LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Cape Henry Collegiate School’s Mission is clear:
to provide a unique, inclusive, coeducational, college preparatory experience that fosters the growth of the individual. The environment provided for each student is one of challenge and support with the ultimate goal of placing educated, responsible citizens into our global society. At Cape Henry, students are valued for their individuality, their pursuit of creative thought, and their commitment to their school and community. An important way that Cape Henry students learn their commitment to the community is by observing the dedicated adults around them. Cape Henry parents and teachers understand the value of independent education and are involved in the process in many different ways. In every good school, there are hard working adults who help support students by organizing activities throughout the year. However, at Cape Henry Collegiate School, our parents and teachers provide extraordinary help both in event organization and financial support. The astounding dedication of our CHCS parents far exceeds any expected norm.
Alison Schaefer and Connie Harris
It seems appropriate at this end of an academic year to reflect
on our good fortune and thank the members of our community who have given so much to Cape Henry. Every individual who has helped to make CHCS a better place for our children to learn and grow this year, whether their schedule allowed hours or minutes, is deeply appreciated. Cape Henry is an amazing place. It is a wonderfully diverse group of caring people who join together, and through their associations, make our community a true family.
“One generation plants the trees . . . another enjoys the shade” - Chinese Proverb Mary Vance, Karen Sparks, and Cindy Dragas
CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHCS VOLUNTEERS
OFFICERS
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
Mrs. Jody M.Wagner Chair Mr. Mark A. Kelly Vice Chair Mr.Walter L. Satterwhite, Jr. Secretary Mrs. Linda W. Cross Treasurer Dr. John P. Lewis President/Head of School TRUSTEES
Mr. Paul V. Battaglia Mr. Edwin C. Brooks Mrs.Veronica L. Childress Mr. Reginald C. Corinaldi Mr. Scot N. Creech Mrs. Debra C. Dyckman Mr.Thomas W. Elliott, '76 Mr. Dennis M. Ellmer Mr. John H. Fain Mr. Michael J. Gardner Mr.William K. Ginnow Mr. Paul O. Hirschbiel, Jr. Mr. Gregory H. Law Mr. Jerry F. McDonnell Mrs. Mary H. McNeal Mr. Frederick J. Napolitano, II Mr. J. Douglas Perry Mrs. Marilyn Simon Mrs.Wendy J. Sims Mr. James H. Sparks Dr. Jesse W. St. Clair, III Mrs. Louisa M. Strayhorn Mr. Jeffrey M.Tourault Mr. John A.Trinder Mr. A.W. VanderMeer, Jr. Dr. Robert D.Voogt Dr. Annie L.Williams-Loving Mrs. Connie W. Fulton, CHPA President, ex officio Mr. Repp H. Lambert, II, '89, Alumni President, ex officio
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THE FUTURE AND BEYOND page 8
SCIENCE THROUGH THE AGES page 10
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS page 12
STUDENT AND FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS page 14
ALUMNI MAKING NEWS: KINTE SMITH page 28
ALUMNI NEWS page 29
CAPE HENRY PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Connie Fulton President Debbie Puckett President-elect Susan Galloway Vice President Angie Finley Treasurer Robin VanderMeer Recording Secretary Pam Northam Corresponding Secretary ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Repp Lambert '89 President Mike Gianascoli '89 Vice President Chris Perry '92 Secretary/Treasurer Directors Ashleigh Clukey Fiero '92 Brian Devlin '90 Trent Dudley '88 Shep Jordan ES Pete McCoy '89 Eric Mulkey '94 Sean O’Donnell '90 Scott Vangilder '91 Brian Walker '95 Tori Weinstein-Cash '92 Hobie Whitmore '88
ON THE COVER: Dedicated parent volunteers treat the CHCS faculty and staff to an elegant luncheon at the end of each year. Here some of the volunteers pose during the “Hollywood” luncheon this May. Standing, left to right: Susan Hirschbiel, Susan Tourault,Vicki Whited, Pat Creech, Denise Folck, Dr. Lewis, Jane Law, Beverly Cheniae, Angie Finley, Joyce Fain, and Terry Rodgers. Seated, left to right: Donna Redmond, Alison Schaefer, Lee Bergen, Connie Harris, Wendy Sims, Kathy Ginnow, and Nancy Cole.
SPRING 2003
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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CHCS Volunteers BY
MRS. CONNIE FULTON, PRESIDENT
OF THE
CAPE HENRY PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
You’ve seen these smiling faces and hard working people around Cape Henry Collegiate School
everyday. They are parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends. They are responsible for so many activities that happen at the School, and without them, we would be totally lost! These volunteers form a bond of camaraderie and compassion, and then tackle their mission for positive results, benefiting all CHCS students. These acquaintances then become friends for life, which is what makes us one, big family at CHCS. Numerous times throughout the year, under the leadership of the Cape Henry Parents’ Association, dedicated volunteers come together to plan exceptional
Sandra Yuen and Laurie Cooper
activities and successful fundraisers. Whether it is working “behind the scenes” in the Admissions Office, making calls at the Annual Giving phonathon, working at the golf tournament, sponsoring a club or activity for the students, being a lunchroom parent, helping with school mailings, or working in The Brooks Family Spirit Store, there are many opportunities to become involved no matter what your time or work schedule. We always have room for you! So, plan now to join in this fun-loving, happy, hardworking, energetic group next year.
The Cape Henry Parents’ Association would like to take this opportunity to thank all our volunteers and the chairpersons of these committees. After Prom Chris Kelly, Chair; Nancy Cole, Acquisitions; Mary Ann McNeil, Food; Debbie Chianelli, Decorations; Joyce Fain and Denise Folck, Baskets; Debbie Puckett and Michele Brooks, Staffing; Ruth Green and Amy Boyd, Set-up/Breakdown; Libby Buckalew, Paper Pushers; Alison Schaefer, Tickets; John Deuel, Grants; and Emily Mills, Fashion Show. 2 CAPE HENRY SOUNDINGS
Michele Brooks and Mary Davies
Booster Club Cheyney Cole, President; Margaret Deuel-Hurwitz,Vice President; Vicki Whited, Secretary; Dianne Schlaefer, Treasurer; Tim Davis and Ed Faubert, Faculty/Administration Representatives; and Dihann Geier, Head of Varsity Awards Refreshments and Food.
Community Concerns Debbie Dykman, Chair. Fall Festival Michele Brooks and Angie Finley, Co-Chairs; Sandra Yuen and Susan Pleasants, Special Committee Chairs. Flowers for You/Staff Appreciation Connie Harris, Chair; Pat Creech, Laura Burgess, Donna Redmond, Joyce Fain, Angie Finley, Beverly Cheniae, Terry Rogers, Debbie Sanders, Jane Law, Alison Schaefer, Leslie Ammons, Susan Tourault, Kathy Ginnow, Vicki Whited, Leslie Hodeen, Michele Speight, Denise Folck, Nancy Cole, Nita Mosure, and Cindy Rodriguez. Gift Wrap Debbie Puckett and Donna Quigg, Co-Chairs.
ANNOUNCING
THE
2003 - 2004 CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION Elaine Donaldson and Liz Jackson
Grand Auction Wendy Sims and Nita Mosure, CoChairs, and countless other volunteers. Hospitality Alison Schaefer, Chair. Special Projects Committee Michelle Payne and Ellen DeJong, Box Tops Co-Chairs; and Tami Mavromatis, Farm Fresh Receipts Chair.
Congratulations to the newly elected CHPA officers and representatives for the 2003-2004 academic year. More information on the exciting changes and expansion of parent opportunities will follow in a summer mailing.
Officers President Connie Fulton President-Elect Debbie Puckett Vice President Susan Galloway Treasurer Angie Finley Recording Secretary Robin VanderMeer Corresponding Secretary Pam Northam
Representatives Lower School Middle School Upper School
Lee Bergen Katherine Willis Susan Pleasants Laura Putney Marion Birkhead Vera Spruiell
Cathy Lewis and Karen Voogt
VOLUNTEER
AND MAKE
For more information on how you can make a difference, please call
(757) 963-8250 A few of our numerous volunteers at the Spring Volunteer Appreciation Reception.
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NEW FRIENDS TODAY!
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PRESTON SCOT CREECH FITNESS CENTER DEDICATED The Dedication of the Preston Scot Creech Fitness Center was held on May 27, 2003 at 5:00 P.M. Joining Scot, Pat, and Gregory Cheech were members of the Board of Trustees, friends of the family, faculty, staff, and students. The new state-of-the-art facility offers students a wide variety of weight training equipment and cardio exercise machines, making it the premier school fitness center in the area. The fitness center is available for use by the students during school hours as part of the Physical Education Program, and it is used by athletic teams for training programs. The students and faculty of Cape Henry may also enjoy the fitness center in the afternoons, after the school day ends. Pat, Scot, and Gregory '04 Creech
DONORS TO THE PRESTON SCOT CREECH FITNESS CENTER Aldo’s, Inc. Jill E. and R. Michael Allen Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel A. Arias Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Askins, Jr. At Your Service Restaurant Group, Inc. Atlantic Foundations Concrete/ Masonry Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Balcom Susan and Charles Barker The Brock Foundation Michele and Ned Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Buckalew Buttons Audio and Video Capital Concrete Mr. Michael Casey Mr. John B. Cates CHCS Athletic Booster Club Checkered Flag Motor Car Company Veronica and Lorenzo Childress, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C. Cheyney Cole, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. E. Steve Conrad Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Creech, III Gregory N. Creech Patricia G. and Scot N. Creech Mr. and Mrs. John A. B. Davies, Jr. Mr. Timothy H. Davis
IN MEMORY
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OF
Ms. Polly W. Decker Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Dickerson Nathan and Leora Drory Mr. and Mrs. W. Jeffrey Dyckman Jan and Dennis Ellmer Mr. and Mrs. John H. Fain Liz and Joe Fineo Ann and Lloyd Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Frieden Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Frieden Mr. and Mrs. F. Dudley Fulton Anne M. Gambardella Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gay Mr. and Mrs. William K. Ginnow Judith L. and J. P. Godsey Ruth M. and Stuart B. Gordon, Jr. Ms. Elizabeth H. Goulart Greenbrier Oldsmobile-GMC Trucks, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Gregory Hall Auto World Christine L. and Donald L. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Herzberg Mr. and Mrs. Paul O. Hirschbiel, Jr. Mrs. Barbara A. Holloway Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Houfek
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ingram, Jr. Jack Rabbit, Inc. John Hancock Financial Services Mr. and Mrs. A. Shepherd Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Nabil Kassir Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Kayer Chris and Mark Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Garland L. Kight, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C. Scott LeHew Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lewis Lindsay Cadillac Company Malbon Brothers Petroleum Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mamoudis Mr. and Mrs. Jerry F. McDonnell Debra F. Puckett and Robert D. McMichael III Mrs. Susan S. Mulvey Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Napolitano, II Mr. and Mrs. John C. Napolitano Lesley and Vincent O’Brien Jacqueline D. Palmatier Mr. and Mrs. John H. Peterson, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Irving M. Pike Ms. Marguerite Ulmer and Mr. Edward Power Pam and Bill Racine
CHCS FOUNDER MR. ARTHUR PEREGOFF
Cape Henry Collegiate School lost a good friend on April 28, 2003. Mr. Arthur Peregoff, Founder and Board Chairman from 1977 to 1979, passed away that day. His legacy of leadership and philanthropy to the School spans over a quarter century. His belief in providing a superior education for students was the basis for his lifelong support of Cape Henry. Arthur and Miriam’s sons, Lee '77 and Stuart '79, are graduates of Cape Henry, and currently grandsons, David and Michael, are also members of the Upper and Middle Schools, respectively. Memorials in honor of Mr. Peregoff have been designated to Cape Henry Collegiate School–yet another example of his generosity and foresight to provide for the future of our community. It is with sincere thanks that we say farewell to this remarkable and kind gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Peregoff family.
