative chairs by Head of School Dr. Jack Lewis, and a welcome address by Associate Head of School and Lower School Director Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Middle School Mathematics Department Chair, paid tribute to Mrs. Ingram and Mrs. Hilda Roe, Middle School English Department Chair, paid tribute to Mrs. Racine. ENHANCED ONLINE TO VIEW PHOTOS AND READ TRIBUTES FROM THE OPEN HOUSE TRIBUTE FOR ARLENE INGRAM AND PAM RACINE, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.CAPEHENRYCOLLEGIATE.ORG/SOUNDINGS.
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Background: A photograph of Cape Henry Collegiate School’s Everett Hall as it was being constructed in 1978, just one year after Arlene Ingram came to Cape Henry as a new faculty member.
Athletic Wrap-Up
// 2009-2010 Proves to Be Another Successful Year for Dolphins Athletics The 2009-2010 Athletic Season comes to an end with 4 TCIS Titles and 2 State Championships. The Class of 2010 hung 17 TCIS Banners and 5 State banners. They are responsible for producing a Girls Volleyball, Wrestling, Boys Volleyball, and Boys Tennis athletic dominance by winning multiple TCIS titles. A 2-Time High School Wrestling All-American in Sam Law, 2 State Players of the Year in Morgan Freeman and Paige Wheeler, the most decorated swimmer in the history of the school in Robert Knuth, and an All-State and All-Tidewater Athlete in Terrell Allen. The Class of 2010 certainly contributed their share of athletic accomplishments for the school to cherish.
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Athletic Signings
// Six CHCS Athletes Commit to Playing at the Next Level Six members of the senior class who have committed to play sports at the college level were recognized in an Upper School assembly. It was also a time for Athletic Director Jeanne Short and Director of College Counseling Arlene Ingram to shed light on the process for the underclassmen. Congratulations to Terrell Allen – basketball at Central Connecticut State University, Morgan Freeman – Volleyball at the University of Connecticut, Robert Knuth – swimming at Washington & Lee, Sam Law – wrestling at Virginia Tech, Kate Pleasants – volleyball at Colby College, and Paige Wheeler – volleyball at the University of South Carolina.
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tomorrow. We hope you will take pride in knowing that your gifts have not only helped set dollar and participation records, but your donation also serves as a vote of confidence in all that we do as a school. We look forward to your continued support and hope that you will also encourage other alumni to join us as we continue to build on a strong foundation.
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Emily Medley Robbins ’97, Vice President Ros Willis ’82, Treasurer Tammy Dail ’80, Secretary Trent Dudley ’88, Membership Secretary Repp Lambert ‘89 Jason Wagner ‘03
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Alumni Career Day 2010
// Alumni Return to Share Their Professional Experiences with Current Students Cape Henry’s second Annual Alumni Career Day was an enormous success! Alumni from Virginia, Williamsburg, Washington, D.C., and New York traveled to Cape Henry to provide the senior class with critical professional insight on an array of topics. Information technology, entrepreneurship, education, authorship, ministry, public relations, medicine/ nursing, engineering, business, political event management, law, military intelligence, and graphic design/print media were all categories covered this year. Seniors, who were able to select their areas of interest, attended three breakout sessions. Following the event, a Networking Lunch was held on campus to encourage all alumni, especially college-age alumni, to mix, mingle, and even pass out some resumes! A special thank-you goes to Mike Burns, Class of 1980 and CIA Agent, who served as this year’s keynote speaker. Alumni Career Day 2011 is scheduled for Friday, February 25. It is never too early to sign up as a guest speaker. If you would like to participate, please call Mrs. Kristen Wheeler at (757) 963-8208. Thank you, again, to all involved, and I look forward to seeing you next year! Mrs. Emily Medley Robbins ‘97 ENHANCED ONLINE TO VIEW IMAGES FROM THE ALUMNI CAREER DAY, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.CAPEHENRYCOLLEGIATE.ORG/SOUNDINGS.
