Spark Summer 2014

A VERY FOND FAREWELL

After 15 years as our Head of School, Keith Evans leaves a legacy of strong leadership and dynamic change.

Highlights of 2013-2014 Graduation Celebrations Sports Roundup

Summer 2014

Collegiate School Administration

Amanda Little Surgner ’83 VICE PRESIDENT – ADVANCEMENT

Stephen D. Hickman, President / Head of School Phyllis Palmiero, Vice President – Finance Amanda Little Surgner ’83, Vice President – Advancement Benjamin I. Rein, Head of Upper School Charles L. Blair, Jr., Head of Middle School Dr. Jill S. Hunter, Head of Lower School

Elizabeth Woodroof Cogar ’77 EDITOR, SPARK DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Dianne Carter ’04 ASSISTANT EDITOR, SPARK COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Board of Trustees 2014 – 2015

Alumni Association Board 2014 – 2015

John D. O’Neill, Jr., Chairman of the Board Paul D. Koonce, Vice Chairman of the Board John L. Walker III, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board Stephen D. Hickman, President / Head of School Phyllis Palmiero, Treasurer Susan. C. Wiley, Secretary

Mason Chapman ’84, President Marshall Schutt ’98, Vice President / President-Elect Katherine Thalhimer Adamson ’96, Recording Secretary Lizzie Cullen Cox ’00, Corresponding Secretary Sarah Cook Martin ’94, Finance Chair Jay DeVoe ’82, Annual Fund Chair David Wilkins ’94, Past President Bobbie Lee Norris Sutherland ’54, Town School Representative Beth Flippo Hutchines ’88, Yogi Singh ’02, Volunteer / Community Service Co-Chairs

Richard L. Bennett, Jr. ’90 Kenneth T. Berents Michael G. Bland ’83 Mason T. Chapman ’84** Mark A. Christian ’77 John G. Davenport Kimberly F. Johnson*** John W. Martin ’78 Malcolm S. McDonald Gaye C. Montgomery Frank F. Mountcastle III ’83 Sheryl Robins Nolt ’85 Joan Olmsted Oates* Judy Wagoner Pahren Tracey A. Ragsdale C. B. Robertson III* Lisa E. Roday John G. Stallings Wallace Stettinius* Brude D. Stoever Alfred L. Stratford III ’85 Robert S. Ukrop* Michelle P. Wiltshire

Stacy H. Adams CONTRIBUTOR, SPARK ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Jennifer Robertson Wilkins ’92 DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI & SPECIAL EVENTS Weldon Bradshaw, Alex Smith ’65 CONTRIBUTORS Weldon Bradshaw, Al Cothran, Taylor Dabney, Karen Pickett, Joe Mahoney, Jay Paul, Robin Reifsnider, Tom Veazey, Andy Wiley ’77 PHOTOGRAPHY Scout Design GRAPHIC DESIGN B&B Printing PRINTING

Susie Materne Benson ’62 Barbara Robertson Burke ’68 Fran Chalkley Robertson ’69 Meade Spotts ’75 Hank Carter ’77 Jeff Modisett ’78 Philip Goodpasture ’78 Chris Kulp ’84 Sarah Johnson Hallock ’85 Ellen Turbeville Bonbright ’86 Jo Ellen Constine ’87 Jack Woodfin ’87 Clay Coleman ’89 Alan Vaughan ’91 Stephen Spraker ’92 Neely Markel Winston ’96 Camp Goodwin ’99 Liza Jarvis Scott ’99 Liz Costin Nixon ’02 Mayme Beth Donohue ’03

Thanks to all parents, students, alums and friends who share generously of their information, photographs and archives.

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* Life Trustee ** Alumni Association President *** Parents’ Association President

Middle School English teacher Weldon Bradshaw holds class al fresco.

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BY THE NUMBERS .............................................................................................................. 03 GRADUATIONS..................................................................................................................... 12 FOND FAREWELLS ............................................................................................................. 24 WINTER & SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP ......................................................................... 26

FEATURE PARTING WORDS Goodbye to Keith Evans ........................................................................................................ 30

ALUMNI ACTIVITIES LETTER from Director of Alumni & Special Events Jennifer Wilkins ’92 ....................... 38 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS ............................................................................... 39 ALUMNI IN SPORTS............................................................................................................ 42 ALUMNI EVENTS ................................................................................................................ 44

CLASS NOTES News from alums plus spotlights on Missy Herod ’72, Bobby Call ’76, Leigh Dobbins Johnson ’78, Alden Ramsey ’00 & Meg Marchant ’98, Kate Knisley ’06............................ 54 In Memoriam: Richard L. Sharp........................................................................................... 73

BACK IN THE DAY Our Mrs. Robinson, by Alex Smith ’65.................................................................................. 74

PARTING SHOT Claud Whitley passes on the keys from Keith Evans to Steve Hickman .......................... 75

COVER: At the opening faculty and staff meeting last August, Keith Evans kicked off his final year as Head of School.

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2014 / 2015 ALUMNI DATEBOOK All Collegiate Alumni are invited to attend the following events. For more information on events at Collegiate, visit our website at www.collegiate-va.org/alumni/events. Alumni Lunches will be held throughout the year with new Head of School Steve Hickman. More details will be sent out closer to the dates of events.

August

Saturday, 23

Collegiate Night at the Richmond Kickers

September

Thursday, 4 Friday, 26 Saturday, 27

Seahawks Social at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Oyster Roast at Tuckahoe Homecoming Day: Cookout, Football Game (1:30 p.m.), Reunion Parties for Class Years Ending in 4s and 9s

November

Saturday, 1

Athletic Hall of Fame

December

Friday, 5

Pageant Lunch

January

Wednesday, 7 Friday, 9 Saturday, 31

College Panel Centennial Kick-Off; K-12 Pep Rally Centennial Service Day with Stop Hunger Now

Friday, 6 Friday, 21

New York City Reunion Winter Party / Auction

Friday, 10

Torch Run from original Monument Avenue site to Mooreland Road Campus D.C. Reunion Reunion Planning Kick-off (0s and 5s)

February April

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Thursday, 16 Thursday, 30

Class of 1964

50th

Reunion September 26 - 27

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend September 26 – 27, 2014 Save the Date! Class of 1964, it’s your 50th Reunion!

Questions? Want to Volunteer?

Contact Jennifer Robertson Wilkins ’92, Alumni Director at 804.741.9718 or jwilkins@collegiate-va.org.

Look for more information from your classmates soon!

News From Mooreland Road

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BY THE NUMBERS : THE 2013-2014 COUNT In the course of a year at Collegiate, there are hundreds of initiatives, events and accomplishments worth celebrating on and off campus. We’ve selected a few to share...

1 Collegiate alum played in the Super Bowl this year and won! Russell Wilson ’ 0 7, for mer C ol le g i at e quarterback who is now playing for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, led the team to victory in February.

3 new Middle School classrooms were created in the building formerly known as the Student Activities C ent er ( S AC ) a nd now named the Reeves Center in honor of retired teacher Bill Reeves.

Bill Reeves with wife Jane at the dedication

3 Centennial logos have been desig ned a nd a re ready to go into service as we approach our 100th birthday in 2015.

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3rd straight year winning the LIS and State Championship titles for our girls’ swim and dive team!

10th straight LIS Championship title for our girls’ lacrosse team!

20 Collegiate 8th Graders piloted a new – they spent a week learning about program called Envision Richmond downtown Richmond and using design thinking to develop projects that could encourage local residents to visit and enjoy the James River. Their efforts culminated in group presentations before a panel of six local professionals who work to preserve and raise awareness about the river.

24 seniors were inducted into the Collegiate chapter of the Cum Laude Society which recognizes academic excellence. Congratulations to Ashe Allende, Katie Ciszek, Andy Cuthbert, Mary Weston DeVoe, Anna Hoover, Kelsey Johnson, Nathan Maizels, Katie McCauley, Quinn McDonough, Austin Parks, Tyler

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Roberts and Tori Spivey. They joined last fall’s inductees: Christina Allen, Ali Beaver, A lexander Byrd, Brian Davia, Abigail Glasgow, Shawn Kerry, Meg Meyer, Frances Mitchell, Kyle Mosman, Madeline Nagy, Ryan Tidey and Katie Wright.

28 students were recognized by the Scholastic Art Award competition this year. Gwin Sinnott ’17 (ceramics & glass), Peter Finley ’15 (painting), Mia Jackson ’17 (mixed media), Payton Reed ’14 (drawing), Kristie Turkal ’14 (mixed media) and

William Dabney ’15 (digital art) received Gold Key Awards. In addition, this photo by Aven Jones ’16 was included in an exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts that was curated and designed by teens.

31 faculty members received summer grants from the Alumni Association, Brinkley and Julia Williams endowments.

These grants are awarded for special study, projects and travel that will enrich the classroom experience for students. Here is a sampling of what teachers are doing this summer:

• Choral director Pam James is updating and recategorizing the music library.

• Middle School drama teacher Jenny Hundley is working on the 8th Grade Centennial Play.

• Lower School teacher Liz Clayton is creating programming and robotics curriculum for 2nd and 3rd Graders; creating engineering lessons for Lower School and assisting with a Lego curriculum.

• Middle School art teacher Teresa Colem a n is at t end i n g t he Glen Workshop West in Santa Fe, NM. • Upper School biology teacher Shayna Cooke is creating a “Great Diseases” curriculum.

• Libra r ia ns Mela nie Ba rker a nd Carolyn LaMontagne are working on Maker activities with HackRVA, doing independent work and hosting a workshop.

• Middle School English teacher George Wickham is working on curriculum for 7th Grade English and Chromebook integration.

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36 36 teams of students and faculty from Collegiate, Maggie Walker Governor’s School, and Trinity Episcopal School, along with handful of our alumni and parents participated in the Deb A ngstadt Wif f le Ball Tour nament, hosted by t he C ol le g i at e Sp or t s Discussion Club and the Wiffle Ball Association of Richmond.

The winners were the Purple People Eaters team … and everyone else who came out to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and honor Mrs. Angstadt who passed away two days later. Her son David is a junior at Collegiate.

50 years ago the Class of 1963 graduated and this year they made a gift to our Makerspace areas in the Middle and Upper Schools.

Carolyn LaMontagne, head librarian of the Reed-Gumenick Library, reports: “The Makerspace is absolutely bustling these days, with a wide range of kids doing a wide range of interesting, creative things! Every single activity period and study hall, and many afternoons after school, I am overwhelmed by kids wanting to tinker and explore and make things.” Class of ’63 alums Jeannie Yager Dortch, Francie Shetter Adamson Reed, and Susie Materne Benson spearheaded the effort. Bob Campbell was generous enough to match the class gift.

50 3rd and 4th Graders participated in Jump Rope for the Heart to benefit the American Heart Association.

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57 Collegiate students traveled to countries around the globe during this school year, including Qatar, India, Canada, Spain, Italy and Costa Rica.

This summer, another 32 students will visit South Africa, Turkey, China, Bermuda and Nicaragua. On the trips, our students volunteered, attended Model UN conferences and participated in student leadership conferences.

100 percent of our faculty and staff participated in the Annual Fund for the fourth year in a row!

8 0 st udent s (a r e c or d nu mb er) f r om Richmond area high schools applied to partic ipat e i n t he 2 014 Coch ra ne Su m mer E conom ics I nstitute, a n ex per ience t h at c ombi ne s e c onom ic s e duc at ion w it h a n inter nsh ip. 19 a rea h igh schools were represented by CSEI applicants, and 32 of the 8 0 applica nts were accepted (10 f rom Col leg iat e). S een here, open i ng day chat with author and consultant (and Collegiate parent!) Andy Stefanovich.

140 140 characters’ worth of interesting tidbits about Collegiate’s history are being posted weekly on our archives Twitter feed. Follow us @CougarArchive and learn more about our illustrious past!

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160 independent school educators a nd administrators from across the nation and around the world came to Collegiate in April for a meeting of the Global Education Benchmark Group – they shared ideas and best practices for shaping students into engaged and productive global citizens. Collegiate is a founding member of the GEBG, which was established in 2008 by 20 independent schools, and our Director of Global Education, Clare Sisisky, is on its board.

300 little pillows have been made by Middle School students to send to children and adults dealing with illness, grief, or other challenging issues as a way to lift their spirits. 6th Grader Luke Tyson came up with the idea for the project, which is called SEW for SOS, and invited other students to join him in the library during lunchtime to write encouraging notes and sew them inside small pillows. SEW for SOS has been featured on both local and national NBC networks. www. sewforsos.org.

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150 wood pallets were disassembled and upcycled to c on st r uc t t he set of T he Laramie Project, the spring play. The production was a huge success with faculty, students and guests offering rave reviews. Said Upper School art teacher Pam Anderson Sutherland, “This is by far the best play I have ever seen at Collegiate in the 16 years

I have been working here … The ensemble acting is incredible (every student is outstanding); the stage design / production is unique and inventive; and the ultimate message of this play (hope and inclusiveness) is one our school community should feel immensely proud to be touting in such an artistic way.”

184 colleges and universities set up booths at t he R ich mond A r e a I ndpendent S chools College Fair we hosted in April. They came from 29 states, the District of Columbia and Scotland to share information with students a nd pa rents from Collegiate and 11 other schools.

350 Lower School students signed up for the Village Green Fair Fun Run. 76 of them were Kindergarteners.

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$700 was raised by the 2nd Graders who made Toucan Treats, bags of snacks for Lower School Field Day, to benefit the Toucan Ranch in Costa Rica.

700+ works of art by students in Lower, Middle and Upper Schools were on display all across campus for Art Walk 2014. Sculpture, paintings, drawings, prints, decorative arts, mixed media works and installations delighted guests who attended the event in April.

1,440 buckets of food scraps have been carried from the Lower School kitchen to the Lower School Garden since it was planted 8 years ago. The garden is more than just a beautiful place made fertile with kitchen compost – students watched Perry the Duck make her nest in the garden and hatch 3 ducklings, learned science lessons from the plant and animal life, and found inspiration for drawing and painting as well as the materials for ephemeral sculptures in the style of Andy Goldsworthy.

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939 Joined for Jimmy bracelets were made by Middle School students and sold with help from the website (www. joinedforjimmy.com) set up by Kendall Berents ’12 to raise money for cancer research.

Jim my Berents ’12 , tr ip let brother of Kendall and

Meredith, passed his 100-day milestone on June 5, following a bone marrow transplant in February. Stay in touch with the Berents family and Joined for Jimmy efforts via the website and keep those positive thoughts, prayers and love coming their way.

Middle School Head Charlie Blair working with students on Joined for Jimmy bracelets

25,630 lineal feet of sidewalk on the Mooreland Campus (4.85 miles) made for a lot of snow shoveling for the grounds crew this year!

1,548,170 book pages read by Middle School students as of May 1. Wow!

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Parents Make the Year Fun and Educational

During the 2013 – 2014 school year, the Parents’ Association, chaired by Susan Brizzolara, did much to enrich and enliven Collegiate for faculty, parents and students. From special treats for faculty to special events like the Cougar Classic, ‘Tis the Season… and the Village Green Fair, there were plenty of activities organized by parent volunteers. New this year was a Parent Academy Wellness Symposium which offered a day of education for mind and body for parents who participated.

Many thanks to the Parents’ Association for their end-of-the-year gift of $93,000 to the school.

That sum will be divided among several important projects including: • The newly established Keith A. Evans Endowment for School Leadership – $40,000 • The Parents’ Association Endowment for Faculty Professional Development – $20,000 • Contribution to the construction of an Upper School College Counseling reception area – $18,000 • Contribution for Middle School playground equipment, furnishings and landscaping – $15,000 Along the way, a lot of fun was had… thanks, parents!

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GRADUATIONS

At this year’s Baccalaureate, Brian Justice ’85 spoke of the value of compassion. Here were his final words from that speech, addressed to the students of the Class of ’14, among them his daughter Meagan.

Graduates take a last walk through campus.

So, to the Class of 2014, graduate and go into the world under the banner of love, of empathy, of kindness, of compassion and transform the world. Dream glorious dreams and think noble thoughts and, in your heart, hold beautiful things dearly.