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ARTHUR PEREGOFF MEMORIAL GIFTS Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Adler Tom and Claudy Barnes Sheila and Bill Braithwaite Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Breit Dottie-Jean and Larry Cash Mr. Robert E. Chenman Mrs. Harriet Doub Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Dugroo Mr. Sidney P. Finkelstein
Resource Bank Mr. and Mrs. William F. Rountree, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Rueger Sadler Materials Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Alan W. Schon Mr. and Mrs. William R. Shepherd, Jr. Wendy and Kevin Sims Mr. and Mrs. C. Wesley Snyder Mr. and Mrs. James H. Sparks Spindel Agency Mr. and Mrs. R. Michael Teagle Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Temme, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Tourault Toyota Motor Credit Corporation Mr. and Mrs. John A. Trinder Dr. and Mrs. John H. van de Leuv Veith and Company Virginia Automobile Dealers Services, Inc. Virginia Dealer Services Dr. and Mrs. Robert D.Voogt Dr. and Mrs. Alan L. Wagner Vicki and Ric Wicher Mr. Ben R. Wiley Mr. Brian P. Winfield Ms. Patricia Phelan and Mr. Andrew Young
Ann and Lloyd Freeman Goodman & Company, L.L.P. Mrs. Elizabeth T. Guille Mrs. Gene W. Hirschfeld Mrs. Patricia U. Hoke Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ingram, Jr. Mrs. Mildred U. Jacobson Mrs. Rose G. Jacobson Mrs. Anne D. Jordan
Founder Arthur Peregoff with his son and former President of the CHCS Alumni Association, Lee '77, and two grandsons, David '05, and Michael '07. (Not shown is Stuart '79)
L.R. Willson & Sons, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David I. Longman Mr. and Mrs. H. P. McNeal, Sr. Premier Copper & Brass Atlantic, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Rashkind Daniel P. and Patricia R. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Alan W. Schon Steel Services, Inc.
Sun Trust Bank–Directors and Officers Mr. and Mrs. William G. Sutherland Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc. Katherine, Matthew, and Michael Timms Mr. and Mrs. J. Lester Turbeville Mr. and Mrs. Seeman Waranch Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Wicher Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Williams
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
VIVA LAS VEGAS!
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Grand Auction
It was time to roll the dice and leave your troubles behind. The CHCS volunteers had set up a truly grand event with special sensational packages, wonderful Lower School baskets, two kayaks from the Middle and Upper Schools, an entire section for our beloved golfers, a children’s corner, and to top it off, baked goodies to take home to the kids. All of the items in the Silent and Live Auctions were donated, thanks to the dedication and hard work of the volunteers. Their creative talents and high-powered energy guaranteed this would be an evening parents would never forget! Not only is the auction an evening when parents from across the School’s divisions gather in a warm, social environment, but it is, more importantly, a time when all CHCS parents share their wisdom, creativity, humor, generosity, and commitment. Hundreds of parents work year-round to make this special evening one of the premier fundraising events in the entire Hampton Roads area.
Some of the hundreds of volunteers for this year’s auction.These ladies are ready to help with the Live Auction. Lori Cooper, Mary Kanakaris, Ellen Ambrosino, Jane Law, Susan Tourault, Angie Finley, Babs Szycher, and Betsy McEnroe. This year’s Auction Co-Chairs, Susan Pleasants,Wendy Sims, Nita Mosure, and Cindy Toalson.
THANK YOU RED
AND
TO THE
GRAY HIGH ROLLERS
Anonymous Jerry and Carolyn McDonnell
DIAMOND UNDERWRITERS
PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS
SILVER UNDERWRITERS
Allied Transportation Company Angelopoulos Enterprises Checkered Flag Motor Car Company Greg and Linda Cross First Virginia Bank of Hampton Roads Gee’s Group Real Estate Development Great Atlantic Management, LLC Dr. and Mrs. James Mosure NAI Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate Towne Bank USI Insurance Services
Atlantic Psychiatric Services Bon Air Cleaners Cape Henry General Merchandise Electronic Systems Hudson Enterprises Maersk Line, Ltd. Napolitano Homes Overhead Door Company of Norfolk Professional Answering Service Resource Bank Drs. Savage, Sabol and Visser, LTD Signature Printing & Graphics Sun Coast Supply Taylor Johnson Group
GOLD UNDERWRITERS Art Walker’s Auto Service, Inc. Hercules Fence Company Morgan Stanley/Bud Satterwhite Steven D. Pearman, M.D. Pender and Coward, PC RBC Centura Bank Tidewater Hotels & Resorts Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Tourault Wachovia Bank, N.A.
BRONZE UNDERWRITERS Asphalt Road & Materials Bay Mechanical, Inc.
Viva LAS VEGAS!
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Amerigroup Corporation B & H Concrete Construction Corp. Bank of America Cavalier Ford Charles Barker Automotive Dove Landing Apartments E.L. Creech & Co., Inc. Eden Capital Family of Chuck and Michelle Guthrie The Frieden Agency Hampton Roads Leasing, Inc. Don and Debbie Keeling and Matt Mervis Priority Chevrolet/Priority Toyota Robert Voogt & Associates, Inc. Kevin and Wendy Sims Jim and Karen Sparks
2003 GRAND AUCTION UNDERWRITERS
DEVLEOPMENT NEWS
LOWER SCHOOL
Welcomes Grandparents GRANDPARENTS FILL THE HALLS OF THE SIMS LOWER SCHOOL SHARING IN THE EXCITEMENT WITH THEIR GRANDCHILDREN Each year, the Lower School students host a Grandparents’ Day to honor their loved ones and to show off their school. It is always a day filled with stories, love, hugs, and smiles. Many grandparents appear regularly throughout the year, volunteering around campus, but many make a special trip from out of town just to share this “grand day” with the children.
Dillon Goldberg with “Grandma.” Nicole Carter with “Papa.”
Anthony Green with “Grandma.” Alexis Woodington with “Granny” and “Granddad.”
Cecil Ward with “Granny.”
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Jay Windsor with “Grandpa.”
Hunter and Tyler Christianson with “Granddaddy,” “Granny,” “Grandma,” and “Grandpap.”
Owen McMillian with “De De” and “Ma Ma.”
Phillip McNeal with “Mamamoo” and “Ga Ga.”
Sarah Yuen with “Mamom” and “Bob Bob.”
Tyler Summers with “Nanny.”
Mathew Mellon with “Nana.” Chandler Ettel with “Mom Mom.”
Casey Paphites with “YaYa.”
Larissa Converti with Mom and “Miss Yoon.”
Perry Schrader with “Bo Bo” and “Granny.”
Trevor Sims with “Papa.” 7 CAPE HENRY SOUNDINGS
Cole Patcher with “Grandy” and “Grandma.”
Bobbie Riley with “Nana” and “Poppy.” Stephen Sims with “Nana.”
SCHOOL NEWS
THE
Future and Beyond
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FIVE CHCS LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS TAKE REGIONAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL AWARDS IN EXPLORAVISION AND NASA COMPETITION
Underwritten by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Group Companies, and Toshiba America Foundation and administered by NSTA, ExploraVision is the largest science invention competition available to students in the United States. In a national press release issued by ExploraVision, Dr. Janet Holden was quoted about the relevance of the entire project. “Dr. Janet Holden, a teacher at Cape Henry Collegiate School in Virginia Beach,Virginia, whose school has been involved with the program for eight years, noted: ‘ExploraVision helps children develop the ability to think outside of the box, futuristically.They create on their own, without a lot of teacher intervention or parental help. And it’s marvelous to see a program that encourages students to work and think independently.’”
Fourth through Sixth Grades - Front Row: Mason Underwood, III, Julie Pawlowski, Payton Schaubach, Amy Bennis, and Dr. Janet Holden, Lower School Science Instructor. Back Row: Dr. John P. Lewis, Head of School, Mrs.Ann Freeman, Assistant Head of School, and Mr. Frank Vasquez, representative from Toshiba.
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Kindergarten through Third Grades - Front Row: Amanda Stellmach, Jenna Smith, Courtney Paphites, Kristen Parnigoni, and Dr. Janet Holden. Back Row: Dr. John P. Lewis, Mrs. Ann Freeman, and Mr. Frank Vasquez.
The final results of this year’s As regional winning team ExploraVision competition were members, each child has received a released in early May with digital camera, and all three teams were the team of Kyle Forbes and photographed for the April 23 edition Casey Scherrer announced as of USA Today. the National Champions in the Seventh All three ExploraVision winning to Ninth Grade teams were also category. This featured locally particular on WTKR TV-3 category is the in March for a most difficult in special segment which to place, focusing on their with over 10,000 achievements. students entering Kurt Williams from across the interviewed nation. Casey Scherrer As first place and Kyle Forbes winners, Casey as the regional Seventh through Ninth Grades - Front Row: Kyle and Kyle will winners for Forbes, Casey Scherrer, and Dr. Janet Holden. Back each receive their division Row: Dr. John P. Lewis, Mrs. Ann Freeman, Mr. a $10,000 with their Land Frank Vasquez, and Mr. George Holden, mentor. bond and will Mine Detection fly to Washington, D.C. for a media invention. In addition, Joe Flanagan extravaganza in June. from WVEC TV-13 broadcast a number In addition to these national of segments for the Morning Show, live winners, Cape Henry is proud to have from CHCS. two Lower School regional winning * EDITOR’S NOTE: Cape Henry teams representing two separate age Collegiate School began entering groups. Kindergarten through Third ExploraVison in 1996, with at least one Grade Level Winners for their Air Bag regional winning team every year except Vest were Jenna Smith, Courtney for 1998. Our region includes eight Paphites, Kristen Parnigoni, states and the District of Columbia. Our and Amanda Stellmach. Fourth regional winning teams have gone on to through Sixth Grade Level Winners place second in the world competition for their Probot ATAB were Mason in 1999 and 2002. In 2003 ExploraVison Underwood III, Amy Bennis, created separate competitions for Japan and Europe. The United States, its territories, Payton Schaubach, and Julie and Canada compete together in their own Pawlowski. competition.
NASA Second and Third Place National Winners Two fourth grade teams from Cape Henry have placed nationally in NASA’s My Planet Earth competition. In the competition, students were required to choose a research environmental site and complete long-term research that was submitted to NASA. One team chose a site on campus they called the Turtle Zoo. The Turtle Zoo site received a second place national award for the students’ work. Another team submitted work about a site they called the Café Garden. The Café Garden received a third place national award. Café Garden Third Place NASA Team: Lauren Jenison, Kayla Buchardt, Lucas Breit, Kyle Sullivan, Graham Bergen, Zachary Wicher, Bryan Wacker, Kristin Hopkins, Amalia Riess, Madison Sabol, Owen McMillan, Cole Pachter, Michael Maroon,Tyler Ballard, Brigid Skorup, Nicholas Vretakis, and Melissa Eichelbaum.
* EDITOR’S NOTE: Cape Henry Collegiate School began its involvement with NASA in 1994 and has had either a first or second place winner each of the nine years.
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CONNECTED! Beginning in the fall of the 2003-2004 academic year, each Middle and Upper School student will have access to a personalized @capehenry.org email account. Students who have signed their Internet Contracts for next year and have contacted Mr. Kevin Shain, the webmaster, to acquire their private username and password will be able to access their new accounts. These new email addresses can follow our students even through college if they so desire. This will provide a consistent email address for years to come and will give the students another way to stay connected with each other and with the CHCS community.
email@capehenry.org “It is one of the beautiful compensations of this life that no one can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.” 9
Turtle Zoo Second Place NASA Winners: Grace Kanakaris, Emma Elliott, Jack Beale, Maggie Skorup, Alyssa Trop, Anais Rodriguez – Thompson, Nikki Mandell, Kristen Vretakis, Sophie Tuppen, Elizabeth McNamara, Kalan Brehm, Paul Murray, Douglas Kellermeyer,William Jordan, Jamie Burke,William Carr, Douglas Ruetzel, Meghan Clark, and Dale Midkiff.