First Row: Student Ambassadors, Parker Hannahs, Alex Castellano, Nicholas Vretakis, Kristen Vretakis, Kristin Hopkins, Taryn Payne, Caroline Finley, Chad Becker, Nikki Mandell, Amalia Riess, Wesley Gregory, Will Merritt, Betsy Nash, and George Radford. Back Row: Tammy Burroughs Dail ‘80, Neel Desai ‘93, Amy Waters Yarsinske ‘81, Laura Lechler ‘92, Catherine Hartley ’84, Ben Cohen ‘86, Pete McCoy ‘88, Jessika Rodriquez ‘97, Len Doran, Ashley Schaefer ‘03, Brian Facemire ‘98, Stephen Work ’95, Micaela Lesyshyn ’03, Anna Facemire ‘00, Colin Kelly ’01, Mike Burns ‘80, Jason Wagner ‘03, Mandi Warren ‘00, Emily Medley Robbins ‘97, Travis Simone ‘99, and (student ambassador) Meghan Clark
Alumni Homecoming
// Returning to Campus for Food, Fun, and Friends Our second annual Homecoming celebration was once again a huge success! Our date was moved to January due to expected snow in December, but that did not stop the Dolphin Spirit! The Pete McMahan Alumni Basketball Game helped kick-start the evening as alumni hustled up and down the basketball court proving they still have what it takes! The gym filled in and became a sea of red and grey as the boys and girls varsity basketball teams battled our nextdoor neighbor rivals and finished with two exciting wins. Numerous half-time banners were unveiled as our Athletic Hall of Fame members, wearing their signature red jackets, shook hands with our championship team captains. The entire Cape Henry community came together for this outstanding event, mixing alumni and alumni parents, current and former faculty members and administrators, as well as current students and parents. That is what Homecoming is all about, blending the past with the present and making the Cape Henry community united! Homecoming could not have happened without the efforts of the Homecoming Committee, Tammy Burroughs Dail ’80 (Chair), Charlene Foley Warren ’80, and Brian Facemire ’98. Special thanks to Colin Kelly ’01 who donated the delicious Q’doba food for the event.
Jerry Harris ‘03, Connie Harris, and Jack Harris ‘03
Caroline Camp ‘03, Stephanie Jarvis ‘05, and Kendall Bingham ‘05
Katie Grubiak ‘09, Hayley Pocock ‘09, Katherine Ashford ‘09, Erin Comerford ‘09, and Kelsey Scherrer ‘09
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Lorraine Kohart, Kaddy Ward ‘81, Tammy Dail ‘80, and Laurie Simpson ‘79
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Alumni Notes Jane Carpenter Rinaca ’76 and Kaddy Carpenter Ward ‘81 Sisters, Jane and Kaddy, won a tenday trip to New Zealand through their residential carpet-buying group to learn all about New Zealand wool. They were amazed at the striking beauty of the county and stated it was truly a “trip of a lifetime.” Karla Tewes ‘90 Karla and her husband celebrated the birth of their son, Zane Hudson Zilliax, born on August 27, 2009, weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 22½ inches.
Tejal Desai ‘98 Tejal and his wife celebrated the birth of their son, Veer Desai, on March 26. Veer weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20½ inches. Brian Facemire ‘98 Brian Facemire, Middle School Geography and Modern History teacher, was honored by the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater as this year’s recipient of the 2010 Esther Goldman Teacher Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education. (See page 13) Katie Finefrock Carmichael ‘99 Katie and her husband welcomed their first child, a boy, named Knox Garland Carmichael, on December 5, 2009.
Sallie Ray ‘96 Since graduating from CHCS in 1996, Sallie earned two degrees and has worked throughout Virginia and abroad, as well. She is now living in Hampton Roads and working for Physicians for Peace. The goal for the organization is “building peace and international friendship through medicine,” and the organization pursues the goal without religious or political affiliations. Ed Denton ‘97 Ed’s hospitality company, Denton Hospitality Management, was recently acquired by Afton Real Estate Investments, Inc.