Go study science and economics and business and history and literature and medicine and math and psychology and the arts and the languages … and do it in the name of compassion Go to business school and law school and medical school and to graduate programs in the arts and the sciences and the humanities … and do it in the name of compassion.

Go swim and row and run and dance and act and play … play lacrosse and field hockey and golf and football and musical instruments …and do it all in the name of compassion.

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Go, and love … love beyond reason, love beyond limits, love beyond what you think you can do, love recklessly and wastefully and wonderfully … love beyond what others say you should do … love even when you think you can’t or when someone says “it won’t happen” or “it’s not possible” or “you will never be able to do that” or “you’re no good” … the hell with them … love anyway … love and roll with joy and gratitude through everything that life throws at you and life is going to throw a lot at you.

With unyielding courage step into the battles of life and let love be your breastplate and your shield and let compassion be your weapon.

I love you Meagan, I love the Class of 2014, I love the people in this room. Thank you for the bounty of grace and good spirit you have shown to me and to our

community during our time together. May it continue on through the next chapters of our lives! Can we then go forth from this place tonight in the name of kindness and empathy and love and compassion and help the people in this world? Yes! Yes we can! Yes we will!

But, before we go, one question remains … there is a girl at the river’s edge asking for help and there are two monks – two people – standing right beside her in that moment … one of them hesitates and one of them helps … which one are you?

Amen.

Upper School Commencement Awards

Malcolm U. Pitt, Jr. Service Award Nathan Maizels ’14

Senior Chinese Award Will Stallings ’14

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Civitan Honor Key Mary Weston DeVoe ’14

Upper School faculty vote to determine who will receive these awards with the exception of the Rosemary Medal which is voted upon by the senior girls.

Perrow Senior History Award Frances Mitchell ’14 Phillip Colón ’14

Virginia Courtney Simpson Award Eliza Wittmann ’15

Greenbaum Award – Valedictorians Katie Wright and Brian Davia (Highest four-year academic average) Rosemary Medal Frances Mitchell Louise Mattern Coleman Award Vivien Fergusson

Elizabeth Bryson Powell Award Andy Cuthbert ’14 Helen Moon Senior English Award Madeline Nagy ’14 Brian Davia ’14 Senior Creative Writing Award Jane Blackmer ’14 Katie Ciszek ’14

Johnel Tate Poffenberger Award Claire Templeman

Dr. Martha E. Kolbe Award Alex Jacobs

Jefferson Book Award Kyra Gregory ’15 Samuel Sommers ’15 Brown Book Award Clara Davis ’15 Mohamed Karabatek ’15 Dartmouth Book Award Katherine Golladay ’15 Jack Cole ’15

Engard Senior Art Award Erin Cross ’14 Max Gordon ’14

Carolyn Levey Music Award Ana Yoo ’14

Honors Assembly Awards

Wellesley Book Award Caroline Weinberg ’15

Dr. Tapan Hazra Science Award Scott Werwath ’16

Scott Harden Senior Performing Arts Award Meagan Justice ’14

Charles F. Wiltshire Citizenship Award Ashe Allende

Harvard Prize Book Award Strib Walker ’15

Osborne Senior Science Award Robert Sjovold ’14

Jake MacNelly Senior Art Purchase Award Payton Reed ’14 (Sponsored by the Class of 1990)

E. Angus Powell Award Shawn Kerry

Upper School faculty and administration select recipients. The awards were presented on June 3, 2014.

Margaret Daniel Senior Science Award Jane Blackmer ’14 Kelsey Mathern ’14

Osborne Music Award Ben Kelley ’14 Charlotte Stevens Junior English Award Claire Golladay ’15 Parker Moore ’15 Britten Senior Math Award Frances Mitchell ’14 Shawn Kerry ’14 Thalhimer Senior French Award Abigail Glasgow ’14 Mac Blain ’14 Senior Spanish Award Frances Mitchell ’14 Shawn Kerry ’14 Senior Latin Award Joe Keiger ’14

Best Thespian Award Emily Cyr ’14 Christopher Van Winkle ’14 Technical Theater Award Kelsey Mathern ’14 Dance Award Tori Spivey ’14 Frances Leigh Williams Journalism Award Ali Beaver ’14 Custis Coleman ’14 Erin Cross ’14 Kyra Gregory ’15 Mireille Heidbreder ’15 Addie Johnson ’15 Madeline Nagy ’14

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College Admission Highlights: Class of 2014 • The Class of 2014 continued our tradition of strong acceptance rates, contributing to our 10-year average of 2 out of every 3 applications resulting in acceptances.

William & Mary and U. St. AndrewsScotland. Students were offered a total of more than $3.7 million in merit scholarships (excluding need-based aid).

• At the 7 schools receiving the most appli- • Cougars received a host of “most” and cations from Collegiate seniors, accep“highly” selective admission offers, and tance numbers were high: 40 at JMU, 35 their overall accept rates within each selecat UVA, 20 at U. South Carolina, 16 at tivity category benchmarked in Barron’s Virginia Tech, 13 at William & Mary, 12 Profiles of American Colleges significantly at U. Georgia, and 7 at UNC. Accolades outpaced the norms. “Most Selective” for the class included 2 Ivy acceptances, schools that accepted our students but saw an appointment to the US Naval Academy, no enrollment include Boston College, Case a Johnson Scholarship (full, 4-year) Western, Colorado College, Connecticut at Washington & Lee, a Naval ROTC College, Lafayette, New York University, Scholarship (full, 4-year), and Honors UNC-Chapel Hill, Rhodes, Villanova, and college / program offers ranging from Washington University-St. Louis.

American, Christopher Newport, Georgia Tech, JMU, and NC State to Texas A&M, • Destinations are split in half with 51% of Tulane, U. Alabama, UNC-Chapel Hill, the class heading to schools in Virginia UVA (Echols / Rodman), Virginia Tech, and 49% attending school in 19 different and the joint-degree program between states. Students will engage in distinct /

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Webb Senior Sportsmanship Award Brooks Doxey ’14 Jacobs Senior Sportsmanship Award Alexander Byrd ’14 Reed Senior Athletic Award Sydney Cardozo ’14 Outstanding Senior Athlete Award Wilton Speight ’14 Richmond Times-Dispatch Scholar / Athlete Award Dodi Allocca ’14 Kyle Mosman ’14

Andrew Ciszek, Dorsey Ducharme, Katie Hayes and Chelsie Cheon celebrated their graduation from 8th Grade to Upper School on Thursday, June 5.

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highly selective majors ranging from art education, biomedical engineering, business analytics, global health and public policy, and jazz studies to international relations, mathematical economics and leadership, nursing, theater, and the visual arts. Additionally, our 15 athletes who were recruited by colleges (9 Division I and 6 Division III) will compete in crew, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, and swimming. While Collegiate’s rate of college acceptances continues to be impressive, we are most proud that our seniors continue to pursue and find many great options for “fit” in their college process.

– Brian Leipheimer Director of College Counseling

Middle School Graduation Awards June 6, 2014

Cox Music Awards Strings – Georgia Vaughan Piano – Jane Carlton Gremer Band – Ashray Namala

Language Arts Award Olivia Dimond Mack Murray

Recipients are chosen by Middle School faculty.

Choral Award Nicole Gould Zach Bostic

Physical Education Award Katie Fleming Logan Little

Hugh H. Addy Award Sam Roberts

Science Award Ashley Eastep Sam Roberts

Technology Award Lee Kennon Duncan Owen

Language Awards Latin – Jane Carlton Gremer, Alex Hartmann French – Yixuan Zhao, Sam Roberts Spanish – Annie Ryan, David Hugo Chinese – Ellie Angle, Kieran Cottrell

History Award Madeline Smith Hayden Vassey

Director’s Award Joseph White D.A.R. Citizenship Award Ashray Namala Lee Kennon Fry Cup Emily Yue Sue Jett Award Katie Fleming Art Award Wescott Lowe David Hugo

Math Award Yixuan Zhao Mohith Dhillon

Highest Academic Average – 8th Grade year Yixuan Zhao Sam Roberts Highest Academic Average – 4 years Yixuan Zhao Hayden Gee

BELOW: The Class of 2022 graduated from 4th Grade to Middle School on Friday, May 30 in Oates Theater.

BOTTOM: 8th Grader Meade A. Spotts (center) and family following Middle School graduation – Ren Spotts ’20, Clair Spotts ’15, J.D. Spotts ’20, Meade Spotts ’75, Cheryl Spotts and Elizabeth Young.

Drama Award Olivia Dimond Ashray Namala Dance Award Sarah Coletti

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College Choices: Class of 2014 Charlotte Victoria Adams ................................................................... High Point University Benjamin Carter Allen ............................................ University of California at Los Angeles *Christina Ann Allen ......................................................................... University of Richmond *Jeffrey Ashe Allende ........................................................................... University of Virginia Dorothea Reid Allocca .............................................................................. Davidson College Matthew Reid Baum ........................................................................ University of Michigan *Alexandra Scott Beaver ..................................................................... University of Virginia John Addison Beeghly .................................................................. Ohio Wesleyan University Jane Elizabeth Blackmer ............................................................................. Tufts University John McMann Blain ............................................................ Washington and Lee University Camille Victoria Boler ................................................................................. Duke University E. Kennon Bowles .................................................................... College of William and Mary Brannan Appich Boze .......................... Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University *James Alexander Byrd ........................................................................ University of Virginia Reid Anderson Calamita ............................................................ James Madison University Sydney MacMillan Cardozo .......................................................... University of Notre Dame Chloe Alden Carnes ..................................................... University of California at Berkeley Anne Kathryn Christian ............................................................................ Tulane University *Katherine Ruth Ciszek ............................................................... James Madison University Custis Lansing Coleman III ................................................................ University of Virginia Phillip Manuel Col贸n ........................................................................... American University Kaitlin Anne Crews ..................................................................... James Madison University William Coleman Cricchi .................................................................... University of Virginia Erin Marie Cross ............................................................Virginia Commonwealth University *Andrew Scott Cuthbert ...................................................... Washington and Lee University Emily Anne Cyr ........................................................................... James Madison University James Hunt Dalton ..................................................................... James Madison University *Brian Allen Davia ............................................................................. Georgetown University *Mary Weston DeVoe .............................................................................University of Virginia Anne Marie Carneal Dickinson ................................................ College of William and Mary Emily Rose Disler ........................................................................................... Bates College Debra Brooks Doxey ......................................................................... Wake Forest University Ian Charles Drennan .................................................................................... Elon University Morgan Douglas Dykshorn .................. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Noah James Dziedzic. ................................................................................... Centre College Alexa Crawford Evans ................................................................ James Madison University Vivien En-hui Fergusson .................................................................... University of Virginia Andrew Xavier Fernandez ................................................................... University of Virginia William Rives Fleming .................................................................................. Elon University John Anthony Garrett, Jr. ............................................................................... Juniata College Harrison Moncure Geho, Jr. ............................................................................ Elon University *Abigail Braxton Glasgo ................................................................... Georgetown University McChesney Goodall IV .............................................................................. Tulane University Caroline Olivia Goode ............................................................. University of South Carolina Maxwell Leymann Gordon ............................................................... Wake Forest University Peter Caton Grap ................................................................ University of Mary Washington Travis Vaughn Hall, Jr. ........................... Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Daniel Thomas Hamner ................................................ Virginia Commonwealth University

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Paris Reine Hannon-Bogosh ......................................................................... Trinity College Terrell Ravenel Harrigan ..................................................... Washington and Lee University Anne Katherine Hawthorne ................................................................ University of Virginia Wade Michael Hayes ............................................................ United States Naval Academy Jonathan Miles Headley, Jr. .......................................................... Hampden-Sydney College *Anna Marshall Hoover ........................................................................ University of Virginia Houlder Love Hudgins .................................................................................. Kenyon College Alicia Todd Hyman ................................................... Sewanee: The University of the South Alexander Hilliard Jacobs ........................................................... James Madison University Krishan Anthony Jain ................................................................. James Madison University Meera Karishma Jairath ......................................................................... Furman University Zachary Milstein Jecklin ............................................................. Hampden-Sydney College *Kelsey Mills Johnson .......................................................................... University of Virginia Meagan Leigh Justice .......................................................................... Muhlenberg College David Eliakim Kadycz ................................................................. James Madison University Joseph Lee Keiger IV................................................................................. Dickinson College Benjamin Burke Kelly ................................................... Virginia Commonwealth University *Shawn Patrick Kerry .......................................................................... Vanderbilt University Mary Katherine Kish .............................................. University of California at Los Angeles Steven Wayne LaPlante .......................................................... University of South Carolina Kathleen Tyler Leavitt ..............................................................................Auburn University *Nathan Elias Maizels ......................................................................... University of Virginia Jack Ryder Maraghy ............................................................................. Wesleyan University Ella Burwell Massie ........................................................................... College of Charleston Kelsey Turner Mathern ............................................................ College of William and Mary *Katherine Susan McCauley ................ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University *Quinn Ravi McDonough .................................................................. University of Richmond *Margaret Fleet Meyer ......................................................................... University of Virginia *Frances Peyton Mitchell ............................................................................. Duke University Anne Ritchie Morgan .......................................................................... University of Virginia *Kyle Trehy Mosman ............................................................................ University of Virginia Grace Maulden Mountcastle .............................................................. University of Virginia Thomas Broun Munford .............................................................. Hampden-Sydney College *Madeline Marie Nagy ......................................................................... University of Virginia Alexander James Neilson .................................................................. University of Alabama William Kemp Norman IV ........................................................ University of South Carolina Davis Lee Owen ............................................................................................ Elon University Elizabeth Ellison Pace ....................................................... North Carolina State University *Austin Lloyd Parks ............................................................................. University of Virginia Ashton Elizabeth Pollard ........................................................... University of Pennsylvania Payton Caroline Reed ................................................... Virginia Commonwealth University Carol Cole Reifsnider ................................................................... Miami University of Ohio James Michael Richmond ............................................................ Randolph-Macon College Haley Beatrice Rising. ........................................................ Washington and Lee University *Tyler Elizabeth Roberts ................................................................... Wake Forest University Christina Lyn Robinson ................................................. University of Tennessee, Knoxville David Andrew Romer .......................................................................... University of Virginia Hope Daniel Rowland ................................................................. James Madison University Sara Downey Rowland ............................................................ University of South Carolina Guido Scott Scruggs .................................................................................... Kenyon College Deven Sunder Shakya ............................................................................ Denison University Robert Arne Sjovold ........................................................................ University of Richmond

Robert Wilton Speight III ................................................................. University of Michigan Walter Fox Spence, Jr. ................................................................ Coastal Carolina University Christopher Channing Spencer, Jr. ................................................... Wake Forest University *Victoria Suzanne Spivey .................................................................... University of Virginia William Macon Stallings .................................................................... University of Virginia Olivia Hogan Strickler ................................................................ Texas Christian University William Reeves Hildebrandt Surgner ................................ Washington and Lee University Elizabeth Rahily Sutton ............................................................. James Madison University Claire Anderson Templeman .............................................................. University of Virginia Michael McKinley Thomas .................................................................... University of Miami *Geoffrey Ryan Tidey ........................................................................... University of Virginia Kristine Elizabeth Turkal ........................................................ College of William and Mary Abigail Ann Turner ...................................................................... James Madison University Christopher Allen Van Winkle .......................................................... University of Michigan John Garrett Vollino ............................................................................ University of Georgia Joseph Laughlin Wadsworth ...................................................... James Madison University Danton Allerton Wein ......................................................................... University of Virginia Mary Elizabeth Wharton ....................................................... Appalachian State University Eloise Ann Whitlock .......................................................................... University of Alabama *Katherine Finney Wright .................................................................... University of Virginia Ana Eun Yoo .............................................................................................. Emory University Virginia Qiu Zhang .................................... Pennsylvania State University, University Park *Cum Laude

Playing On Fifteen members of the Class of 2014 will be taking their athletic and academic talents to the next level. We congratulate them on the commitment made and dedication displayed to be able to play at the NCAA Division I and Division III levels.