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- Ralph Waldo Emerson
SCHOOL NEWS
Science Through the Ages
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A LOOK
AT THREE BY
CAPE HENRY SCIENCE TEACHERS
MRS. MARGUERITE ULMER, UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH
From kindergartners to seniors, all Cape Henry students take a science class every year, and the School now
has a total of 15 teachers who instruct in disciplines from Earth Science to Paleontology. Three teachers, each from a different division and a different discipline, are profiled below. Different as the teachers and their lessons are, two similarities are apparent: all the teachers emphasize cooperative learning, and all teach by asking, not answering, questions.
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Dr. Carol Stapanowich (Ph.D in toxicology from the University of Rochester) makes a huge leap this Wednesday morning: at 10:00, she instructs seniors in A.P. Biology; at 11:00, she instructs 19 kindergartners in the mysteries of nature. In the first class, the challenge is academic; in the second, it is crowd control, as the 19 kids gathered on the rug cheerfully interrupt her, harmlessly roll against each other, play with each other’s hair (the girls), make surreptitious jokes (the boys), and generally behave like five-year-olds, until she gently brings them back to order. Her plan is brilliant and simple: to get them to observe their natural surroundings, to see “clues” in nature, like footprints, bug evidence, broken flowers, or dry plants, and to draw conclusions from what they observe. After a brief lesson, the 19 kids troop out to the butterfly garden, where Dr. Stapanowich arms each pair of kids with one magnifying glass and watches as they run or hop from flower to flower, holding their magnifying glasses approximately one inch in front of their noses. Their excited cries float out in the spring air: “I found butterfly eggs!” “Look at these bug footprints!” and–the most frequently heard comment–“It’s my turn with the glass.” But what really fascinates the kids is the huge drain in the sidewalk, where one little boy claims to see a wallet “way down at the
bottom.” In 20 seconds, he is surrounded by Dr. Stapanowich and 18 other kids, still with those glasses one inch from their noses, all peering down the drain in utter absorption. After she drops the happy 19 students off, Carol Staponowich turns to me and says with a luminous smile, “ I never would have thought to look down the drain.You know, I have as much fun as they do.” Amid the constant, engaged buzz of the Middle School lab, questions arise every 40 seconds: “Mr. Cofer, is this a girl starfish or a boy starfish?” “Ugh! Why do these gloves smell?” “Mr. Cofer, what do you mean by body shape?” “Mr. Cofer, do you mean symmetry ?” To watch Erik Cofer oversee a lab of 19 seventh graders is to watch a balancing act. Wearing green goggles and a face of amused patience, he goes quietly from one group of goggle-wearing students to another, reassuring one student that she is correct in her analysis, pointing another student back to the lab instructions, reminding another of a past lesson, telling another that he will be by his group after he has seen those two other students who have called him first. In ten minutes, he goes to 13 different students, balancing reassurance with more questions or with reminders to read the instructions. In those ten minutes, he does not give one direct answer;
instead he rephrases or questions the students so that they come to a conclusion on their own. The hum of student chatter is constant, and the chatter is constantly relevant to the examination of a starfish. Erik Cofer, B.S. in Natural Sciences from Virginia Wesleyan, has been teaching at CHCS for two years, having spent ten years teaching in the Newport News public schools. Asked about the differences between public and private education, he smiles and asks how much time I have, and then limits himself to three elements. First, he praises the overall attitude toward education at Cape Henry, from students to parents to administrators. Next, he mentions the supportive administration here. “Problems are addressed, not sent downtown.” Finally, he says that education is fun here, not “stuck” to fulfilling SOLs or achieving scores. Erik Cofer’s other interests include sailing ( “I’ve been sailing for 37 years–no wait a minute, I’m only 36–but my parents took me sailing as an infant”), mountain biking, music (ask his students where he gets his favorite phrase “number nine”. The day we spoke, he was preparing to take 82 seventh graders on an overnight camping trip. As my eyes widened in awe, he said, “That’s okay. Last year we took 100 students, and it rained the whole time.” If you need to catch Rebecca Fall before a Chemistry class, you will probably find her in her ”prep room,” cleaning beakers and mixing solutions for a lab. Asked how long it takes her to prepare, she will tell you it averages about 30 minutes per lab (“yes, the preparation really sucks up your time”) and that she schedules a lab for all of her five classes once a week. When the students arrive, you see why she does it: the juniors and seniors in her AP Chemistry listen attentively to her five minutes
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of instructions on spectroscopy, don goggles, quietly separate into groups, and begin working seriously and cooperatively not only with their partners, but with the other groups. Meanwhile, Ms. Fall becomes– in the best sense of the word–their enabler, washing out another beaker, preparing more solution, and always questioning “What’s the sodium bicarbonate for? To clean up what kind of spills? Yes–acidic spills. Remember that they will ask you questions like that on the A.P. Exam.” An enthusiastic booster of Virginia Tech (B.S. and M.S. in 2001), Rebecca Fall spent her first year at the School teaching math before moving to her discipline, Chemistry. Currently she is also a sponsor of the Model United Nations (MUN), and a coach of the newly formed Cape Henry crew team. Asked what is the worst part of her job, she shoots back “The workload. I work like a dog -frequently until eleven at night. As a first year teacher, I started from scratch, and I prepare for three different classes.” Asked what she likes best about her job, she also doesn’t hesitate: “The students. And I love my job even more since I started coaching crew and chaperoning trips for the MUN. Several of the students involved in these activities are in my classes and the relationship I build with them outside of class allows for a more relaxed atmosphere in class.” Because she is so young (and sometimes mistaken for a student), finding the balance between being a friend and a role model remains a challenge. She and four of her students attend a semi-weekly “E.R. club” at rotating houses, but in class she remains a “hardball.” As for her future plans, Rebecca Fall is awaiting the return of fiancé Lieutenant John Nelson, currently deployed on the U.S.S. Iwo Jima, He is due back next fall/winter. It should be a good Christmas.
SCHOOL NEWS
THIS IS
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What Really Matters MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS YOUTH SUMMIT BY
RANDY PIKE, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
OF
GUIDANCE
In January, Mrs. Cathy Lewis provided inspiration, experience, and expertise in the development of a new
Middle School program based on a model that she created in New Jersey. As in a previously successful Upper School Health Forum, her enthusiasm and excitement were infectious, and it was quickly obvious that this wonderful program should return to CHCS.
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By March 28, Middle School Rob Sweetgall is known as “The student leaders had devoted numerous Original Forest Gump” because he has hours meeting with Mrs. Lewis and walked across America seven times since Mrs. Pike to organize and create a 1982. When Philadelphia was named the Middle School day devoted to helping “fattest city in America,” Rob Sweetgall students focus on choices and decisions developed a walking program for the that may affect city so that they them for the rest were able to lose of their lives. To their “title.” Mr. determine areas Sweetgall’s message of interest to the motivated the Middle School faculty so much students, they that many now completed surveys wear pedometers to in their advisee “count their steps.” groups. The survey After breakfast, results showed that Rob Sweetgall the six areas of most energized Lower interest were yoga, School students to bodybuilding, self“take more steps” defense, stress and in their daily lives. anger management, This was followed laughter therapy, by his long-awaited and dating. keynote address Student leaders to the Middle formed committees School students. Todd Megenity for each topic, Encouraging them determined sessions, and found speakers to take walks and be more energetic, from the community to address each Mr. Sweetgall talked about the need to area of interest. Cathy Lewis assumed eat healthy and be active in their lives. this mammoth task of working with Using frisbees and a powerful slide show, students. The student leaders wanted He showed the students what stress interactive rather than lecture-style looks and feels like to the body. All presentations. Middle School students attended small The Middle School Matters Youth group sessions on yoga, bodybuilding, Summit began early in the morning stress management, self-defense, and with a faculty breakfast featuring the dating. Middle School Matters began keynote speaker Robert Sweetgall the afternoon with an assembly on who shared his energy and expertise. the importance of laughter in their
SPEAKERS KEYNOTE Robert Sweetgall, Creative Walking, Inc. and J. P. “Gus” Godsey, “The Happiest Man in America”
SELF-DEFENSE Master Cielo, Todd Megenity, and Tom McLawhorn
BODYBUILDING/BODY IMAGE Ed Cornwell, Elisah Cornwell, Diana Greico, Dr. James Mosure, Steve Newsome, and Jeanne Short
YOGA Beverly Almond, Linda Bawcom, Bonny Griffin, Penny Haws, Valerie Kirby, Ann Richardson, and Antoinette Simms
STRESS MANAGEMENT Cynthia Badger, Arlene Ingram, Erin Sexton, Marie Sexton, and Anya Wolferden
DATING
AND
RELATIONSHIPS
Andrew Bradley,Virginia Rountree, and Sarah Spraitzar
LAUGHTER THERAPY Fergus O’Doherty, Michelle Saunders, and Milton Saunders
Mrs. Karen Mason
lives written and acted by Dr. Milton Saunders, Michelle Saunders, and Fergus O’Doherty. Using “Austin Powers” as the theme, six faculty members told “jokes” in an attempt to keep the students laughing and stop the
SUMMER
“gloomonium spheres.” from taking over the universe. Laughter could be heard all around as the program ended with beach balls floating across the auditorium and everyone singing! It was hard to determine whose joke brought the most laughs, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Cofer, Mr. Wilson, or Mrs. Ballard. With Mrs. Levine, Ms. McDonald, and Mr. Jordan, cheering the students on, it was “Minime,” Robert Romaniw, who drew the loudest applause. To keep all fair, the judging was done by Mrs. Roe and students Cole Conrad, Kayla Ferguson, and Terrell Leftwich. Mr. J. P. “Gus” Godsey, “The Happiest Man in America,” concluded the day speaking about the importance of being happy. With his dog, Gandalf
the White, beside him, Mr. Godsey talked about unconditional love and used examples to impress on the students that being happy is a choice they make each day and is something they can control.
Bonny Griffin
Reading for Parents BY
MRS. NANCY MOYE, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
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“BOOKS ARE THE TREASURED Do your students view their summer reading as a “treasured wealth” or is it “killing me?” WEALTH OF THE WORLD AND Jon Scieszka, best known as the author of the “fractured fairy tales” series, wrote a novel for THE FIT INHERITANCE OF young readers called, Summer Reading is Killing Me. The title of Scieszka’s short novel often GENERATIONS AND NATIONS. . .” describes the daunting task faced by many Cape Henry students as they grapple with their - HENRY DAVID THOREAU yearly summer reading lists. Frequently students and parents ask, “Why do we need required summer reading?” The academic standards are being raised for students, and reading is critical for comprehension and vocabulary development. Learning to read critically and summarizing information quickly is a necessary skill in this twenty-first century world. Students today will need advanced levels of literacy to cope with the enormous amounts of information they will face in college and the workplace. Numerous studies have shown that students who read outside the classroom environment have consistently demonstrated higher levels of academic achievement. As parents and educators, we can improve reading achievement by involving all members of the school community in the reading process. We are very fortunate at Cape Henry to have a strong RESOURCES TO ENCOURAGE READING reading program that begins in the Lower School and continues BORN TO READ: HOW TO RAISE A READER throughout the Middle and Upper School years. It is the responsibility of The Perry Library to provide a range of materials and technology THE CHILDREN’S LITERATURE WEB GUIDE available for parent and student use. In addition to student borrowing ALL READERS.COM privileges, The Perry Library welcomes all parents, grandparents, OUTSTANDING BOOKS FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND and alumni to take advantage of borrowing privileges. Parents, QUICK PICKS FOR RELUCTANT grandparents, and alumni may stop by the library to borrow books, YOUNG ADULT READERS videos, or audiotapes or use the available technology to support their GUYS READ reading habits. RECOMMENDED READING FOR GIRLS Many organizations sponsor reading lists for a wide variety of YOUNG READERS CHOICE AWARDS student reading and interest levels. Suggestions for student and adult NOTABLE CHILDREN’S BOOKS reading may be found on the The Perry Library Homepage under THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY “Perry Library Reading.” Enjoy your summer months and always NEW YORK TIMES BOOKS keep a book with you!