Carson “Chip” Wiedeman ‘99 First Lieutenant Carson E. “Chip” Wiedeman II, USMC returned from a ten-month deployment in Afghanistan with Special Marine Air/ Ground Task Force 4 on November 30. In recognition of his tour in Afghanistan, he was awarded several medals, including the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal. He is now stationed at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and is training for an anticipated deployment in September 2010.
Jessica Jones Miller ‘00 Jessica and Ricky Miller celebrated the birth of Kai Maxwell Miller on January 29, 2010. Kai weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20½ inches long. The couple resides in Virginia Beach.
Sarah Anton Porter ‘97 Sarah and her husband, Captain Robby Porter, welcomed their second child, a son, on April 23. Owen Harrison Porter weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18½ inches long. The couple, their newborn son, and their two year-old daughter, Morgan Olivia, live in Beaufort, South Carolina. Mark Pike ‘00 Mark is living in San Francisco and working at Facebook as part of the Platform Operations team. He assists with policy issues and helps improve the user experience on the Facebook website. David Van Wyck ‘00 David graduated from Vanderbilt University and participated in ROTC while in school. He went to medical school at Andrew Taylor Still Univer-
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sity in Missouri on the Health Profession Scholarship Program. He graduated from medical school in May 2009, is now commissioned as a captain, and is serving his neurology residency at Madigan Army Medical Center, located in Washington. David married Jennifer, his college sweetheart, in 2006; Jennifer is an environment al engineer in the army. Mandi Warren ‘00 Mandi, who lives in New York City and is an entertainment publicist, was in a photo shoot for the September 2009 issue of Everyday with Rachel Ray Magazine. She and her boyfriend, Jeremy, are in a picture in the craft section of the magazine. Frank Dolberry II ‘02 Frank has been serving as the aidede-camp to the Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Cadet Command at Fort Monroe since July 2009. Following this assignment, Frank will attend the nine-month Expeditionary Warfare Course in Quantico, Virginia. JP McNeil ‘02 JP was in town for business and stopped by the school for a visit. He is living in Atlanta, loving his job with Norfolk Southern, playing co-ed soccer and softball, and recently bought his first home. Jonathan Snider ‘02 Jonathan graduated from the University of Michigan’s Medical School in May 2010 and was accepted into the Neurology Internship/Residency program at the University of Michigan, which was his first choice.
Alex Graber ‘03 Alex graduated from James Madison University in 2007, moved to New York City, and has been at Embassy Row for two years as a Television Production Coordinator. Ashley Schaefer ‘03 After graduating with honors from James Madison University as a double major in English and Spanish, Ashley did an internship at a magazine in New York City. She also worked in the city as an Editor of a small web-to-print publishing company before moving back to Virginia Beach. She is now the Associate Editor of Hampton Roads Magazine.
is currently employed with Amerigroup Corporation in Virginia Beach. They were married in June in Virginia Beach. Nick Snider ‘05 Nick graduated from James Madison University in December 2009. He is working as a Management Consulting Analyst at Accenture in Reston, Virginia. He frequently travels for projects and has spent significant time in New York City consulting. Carli Warden ‘05 Carli graduated from Virginia Tech in 2009 and is currently working as a dental assistant at Lefcoe, Weinstein, Sachs, and Schiff. She has been accepted to New York University for dental school this fall; she would like to pursue a career in reconstructive dental surgery.