Dodi Allocca: Davidson, field hockey Jeb Beeghly: Ohio Wesleyan, lacrosse Sydney Cardozo: Notre Dame, lacrosse Chloe Carnes: California-Berkley, lacrosse Emily Disler: Bates, crew Brooks Doxey: Wake Forest, field hockey Noah Dziedzic: Centre College, football Wade Hayes: U.S. Naval Academy, golf Zach Jecklin: Hampden-Sydney, lacrosse Mary Katherine Kish: UCLA, swimming Ashton Pollard: Pennsylvania, swimming Haley Rising: Washington & Lee, lacrosse Guido Scruggs: Kenyon, football Wilton Speight: Michigan, football Libba Wharton: Appalachian State, field hockey

The graduates sing “Hail, Collegiate� with extra emphasis on haec.

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2. Members of the Upper School Orchestra play Pomp and Circumstance as seniors process. 3. Harry Wilson ’01 makes remarks on behalf of brother Russell Wilson ’07, recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award. 4. Ashe Allende receives the Charles F. Wiltshire Citizenship Award from Upper School Head Ben Rein. 5. Valedictorian Brian Davia, with his signature pencil behind the ear 6. Valedictorian Katie Wright

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1. Madeline Nagy receives her diploma from Head of School Keith Evans.

2. Class presidents Wade Hayes and Annie Hawthorne lead the recessional.

3. Frances Mitchell receives the Rosemary Medal from Upper School Head Ben Rein. 4. Martha Estes Grover ’79, recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Service Award, and Alex Smith ’65 5. Graduate Vivien Fergusson with family – Xin-yi Fergusson, Jane Fergusson ’17 and Kevin Fergusson.

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Ashe Allende with aunt Catherine Laughon Hughes ’82 and mother Page Laughon Allende ’86 5. Daniel Hamner with father Tom Hamner ’85 6. Harrison Geho with uncle Frank Geho ’79, cousin Franklin Geho ’09, mother Linda Martin Geho ’82, father Moncure Geho ’83, cousin Ellen Geho ’11 and uncle John Martin ’78

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William Norman with father Kemp Norman ’78 6. Tori Spivey with sister Austin Spivey ’12, mother Suzanne Haynes Spivey ’81, father Jake Spivey ’81 and sister Peyton Spivey ’11 7. Frances Mitchell with sister Carolyn Mitchell ’12, grandmother Roxane Harrison Mitchell ’48 and mother Cathy Ratcliffe Mitchell ’82 8. Toddy Hyman with mother Elizabeth Andrews Hyman ’83 and father Chris Hyman ’79

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FOND FAREWELLS

his year seven faculty and staff retired after decades of ser vice to Collegiate. We will miss them but wish them well.

At a reception in May, we honored these retirees, and at final faculty meetings, others departing for new endeavors were bid goodbye. Thanks to all for your contributions to Collegiate over the years.

Retirees of 2014 Emily Bradshaw 3rd Grade teacher (31 years)

“It is a rare Collegiate student or alum who visits the Lower School without a stop to see Emily. Their lives were shaped by her compassion and kindness and the strong community that she is so good at creating each The following retired this spring – quotes year among her students. Parents are excerpts from remarks made by Head of likewise have relied on Emily’s School Keith Evans. good counsel and invitation to be part of a team in guiding their child.”

Sharon Charles Middle School Science (25 years)

ABOVE: Honored at a special reception for retiring faculty and staff were Ann Staples, Cheryl Smith, Sharon Charles, Emily Bradshaw, Bill Skinner, Cheryl Rothschild and Roger Hailes.

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“Sharon Charles began her teaching career at Collegiate in 1989 and over the ensuing 25 years she became a teacher’s teacher, not only winning the devotion of her students but

becoming a highly respected member of the community of science teachers locally and regionally. ...her students always emerged from her class with the solid foundation in content and skills as well as the inherent curiosity required of successful scientists.”

Dr. Roger Hailes Upper School English (39 years)

“Roger has always embraced the mission of Collegiate in its many forms and manifestations. While many alums trace their love of literature to Roger’s influence, even more remember his relentless good humor and neverknew-a-stranger approach to his work. Roger has adapted and thrived through extraordinary change since he started in 1966, remaining true to Collegiate’s focus on strong faculty / student relationships throughout.”

Cheryl Rothschild Assistant to Head of Lower School (28 years)

“Cheryl Rothschild has been a jack-of-all-trades through a complete campus renewal, a technological revolution and significant growth in both the size and scope of the Lower School. Whether supervising children who would be picked up late, fielding a daily barrage of questions or learning a new piece of software, Cheryl has gone the extra mile to make the Lower School the warm and welcoming place that it is.”

Bill Skinner Head of Housekeeping (20 years)

“As a key member of our crackerjack facilities staff, Bill has created an environment in

our buildings that is consistently inviting, attractive and reflective of the commitment to excellence that is one of Collegiate’s key values. Along the way, Bill has been an innovator focused on the ‘greenest’ practices and most up-to-date technologies in his field.”

Cheryl Smith Middle School English (28 years)

“During her tenure at Collegiate, Cheryl has become a trusted and wise friend to both parents and younger faculty who have relied on her as a mentor and guide.

Spending her days with an age group that can be unpredictable at times, Cheryl has been unflappable and earned the confidence of her students and colleagues for her compassion and fairness.”

Ann Staples 3rd Grade teacher (16 years)

“She is beloved by her students, known for the warm and caring community that she creates in the classroom and for creating a challenging learning environment that helps them thrive. She is a mentor to parents and, perhaps more than anything else, ably serves as the Lower School’s chief optimist. Ann has had a wonderfully positive impact on the morale and tone of the Lower School.”

Additional Departures

Thanks to these faculty and staff members who spent time with us. We will miss them all.

David Colon Academic Dean, Senior Seminar teacher (13 years) Will be Head of School at Wakefield School in The Plains, Va.

Sarah Hyslop ’01 3rd Grade (3 years)

Sarah Morck Peavey ’01 Upper School French (9 years)

Christine Plant 1st Grade Assistant (15 years)

Beth Costin Middle School Receptionist (16 years)

Rachel Johnson E.E. Ford Teaching Fellow in History (1 year) Will teach at The Field School, Washington, DC

Lawrence Court Upper School English (2 years) Will teach at the Hopkins School in New Haven, CT

Chris Lim Upper School Math (2 years) Will pursue his Ph.D. in biological and biomedical sciences at Yale University

Perry Shelly Gunn ’79 1st Grade Assistant (13 years)

Alice McGuire Massie ’79 Upper School Art, Senior Projects (23 years)

Phil Hunnicutt 2nd Grade (12 years)

Andrew O’Shea ’06 Robins Campus Facilities / Events Coordinator Working at Dakota Funds Group, Philadelphia

Dr. Kelly Tracy Upper School Biology (6 years) Will teach at Riverdale Country School, New York, NY

Marsha Williams Assistant to Director of Summer Quest (10 years)

Terri Wilson Student Accounts Receivable Coordinator (10 years)

Joyce Wolfhope Physical Plant Receptionist (9 years)

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ollegiate’s varsity athletes distinguished themselves yet again during the 2013-2014 school year.

Girls’ lacrosse won its 10th consecutive League of Independent Schools championship, and girls’ tennis won its fifth straight league crown. Girls’ swimming won both the LIS and VISAA titles for the third year in a row, and field hockey repeated as state champ.

Collegiate won the overall Prep League Sportsmanship Award, an honor bestowed by a vote of league schools for the second time in four years and the fourth time in the past 12.

Football, basketball, tennis, and spring track earned the Sportsmanship Award in their respective seasons. Football also received the A.L. “Stretch” Gardner Sportsmanship Award presented by the Central Virginia Football Officials Association.

The Cougars placed 3rd in the Prep League Director’s Cup standings.

Wilton Speight ’14 (Michigan) became the third consecutive Collegiate quarterback after Russell Wilson ’07 (N.C. State, Wisconsin, Seattle Seahawks) and Jake McGee ’10 (UVA, Florida) to take his talents to a Division I program.

Jack Rusbuldt ’15 set the season record for lacrosse saves (267), which erased the mark (233) set by Bud Petit ’03 in 2001.

The girls’ basketball team recorded the most victories (17) in program history.

Annie Hawthorne ’14 scored 1,562 points and recorded 284 steals, both career highs. Anna Wilson ’16 already has the most assists (246) in program history.

“Our kids did very well, but they did especially well because of the work they had done in the weight room and in conditioning,” said Head of School Keith Evans.

“The results showed that kids had worked extremely hard to get where they were and combined that work with an incredible sense of teamwork and sportsmanship.”

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SPRING ’13 GIRLS’ TRACK 3rd in LIS 4th in VISAA

All-LIS Brigid O’Shea ’17 (200)

SOFTBALL 3-15

LIS Quarterfinalist All-LIS Sarah Johnson ’15 All-VISAA, Second Team Johnson

LIS Coach of the Year Beth Kondorossy All-VISAA, Second Team O’Shea (high jump) All-VISAA, Honorable Mention Ah’rea Jones ’17 (100), O’Shea (200), 4 × 400 relay (Sumner Brinkley ’17, Kyra Gregory ’15, O’Shea, Ann Morgan Hunter ’15) Times-Dispatch All-Metro O’Shea (high jump)

GIRLS’ SOCCER 5-9-6

LIS Semifinalist VISAA Quarterfinalist All-LIS Ann-Robert Goode ’15 All-VISAA, First Team Goode All-VISAA, Second Team Mia Jackson ’15

BOYS’ TRACK

6th in Prep League 12th in VISAA

BOYS’ TENNIS 4-5

4th in Prep League Prep League Sportsmanship Award All-VISAA, Honorable Mention 4 × 800 relay (Kyle Mosman ’14, John Hazelton ’16, David White ’16, Drew McCorey ’16)

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3rd in Prep League VISAA Quarterfinalist All-Prep Will Allocca ’16, Ian Drennan ’14 Prep Coach of the Year Andrew Slater ’96 All-VISAA, First Team Allocca All-VISAA, Second Team Drennan

BOYS’ LACROSSE 15-8 4th in Prep League VISAA Semifinalist All-Prep Drew Cornell ’15, Will Stallings ’14, Strib Walker ’15 All-VISAA Cornell US Lacrosse, Virginia Private, Assistant Coach of the Year Alex Peavey

GIRLS’ LACROSSE 17-6 LIS Champion VISAA Semifinalist All-LIS Dodi Allocca ’14, Chloe Carnes ’14, Campbell Brewer ’15, Sydney Cardozo ’14, Katherine Golladay ’15

GOLF 13-2

2nd in Prep League 3rd in VISAA All-Prep Brenton Hayward ’17, Rives Fleming ’14, Wade Hayes ’14 All-VISAA Ashe Allende ’14, Fleming

LIS Coach of the Year Annie Richards All-VISAA Brewer, Carnes, Cardozo, Golladay US Lacrosse All-American, First Team Brewer, Cardozo US Lacrosse All-American, Honorable Mention Carnes US Lacrosse Academic All-American Allocca, Brewer, Cardozo, Mary Weston DeVoe ’14, Golladay

ALL-METRO SOCCER Congratulations to Marco Randazzao ’15 who was named to Richmond TimesDispatch’s All-Metro boys soccer team.

1. John Hazelton ’16 to David White ’16 handoff in the 4x800 relay. 2. Sydney Cardozo ’14 3. Brigid O’Shea ’17 4. Ian Drennan ’14 5. Ann-Robert Goode ’15 6. Strib Walker ’15 7. Wade Hayes ’14

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BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD

5th in Prep League 9th in VISAA

LIS Champion VISAA Champion

Valentine Classic Runnerup All-Tournament Team Cooper Moelchert ’15, Alex DiNardo ’17

BOYS’ BASKETBALL 3-17

3-10 Prep League

GIRLS’ SWIM & DIVE 26-0

GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD

3rd in LIS 6th in VISAA

All-LIS Claire Golladay ’15 (1000), Brigid O’Shea ’17 (long jump),

All-LIS, Individual Events Mary Katherine Kish ’14 (500 freestyle, 200 IM) Ashton Pollard ’14 (100 butterfly) Caroline Baber ’18 (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle) All-LIS, Relay Events 200 medley (A. Pollard, Jasmine Harper ’17, Caroline Pollard ’15, Kish), 200 free (Makepeace, Katie McCauley ’14, Campbell Brewer ’15, Kish ’14), 400 free (A. Pollard, Brewer, C. Pollard, Kish)

Prep League Sportsmanship Award All-Prep Quinn McDonough ’14

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 17-7 All-LIS Annie Hawthorne ’14, Anna Wilson ’16 All-State, Second Team Hawthorne, Wilson

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WRESTLING

6th in Prep League 23rd in VISAA All-VISAA (’12 -’13 Season) Preston Roper ’13, Nelson Sharps ’13, Kyle Pate ’13

All-VISAA, Individual Events Kish (200 freestyle, 500 freestyle) Kish (100 backstroke) All-VISAA, Relay Events 200 medley (A. Pollard, Harper, C. Pollard, Kish), 400 free (A. Pollard, C. Pollard, Barber, Kish) Times-Dispatch All-Metro First Team: Harper (200 breaststroke) Second Team: Kish (200 IM, 400 IM)

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NISCA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN

To qualify for the award, athletes must have a minimum even semester GPA of 3.75 and lettered in swimming, diving or water polo during the senior year.

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Girls’ Swim & Dive Team Vivien Fergusson ’14 Kelsey Johnson ’14 Katie McCauley ’14 Ashton Pollard ’14 Cole Reifsnider ’14 Boys’ Swim & Dive Team Andy Cuthbert ’14 Max Gordon ’14 Reeves Surgner ’14 Mac Thomas ’14

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Keith Evans’ efforts to continue our founder’s vision for Collegiate as a place that prepares students for the future have changed us for the better.

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In the summer quiet of the Saunders Family Library, a couple of weeks before his departure, Head of School Keith Evans sat in the Sandbox, a versatile classroom wired for the future, and reflected on his time at Collegiate. “I knew Collegiate was a school with a lot of ambition,” he recalled about his arrival from Memphis 15 years ago. “People here were not afraid of change … they were interested in the future, in doing something that would make a mark.”

Mindful of Collegiate’s mission of “preparing the next generation of creative, dynamic thinkers,” he set about steering the school into a new century. His plan would unfold in three phases – execution (getting the basics down to establish a foundation of credibility), integration (connecting faculty and staff across divisions and departments to produce the best possible academic plan) and innovation (how best to prepare for the future).

His decade and a half with us is marked by major milestones – from the completion of the new Lower School buildings and the purchase of property and building of Robins Campus to the very first Convocation, now a treasured tradition, and the expanded reach of our international language and exchange programs. And, our day to day lives have been

changed for the better by his decisions – more bandwidth, new carpool configurations, cloud computing, curriculum mapping, academic services, improved electronic communications.

Capitalizing on the focus on innovation that has energized Richmond and beyond, he sketched (really, on a lunch napkin) a plan that challenged us to dream a bigger dream. We visited cutting edge schools and organizations, from Google headquarters to Virginia Commonwealth University’s DaVinci Center, and we returned with ideas for new ways to craft a K-12 experience that would engage students and faculty in some exciting ways.

While celebrating our nearly 100-year history of excellence, throughout Mr. Evans’ years at Collegiate, he has encouraged us to keep our eyes on the horizon, that future that we can’t possibly imagine that inspired founders Helen Baker and Mary Carter Anderson to open the school’s doors in 1915. “There are schools that are traditional, and there are schools that are innovative,” he said as he glanced around the ultra modern Sandbox, a room with glass walls that offer a view of the library – an example of how traditional (books) can meld with modern. “But there aren’t many that are both traditional and innovative the way we are.”

The following remarks were made by Mr. Evans at a dinner with current and past members of the Board of Trustees. As has often been the case, his words speak clearly about his experience with equal parts context and perspective. We wish him well as he moves south to Atlanta and hope he’ll return often as we begin our next 100 years.

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am humbled to have people who I so deeply respect not only at this podium but gathered here for this dinner.

I do have a couple thoughts that are important to me as I t h i n k about mov i ng on f rom Col leg iat e, R ich mond a nd a l l of you.