SCHOOL NEWS
Accomplishments
STUDENT AND FACULTY
LOWER SCHOOL
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Excellence Through Classics for Elementary/Middle Levels (ETC) has selected Cape Henry Collegiate Lower School as one of the schools nationwide to field-test the new Exploratory Latin Exam for Grades Three through Six. Third and Fourth Grade students will all take a sample exam to determine the question quality, format, and difficulty level of the exam for ETC, a division of the American Classical League. This will be an McGuire Gill of Mrs. Carolyn Scullion’s class exciting way for students to saluting the flag after he received a pin from Secretary of State Colin Powell. participate in the evaluation of a new program. In early May, the Kindergarten and Transition classes went to Entercom Communications where they taped a “goodnight” message which was aired on both the morning show and the evening show on FM 95.7 R&B. Congratulations to Lauren Hayward from Mrs. Hannah’s first grade and Brooke Lindsley from Mrs. Scullion’s first grade for being selected to perform in The Nutcracker at Chrysler Hall in December.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL Congratulations to the following eighth grade students for being eligible for the National Spanish Exam this March: SPANISH I – Ethan Kelly and
Amanda Di Maso; SPANISH II - Megan Cooke. Congratulations to seventh grader Max Chucker for representing the School so well at the Junior Regional Orchestra event at Lake Taylor High School this spring. Max was part of a very select 150-piece orchestra for which he had auditioned earlier in the school year. Also attending the event were faculty members Mrs. Tracy McDonald and Ms. Charlotte Dettwiler. The District Chorus concerts were held in February at Princess Anne High School. The different choruses performing were the Middle School Chorus, the Upper School Mixed Chorus, and the Upper School Ladies’ Chorus. Cape Henry Collegiate School had students selected to participate in all three ensembles. The following Middle School students were selected for the District Chorus concerts this year: Alissa Bowen, Tricia Cortani, Rachel Cross, Kyle Forbes, Michelle Hudgins, Jonathan MacConkey, Brianna Meder, Rashada Russell, Glenn Sullivan, Amber Templeton, and Kelly Vance. In November, the Cape Henry Collegiate Middle School Chorus performed an ambitious and diverse presentation at the 2002 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) In-Service Conference. Performing for an audience that was predominantly comprised of choral music educators, these students displayed a level of musicianship and decorum that makes our CHCS community proud. Two CHCS instrumental students, Niraj Patel and Alex Elliott, also provided coverage for the required percussion parts.
Congratulations to our Middle School and JJV Cheerleaders who competed in their first cheerleading competition in March at Tallwood High School, the March Madness Competition. Our Middle School squad won third place and our JJV squad won second place in the Middle School Division. “Music in the Morning” mini-concerts from the string ensembles graced our mornings during the winter and spring months. Under the direction of Ms. Charlotte Dettwiler, the Seventh and Eighth Grade String Ensemble played in the morning “on the bridge” in the front entrance to the School by The Perry Library, and in April, the Sixth Grade Ensemble played in the Lower School foyer before school. Thank you to David Sarrett, Chris Perry, Nick Dolenuck, Chris Geraci, and Carter Gibson.
Members of the Sixth Grade, Kristina Hornbeak, Aubrey Northam, Krupa Patel, Guro Lekven, and Katelyn Nielsen, won the runner-up position in a national competition in which they developed a poster project called “The Four Steps to Be Clean” for the School Network for Absenteeism Prevention (SNAP) program, a national competition promoting hand washing to prevent absenteeism in schools. This program is a joint hand hygiene education and awareness project of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, and The Soap and Detergent Association. The competition spanned Middle Schools across the United States and Canada. The students will be awarded with certificates, a check for $250, and recognition on the Clean Hands Honor Roll at the SNAP website. Nancy Bock, from the Soap and Detergent Association and SNAP management team, will arrive to present the group with their awards during a Middle School Awards Assembly.
this spring on their thoughts and feelings about the world situation. Students interviewed were eighth grader Brianna Meder, ninth graders Adam Carr and Chris Parmenter, and tenth grader Sean Sheppard. Middle School Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Randy Pike, discussed the children’s feelings and how parents could talk with their children during such stressful times.
UPPER SCHOOL
Alec Crowell, Ninth Grade, qualified for the Grand National Tournament of the National Catholic Forensics League. He
2002-2003 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES The Henricus Collegium Chapter of the National Honor Society Presents the 2002-2003 Inductees
SENIORS Katharina Angler, Eveline Besnard, Anouk Besnard, Virginia Rose Newell, Grace Noden, Edward Graham Power, and Nikita Patel.
JUNIORS Christopher Broadwell, Katherine Jane Burnell, Caitlin E. Burton, Austin Troy Carter, Grayson King Campbell, Olga Chervatyuk, Callie Erhard Cole, Preeti Dhillon, Lauren C. Fain, Brittany Marie Folck, Rachelle E. Friedman, Suzanne M. Ginnow, Christopher William Green, Peter Charles Jacobson, Ryan Christopher Kelly, Daniel Ryan Molochko, Anne Sakseide, Leslie Ann Schiff, Courtney T. St. Clair, and Caroline E. Tobias.
SOPHOMORES Lisa Paige Bateman, Elizabeth Berke, Allison M. Bland, Aria Christine Branch, DeRon Rashad Brown, Christopher Allen Carnes, Caroline Lee Carter, Kaylin Bliss Carter, Kelly E. B. Davies, Whitney F. Fulton, Saralee Stafford Gallien, Lauren A. Galloway, Ashley R. Galvez, Meenakshi P. Giri, Amy L. Hruska, Amanda C. Lee, William Hunter McEnroe, Nicholas Ahmad Melvin, Jennifer Ann Miller, Valerie Holt Mills, Geoffrey Soren Nielsen, Michael Solomon Peregoff, Peter Caldwell Phillips, Robert Alexander Rawls, Leslie C. Redmond, Stephan Andrew Riddle, Lauren E. Rowland, Michael James Rutledge, Sameer Sandhu, Amanda Megan Scott, Nicholas Ari Snider, and Neil Charles T. Zaki.
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In February Honors Math students participated in the American Mathematics Competition. Two students, Mark Redmond and Note Narkprasert, scored in the top 3.877% nationally and the top 1.663% in Virginia. They both qualified to take the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). Under the direction of Mr. Willy Fluharty, our Upper School Economics Challenge students placed fifth in the state in the Stock Market Game. Tim Caudle, Josh Haddad, Jessica Frieden, Chris Green, and Tyler Chianelli were honored for their achievement at the Harbor Club in Norfolk. This team had a return of 43.7% for the ten weeks of the game in the fall. They were ranked third, with a final placement announced in May. Another team consisting of Nishant Patel, Mark Redmond, and Brad Calvin entered in the State Finals of the Economics Challenge in April. Cape Henry Collegiate School was one of seven teams selected based on a statewide test and was the only team from Hampton Roads. WAVY TV-10 news aired an interview with our students
competed in the Declamation category at the tournament held in Washington, D.C. in May. This was Cape Henry Collegiate School’s first year to offer a Forensics Program in the Upper School, and also Alec’s first year in a forensics activity. He delivered a speech by Winston Churchill, “The Price of Greatness is Students enjoying France’s sights and Responsibility,” food during Spring Break with Mrs. originally Hinck. Here they are seen at the delivered Chateau de Chambord. at Harvard University during WWII. The Cape Henry Players, Cape Henry Collegiate School’s new afterschool drama program, is conducted by Middle School drama teacher Mrs. Callie Byron. Each trimester focuses on new
adventures in acting, technical theatre, and other performing arts. In addition to daily activities, guest lecturers conduct workshops on special topics. In January, Raina Ames, certified fight combatant, taught the Upper School Players the basics of stage fighting. The Cape Henry Players presented “An Evening of One Acts”in February. The student-directed performances were performed in the Dance and Theatre Studio of The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts.
Ashley Wolcott was featured in the first quarter edition of KidStuff, the magazine for The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. The three-page article entitled, “A Totally Together Teen, Ashley Wolcott Is A Highly Motivated Teen Who Doesn’t Let Her Wheelchair Stand In Her Way,” showed four-color photos of Ashley as she manuvered through one of her days at CHCS.
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Congratulations to Michael Rutledge for winning a Citation for Excellence for his poster design entered into the America’s First Freedom Student Competition. Michael’s poster was one of seven chosen from approximately 300 postures
submitted from high schools in Virginia. His poster was selected to represent CHCS’s entry from a number of wonderful poster designs created by Art 2 students. Virginia’s legacy to the world, religious freedom, was celebrated across the United States on National Religious Freedom Day in January. Mike’s poster illustrated the theme “Religious Freedom–Bridge to Global Peace.” Joseph Riddle and Chris Harris were involved in raising 10,000 baby oysters in five floats at Long Bay Point Marina as a project for their marine biology class. These oysters now being grown by school groups, private citizens, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and the Army Corps of Engineers are all that remain of the once world-famous Lynnhaven oyster. It is hoped that this disease-resistant remnant will bring back the oyster in the Bay. Once a month, 50 randomly selected oysters from each float are measured; factors such as water temperature, salinity, and water clarity are recorded, and overall condition of floats and oysters are noted. In May, these oysters were transplanted to artificial oyster reefs in the Lynnhaven River. Megan Mirmelstein and Katrin Paphites performed volunteer work at the Virginia Marine Science Museum as their marine biology project. They assisted the Mammal Staff in a variety of ways: prepared food for and fed the river otters and harbor seals, saw to the needs of a variety of animals in Animal Holding including birds, snakes,
insects, and mammals, and helped to maintain various exhibits throughout the Museum. Megan and Katrin also learned a great deal about the structure, function, and behavior of the creatures in their care. Several of our Middle and Upper School band students auditioned with the very best players in our district for a place in District Band Ensembles. The following students were selected after a rigorous audition, a huge honor since literally thousands of students audition for a very limited number of spots: Ken Fukuda (alto sax, first chair out of 52 sax players auditioned), Nathaniel Kerbin (trumpet, second chair out of 58 trumpeters auditioned), and Lauren Sparks (bass clarinet, second chair out of over 28 students auditioned). “Cape Henry Teen To Perform In National Role” was a feature article in a January issue of The Virginia-Pilot’s Beacon which announced that Lindsey Daniels would be performing in the National Women’s Honor Choir. The performance took place in New York City in February. Lindsey was one of among 250 vocalists selected from across the country.