Meghan Roe ‘04 Meghan is living in Denver and enjoying her internship at The Children’s Hospital. She provides speech therapy to children. Allison Bland ‘05 Allison received a Rotary Club grant awarded towards the improvement of the “Mother Tongue Book Project.” She is currently working on an audiobook project involving recording the stories of Haitian students in grades 1-6 and matching the stories with students in the United States to translate the stories. Visit www. lago.ht to hear some of the stories. Kaylin Carter ‘05 Kaylin, a 2009 graduate of the University of Delaware where she received a Bachelor of Science in finance, is engaged to Michael Tanner Wood of Virginia Beach. Kaylin
Brielle Paolini ‘06 Brielle, who just graduated from the College of William and Mary, has received a full tuition/stipend scholarship to attend Wake Forest University this fall. She will be working toward her M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience, which is a seven-year program. This summer, Brielle will work in the lab of Robert Coghill, Ph.D. who uses MRI to study the subjective experience of pain. In addition to her summer work, she will also attend the Mind Life Summer Research Institute, which is sponsored by the Dalai Lama and is a discussion between research scientists and Buddhist monks on the study of contemplative practice. In addition to Brielle’s studies, she just wrapped up her final season as an athlete on the College of William and Mary’s golf team and was selected as one of 160 artists from around SOUNDINGS • JULY 2010
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the country to present art work for the “Art on the Square” show which was held in Colonial Williamsburg in April. Wes Northam ‘06 and Brielle Paolini ‘06 Wes and Brielle graduated with honors from the College of William and Mary this May. The picture shows both graduates holding their “Neuron” pins from the neuroscience department.
Chris Parmenter ‘06 Chris will attend the University of Pennsylvania for the post-baccalaureate program for Classical Studies this fall. Chris studied abroad during his college years and admits his love for global travel started with his Nexus trips to Greece and Italy while an Upper School student at CHCS.
Dan Bain ‘07 Dan made The Ohio State University Football team. During the Annual “Spring Game,” which boasted a crowd of about 70,000, Dan played on special teams and at the position of linebacker. Lauren Cheniae ‘07 Lauren traveled to New York City during her spring break, where she landed a four-month internship with the Today Show! She will start her internship in the fall of 2011. David Sarrett ‘07 This summer Dave will be a member of the Journey of Hope. The Journey of Hope is a 4,000mile bike ride across the country from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. sponsored by Push America, which serves to spread awareness and serve people with disabilities. For more information visit https:// secure.pushamerica.org/events/ profile.cfm?rID=1183484&ridecod e=joh2010.
Brittany Agrillo ‘08 Brittany loves Wake Forest! In addition to her studies, she is the Chaplin for her sorority, a member of the Christian Fellowship, and serves as a Bible study leader. Brittany has taken up ballroom dancing and has placed 2nd and 6th in two competitions for the Waltz and the Tango. Eric Ambrosino ‘08 Eric enjoyed success this spring on Ithaca College’s track and field team, specifically in the long jump event. Maddie Baine ’08 and Sydney Ellmer ‘08 Maddie and Sydney stopped by for a visit this spring. Maddie has entered the Rudy and Kelly/Paul Mitchell Partner Cosmetology School and Sydney will return to East Carolina University this fall.
2010 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony // Honoring Cape Henry’s Best
What a fantastic night of warm memories, fun laughs, and sincere appreciation as over 120 attendees gathered to celebrate the many athletes and coaches who have left their mark in the “win column” for Cape Henry Collegiate School. Bridget Bradley ’01, Tom Elliott ’76, Ryan Kelly ’04, Alice Meredith, Troy Nance ’00, Mike Timms ’04, and the 2004 Boys Lacrosse Team, coached by Will Gibbs were all honored on this special evening. A special thank- you goes to Trent Dudley ’88, the Chair of the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee who also served as the emcee for the event. Joe Napolitano ‘05, Troy Nance ‘00, Alice Meredith, Bridget Bradley ‘01, Clay Tourault ‘06, Nick Antol, and Zach Haddad ‘05. Back Row: Tom Elliott ‘76, Will Gibbs, Greg Creech ‘04, Andrew Snyder ‘07, and Tim Caudle ‘04
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Darrian Freeman ‘08 Darrian achieved straight A’s for the fall semester at Palm Beach State, earning him a spot on the Dean’s List. He red-shirted this basketball season due to an injury, but the school is using Darrian as a spokesman for marketing. His face is on a billboard and he starred in a commercial.