But I cannot really even get started on that without expressing my deep and profound gratitude for the opportunity I have been given over these 15 years.

I am not sure exactly what serving as the Head of School at Collegiate looks like from the outside in but from the inside out, it really has been one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs that I could imagine.

I have been blessed by the friendship and good counsel – not to mention hard work – of each of you who has served on the Board and as part of the leadership team of the school. We have shared a common

cause – work that is worth doing in cre- To be sur rounded with the k ind of ating a place that turns out young people talent on our Board and Administrative who are distinguished by their character team each day has been a gift and an incredible learning experience for me. In and compassion.

That has infused our time together triumphs and challenges the leadership with a tangible and unique urgency – we of the school has simply pressed forward have cared about fulfilling an important – not around the hard parts but through them – and the school we see today is a tribute to the people in this room.

Day to day, I have also been grateful for the ever present good humor and whipcracking efficiency of my office partner Susan Wiley – the real nerve center of the operation and wonderful front door to Collegiate. My successor, Steve Hickman, will have a long list of things he does not have to worry about because Susan will be there.

And – saving my most important thank purpose together – that experience, I feel you for last … I have been carried along sure, is an increasingly rare opportunity these years by the love and support of in the world today and I know that I have Emilie who has walked this journey with been blessed by it. me each step of the way.

“I have been carried along these years by the love and support of Emilie who has walked this journey with me each step of the way.”

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Over the years, Head of School Keith Evans’ duties have included…

I am humbled to have people who I so deeply respect not only at this podium but gathered here for this dinner.

I do have a couple thoughts that are important to me as I think about moving on from Collegiate, Richmond and all of you. But I cannot really even get started on that without expressing my deep and profound gratitude for the opportunity I have been given over these 15 years.

I am not sure exactly what serving as the Head of School at Collegiate looks like from the outside in but from the inside out, it really has been one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs that I could imagine.

I have been blessed by the friendship and good counsel – not to mention hard work – of each of you who has served on the Board and as part of the leadership team of the school. We have shared a common cause – work that is worth doing in creating a place that turns out young people who are distinguished by their character and compassion.

That has infused our time together with a tangible and unique urgency – we have cared about fulfilling an important purpose together – that experience, I feel sure, is an increasingly rare opportunity in the world today and I know that I have been blessed by it.

To be surrounded with the kind of talent on our Board and Administrative team each day has been a gift and an incredible learning experience for me. In triumphs and challenges the leadership of the school has simply pressed forward – not around the hard parts but through them – and the school we see today is a tribute to the people in this room.

Day to day, I have also been grateful for the ever present good humor and whipcracking efficiency of my office partner Susan Wiley – the real nerve center of the operation and wonderful front door to Collegiate. My successor, Steve Hickman, will have a long list of things he does.

There is an old joke that circulates among school heads where the head’s wife stirs in the middle of the night to find him awake and staring at the ceiling. She asks him what is on his mind and he proceeds to tell her over the next 30 minutes, kisses her on the cheek, rolls over and goes to sleep. She then lies awake staring at the ceiling…

Emilie had her share of sleepless nights along with a husband who was routinely late for dinner, out during the evening homework hours and often tied up on weekends. But she managed it all with a smile, encouragement and glued our family together at the same time and for that

...congratulating teams on their big wins

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...telling stories at Convocation

...receiving contributions from the Parents’ Association, like this one from former PA President Nancy Bruni in 2008

...attending traditional events like the Kindergarten Chapel

and much more I am immensely grateful.

As for Ronnie and Hank – who bore the burden of being the headmaster’s kids – and then got their revenge by providing candid feedback and commentary on t he C ol le g i at e ne w s of t he d ay – I am grateful to have shared this experience with both of you and hope that as you search for that place to apply your talents and build your career, that you will think of Collegiate as a standard against which to measure the opportunities that come your way. You could do no better.

So my thought in the beginning, middle and end is “thank you.” Just, “thank you.”

And now something to leave with you…

It may not look like it from the outside, but at various points along the way, I have actually made use of my formal education to do this job. My second and final graduate degree was in psychology. That training proved to be an indispensable resource for determining which students had succeeded in driving their parents crazy for good and which of those parents might be talked off the ledge. I probably (continued on page 37)

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...dedicating buildings and fields like the McDonald Soccer Complex and soccer field in honor of Charlie Blair in 2011 – and many others on Robins Campus, Mooreland Campus and at the Collegiate School Aquatics Center

“And where we came from was the dream of Helen Baker, a young woman who did not even have the right to vote in 1915, but who had a vision for a school that would lean forward and prepare young women to engage and lead in a world that did not yet even exist – except in her imagination.” ...handing out diplomas to hundreds of seniors, including son Hank Evans in 2012

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...playing in the Cougar Classic basketball game

...visiting India and other countries to establish school partnerships

...presiding at special events like last fall’s Generation Next Summit in the Sharp Academic Commons

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...receiving birthday wishes from students (here, Alex Jacobs and Sydney Cardozo, Class of ’14)

...sitting for a portrait

...teaching psychology and senior seminar classes

...saying goodbye to old friends at retirement receptions

...listening to students say goodbye to him at the Spring Convocation 2014

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...receiving a special award for his 15 years of service to Collegiate from Board Chair John Walker at Commencement 2014

needed another degree to actually get them where you came from...” off the ledge…

I have often wondered about his tone The first graduate degree I completed of voice – was it contemplative and encourwas in administration and leadership and ag ing: “Friends, remember where you served to support the delusion that I actu- came from…” ally knew what I was doing – a belief that Or was it meant to temper the celebrawas important to me until I realized that tion knowing that memories are short and most of the textbooks helped you solve the the appreciation for what God the deliverer problems that everyone else in the school had done might be f leeting: “Hey – now could handle easily – not the ones that hold it a second – remember where you show up at the Head’s doorstep. came from.”

But it was really my undergraduate I actually suspect that Moses had to degree that I returned to over and again say it a few times and probably in many – it was a major in religious studies. Lest different ways. In any and many ways or you think that was all about prayer and tone of voice they have been words that confession, I was always drawn to the have been on my mind during my time at na r ratives of the Hebrew Bible – the Collegiate. Because where we came from archetypal moments that appear regularly has, for me, always inspired where we have in the stories of Abraham or David or been headed. the prophets.

Where we came from is a small girls But there was always one moment that s c h o ol t h at s t r u g g le d of f a n d o n t o seemed directly relevant to leadership and survive that then physically and metaphorto both past and future. It is an ancient ically reshaped the landscape of Richmond and well known moment and a lesson that because of the visionary – and courageous has been ever present for me over these – decision of its leaders to move out to the middle of nowhere at the corner of two 15 years.

For those of you who made it through country roads – and with no stoplight mind even a few years of Sunday School, you you. These forefathers and mothers underp r o b a b ly r e m e m b e r t h i s s t o r y. T h e stood that what was most precious about Hebrews are enslaved in Egypt and God Collegiate was not an association with visits a series of awful plagues on the a spot on the map but rather the real estate Egyptians until finally the Pharaoh relents of the mind and heart. and Moses leads his people to freedom.

W here we ca me f rom was a school And no sooner do the Hebrews experi- that had a commitment to learning about ence and celebrate the full impact of their the world by welcoming and supporting liberation and the joy that comes with it exchange students decades ago – long that Moses issues a reminder: “Remember before it was fashionable – indeed before

the word “globalization” was even invented.

And then invented an event that has come to be known as VGF to support the effort.

Yes, the Village Green Fair was the original funding plan for our global education program. And those exchanges have former students – now adults – around the world for whom the Collegiate experience was formative.

W here we ca me f rom was a school whose teachers were so dedicated that they worked without pay at times through t h e D e p r e s s i o n . A n n L e e S au n d e r s Brown, Class of ’36, is our modern day Moses for Collegiate wrapping the new S h a r p A c a dem ic C om mon s w it h t he names of these faculty. A daily, physical reminder that in her soft and gentle voice says, “Remember where you came from.”

Remember always the heart of this school are teachers who, over time – institutional time and personal time – have made, are making and will make sacrifices for our children and families.

And where we came from was the dream of Helen Baker, a young woman who did not even have the right to vote in 1915, but who had a vision for a school that would lean forward and prepare young women to engage and lead in a world that did not yet even exist – except in her imagination.

She made a bet on her conviction, issued invitations and prepared to open a school not even knowing if anyone would show up.

On that first day, imagine her surprise and delight when 75 young women appeared and her vision actually began to birth and shape the world she could only imagine.

Friends, we have a lot to be proud of for what we have accomplished together over these 15 years. But, paradoxically, we can take some comfort in knowing that what we have achieved is not extraordinary in light of where we come from.

In fact, to have done any less would have been forgetful – and in the stewardship of a great institution with a history of vision and courage and ambition, there is no greater sin than to be forgetful.

Moses knew it, Ann Lee knows it, and I leave it with you this evening in a voice that is g rateful and appreciative and encouraging.

Remember where you came from. As I leave Collegiate, I assure you I always will. Thank you.

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ALUMNI ACTIVITIES Letter from Jennifer Wilkins ’92 In my 10th year here in Collegiate’s Alumni a nd Development Office, I’ve enjoyed my two roles – Alumni Director (new) and Special Events (old) – more than ever.

My year has been filled with celebrating Collegiate with a lu ms at events like the Homecoming Oyster Roast, Pageant lunch and reunions in New York, Washington and Atlanta. I am loving meeting all of you, near and far, and hearing about favorite traditions, teachers, friends and memories. Though we may have passed through the school’s halls during different decades, we share a common bond that is special to generations of Cougars.

In our coming Centennial year, 2015, there will be many ways to show our love for Collegiate.

I’m looking forward to sharing our plans with you very soon, and I hope you’ll stop by and visit us when you can – if you haven’t been on campus lately, you’ll be amazed at all that is new and heartened to see that the spirit of Collegiate you once knew as a student is still strong.

Best wishes, Jennifer Robertson Wilkins ’92 Director of Alumni & Special Events

Russell Wilson ’07 is the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, who won Super Bowl XLVIII.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS Each year at Commencement, the Alumni Association honors two Collegiate graduates for their professional and volunteer accomplishments. Alumni Association President David Wilkins ’94 presented the awards at Commencement on June 6, 2014.

These tributes were written by Paige Boinest Melton Ivie ’79. A committee of alumni of all ages selects the recipients out of a pool of nominations.

Russell Wilson ’07 Distinguished Alumni Award

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hen the national spotlight hit Collegiate earlier this year, the rest of the world was learning what we have known since Russell Wilson was throwing long passes at 2nd Grade recess. That Russell, a 2007 Collegiate graduate, was special – not just because he had a powerful and accurate arm and was a standout in every sport he tried, but because he could motivate and inspire his teammates.

You are probably all familiar with the statistics. Russell Wilson led Collegiate to three state football championships, while excelling in baseball and basketball. He earned ACC Rookie honors at N.C. State, was the first ever freshman quarterback named to the All-ACC first team and in his final year was voted by his teammates to receive the Governor’s Award for Most Valuable Player.

Mea nwh ile, the Colorado R ock ies baseball team chose Russell in the 2010 draft and he played second base for the Rockies’ Class A affiliate. He used his last year of college eligibility to quarterback at University of Wisconsin, where in one

year he led the Badgers to the Big Ten Championship win and to the Rose Bowl.

Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, Russell started his pro career with a bang, finishing the 2012 regular season ranked 4th in the NFL in passer rating, beating the previous rookie record and earning Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Year and Sports Illustrated Offensive Rookie of the Year titles. Russell became the first rookie in NFL history to lead his team to an undefeated home record.

The 2013 season was his, as he continued setting NFL and franchise records.

The buzz that had been building steadily around Russell Wilson culminated in a runaway Super Bowl decision in February.

He threw for 206 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions to dispatch the Denver Broncos, 43-8.

Teammates and coaches agree that Russell Wilson is as natural a leader as there is – elevating not only his own game, but the spirit and performance of the players around him. He leads through inspiration and example, working harder, staying longer and digging deeper.

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ALUMNI ACTIVITIES As his Collegiate Coach Charlie McFall put it: Russell brings charisma to the huddle that carried him from Collegiate to Seattle.

Teammates just don’t want to let him down.

His opponents walk away admirers.

But just as important, his champion qualities extend beyond the field. Russell is the biggest fan of his sister Anna, a rising junior here who has attracted her own national attention for her basketball skills, and close to brother Harry Wilson, another Collegiate sports standout who is with us here today along with mom Tammy.

Russell is a regular visitor to Seattle Children’s Hospital, using his visits there and social media to encourage the young

patients – just like he does on the field.

His message, just as in sports: you can do it, and I will be there for the fight and will have your back.

Collegiate’s most talented football graduate may be known to the world, but in our hearts, he is a Cougar first. We are proud to give this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award to Russell Wilson, Class of 2007.

Go Hawks!

OPPOSITE PAGE: Anna Wilson ’16, Tammy Wilson, Gracie Wilson, and Harry Wilson ’01 celebrate Russell Wilson ’07’s Distinguished Alumni Award. LEFT: Harry Wilson ’01, who accepted the award on behalf of his brother, with Alex Smith ’65.

Martha Estes Grover ’79 Outstanding Alumni Service Award

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inds that seek. Hearts that Board, has participated regularly in the serve.” It’s the philosophy that Annual Fund appeals, including serving captures Collegiate’s mission, as Parent chair, and contributed to the but it also best describes the alumni awards selection committee. gifts and values of this year’s recipient of Our honoree has been a powerful, the Outstanding Alumni Award. sustained force in encouraging philan This year’s honoree is an inspiration thropy at Collegiate. With her husband to our graduating class. Not only did she Chubby, she co-chaired the Centennial make the most of her classroom education, Campaign, a critical effort that recast the she took away the ideals that Collegiate face of the academic campus and propelled hopes to instill in every student – how to school facilities into the 21st century. The lead a productive, honorable life, grounded Centennial Campaign was personal for in service – and put them to work in her her: it was a significant contribution to building a stronger school for her children adult life.

She has been an effective business – daughters Lizzie and Dottie, who graduleader and executive in her family’s busi- ated in 2009 and 2010, and her son Jack, ness and always generous with her time to now a rising senior. In her eyes, though, Collegiate and service to her alma mater, she was looking ahead to the benefits for the many students to come.

James Madison University.

At Collegiate she served 12 years on the Collegiate classmates recognize her as Board of Trustees, served on the Alumni the inspirational force behind drawing a

higher-than-usual turnout at the class of 1979’s 30th reunion. Her drive comes from what friends and classmates describe as her big heart: her laugh is memorable, her enthusiasm unbridled, and her sense of fun contagious.

For her devotion, leadership and lasting imprint on today’s Collegiate – and on its future – we honor Martha Estes Grover, from the Class of 1979, with this year’s Outstanding Alumni Service award.

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ABOVE RIGHT: Martha Estes Grover ’79 and family – Susan Estes, Ed Estes, Chubby Grover, Jack Grover ’15, Dottie Grover ’10, and Lizzie Grover ’09.

ABOVE LEFT: Martha Estes Grover ’79 accepts the Outstanding Alumni Service Award from Alumni Association President David Wilkins ’94.

Where Are You?

Calling Classes ending in 4 and 9! This is your reunion year and we do not have contact information for these classmates. Please contact Jennifer Robertson Wilkins ’92 at jwilkins@collegiate-va.org or (804) 741-9718 if you know where they are!