Several students auditioned and were selected to participate in regional bands and orchestras. They were: Lauren Sparks (clarinet) Hampton Roads Youth Wind Ensemble; Robert Rawls (clarinet) Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra; and Shun Fukuda (clarinet) Bay Youth Wind Ensemble. All achievements were firsts for the band program. We are creating a greater presence
at the district and state level. Lauren Sparks was also eligible to audition for All-State Virginia Band, a first for the CHCS band program. Geoff Nielsen was selected for the All-Star Jazz Band at the Tri-State Jazz Festival and was awarded an outstanding Jazz Soloist award. Danny Lampton’s band was this year’s winner of the “Annual FC High School Battle of the Bands.” Congratulations to Aria Branch and Allison Bland for being accepted to The VirginianPilot Minority Journalism Workshop this June. The first annual TCIS Sportsmanship Conference was held in January. All ten member schools of the TCIS participated by sending athletic administrators and selected students. Representing CHCS were Ed Faubert, Rachel Beck, Katherine Goulart, Meghan Roe, Ryan Kelly, Doug Schlaefer, Sam Travis, and Tim Davis. The conference began with a guest speaker, followed by breakout sessions addressing such topics as: Treating Officials Appropriately, How Society and Media Affect Sportsmanship, Sportsmanship: What is Right and Wrong, and Developing a Sportsmanship Motto. The crew team had their first regatta at the Botanical Gardens in Norfolk in March. The team worked very hard for this debut. Congratulations to them all.
The TCIS Cheerleading Competition for Varsity and JV Cheerleading squads was held in February at Norfolk Collegiate. Congratulations to the JV squad for receiving second place and a TCIS plaque, and the Varsity squad for receiving fifth place.
Ryan Kelly, Edward Mills, and Loes van der Padt were all photographed for a feature in the November The Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon for being selected First Team All-Tidewater Conference. Mark and Ed were selected for soccer, and Loes for field hockey. “Music in the Morning” mini-concerts from the string ensembles graced our mornings during the winter and spring months. In February, the entire Middle and Upper School student body was delighted to hear Ms. Charlotte Dettwiler and her Upper School Strings play “on the bridge” in the front entrance to the School by The Perry Library. It was a real day-
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The District Chorus concerts were held in February at Princess Anne High School. The different choruses performing were the Middle School Chorus, the Upper School Mixed Chorus, and the Upper School Ladies’ Chorus. CHCS had students selected to participate in all three ensembles. The following Upper School students were selected for the District Chorus concerts this year: Ashley Armstrong, Drake Childress, Nancy Marsden, Katie McGraw, Angela Savvas, and Tyler VanderMeer. During the last weekend in January, Upper School students attended the Ivy League Model United Nations conference in Philadelphia. The students worked long hours in advance preparing for the conference where our 19 students (out of 1,800 that attended) earned three awards. Lisa Bateman, representing Congo in the Commission on the Status of Women Committee, and Matt Hirschbiel, representing Angola in the African Union Crisis Committee, each earned verbal commendations. Andrew Riddle, representing Angola on the Committee for Least Developed Countries, earned
an Honorable Mention. Cape Henry Collegiate School is very proud of all the participants for representing the School so well. In early March, several Upper School students competed at the Concours de Français, held at Virginia Wesleyan College. A special congratulations or en français, “félicitations,” goes to Amanda Scott, Tenth Grade, who placed first in the superior category for French IV. Congratulations to the following Upper School students for being eligible for the National Spanish Exam this March: SPANISH II – ninth graders Alli Goldwag, Steph Leffke, Sebastian Moreno, and Alan Puglisi, and tenth graders Aria Branch, Nik Melvin, and Valerie Mills.
brightener for anyone coming to school through that entrance, and even those who use other entrances stopped by to hear the lovely music. Thank you to: Andrew Riddle, Ashley Van Note, Brent Landen, Tom Waterbury, Adam Carr, and Billy Perry.
“Ancient Instrument Finding New Fans In Teens” was an article in The Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon in December that chronicled the musical debut of the Cape Henry Pipe Band. Scotty Meyers, Alan Puglisi, and David Miller were photographed in the article. “Sophomore Creates Magic In One-Woman Art Show” was the title of an article that appeared in The Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon in January. The article and photograph praised Kelly Davies for her recent art work and exhibit in The Phillips Family Gallery at Cape Henry. Numerous photographs and articles appeared in The VirginianPilot’s Sports Section and the
Beacon during the months of December, January, and February praising the Upper School’s Varsity Boys Basketball Program. Some of the titles read, “Cape Henry Edges First Colonial In A Neighborhood Showdown,” “Castleberry Making The Most Of Shot At Stardom,” and “REPLAY: Dolphins Victorious Again.” “New Coach Means A Fresh Start At Cape Henry” was an article in The VirginianPilot’s Beacon in March which talked about John Ingram, Varsity Baseball Coach, and Alex Smith’s return baseball at Cape Henry. Alex was photographed with the article.
“Young Cape Henry Poised To Surprise” was a feature on our golf program a March issue of The Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon, along with a photograph of Bridle Paolini, Scott Saal, and Brent Landan.
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Genna Brand was photographed for a March article in the The Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon entitled, “Cape Henry Has It All: Youth, Talent And A TCIS Title.”
Genna Brand, 2nd Team All-TCIS
FACULTY The Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) is the professional organization of college admissions counselors. PCACAC represents both high school and college admission counselors from Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland,Virginia, and West Virginia. Mrs. Arlene Ingram has been an active member of both the PCACAC and the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) for many years, having served as the president of the PCACAC in 1998-1999. At their spring conference in Richmond, Virginia, Mrs. Arlene Ingram, Director of College Counseling and Guidance, was presented the Richard L. Apperson Award. This prestigious award is given annually to a member who the group feels best represents what a college counselor should be. Arlene was presented with an engraved Jefferson cup as well as temporary custody for one year of the “Apperson Bowl.” To her surprise, Mr. John Ingram, Dr. Jack Lewis, Mrs. Jody Wagner and Mrs. Randy Pike were all present for the announcement. Congratulations to Mr. Sammie Logan who has been asked to be the guest conductor at next year’s District Chorus to be held at Princess Anne High School in February 2004. Choral students from all over District 2
(Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and the Eastern Shore) audition in the fall for this select chorus. In the music world, this is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a director. Mr. Paul Lankford is invited each year by WestminsterCanterbury to present a program to its extremely active book club. Each month a guest speaker presents an analysis and then leads a discussion on the book of the month. In December, Paul presented a program on Nicholas Evans’ The Smoke Jumper. As Paul states, “I’m always proud to represent Cape Henry while I’m at Westminster-Canterbury; many of the residents have direct ties both to alumni and present students here at Cape Henry Collegiate School.”
Congratulations to Mr. Robert Woodhouse, Lower School faculty member, for earning his Master’s in Education Administration from Old Dominion University this spring. Coach Larry Ward, the Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, was selected for the special feature section on coaches called, “Who’s Coaching Our Kids?” in The Virginia-Pilot’s Sports Section in January.
“Some people give time, some money, some their skill and connections. Some literally give their life’s blood. But everyone has something to give.” - Barbara Bush
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Mr. Paul Lankford was also featured in two issues of The Virginia-Pilot’s Beacon in January. The first was the cover story entitled, “The Francis Land House’s Twelfth Night Celebration Has Become A Signature Museum Program,” and the second was entitled, “Land House Interpreters Are Enjoying Windfall. Donated Costumes Add To Facility’s Efforts To Educate.” Paul was photographed in costume for both articles. Mrs. Susan Senechal has been invited to conduct a workshop, “Latin for the Littlest Folk,” at the 56th Annual Institute of the American Classical League. The Institute runs from June 26-28 and will take place in Buffalo, New York. In addition to this workshop, she will also be participating in a panel discussion, “The Younger the Better:
Teaching Latin from Pre-School through Middle School,” with another teacher and a publisher. Susan was also elected Chair for the National Exploratory Latin Exam for Grades 3-6 at the annual Executive Board Meeting of Excellence Through the Classics for Elementary/Middle Levels (ETC), a subgroup of the American Classical League. (See Lower School section) Mrs. Nancy Moye served as Co-Chair of Professional Personnel and Chair for Instruction and Programs of the School for The Tandem Friends School in Charlottesville. Tandem was completing its Virginia Association of Independent School accreditation process. Mrs. Barbara Hall also served as a member of the Visiting Team to The Steward School in Richmond, again, a Virginia Association of Independent Schools visit for accreditation. In early April, Mr. Ed Faubert and Ms. Alice Meredith attended a four-day National Conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Philadelphia. Mrs. Liz Ballard is to be congratulated on earning her master’s degree this past winter from Old Dominion University. Her degree is in Middle School Education, specializing in math and science. Mrs. Linda Overstreet and Mrs. Helen Johnson attended the 81st Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in San Antonio, Texas, from April 9 12. They participated in a wide variety of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops and visited some of the hundreds of vendors to identify the newest texts and support materials available.