Madison Marchbank ‘08 Madison has thoroughly enjoyed her first two years at the University of Mary Washington. She declared her major in business administration, and was inducted into Eta Sigma Phi, the national collegiate honor society for students of Latin and Greek. This summer, she will study abroad, taking a class in political science/history, and will travel to London, Paris, Vienna, Prague, and Berlin. Natalie Parmenter ‘08 Natalie, who attends Cal State Northridge, will be studying at the University of Granada in Spain this summer. She, like her brother Chris, credits Cape Henry’s Nexus program for nurturing her love of travel.
Nathaniel Kerbin ’08 and Jeff Brooks ‘08 Nathaniel Kerbin and Jeff Brooks, both sophomores at Tufts University, are the two guitarists of Boston-based band Arrow to the Sun (ATTS). The band is aiming for a mid to late summer release of its debut album, Be Brave. They are also in the process of scheduling an East Coast tour, planned for August. You can hear the first two songs from the EP, check out tour dates, and keep up with other news at www. myspace.com/arrowtothesunband.
Kendall Burns ‘09 Kendall made the Dean’s List for the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University during the fall semester.
and high-level athletic expectations at Cape Henry for Julia’s success at Stanford. Kelsey Scherrer ‘09 Kelsey has made the USA Field Hockey South High Performance Senior Team, which means she was selected through two rounds of intense tryouts from the best players in the southern states. She will train twice a week during the spring at the University of North Carolina, Wake Forest University, and Duke University. She hopes to compete in a national tournament this June where the USA National Team will be selected. Dylan Royston ‘09 Dylan stopped by with his college roommate during his spring break from the University of Virginia. He, his roommate, and a few college friends were headed on a Virginia road trip to see some sights during spring break.
Julia LaSalvia ‘09 Julia is thriving at Stanford University as a member of the Varsity Field Hockey Team. Her playing time picked up during spring games and, to top it off, Julia was named to the NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad. The LaSalvia family credits the rigorous academic workload
Alumni Spring Reunion Weekend 2010 // CHCS Alumni Gather for a Pig and Oyster Roast
This year, the Alumni Board mixed it up a bit and offered a daytime Pig and Oyster Roast to celebrate their Spring Reunion.
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tered the event and the oysters were brought in from the Eastern Shore. The weather was beautiful and classmates from across the years had a great time
Kristen Meredith ‘09 and Ms. Alice Meredith
reconnecting with each other. Front Row: Kelsey Scherrer ’09 and Kristen Meredith ’09. Middle Row: Alice Meredith, Susan Edwards, Carleen Lett ’80, Sally Dudley ’88, Sasha Hlozek ’03, Thea Williamson ’03, Carolyn Scullion, Tammy Dail ’80, Vince Hindle, and Rachael Wagner ’03. Back Row: Allen Haynsworth ‘95, Kinte Smith ‘96, Tina Smith, Ben Dease ’95, George Wagner ’80, Trent Dudley ’88, Kaylin Carter ’05, Katie Finger ’00, Tanner Wood, and Ros Willis ‘82
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This year, we are proud to have 41 Alumni Legacy students attending their parents’ alma mater, Cape Henry Collegiate School. First Row:
Aidan Kale, Reed Truxell, Max Lambert, Shelby Warren, Makenna DeTorres, Anne-Porter Hudgins, Annika Gianascoli, Sydney Joynt, Joseph Gianascoli, Carr Trinder, Mason Dudley, and Aiden Winfield
Middle Row: Clay Willis, Jack Limroth, Joe Dail, Sarah Elliott, Skylar Herrle, Cole Trinder, Lucy Willis, Gabriella Gianascoli, Max Joynes, Naomi Joynes, Caroline DiBona, Katie DiBona, and Savannah Gomez Standing:
Sarah Warren, Tommy DiBona, Jay Kellam, Caroline Finley, Emma Elliott, Ashley Warren, Kate Easton, William Jordan, Cecil Ward, Christian Law, Rachel Law, Phil McNeal, Cole Pachter, Carter Law, Seth Stitik, and Lee Dail