1944 Floranz Hungerford Denton Ann Dunn Foote Janet Tuxbury Robertson Patricia Allen Winters 1949 Betsy Hankins McVay 1959 Betty Rives Smith Hudgins Nancy Sheriff Kennedy 1964 Lynne Ackart Charlotte Colburn Chane Leslie Prather Farley Richie Hamilton Clarke Perrin

1969 Richard Bradley Liza Diggs Robert Guza Bob McAllister Andrea Menyhart Laurie Monroe Anne-Claire Maillardet Rosset Allan Smith John Thornton David White Robert Woods 1974 Julie Pruitt Carlos Sienra 1979 Mary Scott Andrews Amanda Williams Culbertson

Karin Ellis Cheryl Gibby Farid Karim Connor McGehee Jeff Perry Mark Scott Kim Foreman Wahler

John Hagan Anne Hubbard Jill Levine Sutton Long Ian Schlein Kaki Mayhue Smith John Wooldridge

1984 Cathy Foster Carol Moore John Tiller

1994 Anna Belashchenko Chaille Brindley Ayesha Edwards Rabia Gibbs Herb Hargroves Josh Lynne Angela Suarez

1989 Blake Brame David Cho Scott Daniel Leah Eckberg Feldman Esther Gabara Spence Gill

Matt O’Brien Zoe Park Katja Schubl 2004 Emily Burton Kasey Johnson Pie Nilcholm

1999 Laura Anderson Easley Edmunds

Class Years Ending in 9 & 4 Save the Date for your Class Reunion!

September 26-27, 2014

Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Look for more information from your classmates soon!

Questions? Want to Volunteer? Contact: Jennifer Robertson Wilkins ’92 Alumni Director at 804.741.9718 or e-mail: jwilkiins@collegiate-va.org

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This year a number of Collegiate alumni athletes were in the spotlight. Here are a few who made us proud.

Russell Wilson

Lindsay Burn Wortham

lence, and an offensive charge led by quarterback Russell Wilson ’07, the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks overwhelmed the Denver Broncos 43-8 in February’s Super Bowl XLVIII. “I’m very surprised it was such a blowout, but I’m so happy for Russell,” said Charlie McFall, Wilson’s coach at Collegiate. “We’re as proud as we can be of Russell and what he’s accomplished.”

Russell completed 18 of 25 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns, the first from 23 yards out to Jermaine Kearse and the second a 10-yarder to Doug Baldwin.

“Outside of weddings and babies, this is the biggest, most singular event in our family,” said Harry Wilson ’01, Russell’s older brother, moments after the conclusion of the game. “It’s so cool to see dreams come true.

“This is surreal. We couldn’t be prouder. But ultimately, it’s not just about Russell. It’s about all the support he’s gotten from Richmond and the Collegiate family. It’s just amazing. Awesome.

“We think about our dad (Harrison Wilson, who passed away in 2010). If he were here, he’d be so elated. There’d be a huge smile on his face. But we know that tonight he had the best seat in the house.”

Denver quarterback Peyton Manning completed 34 of 49 passes for 279 yards and a touchdown, but he threw two interceptions, one of which Malcolm Smith returned 69 yards for a score. Seattle also forced two fumbles and limited the Broncos to 27 yards rushing. Percy Harvin opened the second half with an 87-yard kickoff return to give the victors a 29-0 lead.

“Everything the Seahawks did tonight was right,” Coach McFall said. “That’s the mark of a good team when they’re playing a big game. For Seattle, it all came together on the big stage.” – Weldon Bradshaw

ence, savvy, and poise under pressure are a great recipe for success. The decided underdog in the final round of the 87th annual Richmond Women’s Golf Association city amateur tournament at the Hermitage Country Club in June, Wortham rallied from three strokes back after six holes and one down after 16 to defeat the favorite – University of Virginia-bound Lyberty Anderson – 1-up for the championship.

It was her third RWGA title. She has also won three women’s city tennis championships.

“If I played her 100 times, she’d win 99,” said Lindsay of the defending and four-time champion, a recent Manchester High School graduate. “She’s had me six ways to Sunday (over the past few years).” This time was different.

“She made two or three mistakes,” Wortham continued, “and I capitalized. The stars were aligned. A lot of things fell together. It was Friday the 13th. I don’t think it was as much me as it was cosmic.”

Coleman Wortham ’07 served as his mom’s caddy for the first time ever. “He kept me relaxed, kept me in the moment,” Lindsay said. “He was so encouraging, so positive.

He kept saying, ‘Mom, you can do this. We can win. He always thinks he’s going to win.”

Boodie Wiltshire McGurn ’71 also competed in the tournament as did Collegiate student Caroline Curtis ’19.

– Weldon Bradshaw

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L indsay Burn Wortham ’69 proved once again that experi-

Wilton Speight

Wilton Speight ’14, a 6-6, 2 2 5 - p o u n d U n i v e rs i ty of Michigan recruit, left Collegiate after the fall semester to begin his college football and academic careers. First stop was the Under Armour All-American football game Jan. 2, in Orlando, FL where he was the starting quarterback for Team Nitro. The past two years, he led Collegiate to a 16-6 record (including 10-2 in 2013) while completing 331 of 662 passes for 62 touchdowns against 32 interceptions. His quarterback efficiency rating was 139.1.

Cabell Willis

Cabell Willis ’10, a 2014 Virginia Military Institute graduate, has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Capital One District 3 All-Academic Team for track and field and cross country. It is the second straight year in which Cabell has earned Academic AllDistrict honors, and he will now be eligible for Academic All-American laurels, which he earned last season.

Cabell comes off a year that saw him earn Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors in indoor and outdoor track, bumping his career total of such awards to five.

He excelled in both cross country and track at Collegiate, and in the spring of 2010, the Richmond Times-Dispatch honored him as the outstanding track and field athlete in Central Virginia.

Emily Wright

Emily Wright ’11 of Tufts University has been named thirdteam All-American by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. A defender for the Jumbos, she was credited with 31 forced turnovers (tops in the New England Small College Athletic Conference) as well as a team-best 36 ground balls and 46 draw controls.

Ned Bowden

Ned Bowden ’10 (long stick midfielder) was among three Hampden-Sydney lacrosse players who earned first-team All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference honors. He was also named first team all-state by the Virginia Sports Information Directors. David Noftsinger ’11 (goalkeeper) was named second-team All-ODAC.

Kyle Pate

1. Russell Wilson after winning Super Bowl XLVIII 2. Lindsay Burn Wortham ’69 and son Coleman Wortham ’07, her caddy for her winning RWGA match 3. Spectators Emma Massie ’11 and Ellen Geho ’11 (on each end) cheered for JMU lacrosse players Shelby Robinson ’10 (left) and Carter Reifsnider ’12 who were playing against William & Mary’s Amanda Johnson ’11 (center) on April 5.

JMU won 18-11. 4. Cabell Willis ’10 ran the 1500 in the

Rams Invitational on March 22. Matthew Richardson ’07, William Bennett ’16, Kyle Mosman ’14 and Coach Weldon Bradshaw shared the moment with him. 5. Thomas Stephens ’11 has been elected a captain of the Stanford University swim and dive team for the 2014-2015 season.

6. Kyle Pate ’13 pulls a sail in on the Constellation. The USNA team won a total of five trophies while in Bermuda, one of which Kyle accepted at the Awards Ceremony.

Plebe Summer at the United States Naval Academy began with Induction Day on June 27, 2013 for Kyle Pate ’13, USNA class of ’17. Shortly thereafter, Kyle made his way to the sailing dock. He was one of 250 freshman (better known as Plebes) who tried out for the Varsity Off-shore Sailing Team (VOST). After several days and a personal interview, only 40 Plebes remained, Kyle being one of them. After months of more rigorous training and more cuts, Kyle earned a spot this spring on the VOST. Later in the spring, Kyle received word that he had been selected to be a crew member on the 52' sailboat, the Constellation, which was to sail in the prestigious Onion Patch Series in Newport, RI and Bermuda in June. The series is comprised of three events – the New York Yacht Club Regatta, the Newport-Bermuda Race, and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Anniversary Regatta.

All spring and summer leading up to the races, the team of 14 midshipmen and two coaches trained four hours a day, six days a week on their multi-million dollar donated boat, the Constellation, a TP-52 (transpacific), a high performance racing sailboat. Kyle is a spinnaker trimmer and grinder, as well as assistant supply officer who ensures all the needed equipment and food are aboard ship.

“The race to Bermuda was both an amazing and terrifying experience,” says Kyle. “Imagine sailing on a moonless night on a 52-foot sailboat in the middle of the Atlantic with nothing but ocean for hundreds of miles, 34 knots of breeze heeling the deck of the boat nearly vertical, 15-foot swells crashing over the bow flooding the cockpit and interior, rain pouring down and the average age of the crew is 20. It got pretty exciting at times and was very slow at others. Overall we were fourth, losing to three professional crews. The 630-mile race from Newport, RI to St. David’s lighthouse in Bermuda took us a little over three days. My crew trained all spring and winter to be able to perform like a professional crew, and, as the time passed, we became a flawless unit able to deal with, head-on, any challenge mother nature could conjure.”

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ALUMNI EVENTS Pagent Luncheon Alumnae gathered in the Craigie Board Room of the Sharp Academic Commons to enjoy lunch before attending the Pageant dress rehearsal on Dec. 6, 2013.

1 1. Gayle Allen Fitzgerald ’70, Ellen Thomen Clore ’70, Cathy Robertson Bauer ’70 2. Suzanne Ash ’76, Bev Chewning Harris ’74 3. Brooke Stallings ’07, Grace Zell ’07 4. Kaye Brinkley Spalding ’58, Connie Kennon Harriss ’59, Dorothy Ewing Ferrell ’57, Sigrid Lynn Whittle ’58

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New York Reunion On Feb. 7, 2014, Collegiate friends reunited at the ‘21’ Club.

1 1. Marcus Jecklin ’08, Jo Beth Stoddard ’07, Alex Harstrick, Sam Rogal ’07, Jim Ivins ’07 2. David Wilkins ’94, David Romhilt ’94, Mason Lecky ’94, Michael Brost ’85 3. Paula Billingsley Harrison ’78, Randy Harrison ’78 4. Jeanne Ascari, Mary Barnett, Craig Ascari, Betsy Mastropieri ’09, Meredith Ascari ’07, Catherine Barnett ’07.

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Winter Party & Auction Chaired by Laura and Michael Bland, this year’s Winter Party & Auction took us to “New York, New York” on Feb. 22, 2014 at the Westin Hotel. Over 260 guests came out to shop the silent auction, visit with friends and raise their paddles to support the school.

The evening was a huge success, netting more than $144,000 for Collegiate! Proceeds will support the Keith A. Evans Endowment for School Leadership, the Alumni Scholarship, and the Alumni Grants for Faculty Excellence.

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Washington, DC Reunion Washington-area alumni got together on Mar. 27, 2014.

1. Natalie Pojman, Tim Jones ’00, Keith Evans, Sean Gillispie ’00, Carrie Gillispie 2. Jeff Dunnington ’01, Richard Cullen ’03, Jeff Mullen ’03, Jamie Robertson ’04 3. Amanda Little Surgner ’83, Catherine Nolley Triantis ’81 4. Amber Jesse ’04, Charlie McFall, Lizzy Gehr Marchant ’04 5. Lucinda de Castro ’95, Farhad Alavi ’96, Matt Allen ’02, Frank Kelleher ’98

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Atlanta Reunion Cougars in the Atlanta area enjoyed an evening at Canoe Restaurant on April 10, 2014.

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Lois Loehr Brown writes, “As busy as ever and still at home.”

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DIED: Mary Calvin Watkins Harrison on Dec. 22, 2013.

She graduated from St. Catherine’s and was a Powers model in New York. Mary Calvin was a member of the Wednesday Lunch and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, where she was a former member of the altar guild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Nash Harrison, Jr., son, Frederick Nash Harrison III, and daughter, Anne Hartwell Harrison. Mary Calvin is survived by her daughter, Mary Claiborne Bradshaw, 10 grandchildren including Preston Dillard ’91 and Hartwell Dillard ’94, 16 great-grandchildren including Ellie Craig ’21, Nash Craig ’24 and Claiborne Dillard

’23, two great-great-grandchildren, and her longtime caregiver, Geraldine Thompkins.

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Louise Price Fletcher celebrated her 90th birthday in April with a party weekend at the beach. Louise reports that she is in good health and that she spends time walking, being involved with her church and attending classes at the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield.

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Keys MacManus sent the following update on her activities since finishing at Collegiate: “I graduated from Hollins in 1948 and I have a doctorate in law and a master’s in public health administration. I have lived all over the world but am now in Mexico where I

am in the horse business. My sister Joann MacManus Andrews ’47 also lives here.”

DIED: June Nolde Butler on June 28, 2014. At Collegiate, she served as president of her class and the Athletic Council, captained the Gold team, was vice president and secretary of Student Government, and sang in the Glee Club. June graduated from Hollins as a music major and taught piano from 1948 to 1955. She is survived by her husband M. Caldwell Butler; sons Manley C. Butler, Jr., Henry Nolde Butler, James Ormond Butler and Marshall Whitfield Butler; grandchildren M. Caldwell Butler III, Catherine Butler, Sarah Butler Donovan, Ensign Andrew G. Butler, Henry A. Butler and Stephanie Butler Watson; and stepgrandchildren Katherine Taylor Klauber and Christopher C. Klauber.

She is also survived by sisters Mary Nolde Foster ’40 and Anna Nolde McKenney.

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DIED: Eugenia Ellis Mason on Apr. 16, 2014. At Collegiate, she was the Madonna, captain of the basketball and field hockey teams, president of the Athletic Association, treasurer of her class, and a member of the National Honor Society.

After attending Sweet Briar College, she became a realtor in Petersburg and was a devoted member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Eugenia was married to the late Alexander Hamilton Mason and is survived by her brother John Ellis, children Eugenia Mason Guthrie, Alice Leigh Mason and Alexander Hamilton Mason, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

We recently visited with Nancy Cann Purcell ’36 who donated some newspaper clippings from her school days to our archives. Nancy remembers Collegiate as “a sweet, dear, wonderful school. The teachers took an interest in you.” She was able to walk to school and recalls Clara Call Frazier ’36 being a close friend – like a sister. Nancy also reminisced about her time as president of the Dramatic Club and the amateur night they organized. Thank you for sharing with us, Nancy!

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Grace Wallace Brown ’48 and her daughter, Catherine Bell, went on a cruise to Central America in March. “We were joined there by my sister Betty Hendrix (who went to St. Catherine’s) and her daughter, Ellen Ford. My sister and I could just relax and take it easy aboard ship, while our daughters went scuba diving and/or horseback riding ashore. A good time was had by all, and I thoroughly recommend it.”

Denver and especially enjoyed visiting the Denver Art Museum. “A great museum with lots of wonderful artwork and fun things to do!”

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DIED: Joan Lipford Johnson on June 10, 2014. At Collegiate, she was vice president of her class, on the Match staff, and a member of the Glee Club and the Dramatic Club. Joan went on to attend Richmond Professional Institute and eventually settled in Hamilton, OH where she worked in the furniture department at Elder-Beerman and was a real estate agent. She was married to the late Jim Johnson and was predeceased by her sisters Mary Lipford Pribble ’36 and Ann Lipford Hutchinson ’42.

She is survived by her nephews Bascom and Walter Pribble, Robert, Walter, and Foster Hutchinson, and George (Junior), Gary, and Tim McGuire, niece Vivian, as well as over thirty great nieces and nephews and over a dozen great-great nieces and nephews. Joan will always be remembered for her love of animals, especially her devoted companion, Opie, and the numerous cats she cared for over the years.

Patsy Chewning Young writes, “Bill (Collegiate Kindergarten ’44-’45) and I stay busy with our five grandchildren, caring for my mother, 97, and Bill’s performances of seven historical people. Never a dull moment!”

Margaret Patterson Withrow writes, “Bob and I celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary in June. We have lived in Fresno, CA since 1976. We have two sons and one daughter, all of whom are married and live in Fresno. We have two grandchildren – a 13-monthold granddaughter and a college-age grandson, as well as two step-granddaughters that belong to my oldest son and his wife, who are pursuing careers out of state.

“Bob is an MD and director of Coalinga State Hospital and loves his job. He says he’ll never retire.

However, we take a month off every fall and take a cruise so he can ‘unwind and relax.’ We’ve been to Europe several times, Asia, Russia, Holy Land, and would love to go on an African safari sometime soon.

“I worked with autistic children in Fresno Unified School District for many years, and since retirement, stay busy with my groups and clubs and volunteer work and babysitting my granddaughter twice a week.

Love to all!”