SCHOOL NEWS
2002-2003
Athletic Report TEAM MVPS AND COACH’S AWARD WINNERS FALL SEASON
TCIS BASEBALL COACH OF THE YEAR
Girls Basketball Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Girls Field Hockey Boys Soccer Girls Tennis Boys Volleyball
JOHN INGRAM
TEAM MVPS Reinah Riggins Charlie Celesia Amanda Scott Loes Van Der Padt Greg Wells Lauren Wright Sam Travis
COACH’S AWARD Kim Maroon & Valerie Mills Brandon Newsome Rina Tate Birgit van Rijswijk Joe Riddle Margarite Parker Nishant Patel
WINTER SEASON
Boys Basketball Cheerleading Boys Swimming Girls Swimming Girls Volleyball Boys Wrestling
TEAM MVPS Chris Mather & Cory Levitt Kendall Bingham Note Narkprasert Amy Hruska Rachel Beck Josh Larkin
COACH’S AWARD Ryan Curran Caiti Burton Ethan Kelley Kate McQueston Lindsay Breitenberg & Meghan Roe Tyler Jacobson & Brad Neubeck
SPRING SEASON
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Boys Baseball Girls Crew Golf Boys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse Girls Soccer Girls Softball Boys Tennis Boys Track Girls Track
TEAM MVPS Alex Smith Lindsey Hochman Ben Almond Ryan Kelly & Mike Timms Meghan Roe Nicole Moore Lindsay Breitenberg Aseem Sandhu Greg Covington Reinah Riggins
COACH’S AWARD Jerry Harris Rachel Beck & Katherine Goulart Graham Young Tim Brown & Alex Graber Leslie Schiff Amanda Scott Stefani Toalson Sameer Sandhu Danny Lampton Nikita Patel
WINTER SEASON ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL • 21-7 record, 7-2 TCIS • TCIS Champions for the 6th consecutive season • State Quarterfinalists • Jack Castleberry, 1st Team All-TCIS • Cory Levitt, TCIS Tournament MVP • Chris Mather, 2nd Team All-TCIS, TCIS All-Tournament Team • Loren Sisson, 2nd Team All-TCIS
ETIS LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL • 4-6 record
JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • 9-11 record, 4-5 TCIS
VARSITY CHEERLEADING • 5th at TCIS Championships
MS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • 7-3 record
JV CHEERLEADING • 2nd at TCIS Championships
JV BOYS BASKETBALL • 12-7 record, 7-2 TCIS • TCIS Semifinalists
JJV CHEERLEADING • 2nd Place March Madness
VARSITY BOYS WRESTLING • 7-12 record, 3-3 TCIS • 4th at TCIS Championships, 18th at State Championships • Jim Carr, TCIS Champion • Josh Larkin, TCIS Champion • Brad Neubeck, TCIS Champion • Jonathan Toalson, TCIS Champion • Adam Carr, 2nd Place TCIS • Nik Melvin, 3rd Place TCIS
MS CHEERLEADING • 3nd Place March Madness JJV BOYS BASKETBALL • 1-6 record
MS 8 BOYS BASKETBALL • 8-1 record • CHCS League Regular Season Champions
MS 7 BOYS BASKETBALL • 4-4 record
VARSITY BOYS SWIMMING • 4-8 record, 9th at TCIS Championships ATHLETIC AWARD WINNERS FOR
VARSITY GIRLS SWIMMING • 2-10 record, 8th at TCIS Championships
VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • 7-14 record, 4-5 TCIS • TCIS Quarterfinalists • Rachel Beck, 2nd Team All-TCIS • Amanda Layne, Honorable Mention All-TCIS
2002-2003
PATRICK WILLIAM FOLEY JOSH LARKIN MARYANNE JACOBSON LINDSAY BREITENBERG SCOTT D. O’HARA JERRY HARRIS THOMAS K. BARNES LOREN SISSON CHCS BOOSTER CLUB LINDSEY HOCHMAN TIM BROWN ACADEMIC ATHLETE OF THE YEAR RACHEL BECK NISHANT PATEL 21
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETE OF BRANDON FAUBERT KIM MAROON
THE YEAR
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR LYNSEY BATES
SPRING SEASON ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS VARSITY BOYS BASEBALL • 12-10 record, 7-2 TCIS • TCIS Semifinalists • Alex Smith, TCIS Player of the Year, 1st Team All-TCIS • Jerry Harris, 2nd Team All-TCIS • Mark Redmond, 2nd Team All-TCIS
JV BOYS BASEBALL • 7-4, record, 3-3 TCIS • TCIS Semifinalists
VARSITY GIRLS CREW • Inaugural Season • Lightweight 4 Tidewater Independent Schools Champions • Bill Evans Award for Fastest Crew of 4+ for All Categories • Lindsey Hochman, Singles Champion Tidewater Independent Schools
VARSITY GOLF • 10-4 record, 5th at TCIS Championships
JV GOLF • 7-5 record
VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE • 10-3 record, 4-1 TCIS • TCIS Finalists • State Quarterfinalists • Ryan Kelly, TCIS Player of the Year, 1st Team All-TCIS • Nik Melvin, 1st Team All-TCIS • Fred Napolitano, 1st Team All-TCIS • Mike Timms, 1st Team All-TCIS • Tim Brown, 2nd Team All-TCIS • Ryan Curran, 2nd Team All-TCIS • Chase Phelps, 2nd Team All-TCIS
JV BOYS LACROSSE • 8-4 record, 2-2 TCIS • TCIS Semifinalists
MS BOYS LACROSSE • 4-4 record
VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE • 8-7 record, 3-1 TCIS • TCIS Finalists • Natalie Breit, 1st Team All-TCIS • Meghan Roe, 1st Team All-TCIS • Devin Nash, 2nd Team All-TCIS • Morgan Pearman, 2nd Team All-TCIS
JV GIRLS LACROSSE • 0-5-1 record
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VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER • 11-8-1 record, 4-4-1 TCIS • TCIS Finalists • Nicole Moore, 1st Team All-TCIS • Genna Brand, 2nd Team All-TCIS
JV GIRLS SOCCER • 4-7-2 record, 3-5 TCIS
VARSITY GIRLS SOFTBALL • 3-11 record, 2-7 TCIS • TCIS Quarterfinalists • Lindsay Breitenberg, 1st Team All-TCIS • Tara Gallagher, 2nd Team All-TCIS
VARSITY BOYS TENNIS • 5-4 record, 3-4 TCIS • 5th at TCIS Championships • Sameer Sandhu, 2nd Team All-TCIS
JV BOYS TENNIS • 5-2 record
VARSITY BOYS TRACK & FIELD • 6-6 record, 8th at TCIS Championships
VARSITY GIRLS TRACK & FIELD • 5-6 record, 7th at TCIS Championships
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ALUMNI NEWS
NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Fellow Alumni, Hope all is well for you and your families. There is a great deal going on at CHCS as well as for your Alumni Board of Directors. I first want to thank and wish a safe voyage back for all our military personnel, especially our Alumni. Their time and courage are much appreciated. The “Alumni Social” at Tautog’s was a great success. There were some familiar faces as well as new ones. I personally would like to thank Sheila Braithwaite and the Alumni Board for all their help to make this event happen. Mark your calendars! The annual Alumni Summer Party will be at the Inlet on July 11 honoring the classes of '83 and '93. We hope to see all of you there. Recently, the Alumni were sent surveys for which your input is crucial. The Alumni Board of Directors is for you, and any ideas you might have to make us better are welcome. We also need your nominations for the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame. The forms were included with the survey and your response is requested. Alumni can also make their nominations online. Lastly, our students at CHCS are excelling in all aspects. Personally, I enjoy reading the paper and seeing our students not only excelling in sports and academics, but also giving back to our community. These are just a few but distinguishing characteristics that make me proud of being a CHCS Alumnus. Best Wishes, Repp Lambert '89
It was heartwarming to have so many CHCS Alumni present for the Dedication Ceremony of the Preston Scot Creech Fitness Center this May. This new facility, packed with weight training equipment and cardio exercise machines, is one of the finest fitness centers on any campus, anywhere. Already widely used by
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the P.E. students, athletic
encourage you to visit the center the next time you are on campus.
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teams, faculty, and staff, we
2002-2003 ANNUAL GIVING HONOR ROLL Everett School Mr. Kimball Boykin Bill Braithwaite A. Shepherd Jordan Class of 1976 Mr. Thomas W. Elliott Class of 1980 Mr. Michael T. Burns Class of 1982 Mr. Ros R. Willis
A special thank you to the following individuals for responding to Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lewis’s Annual Giving Pledge Challenge: Mr. James B. Bell '01 Mr. William R. Birkhead '99 Miss Erin K. Courtney '01 Mr. Tejal D. Desai '98 Mr. Mark W. Edwards '01 Mr. Steven C. Epstein '01 Miss Elif Espinola-Engin '02 Mr. D. Chandler Fulton '01 Miss Alyssa Hochman '01 Mr. John P. McNeil '02 Miss Teri Pincus '98 Miss Elizabeth Siteman '01 Mr. Jeffrey G. Siteman '99 Miss Kristin M. Sparks '02 Miss Rachael A. Wagner '00 Miss Amanda E. Warren '00
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Class of 1983 Mr. Kelly Law Class of 1984 Mrs. Jaymel E. Conner Mr. David D. Dickerson, Jr. Mr. Douglas G. Smith Class of 1985 Mrs. Elizabeth Cranford Clawson Mr. Kevin A. DiBona Mrs. Phyllis Rhode Jones Mr. Arun Murthy Mr. Todd B. Underwood Class of 1986 Mr. Trey Braithwaite Mr. Benjamin D. Cohen Mr. Mark T. Devlin Class of 1987 Mrs. Jennifer C. Hickman-Holbach Mr. Charles L. Pincus III Class of 1988 Mrs. Susan Albolwich-Poe Mr. Christopher Y. Dennis Mrs. Sally Voight-Dudley Mr. W. Trent Dudley Mr. Allan C. Lindsey, III Mr. Peter F. McCoy Mr. Syd W. Smith, III Mr. Troy B. Toner, Jr. Miss Paige W. Tucker Mr. George H. Whitmore
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Class of 1989 Mr. Peter T. DeTorres Mr. Michael R. Gianascoli Mr. David P. Goldman Mr. Repp H. Lambert, II Mr. David M. Mitchell
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Class of 1990 Mr. Macon F. Brock, III Mrs. Kerry Ryan Bryant Class of 1991 Miss Eileen M. Ramiscal Mr. Jacob G. Rashkind Mr. Scott T. VanGilder Class of 1992 Mrs.Virginia A. Bolen-Perry Mrs. Ashleigh K. Clukey Fiero Miss Laura S. Lechler Mr. Brad W. Peron Mr. J. Christopher Perry Mr. Kevin M. Spindel Mr. Matthew C. Wallace Mrs. Holly E. Walsh-Conklin Class of 1993 Mr. Matthew C. Elstrodt Miss Gina M. Iavarone Miss Heather L. Price Miss Cara Witte Class of 1994 Miss Alexis A. Fischer Miss Elizabeth G. Flanigan Miss Laura S. Goldman Mr. M. Eric Mulkey Miss Rosemary L. Olivieri Class of 1995 Miss Laura C. Anderson Miss Sarah C. Miles Mr. Daniel G. Rashkind Mr. Brian T. Walker Class of 1997 Mr. Adam M. Leiderman
Class of 1999 Mr. William R. Birkhead Miss Tammi Evans Miss Darcy Gill Miss Kelly Patterson Miss Diana Saafi Mr. Travis Simone Mr. Jeffrey G. Siteman Miss Summer Wilkinson Class of 2000 Mr. Jonathan Aruny Mr. Rusty Gribble Miss Jessica Jones Mr. Brad Litz Mr. Troy Nance Mr. Samuel Pierceall Mr. Jeffrey G. Siteman Miss Rachael A. Wagner Miss Amanda E. Warren Miss Kelly Weathersby Miss Aubrey Young Class of 2001 Mr. James B. Bell Miss Bridget Bradley Mr. Nevin Carr Miss Stephanie Chambers Miss Erin K. Courtney Mr. Mark W. Edwards Mr. Steven C. Epstein Mr. Chandler Fulton Miss Madhavi Giri Miss Alyssa Hochman Mr. Phillip Quam Miss Lauren Schiff Miss Elizabeth C. Siteman Class of 2002 Miss Elif Espinola-Engin Mr. John P. McNeil Miss Kristin M. Sparks
Class of 1998 Mr. Tejal D. Desai Ms. Teri L. Pincus
“Generosity is something we learn from our parents, schools, and community.” - H. Ross Perot
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Alumni Gatherings
CHCS
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OCEANFRONT TO CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALL POINTS IN BETWEEEN CHCS ALUMNI COME TOGETHER TO SHARE EXPERIENCES AND LAUGHS
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THE ANNUAL SENIOR BREAKFAST THE CLASSES OF 2002 AND 2003
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We know vagaries of college holidays well, so we wondered whose schedule and esprit de corps would permit them to return to Cape Henry Collegiate School for the traditional Alumni/Senior Breakfast which was held in early January in the Café Dolphin. Each year the previous CHCS graduating class is invited back after their first semester at college to speak to our current seniors. We eagerly anticipated the return of our most recent graduates and were not disappointed in the number of Alumni who joined us this year. It was lively. Members from the Class of 2002 shared experiences, both positive and negative, real words of wisdom, and as expected, quite a bit of humor with the Class of 2003. We also discovered that Ryan Babinski was traveling in Europe, one of his graduation presents; Tyler Haverty was already back at East Carolina University and his Kristin Sparks and Mrs. Ann Freeman first semester was great; and Sean Kernan’s swim team schedule at George Washington University cut short his time at home. Our heartfelt thanks to the following members of the Class of 2003 for participating in this important annual breakfast and panel discussion: Igor Babichenko, Annemieke Biesma, Rob Chapman, Harmon Dhillon, Frank Dolberry, Jimmy Dragas, Elif Espinola, Karen Fuller, Christian Layne, J.P. McNeil, Phil Medley, Laura Moye, Aaron Oswaks, Jon Snider, Kristin Sparks, and Harmon Dhillon, Annemieke Biesma, and Adam van de Leuv.
ALUMNI VISITED BY THE HEAD OF SCHOOL In the new year Dr. Lewis, Head of School, traveled with Mrs. Ingram, College Guidance Counselor, to the University of Virginia. There they met and socialized with with CHCS Alumni on the campus.
Pictured here are: (Left to Right) Dr. John P. Lewis, Christian Layne '02, Christian Fuqua '01, Alex Farmartino '00 Mrs. Ingram, Aaron Oswaks '02, Matt Pluznick '99, Tyler Wessell '02, Annemieke Biesma '02, and Elif Espinola-Engin '02.
The spring brought another visit by Dr. Lewis and Mrs. Arlene Ingram to The College of William and Mary where they touched base with our former students there.
Aaron Oswaks
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Adam van de Leuv, J.P. McNeil, Frank Dolberry, and Harmon Dhillon.
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Annemieke Biesma and John Snider.