DIED: Agnes Cutchins Clark on Jan. 16, 2014. At Collegiate, Agnes was assistant editor of the Torch and the Match, participated in Glee Club and played field hockey, basketball and tennis. After graduating from VCU, she taught in the Goochland County Public Schools before moving to Charlottesville. Agnes was an active member of

Ann Downs Liles ’55 (second from left) is shown with her daughter Claiborne Ryan, granddaughter Sarah Page, and great-grandson.

St. Paul’s Memorial Church and she volunteered with Meals on Wheels and the Salvation Army. A horse enthusiast, Agnes was a member of the Farmington Hunt Club, after her initial introduction to fox hunting with the Deep Run Hunt Club. She also enjoyed endurance rides with the Virginia Trail Riders. Agnes is survived by her daughters, Roberta Kunkle and Beth Dunn; grandchildren, Caroline Kunkle, Madelyn Kunkle, Sophie Dunn, Lily Dunn and William Kunkle; and her beloved dogs.

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Nancy Sadler George recently placed fourth in the Kingsmill Championship Pro-Am in Williamsburg.

1955

Ann Downs Liles writes, “Busy playing bridge, painting, gardening and volunteering for Dogs for Adoption at a no-kill shelter.”

Margaret Patterson Withrow ’59 and her family live in Fresno, CA (see class notes for details).

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JOANNE PRATT AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE

Missy Herod ’72

This spring Missy Herod ’72 was honored with the Joanne Pratt Award for Teaching Excellence. Named in memory of longtime English teacher Joanne Pratt, this award is given to an Upper School teacher. In her job as Associate Director of Student Life, Missy does way more than teach, as this tribute to her

by Upper School Head Ben Rein indicated when he presented the award to her in May. Congratulations to Missy for making a difference in students’ lives since she returned to Collegiate in 1982.

So what does it mean to teach? What does it mean to inspire? What does it mean to shape young men and women into the leaders, friends, husbands, wives and parents of the next generation? There are lists that can help define these things, and there are lists that can help define what a person does at work, but no list can define the person or the impact behind the lists.

So what does it mean to teach? So many things, but at Collegiate, all of those things have always been bound by a need to tie the essence and values of the past to the resilience and inspiration necessary to attend to the future. The skills we learn matter: the writing, the reading, the analytical reasoning and the intellectual curiosity. They all matter. But they all fade in value unless they are carried by an individual humble enough to put others first while bold enough to measure, balance and address inequity in the world.

So what does it mean to teach? It means late nights, unappreciated gestures, thankless tasks, and efforts that at times go unrequited. It means hours upon hours of listening, and problem solving and solace. It means finding that fine line somewhere between Buddy and Friend, and walking it in a way where your heart is open larger than your mouth, but the love you give and the support you provide is willingly navigating a one way street. From adult to child, from mentor to friend. Your fulfillment and return comes from watching the young men and women walk away, year after year, bolstered, confident and healed.

So what does it mean to teach? It means fighting for the underdog, the disenfranchised, and the outcasts. It means providing a safe haven, a soft touch, but a high impact in quiet places. It means making things work when others can’t or won’t, and it means doing all of these things because at your core you love your colleagues, your community, and most importantly, your kids.

So what does it mean to teach? In list form it means Pageant, Sex Ed, Special Olympics, and Prom. Graduation, and clubs, Baccalaureate, Mosaic, and dances with mothers and sons, fathers and daughters. It means class rings and SCA, student retreats and faculty/student softball games, late nights on campus and later nights at home. It means being the connection and the touchstone for generations of Collegiate women who celebrate the annual gathering at All Saints Church, cherishing the time you spent with them as you they now bless you for the time spent with their children.

It means carefully wrapping and storing the hand written notes passed down from Mrs. Flippen to Mrs. Williams and now, to you. It means tying a cord between what Collegiate was, to where it is today, and to what it wants to be.

So what does it mean to teach? For Joanne Pratt it meant an uncompromising pursuit of excellence in every endeavor, and for Missy Herod, this pursuit of excellence is measured Veteran graduation coordinator not only through the classroom, but also through the small Missy Herod ’72 gives Chris Van gestures, the little notes, the kind words, the quiet counsel Winkle ’14 some last-minute and the visit, after visit, after visit after visit of generations advice before Commencement on of Collegiate students who just want to come back again June 6, 2014. and say thank you.

So what does it mean to teach? For the past 32 years at Collegiate it has meant many things, but in the quiet moments, in the times of need, and in the areas just outside of view where much of the best work happens, it has meant Missy Herod.

Humble, dedicated, passionate and calm, she has helped drive our community and our students to new heights while keeping us connected to the enduring values of the past. For all you have done, and will continue to do for years to come, on behalf of your colleagues, community and students, I offer the Joanne Pratt Award for Teaching Excellence to Missy Herod.

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1966

Tom Reams writes, “I retired from my dermatology practice of 34 years on Halloween 2013. First order of non-business was a trip with two of my four children to Seoul, South Korea and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Since then I’ve filled my time taking exercise classes at ACAC, bowling on a ‘senior’s’ fun team, taking adult classes at the Lifelong Learning Center in Midlothian, and making Brunswick stew (etc.) with the Ruritan Club. I’m also attending Chesterfield’s Adult Police Academy, which has really been educational (we learn how police train and how they carry out their duties) and fun (surprisingly so). Hopefully more travel in my future.”

1968

Laura Hall, Collegiate’s Lower School nurse, received special honors in Richmond Magazine’s April 2014 “Top Docs” issue. Laura got her first taste of nursing when she volunteered for the Red Cross as a student. She recently worked on Collegiate’s concussion policy and completed a yearlong counseling course at the Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care.

1973

DIED: Kirk Muhleman on Feb. 20, 2014. At Collegiate he was a member of the Match staff. Kirk was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Kenton Muhleman, Sr. and Agnes Weeks Kirkmyer Muhleman Hill. He is survived by his brother, Don Muhleman ’68 and his wife, Jean; his sister, Marilyn Muhleman Rausch and her husband, Art; and a nephew, Kenton Muhleman Rausch.

Willy Carter ’74 and Helen Anderson Carter ’74 are the proud grandparents of William Hall Carter III, born Sept. 30, 2013. William is the son of Hall Carter ’01 and his wife Colleen.

1974

40th Reunion

David Williams is Managing Director and CEO of Colliers International/Richmond, a commercial real estate firm.

1975 While visiting Jekyll Island, GA in March, Alex Smith ’65 ran into Dave Smith ’72. “Dave’s mom taught in the Middle School (boys). I was his soccer coach when the dinosaurs walked the earth. Random encounter...Cougars are everywhere!”

DIED: Taffy Kirchdorfer on Dec. 25, 2013. She graduated from Mary Institute in St. Louis, MO and made her debut at the Veiled Prophet Ball.

After working at The Pampered Pantry in St. Louis for several years, Taffy moved to Louisville, KY where she worked as an assistant at Gayle Cerlan Studio. In her later years, she lived at Stewart Home School in Frankfort, KY. She was preceded in death by her father, H. Norbert Kirchdorfer and her brother, Henry Norbert Kirchdorfer, Jr. Survivors include her mother, Patricia Tafel Kirchdorfer, and two sisters, Mary Katharine Kirchdorfer and Anne Kirchdorfer Lach.

1976

Hank Carter ’77 showed his enthusiastic, yet serious, loyalty to UVA when they beat Memphis in the third round of the NCAA Tournament in March.

Tom Reams ’66 and his co-workers celebrated his retirement from dermatology practice on Oct. 31, 2013.

In April, Brian Richardson ’77 visited Collegiate’s AP Environmental and AP Physics and Electronics classes with his electric motorcycle, which set the coastto-coast world record in 2013.

Dr. Benita Atiyeh Miller was appointed on May 12, 2014 by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to the State Board of Health. Benita is a Richmond dentist who practices periodontics. She has been a member of the American Dental Association since 1980 and has held many leadership positions in the Richmond Dental Society and the Virginia Dental Association since 1986. She was inducted as a Fellow to the International College of Dentists in 2000 and previously served as an Assistant Clinical Instructor at the Department of Periodontics at the VCU School of Dentistry.

Siblings Clayton Allen ’75 and Courtney Allen Van Winkle ’82 both had sons graduate from Collegiate this year. Pictured are Channing Allen ’08, Clayton, Chris Van Winkle ’14, Carter Allen ’14, Courtney and Turner Allen ’12.

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ALLERGY EXPERTISE

Bobby Call ’76

Dr. Robert S. “Bobby” Call knows allergies, not because he has them but because he treats them. The 1976 Collegiate graduate is a physician who specializes in the treatment of allergies, and during his three decades in practice, he has earned a sterling reputation for his professionalism, diligence, bedside manner, and delightful sense of humor.

“Dr. Call puts you at ease about worrisome allergy issues,” said Amy Rider, Collegiate’s Upper and Middle School nurse. “He’s helped us formulate policies regarding EpiPens and has answered any other questions that have arisen. He’s an excellent resource.

I know he’s just a phone call away.”

Call earned his undergraduate (BA in biology) and medical degrees at the University of Virginia, where he played football for four years and started at defensive back as a senior. “I went to UVA to play football and study,” he says. “I got really good at studying.

I was probably better at that than at football.”

He did his residency in internal medicine at Michigan State, became fascinated with immunology, and decided to focus his career on research and treating patients suffering from allergies. “It’s really complex, really exciting,” he says. “What they didn’t tell you is that you’ll be looking up noses for the rest of your life.”

Call practices with Richmond Allergy & Asthma Specialists and is president of Commonwealth Clinical Research Specialists. “We’re doing clinical trials with new drugs seeking FDA approval,” he said of the company he founded 20 years ago.

I want to bring the newest medicines to Richmond before they’re actually available to the general public.”

Although seasonal allergies have always been with us, studies have shown that more serious issues are more pronounced than ever. “What’s really skyrocketed,” Call says, “is anaphylaxis to tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, and milk.

It’s gone up exponentially in the last 10 years.”

Call cites “the hygiene hypothesis” as the most prevalent explanation. “Life is too clean,” he explains. “We’ve all got hand sanitizers. No one’s mucking around in the dirt. Our immune system’s just bored. Like a teenager with nothing to do on Friday night, they get into the wrong spots.”

Call ministers to patients of all Dr. Bobby Call ’76 helps patients suffering ages. He cites awareness as the most from allergies feel better. important step as they deal with allergyrelated health issues. “After that, it’s getting the right diagnosis, the right medicine, and making sure you take the medicine,” he says. “Allergies can cause so many problems. In schools, they can affect performance.”

So much has been written lately about sometimes life-threatening peanut allergies.

“I’ll tell you what,” Call says. “When it comes to peanut allergies, anaphylaxis kids are amazing. They ask the right questions. They take care of themselves. I’ve always believed that kids know more than we give them credit for.”

For Call, who with wife Mary has four daughters of his own, the rewards of his profession are immeasurable. Simply put, helping his patients improve their health provides him great satisfaction. “Patients feel miserable,” he says, “but when you fix them, they feel incredibly better. That’s so great. It’s so nice to see people get better.”

– Weldon Bradshaw

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Sarah Maynard Sommers ’80 spoke with parents attending the Parents’ Association’s Wellness Symposium about her work with the Alexander Technique, a way of reducing muscular and mental tension through education.

Ann Robins Strickler has a new grandchild, Elisa Grace born Mar. 12, 2014. She joins Lila Ann, 2 1/2.

1977

Marie Achtemeier Finch writes, “Finch’s Beer is in its second year of production. The brewery is in Chicago, but our beer is available in select cities in 17 states, including Richmond.”

John Fox’s latest book, Stuart’s Finest Hour: The Ride Around McLellan, June 1862, recently received the 2014 Independent Publisher Bronze Regional Book Award for Best Non-Fiction in the Mid-Atlantic.

Visit www.JohnFoxBooks.com for more information.

1981

DIED: Ashley Johnson Ownby on Apr. 18, 2013. After graduating from Collegiate, she attended George Washington University. Ashley was predeceased by her father, Dr. George W. Johnson. She is survived by her husband Ralph Ownby ’76, daughter Charlotte Sandy, son George Sandy, mother Barbara Johnson Allen, sister Lisa J. Dinwiddie, two nieces and a nephew. Editor’s

Note: The Winter 2014 edition of the Spark featured a tribute to Ashley Johnson Ownby ’81 but the photo used was not Ashley. This is the correct photo. We apologize for the error.

PEDALING FITNESS

Leigh Dobbins Johnson ’78 Leigh Dobbins Johnson ’78 has opened a second business called TidalWheel Indoor Cycling. “I knew I wanted to open a cycling studio in the back of my business, the Shops at 5807, at Patterson & Libbie,” she says.

“By chance, an equipment vendor suggested I might contact Ryan Kelly and Mike Timms who had a similar business model in Virginia Beach.

We talked, we met, we knew we had a good idea. I was really lucky to partner with them and take advantage of their knowledge and expertise garnered through the opening of their first studio. We were able to avoid some pitfalls and streamline the business. Of course, the main ingredient is our incredible instructors and staff. They really provide an amazing workout, and we’re thrilled that Richmond riders have been so welcoming to us! Come take us for a test ride. For more info, please visit www.tidalwheel.com.”

1982

Tim Spivey ’82 and his wife Beth celebrated his retirement in April.

Leigh Dobbins Johnson ’78 (right) takes a spin at her new business TidalWheel with Beverley Randolph Campbell ’92 and instructor Liz Hickey.

high school and college lacrosse, including some Collegiate games.”

Buffy Scott Cech writes, “Still living in West Hartford, CT and working as a pediatric nurse. I have two daughters in college (one at Colgate and one at UVA) and my son is a freshman in high school. I saw a bunch of Collegiate friends (Katherine Seaman, Meredith Fitz-Hugh Mire ’84, Alice Massie McGuire ’79, Alex Massie ’79, and others) when I was in Richmond Jan. 19. It was great catching up with all of them. If you are ever coming up to New England, let me know.”

Tim Spivey writes, “After a great law enforcement career, I decided to retire from the Chesterfield Police Department in April. I stay plenty busy officiating

This spring, Catherine Maynard Armstrong ’82 and Martha Robertson Bowden ’82 had a great time together watching their boys play lacrosse for Hampden-Sydney. Ned Bowden ’10 and Thomas Armstrong joined their moms at the tailgate after the ODAC finals.

1983

Owen Inge Conway has opened her own law office specializing in criminal law, after serving as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for over 20 years, 12 of those in Henrico County. She remains busy but is enjoying some flexible family time with her husband, Steve, and three children, Catherine, 20, Sarah, 17, and Webb, 4.

Greg Vining writes, “I have returned to Richmond after five adventurous years in Kansas City, MO. I am

Friends from the Class of 1982 got together in April when Kira Heizer Biber visited from Geneva, Switzerland. FRONT: Cathy Ratcliffe Mitchell BACK: Kelly Ivey King, Martha Robertson Bowden, Kira Heizer Biber, Linda Martin Geho, Teresa Alvis Given

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CLASS NOTES organizations. Kristin was the daughter of Dr. Ralph A. Natvig and Margaret H. Natvig and is survived by her brother, Greg Natvig ’81 and his wife, Caroline, as well as her beloved Cocker Spaniels, Max and Wiggles, and her cat, Zachary.

1984 Daughter of Gordon Stettinius ’84 and wife Carrie.

working as a director at HBW Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. and am enjoying getting back into the fabric of the community including the Western Henrico Rotary Club and the Westwood Club.

DIED: Kristin Natvig on May 20, 2014. At Collegiate, she was part of the Pep Club and participated in track and cross country. Kristin went on to attend Hollins. An animal lover and nature enthusiast since she was a little girl, she was deeply involved with several animal rescue

30th Reunion

On Jan. 13, 2014, Brian Corcoran was appointed a special master with the United States Court of Federal Claims.

BORN: Waverly Bird Stettinius to Gordon Stettinius and wife Carrie on Feb. 1, 2014.

1988

Rhea Bumgardner Egbert writes, “After seven years of teaching, I am now the director of admissions and marketing at The Greensboro Montessori School. This summer my family is traveling to the Florida Keys. We are looking forward to fishing, swimming, kayaking, reading, exploring and relaxing!”