Enjoying the get together are: Back Row: John Kelly '99, Mrs. Arlene Ingram, Greg Dragas '00, Saad Rahman '02; Front Row: Dr. John P. Lewis, Megan McWaters '02, Nicole Genta '02, Travis Simone '99, and Jon Snider '02.
THE ALUMNI HOLIDAY PARTY The Alumni Association ended 2002 and began 2003 with classic and successful events. The Annual Holiday Party had a new venue, The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts, and immediately preceding the party was the Alumni Basketball Game, revived by popular demand. The evening of December 20, between the regularly scheduled men’s JV and Varsity basketball games, 18 good sports showed up to play an abridged version of their game. The two teams were coached by David Cameron and Tom Barnes. The class range was from 1977, represented by Lee Peregoff, to 2002 represented by Phil Medley. Three alumni players are current Cape Henry parents: Lee Peregoff '77, Ros Willis '82, and Kevin DiBona '85. Mike Gianascoli '89 will have both designations in the fall of 2003, as Gabrielle, his three-year-old
Stephanie Chambers '01, Lauren Fisher '01, Lauren Schiff '01, and Phil Medley '02.
daughter, enters Prekindergarten. The design of The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts, music by Bob Lindsley, abundant refreshments, and the palpable good will made this a special event. Alumni President Repp Lambert welcomed everyone, announced that next year the Alumni Association will induct the first members into the Athletic Hall of Fame, and awarded door prizes and raffle items. The planning has begun for next year. Be there! 2002 ALUMNI BASKETBALL TEAMS
Coach Tom Barnes, Ann-Stewart Ege '94, and Laura Goldman '94. Front Row (Left to Right): Josh Brickman '00, Jonathan DeHart '00, Hunter McCaa '95, Andy Tilhou '98, Eric Mulkey '94, Dante Horne '00, Phil Quam '01, Ros Willis '82, Lee Peregoff '77. Back Row (Left to Right): Coach David Cameron, Repp Lambert '89, Pete McMahan '00, Jared Chalk '01, Mike Gianascoli '89, Ralph Temoche '93, Burt Burroughs '94, Phil Medley '02, Kevin DiBona '85, Motier Stevenson '00, Coach Tom Barnes.
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Angie Peregoff, Lee Peregoff '77, and Tom Elliott '76.
Heather Price '93, Cameron Head, Blair Robinson '92, Sean O’Donnell '90, and Laura Lechler '92.
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AT TAUTOG’S
The Alumni Board is committed to bringing more local alumni together. The Holiday Party and the Reunion Party are attracting more and more alumni and are planned during times when many out-of-town alumni are visiting. Their latest idea is to have two or three “Networking Happy Hours” during the year in different, well known establishments. The first one was held April 17 at Tautog’s Restaurant on 23rd Street in Virginia Beach. Tautog’s has a reputation for excellent food and good service and they did it all for this event. Thanks to Chris Perry and Scott Van Gilder for putting it together.
Gina Iverone '93, Suzy Johnson Bass '95, and husband Jeff Bass
Sean O’Donnell '90, Scott Van Gilder '91, Cathy and Chris Perry '92
Christian Theurer '91, Laura Lechler '92, and Ashleigh Culukey Fiero '92
Meredith Zoby '93, Eric Mulkey '94, and Alan Haynsworth '95
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Mike Gianascoli '89
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Bill Braithwaite, The Everett School, David Ford '82, and Trey Braithwaite '86
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CLASS OF 1996
Kinte Smith
Kinte Smith has been successfully playing professional basketball in Germany for the Wolfenbuttell Dukes. Each town in Germany has a professional team, and they are followed with pride by the citizens. Life was diplomatically challenging for Kinte as the campaign for Iraq’s freedom began. He was an American in the public’s eye, and they wanted his perspective. He was quoted in the media, and his words were printed on his team’s website. Translated for us by Mrs. Cais, “Kinte, a 25 year old from Virginia Beach, thinks that Iraq cares nothing for our culture and way of life, and that if weapons of mass destruction fall into the hands of fanatics, like Saddam, there will be dire consequences. He hopes the UN would be on our side.”
Kinte Smith while at CHCS in 1996.
We have not had the opportunity to speak with Kinte personally. That is challenging enough with the time difference, but his practice and playing schedule took phoning to another level. He is also writing music in his spare time. Sometimes Kinte’s family would send site updates with photographs of the most recent games. Dr. Acosta or Ms. Cais were always willing to translate. The articles were very complimentary of his style and skills. Kinte has always been dedicated to his game and the brief history that follows reinforces what those who were closest to him knew and makes us proud to call him an Alumnus. Scouting Report: Player Profile while at the University of Richmond.
You can read more about and see Kinte in action at this website: www.wolfenbuettel-dukes.de
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Kinte is a very smooth player with exceptional athletic ability and grace. Becoming effective at the point and developing a PG mentality. Starting to show great leadership qualities and ability to run a team.Very effective at the two because of his picture perfect jump as well as his slashing and scoring ability. Can also play the SF because of his athletic ability and cause match-up problems. Perfect player for a guard-oriented team due to his flexibility. He is a threat for a triple double every night due to his versatility and work ethic crashing the boards. Puts in extra time in the gym and is always looking to improve.Very mature young man who represents the Spiders very well.
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In order to print the most accurate account of Kinte’s career, I asked Don Charlton, his stepfather, to do a synopsis. Don agreed and sent the following, which we really appreciate. Kinte graduated from the University of Richmond in the spring of 2001. He was twice selected to the Colonial Athletic
Association All-Conference team. In his senior year, the Richmond Spiders were CAA regular season champions with a record of 22-6 and were invited to the National Invitational Tournament. Kinte’s last home appearance at Richmond was the opening round of the NIT. He saved his best for last (24 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals) when he led his team past the University of West Virginia 79-56. Kinte played the small forward position in college, but 6 feet 4 inches is a little too small to play small forward professionally. He spent the year after he graduated from college learning how to play the point guard position. He left Virginia in August 2002. His first stop was Wurzburg, Germany. He tried out for professional teams in Germany, Austria, Finland, and England. Every coach and scout who saw him play was quick to see his remarkable talent and high skill level, but was concerned about his lack of experience at the point guard position. Kinte refused to be discouraged. He was able to live and work out with a player in Luxembourg until finally, in January 2003, the phone call he was waiting and hoping for finally came. A team in Germany had just lost their point guard to injury, and they wanted to bring Kinte in for a tryout. Kinte caught the first plane to Wolfenbuttel, Germany. The coaches were convinced after the first practice that Kinte was their man. In Kinte’s first game in Germany, he won over the home crowd (23 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals) by leading his new team, the Wolfenbuttel Dukes, to a 90-83 victory. Kinte plans to finish the season in Germany and come home for a brief time before he goes back to Europe in July. Now that he has proven himself at the point guard position, the sky is the limit for Kinte as he looks forward to a bright future in the tough competitive world of professional basketball.
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CHCS
Alumni Notes
THE EVERETT SCHOOL Shep Jordan has been nominated to the CHCS Alumni Board of Directors. THE 1970’S Lee Peregoff '77, as the senior member of the Alumni basketball team, set the standard for his former teammates to follow in future games. Phillip Davis '78 with Atlantic Dominion, was a most generous contributor to the After Prom Party this year. He wants to know when Jim Braithwaite '78 is going to step up to the plate or rather the tee. Phillip has also recommitted to his role as Class Agent. THE 1980’S Amy Waters Yarsinske '81 continues to be recognized for her book, No One Left Behind, The Lt. Cmdr. Michael Speicher Story. She did more than 70 major media events since the war for Iraqi freedom began. The book was also selected by Putnam for audio production. Ros Willis '82 was looking smooth on the court in the Alumni Holiday Game. Ros and Katherine’s daughter, Lucy, is in Transitional Kindergarten. Claudia Ackley Dundas '86 sent a note from sunny Florida: “Hello to all! It’s hard to believe I have been away so long. I have been working for the Walt Disney Co. in different positions for
IT IS 20 YEARS!
individuals and champion trainers on moving to a still higher level of personal best. Todd said hello to Trey Braithwaite '86 and to his nephews, Mason in Fifth and Evan in Fourth Grade. Dan Ryan '89 has attained the rank of Lt. Commander. He and his wife Jen are now living in Meridian, Mississippi, with their daughters, Ashley, five, and Emily, two. Merri Jo Abernathy '88 wrote, “Our family has been in Charlotte, North Carolina for three years. We stay very active with our children and our ‘living history’ programs. We travel to schools and historical sites in the area, giving interpretations of 18th century life. My husband, Scott, is a Vice President with Global Client Services at Bank of America. Our daughter, Lauren, is nine and our son, Miles Alexander, is already two! While we don’t often get the chance to come back to Virginia, I enjoy seeing how the School has changed and grown, like an old friend. Nice to see that more CHCS Alumni are now in the ‘Tarheel State!’” THE 1990’S Kerri Ryan Bryant '90 and her husband, Bill, drove on Christmas Eve from Nazareth to Bethlehem (that is Pennsylvania) for the birth of their third daughter, Callie. Grandmother, Joan Ryan, reports that the Bryant house is a busy one with Caitlynn, four, Courtney, two, and little Callie. Byron Mitchell '91 is number 15 with the Atlanta Silverbacks professional soccer team. His bio reads, “Byron has spent most of his professional career in the Major Indoor Soccer League, most recently with the Cleveland Crunch. He played the 1999 season with the Hampton Roads Mariners under Coach Mosen. The hard-nosed defender is a graduate of Old Dominion University in Virginia.”
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The Class of 1983, with 18 graduates, will be honored at the July 11 Summer Reunion Party.
nearly 14 years. Currently I’m with our Sales & Marketing team working with the travel agents nationwide and am enjoying the challenge. I really like the new website and look forward to seeing what everyone is doing.” Tim Christian Moseng '86 wrote from Norway: “Hello, Cape Henry Collegiate School! I attended from 1984 -1986. I now have a Master’s Degree in Planning and Community Studies from the University of Troms in Norway. I hope to come back to Virginia Beach in the near future.” Stephen Taylor '86 was searching and found our website. He is in British Columbia. “Nice to hear from someone from CHCS. I ski, fish, hike, and work a heck of a lot. I graduated in '86. Are you by chance related to Trey? Had many a good soccer game with Trey on my side against Norfolk Academy. Take care, and hope to hear from you soon. Cheers, Stephen P.S. The rest of the gang included, Brendan, Mark, Dustin, Scott, Collin, Reese, Parker, Morgan, James, Heather, Brian, Holly and many, many more. . .” Todd Underwood '85 has been following the nutritional and workout plans from the Body for Life Program. His persistence and personal success won him a place at EAS headquarters in Golden, Colorado. They came from around the country, 20 men and women who have challenged themselves taking physical fitness to an optimum level. There they focused with like-minded
Jake Rashkind '91 came by with his wife, Skye, and their delightful son, Nathan. As you can see from the picture Nathan is a very happy baby and enjoyed visiting with everyone. Jake is teaching Upper School English and coaching lacrosse at the Wilmington Friends School in Wilmington, Delaware. Christian Theurer '91 is living in Shadowlawn, happy with his position at Scott & Stringfellow. He has promised CHCS a copy of his second CD, which will be out this summer. Jason Troiano '91 wrote in that he is a practicing physician with a family practice in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. He and his wife, Sarah, have a daughter Ella, who is 11⁄2 years old. Meredith Fischer '92 connected with Laura Lechler '92 who passed this on. “I have finished my course
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Do you want to receive updates on Cape Henry Collegiate School events and other happenings? Email is the quickest and most efficient way to stay in touch. Send us your email, and we will add you to our growing list of Alumni online. Also check out our Alumni Bulletin Board online and tell your fellow classmates as well. Visit your Alumni Page at alumni.capehenry.org often. It is updated frequently.