Father Gregory Gresko serves as Chaplain of the now Saint John Paul II National Shrine, which gained its new name when Saint John Paul II was canonized in Rome on Apr. 27, 2014. Located in Washington, DC, this shrine will open its world-class, 16,000 sq. ft.

In May, Tenley Fleischer Beazley ’86’s show Pastoral & Beyond was on display at Quirk Gallery in Richmond. “With my latest body of work, I continue to pay homage to the wonders of nature through the examination of the individual elements. Rather than trying to recreate something that is already so perfect, I seek to draw attention to the glorious details that are often overlooked.”

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landmark exhibit on the legacy of this pope in July 2014, entitled “A Gift of Love: The Life of Saint John Paul II.” Fr. Gregory looks forward to welcoming all of the Collegiate family whenever they are in Washington!

1989

25th Reunion

Charlie Daniel writes, “The winter proved quite the learning experience for my young start up CarNanny.

My coldest day detailing a vehicle had a high of 25 degrees!! BRRRR. Will probably take things inside this upcoming winter. Mya Apple is great. She turned five in June and continues to run her daddy ragged.

We look forward to seeing our Cougar friends at the pool this summer. Check out the latest on CarNanny at www.TheCarNannyRocks.com. Thanks to all of you that have given us a shot. Especially the moms. While we get some ridiculously dirty minivans and SUVs, they all come out looking like new. We know you have your hands full with the kiddos, so we are very happy to help (and LOVE what we do). Take care, all!”

1990

Autumn Adkins Graves is the new head of school at Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga, TN. Chuck Moss writes, “I’m an assistant principal in Dinwiddie County now, and I love what I do! I loved teaching, and always will, but I love this even more!”

Kendall Watkins McGlynn ’87 (center) and sister Stewart Watkins Allen ’89 (right) attended The Makerie in Boulder, CO together and found that another Cougar, Elizabeth Woodroof Cogar ’77 (left) was there, too!

Class of 1989 classmates Jonathan Schneider, Lissie Stag, and Richard Grossman caught up at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show in March. Jonathan and Richard were there exhibiting for their cycling apparel and accessories company, Road Holland. They continue to expand the business and recently launched cycling shorts and a line of outerwear to go along with their jerseys.

1995

1992

BORN: Charles “Charlie” Fenway Wallmeyer to Lisa Johnson Wallmeyer and husband Michael on Dec. 10, 2013. He joins big brother RJ, 4.

1994

Anya Schwender writes, “Never able to pass up a Cougar photo op, my ’94 classmates Jill Witty, Astrid Liverman, Ashley Knaysi and I captured this one during an idyllic trip to the Bahamas last October.”

20th Reunion

Gray Broughton recently opened a Jimmy John’s in Carytown. This is the fourth location of the sandwich shop franchise that he has opened in the Richmond area.

Anya Schwender writes, “As usual, my return to the US is uncertain, but at the moment I find myself enjoying life in Milan, giving private English lessons, improving my Italian, and traveling around Europe whenever possible. I’m very sad that I’ll miss our 20-year reunion this fall but I look forward to some wild stories about it!”

Elizabeth Thalhimer Smartt is currently serving as president of the board at Jewish Family Services (JFS) in Richmond, a non-profit that provides home health care, care management, counseling, adoptions and other social services.

BORN: Avery Jeanne Arnold to Tommy Arnold and wife Micaela on Dec. 16, 2013. She joins Teagan, 4, and Jake, 2.

BORN: Oliver Roland Kaestner to Jennifer King Kaestner and husband Cornelius on Apr. 28, 2014. His grandmother is Sue Eastham King ’66.

Elsie Garland Anderson to Happy Vaughan Anderson and Matt Anderson ’00 on Jan. 24, 2014.

She joins big sisters Townsend, 2, and Harper, 4.

1996

BORN: Henry “Hayes” Gerczak to Lexie Arnett Gerczak and husband Greg on Nov. 12, 2013.

Daughter of Happy Vaughan Anderson ’95 and Matt Anderson ’00.

Shepherd Fitz-Hugh Lewis III to Shep Lewis and wife Cathy on May 5, 2014. Shepherd joins big sister Stuart, 3.

1997

In March, John Merrick received the Richmond Bar Association’s Young Lawyer of the Year Award. He is an associate at Harman Clayton Corrigan & Wellman.

Matt Reid has been named head baseball coach for Army (United States Military Academy at West Point). Matt played baseball for the University of Richmond, joined the coaching staff at Army in 2007

Son of Lexie Arnett Gerczak ’96.

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Daughter of Liz Minor Lenfantin ’97.

and was the Black Knights’ interim coach this past season, leading Army to a 33-19 record, 15-5 in the Patriot League. Prior to coaching at Army, Matt worked as an assistant at UNC Asheville, Old Dominion, VCU, VMI and Louisburg College.

MARRIED: Richard Wiltshire to Sarah Miller on Sept. 28, 2013. Father Rick Wiltshire ’64 served as the best man, brother Drew Wiltshire ’99 was a groomsman, and sister Anne Wiltshire Henry ’03 was a bridesmaid. Richard and Sarah live in Richmond.

BORN: John Hampton Boswell to Tim Boswell and wife Bess on Oct. 20, 2013.

Andrew Bennett Pierce to Molly Carrell Pierce and husband Brad on Jan. 17, 2014. Andrew joins big sister Emily, 4, at their home in the Chicago suburbs.

Estelle “Ellie” Lenfantin de La Ferriere to Liz Minor Lenfantin and husband Eric on Jan. 10, 2014. Liz writes, “Big sister, Olivia, and brother, Philippe, couldn’t be happier. We are still living in Paris and encourage any Cougars coming our way to look me up or contact me at lizlenfantin@gmail.com.”

1998

Stephen Lecky ’98 and his son Ben recently got together with Bryson Powell ’98 and his son Carter.

Reid Whitten ’98 prepares to bike to his first day of work in Brussels (see class notes for details).

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Toby Long is an associate at Hunton & Williams specializing in bankruptcy, restructuring and creditor’s rights.

Reid Whitten writes, “In March, I moved to Brussels.

I am working for the same firm, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton and am still practicing international trade law, but now I do so internationally (!) in the firm’s Brussels office.”

MARRIED: Ashley Krupin to Casey Tischer on Oct. 19, 2013. Martha Orr Proutt ’98 and Doris Glenn Easterly Richards ’93 served as matrons of honor and Colin Jamerson ’94 was a bridesmaid. Robert Proutt

Son of Katie Chandler Merritt ’99 and husband Tim.

’26 was a ring bearer. Ashley and Casey live in New York.

BORN: Hunter Marie Boschen to Boz Boschen and wife Amelia on Aug. 18, 2013. Big brother Reeves is 3.

1999

15th Reunion

Claud Crosby writes, “I am currently in an accelerated master’s program for Public Health at Emory University, and I continue to make regular trips to the Great Lakes region of Africa where I have established a community based organization. We are working primarily in Uganda and the DRC, providing preventative health care through training community health workers. In Congo, we also partner with a few organizations providing reparative gynecological surgery to victims of sexual violence and women who suffer from complications of prolonged obstructed labor. We have also had the pleasure of assisting with the formation of a small school for deaf children in Uganda (my wife’s passion). I have recently begun the process of registering our 501(c)(3) here in the US and developing a web presence.”

In January, Jesse Ferguson was the subject of a Washington Post article that discussed his dedication to his job while undergoing cancer treatment last year.

Jesse is the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s independent expenditure director.

Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution have selected Anne Lloyd Hunley as the Virginia State Outstanding Junior. She is a member of Commonwealth Chapter, NSDAR in Richmond. Anne Lloyd lives in Charlottesville and works as an acute care nurse practitioner with the general surgery team at UVA Medical Center.

MARRIED: Lennie Clore to Nathan Chaisson on Oct. 5, 2013. Classmates Sarah Cohn, Lauren Oing and Lauren MacIvor Thompson were bridesmaids

Daughter of Liza Jarvis Scott ’99

SKIRT SOLUTION

Alden Ramsey ’00 and Meg Marchant ’98 Alden Ramsey ’00 and Meg Marchant ’98 each have successful careers in

Daughter of Liza Stutts Shea ’99.

and sister Sarah Clore ’01 was the maid of honor.

Lennie and Nathan live in Arlington, VA where she is a pediatric nurse at Children’s National Medical Center and he is a project manager for Twin Contracting Corporation.

BORN: Owen Theodore Merritt to Katie Chandler Merritt and husband Tim on Mar. 27, 2014. Katie, Tim and Owen live in Richmond where Katie works in development at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Carolina Carrington Scott to Liza Jarvis Scott and husband Hunter on Mar. 19, 2014. Carolina joins big sister Jamie, 2.

Louise “Lulu” Loretta Stutts Shea to Liza Stutts Shea and husband John on Apr. 2, 2014.

Davis Fitzhugh Mealor to Catherine Summerson Mealor and husband Bill on Aug. 26, 2013. Big brother Griggs, 3, is so proud.

2000

Chris Garson helped create Nudge, a free app that syncs with health tracking apps like RunKeeper, Moves, FitBit and Up by Jawbone to create a Nudge Factor that summarizes your overall level of health. Visit www.nudgeyourself.com to learn more.

Alton Lane, the tailored apparel store founded

by Peyton Jenkins, opened a Richmond location at 304 Libbie Ave. this spring. Visit www.altonlane.com for more information.

Jake Long is a seventh and eighth grade teacher at Biddeford Middle School in Maine.

BORN: Elsie Garland Anderson to Matt Anderson and Happy Vaughan Anderson ’95 on Jan. 24, 2014.

She joins big sisters Townsend, 2, and Harper, 4.

Meryn Clayton Boswell to Patrick Boswell and wife Haley on Feb. 26, 2014. Patrick writes, “She was born within six months of my brothers’ first children

Richmond and New York, respectively, but they’ve formed a partnership on the side to assist families in Belize. Alden tells how Alden Skirts (sold at Wardrobe at 401 Libbie Ave. and www.aldenskirts.bigcartel.com) started:

“In March of 2012 I went with a group of women to Belize City to learn and help a surgical team with World Pediatric Project. I fell in love with the people of Belize – unassuming, positive, trusting and open. I wondered what happened to the families after the surgeries. With post-op care it had to be hard for the mothers and fathers to work.

Work in Belize is hard to find, and malnutrition is a problem.

“That propelled me to find Ana Velasquez, a talented seamstress and mother of 14-year-old Selena. WPP operated on Selena to make her spina bifida more comfortable.

Alden Ramsey ’00 sold her skirts at the Village Green Milagro Garel at WPP Belize Fair in April 2014. shared with me that Ana had lost two jobs – sewing for a resort and a housecleaning job – due to medical appointments for Selena.

“I shared with Ana a skirt design I had been working on in hopes of giving her work.

She was elated at the opportunity to work with her sewing machine at home, where she didn’t have to commute two hours and could be close by in case Selena needed her.

“Through Alden Skirts LLC I hope to create an employment opportunity for more families in similar situations. I want to give them flexibility and compassion for their situations, while also giving them structure and purpose. I want the fragility of income to be one less thing they have to worry about when having a sick child.”

Alden is a marriage, family and child therapist in Richmond, and Meg works for Ippolita Jewelry in New York.

Daughter of Patrick Boswell ’00 and wife Haley.

Daughter of Lizzie Cullen Cox ’00.

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Class of 2000 classmates celebrated the marriage of Stephanie Shield ’00 and Jesse Roy on May 18, 2013.

Pictured are Leslie Watson Rabbitt, Stephanie Shield Roy, Scottie Thompson, Claire Parkinson Wilkinson, Natalie Andreoletti Miller, Sarah Holt Power and Mary Chandler Carter Obrecht.

too: Andy ’94 and his wife Penny had daughter Kathryn Marie on Sept. 5, 2013, and Tim ’97 and his wife Bess had son John Hampton on Oct. 20, 2013. Patrick is dean of students at Lovett School in Atlanta.

Susan Jane Cox to Lizzie Cullen Cox and husband Peyton on Feb. 7, 2014. Big sister Caddie loves her baby sister!

2001

Amy Lemons ’00 married Taylor Sutton on May 25, 2013. Pictured are Virginia Lemons Costa ’95, Elizabeth Wilson, Alden Ramsey ’00, Amy Lemons Sutton ’00, Alex Jackson and Susan Van Tassel.

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MARRIED: Carter Hamill to Brad Backus on Dec. 14, 2013. Sister Blake Hamill Nichols ’98 served as the matron of honor and classmate Meghan Gehr Hubbard was a bridesmaid. Carter and Brad live in New York where she is employed by the Garden House School and he is employed by Morgan Stanley.

Karen Paul to Craig Stauffer on Sept. 1, 2013 at Congregation Beth Ahabah in Richmond. The reception was held at The Jefferson Hotel. Cougars in the wedding were bridesmaids Laura Paul ’98, Chandler Makepeace

’13, and Ansley Stravitz ’13. Walton Makepeace ’80, Austin Makepeace ’13, and Daniel Makepeace ’16 were also present. Karen and Craig live in Arlington, VA where she works at IBM as a business solutions professional for the North America team selling Smarter Education solutions and he is a manager at Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

Michael Thalhimer to Alyson Hoel on July 13, 2013 in St. Paul, MN which is the city where they met and where Alyson was raised. Brother Andrew Thalhimer ’05 served as the best man and classmate Harry Wilson was a groomsman. Michael and Alyson live in Hermosa Beach, CA where he is a senior sales executive of national accounts for the Coca-Cola Company and she is the director of life enrichment for the Canterbury Retirement Community.

Mary Catherine Williams to David Alan Washo on Sept. 14, 2013. Mary Catherine is the daughter of Greg Williams ’70. Elizabeth Dolan Wright ’01 was the matron of honor and Lizzie Thomson ’01 was a bridesmaid. Brother Matt Williams ’04 was a groomsman. Collegiate alums in attendance included Margaret Conner Gentil ’70, John Hamner ’70, Terrell Williams ’70, Ellen Hatcher Hamner ’72, Walter Williams ’72, Gwen Williams Mason ’78 and Kevin McFadden ’05. Mary Catherine and David live in McLean, VA where she practices commercial real estate at DTZ and he works at PwC. BORN: August “Gus” Moon Blair to Kemper Blair and Emily Gershman on May 21, 2014.

William Hall Carter III to Hall Carter and wife Colleen on Sept. 30, 2013.

Johnathan Allen Crosby to Bryan Crosby and wife Catherine on May 14, 2014.

William Stephens Dunnington to Jeff Dunnington and wife Anne on Feb. 6, 2014.

Cooper Lee Hallberg to Lee Hallberg and wife Katie on May 6, 2014. He joins big sister Brynn, 2 1/2.

Son of Hall Carter ’01.

Michael Thalhimer ’01 married Alyson Hoel on July 13, 2013.

Karen Paul ’01 married Craig Stauffer on Sept.

1, 2013.

Class of 2001 classmates celebrated the marriage of Mary Catherine Williams ’01 and David Washo on Sept.

14, 2013. Pictured are Elizabeth Dolan Wright, Suzanne Smith Stovall, Kristen Ekey, Lizzie Thomson, Allison Kelley O’Dell, Mary Catherine Williams Washo, Lucy Moore, Lizzy Cutchins, Courtney Fain and Laura Johnson.

Photo by Meg Runion Studios

2002

Melina Bezirdjian writes, “I currently work in two different roles at the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. As the National Register Coordinator, I assist with the procedures relevant to the State’s Register program such as correspondences and evaluation team meetings. I also work on publications intended for both professional and public use such as post WWII and African-American

architectural finding aids well as the upcoming New Dominion Style Guide and Classic Commonwealth Style Guide. I’ve been excited to be part of the New Dominion (post WWII-present) project. I’ve also been working as a data enhancement specialist since the fall of 2013. Using the newly released Virginia Cultural Resources Information System, I’ve both updated existing files as well as created new entries for properties in analogue archives and newly surveyed properties.”

Son of Bryan Crosby ’01.

Patrick Burke is history department chair and head boys soccer coach at Pomfret School in Pomfret, CT. Michael Gottwald served as a producer for the film “Ping Pong Summer,” a 2014 Sundance selection that premiered in theaters and On Demand in June.