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It is time to get “connected.”
work at Central Washington University and am currently writing a thesis for my Master’s in School Counseling. Currently, I am working for St.Vincent de Paul and running the evening homeless shelter for families in this area and love the job.” Robb Scott '92 came home to visit with his parents and celebrate his graduation from Navy Flight School in Kingsville, Texas. His next school will cover survival training and is with the Fleet Readiness Squadron. This is another step in his preparation to fly the SA 6 Prowler in Washington state. Robb has been noticing all the changes on campus and came by to take a look. He said he wished some of these improvements had been here for his class, but is pleased that his alma mater continues to change with the times. Jason Campbell '93 is in dental school. Fill us in! Victoria DiCarlo Caruso '93 continues to create the most outrageous pastries for Bella Italia. You can find her everyday but Sunday in this very popular family restaurant, working with her mother, Anna, her brother, Andrea, and her husband, Joe. Her youngest brother, Marco Scaramellino, is here in Middle School. Victoria is part of the '93 reunion committee. Amy Flax '93 has moved to Savannah, Georgia, and her parents are delighted to have her back on the East Coast. Her fiancé, Mitchell Murphy, is a graduate student at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Amy is taking some courses for intellectual exercise, not an advanced degee. This gives her time to appreciate the cultural and meteorological differences between Portland, Oregon, and Savannah. She sends her best to everyone.
The Class of 1993, with 41 graduates, will be honored at the July 11 Summer Reunion Party. IT IS 10 YEARS!
Nat Parker '93 is finishing his second year at Eastern Virginia Medical School. With Class Agent Heather being out of the area Nat,Victoria, and Brady are planning something special for this 10th reunion on August 17. Heather Price '93 1st Lt. USMC, has been serving in Kuwait with Intel since February 10. She has really enjoyed hearing from her classmates. She returned to San Diego during the first Part of the United States Marine week of June Corps in Kuwait as support for and is planning Operation Iraqi Freedom Capt. to attend this Gilda Addessi, Capt. Raymond Barnett, and Heather. 10th Class Reunion. Brad Sykes '93 is in Hollywood writing and producing movies. He wrote, “Cape Henry was extremely encouraging to me in ways that a ‘regular’ school wouldn’t have been, and I hope it’s still the same today, despite all the growth that’s going on. Since moving to L.A. in 1997, I’ve been working in the movie business in various capacities, first doing various crew jobs and then finally getting my first directing job (from a video movie I shot in Virginia Beach) in 1998. Since then, I’ve written and/or directed 16 features. I come back to Virginia Beach about once a year, so maybe the next time I could stop by. I have been keeping track of our alumni through the Soundings magazine. It’s always cool to see what everyone is doing now, almost ten years since we graduated!”
Courtney Totushek '93 is writing and performing her own songs in the D.C. music scene. You can visit her website and download some of her songs
on www.totushek.com. Several alums have caught her performances. Described as “refreshing and soulful” by George Washington University students and as having “a touch of Ani DiFranco” by The Washington Post writer Marianne Meyer, she has established a solid following in our nation’s capital. Brady Veccellio '93 is part of the 10th reunion committee. We missed getting this in the last Soundings. Virginia Beach was abuzz because last August, The Food Network came to do the show “The Best Of ” on our local restaurants. And there was Brady, Operations Manager, for Steinhilber’s on the front page of The Virginian-Pilot during the filming of his restaurant. Steinhilber’s Thalia Acres Inn has been a tradition in dining for three generations. Brady’s grandparents opened the restaurant in 1939. He works with his mother Jean and his uncle Steve. For the Class of '93, step back in time; your Senior Dinner was held there.
Meredith Zoby '93 had a wonderful adventure in the islands, has a personal trainer, and is closing in on her Ph.D. Burt Burroughs '94 is back in town and we are all glad. He has started his own company, Orange Peel Transportation. If you need a cool ride
Brian Walker '95 is now full time, working as Assistant to the Director of Communications here on campus. All of the Development staff are thrilled with his talents. He also helps design many of our schoolwide publications and our great Alumni mailings.
Travis Patton '94 and Brian Walker '95
Braxton Williams '95 is writing for the Daily Progress in Charlottesville, Virginia. Lisa Iervolino '96 completed her master’s degree at Columbia University School of Social Work. She is now working as a social worker with the city of Newport News and living in Virginia Beach. Kinte Smith '96 has been playing professional basketball in Germany for the Wolfenbuttell Dukes since his graduation from the University of Richmond. (See Alumni Making News on page 28) Jessica Zaganczyk '96 works in the fashion industry in New York and Los Angeles. She is involved in putting together the two largest runway shows in the U.S. She stopped by and was impressed by all the growth. It is evident that Jessica and the world of fashion are a great match. Stacie Crain '97 graduated from Princeton University and has been continuing her studies at Virginia Tech. She has been accepted into the School of Veterinary Medicine for the fall of 2003, and she has been asked to teach in the Political Science Department. Her class schedule will be the deciding factor for this job offer.
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to the airport, need to collect clients, or to move guests from place to place, he can do it. If you are thinking about an evening celebration and want a designated driver, he’s your man. Vivek Chakrabortty '94 has emailed to say he is thinking about his 10th class reunion! We love this enthusiasm. Who else is on board? Kelly Troiano Kenis '94 was married October 26, 2002. She is living in Arlington and working for a radio station. Carolina Morillas '94 found the Alumni page and wrote these updates. “Just visited the site (it looks fantastic!) I left New York and moved to Peru last July to work in tourism, so use this email address cams15@hotmail.com please. Much love and many hugs and kisses to all the other alumni! I am getting married in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco this June. I have very fond memories of CHCS and will hopefully make it to one of the reunions someday! It will be neat to exchange stories. . . My parents are living in London, but a good address is their home in Lima: Grl. Muniz 110, 7B San Isidro, Lima 27 Peru.” Travis Patton '94 stopped by and checked out Brian Walker’s new office and visited with faculty and staff. Hunter McCaa '95 played in the Holiday Alumni Game, and we think he used some lacrosse tricks. He is now the lead instructor at the Chesapeake Yoga Center. He wrote, “Cruise on down and check me out! It will free your mind and spirit. Hope all is well with everyone! Go Dolphins!” Ashleigh Simone '95 is studying architecture at Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. After graduating from William and Mary, she moved to New York and worked as a paralegal anticipating a career in law. Ashley has been based in Paris for this semester as part of her architecture program. She is looking forward to coming home for her brother’s, Travis '99, June 28 wedding. Kristy Redmon Winfield '95 can be found during working hours at the BB&T on First Colonial Road. She and Ros have purchased a new home in the Great Neck corridor and will become a family of three in the fall.
ALUMNI HELPERS! They had a great time and received high marks for their efforts. These Cape Henry Collegiate School grandmothers gathered the college addresses of the Class of 2002 and sent them an exam survival kit courtesy of the Cape Henry Collegiate School
Jayson (Johnson) Grazel '97 finished at Virginia Tech with a degree in Horticulture, Greenhouse Production and Management. “I currently reside in Gaffney, South Carolina. I am the Assistant Grower for Lakeshore USA, which has two locations with over a million square feet of growing space. I have found my career choice to be fascinating, interesting, and different with a new challenge everyday. I will never forget those biology classes with Mrs. Mulvey in the Cape Henry greenhouse. If there is anything that I might be able to do, please feel free to contact me.”
Alumni Association.
Mrs. Jakie Briet
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Mrs Carole Ettel and Mrs. Linda Walker
Ned Miles '97 is burning the midnight oil. He is working for Vastara, a large software company in Northern Virginia. He is really enjoying his work. Amanda Cabrera '98 graduated from the Life Leadership Training Center, a full-time Bible college. She is working at the Virginia Beach Christian Life Center and doing ministry. Her focus now is youth ministry. Amanda wants Lauren Dixon to call her so they can catch up. Matt Pluznick '99 graduated from the University of Virginia. He served both as President and Social Chairman of his fraternity, Theta Delta Chi. He volunteered with a group called “One in Four,” which is a sexual assault resource program helping men understand the traumatic and far reaching effects rape has on women. Matt majored in psychology and government and this summer he will attend the McIntyre Business Institute. He plans to work next year and think about his focus for graduate school in 2004. He also said he has been asked to be the best man in Travis Simone’s '99 wedding. Beth Ryan '99 will graduate from Colorado State University in August 2003.
Travis Simone '99 is getting married on June 28, 2003 to Nina Strickland. They have known each other since first grade! After their wedding, they will spend the summer looking for graduate schools. Travis plans to become a minister. We will, of course, want photos! Carson E. “Chip” Wiedeman '99 has been busy. His parents sent this photo by email. At the time of this photo, Chip was a senior attending the University of Hawaii, Manoa, where he was majoring in Marine Science and Environmental Protection. He also works full time as the captain of the “Starlet II,” a 110-foot, 250-passenger tourist vessel berthed in Honolulu. He earned his U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license in 2001 and was one of the youngest people to earn this designation. He loves living in Hawaii. This past summer he graduated from the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate
School and is eligible to accept a commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps upon college graduation. He was visited in December 2002 in Hawaii by CHCS Alumni Matt Hechtkopf, Darcy Gill, Matt Nash and Pat Cashman. The 2000’s Thea Williamson '00 was spotted, photographed and interviewed by The New York Times. She was in Madrid visiting the Prado. The headlines read, “Americans in Europe Politics Aside, Despite Widespread Protests, The Anger Doesn’t Turn Personal.” Reprinted: “And, it seemed there was no way to avoid talk of war. In Madrid, Thea Williamson, a student from Haverford College in Pennsylvania, who was visiting the Prado, said that many people
wanted to talk about the invasion. ‘Definitely they want to talk about politics, and what I think of what the government is doing, because it’s clear they understand the difference between American tourists or students and the political system,’ she said.” Rachael Wagner '00 will be working in New York City in Rockefeller Center this summer at an investment-banking firm. She will be sharing student housing with Mandi Warren '00. Mandi Warren '00 has a summer internship position at NBC’s “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” in New York City. She wrote, “I will be living in New York University student housing this summer with one of my dearest and closest childhood friends, Rachael Wagner '00. I don’t know many details about my job just yet. However, I do know that I will start out working as a talent intern, which involves working on booking guests for the show and all the paperwork that goes along with that.
Let me know if any of you are going to be in NYC this summer. Please come see me!” Latrelle Morris '01 brought her wonderful voice back and shared it with some Lower School classes.
Rob Chapman '02 wrote, “Hi. Thanks for the care packages. Tell the grandmothers I said ‘Thank you.’ I hope everyone at Cape Henry is doing well. Tell everybody I said hello. Thanks again.”
Sean Kernan '02 is swimming for George Washington University. It is fun to go to the team website and find a write-up like this. “On the men’s side, freshman Sean Kernan (Virginia Beach,VA/Cape Henry) had a stand out performance by winning two races. Kernan took first in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle with times of 21.75 and 47.40, respectively.” Congratulations, Sean! Alexis Miles '02 has taken her stage skills to the university level at Princeton. She had a monologue in the play The Vagina Monologues. Laura Moye '02 whose vocal style was a hit at CHCS’s Cabaret, sang with the Blacksburg Master Chorale at Virginia Tech. The program was very challenging, but she credited Mr. Logan with her readiness. Congratulations! For more Alumni news and information visit the Cape Henry Alumni website at:
alumni.capehenry.org
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“True freedom has always moved forward in the hearts and upon the shoulders of willing volunteers.” - Chet Damron Cape Henry Parents’ Association officers for 2003-2004, Debbie Puckett, President-Elect, and Connie Fulton, President, discuss expanded activities for volunteers next year.
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