Stars of the film include Susan Sarandon, Lea Thompson, and Amy Sedaris.

Caroline Long is a junior kindergarten teacher at Boulder Friends School in Colorado.

MARRIED: Mac Friddell to Elizabeth Carroll TenHoeve on Mar. 8, 2014. Ginnie Friddell Kurtz ’04, Francie Friddell ’06 and Robert Friddell ’09 were in the wedding party. Mac teaches math in the Upper School at Collegiate.

Barbara Kahn to Peter Stutts on May 3, 2014 at Westover Plantation. Cougars in the wedding party were Michelle Kahn Logan ’98, Liza Stutts Shea ’99, Caroline Stutts ’05, Brooks Anderson Whitten, Maria Jarvis Darby, Rebecca Janney Scherer, Jason Kahn ’94, Harrison Whitten, and Graham Redfern.

Jeanne Nuara to John Fields on Nov. 8, 2013 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Twin sister and fellow Cougar, Mary Louise Nuara (Weezie), was the maid of honor. Jeanne works in HR as a Project Manager for Allianz Global Assistance, and John works as a product manager for Aclara, both in Richmond.

Josh Stiff to Mary-Carson Saunders on Oct. 5, 2013. Classmates Matt Allen and Gray Clevenger were groomsmen. Josh and Mary-Carson live in Norfolk where he is an associate for Crowley, Liberatore, Ryan & Brogan and she is the post-graduate fellow for the Virginia Coastal Policy Clinic at the College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law.

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CLASS NOTES

Mac Friddell ’02 and Liz TenHoeve were married on Mar. 8, 2014 with many Cougars in attendance.

BORN: Ella Grace Pruitt to Thomas Pruitt and wife Sallie on Aug. 23, 2013.

Bailey Grace Silverstein to Christie Thalhimer Silverstein and husband Evan on Dec. 19, 2013. The family lives in Nashville.

2003 Daughter of Thomas Pruitt ’02.

Daughter of Christie Thalhimer Silverstein ’02 and husband Evan.

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Evil Eye Envie LLC was created by Genna Boomer and her mother, Canan Boomer. The mother-daughter team paired up with their cousins in Istanbul, Turkey to create a luxury handmade leather bag line using top quality Turkish leather. The good luck of the Mediterranean “Evil Eye” charm, inspired their design and is a signature on their totes. The Evil Eye is said to block negativity and protect beauty, success and energy. Genna and Canan are passionate about giving back; a portion of all profits from the sales of Evil Eye Envie totes are donated to CYDD, an NGO that supports primary and secondary school education for girls in the rural parts of Turkey. Press has already begun to swarm around the new company, as top fashion bloggers have been seen and snapped with the Evil Eye Envie tote.

Visit www.evileyeenvie.com to learn more.

John Daniel finished his pediatric residency at the University of South Carolina at the end of June and began as a fellow in Neonatal Intensive Care Medicine at the University of Kentucky on July 1, 2014. John and his wife Jenn will be in Lexington for three years.

After teaching in the United Kingdom, Charlottesville and Uganda, Harrison Jones completed basic Air Force training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio in the

fall of 2012 and began Indoctrination (essentially intense special forces training). “I had two heart surgeries in 2013 and had to be released from training though I had passed every checkpoint along the way. I’ve been home getting healthy and I am planning to get back to San Antonio and do it all over again, with the goal being to put on the maroon beret of the USAF pararescueman.”

Jonathan Myers is practicing veterinary medicine in Long Island, NY and loves being in the New York area and his work.

A handmade bag from Genna Boomer ’03’s company, Evil Eye Envie, was recently featured in a post by Dutch fashion blogger Negin Mirsalehi.

Harrison Jones ’03 plans to complete Air Force training to become a pararescueman (see class notes for details).

Cougars gathered on the balcony of the Boathouse at Rockett’s Landing while celebrating the marriage of Caitlin Kelly ’03 and Zach Dillon on May 25, 2014.

Daughter of Lauralee Glasgow Allen ’03 and Will Allen ’03.

Sons of Muffy Zimmer Greenbaum ’04 and Noah Greenbaum ’03.

MARRIED: Caitlin Kelly to Zach Dillon on May 25, 2014. Morgan McCrocklin Cheatham was the matron of honor, Ginny Wortham and Christina Luckey were bridesmaids, Katie Wolfgang Beaman was a reader, Evan Kelly ’06 was an usher and Ned Kelly ’01’s daughter, Jane, was a flower girl. “Zach and I met in medical school, from which we recently graduated, and will be moving to Allentown, PA this summer to begin our residencies – his in emergency medicine and mine in family practice.”

Alexandra Povlishock to Tim Newell on Sept.

21, 2013. Sister Marisa Povlishock ’06 served as the maid of honor and classmates Genna Boomer and Tina Jadhav Parikh were bridesmaids. Ginny

Son of Missy McGurn Chiles ’03.

Wortham was a reader. Alexandra and Tim live in Richmond.

BORN: Margaret Grace Allen to Lauralee Glasgow Allen and Will Allen on Feb. 25, 2014.

Vaughan Broadbent Cruickshanks to Elizabeth Broadbent Cruickshanks and husband Allan on Apr. 29, 2014. “We are all doing great!”

Benjamin Oliver James Greenbaum to Noah Greenbaum and Muffy Zimmer Greenbaum ’04 on Feb. 21, 2014. Ollie joins big brother Perry, 2.

Jetry Arthur Chiles to Missy McGurn Chiles and husband Steve on Feb. 10, 2014.

Hadley Luella Roth to Meg Ruehling Roth and husband Chris on June 10, 2014.

Daughter of Meg Ruehling Roth ’03.

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CLASS NOTES

2004

10th Reunion

Benjamin Emerson received his doctorate in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech and is employed there as research faculty.

Julia Peppiatt writes, “I’ve spent the past year working on the YouTube partnerships team to collect the world’s best cat videos for your daily viewing pleasure. Ahem, I mean to build out and commercialize new video ad products. After four years in sunny California, I will be headed back east this fall to start my MBA at Harvard Business School. Terrified of winter.”

Chad Zalesiak is living in Richmond and working for LaSalle Solutions Equipment Leasing, a

Son of Sally Summerson Pickle ’04.

wholly owned subsidiary of MB Financial Bank. He is currently pursuing his MBA at night at Virginia Commonwealth University.

MARRIED: Peggy Albertson to Patrick Campbell on Feb. 1, 2014. Sister Emily Albertson ’02 was the maid of honor. Peggy and Patrick live in Raleigh, NC. BORN: George Kirby Pickle to Sally Summerson Pickle and husband Trent on Oct. 7, 2013.

Benjamin Oliver James Greenbaum to Muffy Zimmer Greenbaum and Noah Greenbaum ’03 on Feb. 21, 2014. Ollie joins big brother Perry, 2.

2005

Yi (David) Ding writes from his new job in Charlottesville: “My role here at Plow & Hearth is marketing analyst. Half of the time I conduct surveys to aid leadership decision making; while I’m not on that I can be found fetching and cleaning data, making and running reports, learning from manager and coworkers, or walking on the nice company trail with friends for some fresh air.”

Maura McGroarty writes, “After spending nearly nine years in DC, I am moving to Nashville, TN to pursue an MBA at Vanderbilt. While the move is bittersweet, I am very excited for this new adventure and to be joining my Cougs05 classmate, Tori Christmas, in Nashville!! Go Dores!!”

MARRIED: Katelyn Bowman to Alex Feinberg on May 10, 2014 at Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, GA. Alice Derry was the maid of honor and Sarah

Will Cosby ’05 and Greylan Snidow were married Nov. 30, 2013 with many Cougar friends in attendance.

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Sara Hairfield ’05 married Jason Hogan on May 3, 2014.

Katelyn Bowman ’05 married Alex Feinberg on May 10, 2014. Pictured are Alice Derry, Katelyn Bowman Feinberg and Sarah Gray Tullidge (all ’05).

Gray Tullidge was a bridesmaid. Katelyn and Alex live in Birmingham, AL where she is a resident in the orthodontic program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and he is an attorney with Maynard, Cooper & Gale.

Ashley Davis to Chris Young on Apr. 26, 2014.

Burch Hazelgrove and Emily Reutinger were bridesmaids and David Coleman, Paul Davis ’01 and James Watson ’02 were groomsmen. Ashley and Chris live in Richmond.

Forrest Nash ’05 (right), founder of Contemporary Art Daily, the most-read modern art blog in the world, visited Collegiate in February to talk with art classes about his experiences in art school and starting up his site. He also took time to critique the work of honors art students in the new H2L2 Art Studios.

Sara Hairfield to Jason Hogan on May 3, 2014 at Belle Haven in Scottsville, VA. Cary Hairfield ’11 was the maid of honor and Sarah Gray Tullidge was a bridesmaid.

Kate Hanley to Ryan Mostrom on Oct. 19, 2013.

Madeline Sisk was the maid of honor, and Lauren

Mostrom ’02, Elizabeth Garson Koteles, Sarah Harrison, Pearson Moore and Dolly Williams were bridesmaids. Rishi Pahuja ’04, Will DeCamps, Brendan Hanley, Devon Kelley and Paul Saunders were groomsmen. Kate and Ryan live in New York.

Cougars celebrated the marriage of Kate Hanley ’05 and Ryan Mostrom ’05 on Oct. 19, 2013. Unless otherwise noted, those pictured are Class of 2005. FRONT: Dolly Williams, Dorothy Watson, Kate Hanley Mostrom, Ryan Mostrom, Meredith Judkins, Gracie McGurn, Brendan Hanley, Bane Williams McLellan ’02, Caroline Stutts, Jessica Longo, Terrell Williams ’70 MIDDLE: Maura McGroarty, Pearson Moore, Burch Hazelgrove, Lauren Mostrom ’02, Ben Schewel, Nick Such, Paul Saunders, Rishi Pahuja ’04, Alexandra Squire ’03, Elizabeth Garson Koteles, Sarah Harrison BACK: Martha Fleming Moore ’75, Christina Merchant, Riley Leech ’06, Madeline Sisk, Will Bruch, Jarrett Leech, Devon Kelley, Brock Saunders ’02, Will DeCamps, Joseph Lawson ’04

Ashley Davis ’05 married Chris Young on Apr. 26, 2014.

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CLASS NOTES

TAKING CARE OF TOURISTS Kate Knisley ’06

Kate Knisely ’06 enjoys ice cream at her new Hilton Head shop.

Hilton Head Island has been Kniselyized! Kate Knisely ’06 writes, “I recently purchased Hilton Head Ice Cream. It has been on the island for 32 years now…all homemade ice cream with the best ingredients and we serve custom flavors such as peach pecan and cayenne chocolate as well as the original flavors like vanilla, Oreo and cookie dough! The shop has become an island treasure where locals love it and tourists keep coming back and bringing younger generations with them every time.

We provide cones to the public but we also serve many restaurants on the island via our wholesale side of the business!”

In addition, Marissa Knisely Moses ’01 purchased a miniature golf and arcade business called Adventure Cove. Marissa and husband Michael run it together. “They have remodeled and improved it, and it’s beautiful and booming!” says Kate. “Watch out, the Knisely sisters are taking over fun on this island!”

2006

Taylor Emerson is living in Charleston, SC and working for the King Charles Inn Hotel.

Wynnie Long is in veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania.

Margaret Rosebro, a third grade teacher at Jesse S. Bobo Elementary in Spartanburg, SC, appears in a LEGO video discussing how her class uses LEGO’s WeDo program to help illustrate and integrate math in different ways. To see the video, search “WeDo in Math” on YouTube.

2007

Lindsay Haw, a kindergarten assistant teacher at The Langley School, was recently selected as a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” out of more than 3,000 people who auditioned in the D.C. area. After a five-hour final audition – during which the show’s contestant department looks for enthusiastic, excited puzzle solvers – Lindsay advanced to the top 10 and was eventually chosen as a contestant. Her episode will air on Sept. 19.

“Ever since I was about five years old, watching ‘Wheel of Fortune’ at 7:00 p.m. with my mother became part of my daily routine,” Lindsay says. “I have always dreamed about spinning the wheel and meeting Pat Sajak!” Out of 1.5 million people who audition for a spot on the show each year, only 600 are chosen to appear each season.

Jo Beth Stoddard recently started a new job as senior account executive at RAPP, an advertising agency in NYC. Russell Wilson led the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks to Super Bowl victory over the Denver Broncos! Read more in Alumni in Sports on pg. 42.

2008

Class of 2007 Cougars got together in New York City to watch classmate Russell Wilson compete in the Super Bowl in February. FRONT: Henry Winslow, Philip Mabry, Jo Beth Stoddard, Samantha Spinner BACK: Holly O’Donnell, Jim Ivins, David Schultz, Kathryn Failon, Sam Rogal

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Helen Huang, a soprano, graduated from the Eastman School of Music with a bachelor of music in vocal performance and the University of Rochester with a bachelor of arts in economics. Her multi-faceted education inspired an interest in musical outreach and arts administration. She has worked in marketing and finance with Washington National Opera, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY. Helen has just completed her first year in the graduate vocal arts program at the Bard College Conservatory of Music, under the direction of the soprano Dawn Upshaw and collaborative pianist Kayo Iwama. She studies with Edith Bers. As a part of Bard’s

Soprano Helen Huang ’08 performed Flora in Britten’s “The Turn of the Screw” at the Bard College Conservatory of Music this past spring.

vocal arts program’s opera double bill in March, Helen premiered the role of the Girl in Shawn Jaeger’s new opera “Payne Hollow,” conducted by Carl Christian Bettendorf, and also performed the role of Flora in Benjamin Britten’s opera, “The Turn of the Screw,” conducted by James Bagwell. Both productions were directed by Nicholas Muni and featured the talented singers of the Conservatory Graduate Vocal Arts

Program and the musicians of the Conservatory Orchestra at The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.

Stephanie Linas writes, “Since graduating from Collegiate, I attended UNC-Chapel Hill and have moved to New York City to pursue my career as an actor. Currently, I’m very excited to be co-writing, producing, and starring in an original comedic web series called ‘Sketch and the City.’ The series follows recent college graduates Sarah, Jessica and Parker as they balance the challenges, quirks and surprises of NYC, careers, relationships and growing up. I owe a great deal of my current professional success to my training at Collegiate. My involvement in the fine arts department at Collegiate ignited my passion for the arts and also gave me the confidence and leadership skills to go out and pursue my dreams.”

2009 During VMI’s graduation festivities, Russell Timmons ’10 and Cabell Willis ’10 were honored at the Institute Awards Ceremony on May 14, 2014.

Russell received the Sir Moses Ezekiel Award which is given to a cadet who has contributed to the cultural life of the institute. Cabell received awards for having the best honors thesis research and the best History honors thesis. He also received the Second Jackson-Hope Medal for second highest attainment in scholarship and the Colonel Sterling Murray Heflin 1916 Academic Proficiency Award.

Katie Maraghy ’11 (right) is the creator/executive producer of ELN Morning, the broadcast morning news show on Elon University’s campus, and Jasmine Turner ’11 is one of the show’s on-camera hosts. Katie and Jasmine are seen here at the College Television Awards in Los Angeles where they placed second in the “alternative” program category. The awards are sponsored by the Emmy Foundation.

5th Reunion

Alex Daniel lives and works in Durham, NC as a Web Developer for ReverbNation, an online company that represents 3 million musicians from around the world.

Alex is a 2013 graduate of Duke University.

Jess Hawthorne has moved to Denver where he is a sales representative in the Mountain Wine group at Beverage Distributors. “I am responsible for the sales and distribution of all Gallo products and for product knowledge as well as market trends within my territory.”

Harrison Roday writes, “I graduated from William & Mary in January 2014 with a double major in government

and finance with a concentration in accounting. I’ve moved to New York City and am starting a two year analyst program with Morgan Stanley.”

2010

Ben Bruni was selected to participate in the 2014 Virginia Governor’s Fellows Program, a highly competitive and intense eight week internship within the Executive Branch of Virginia government. Ben graduated from Elon this spring.

In May, Kate Byron graduated from Yale with a BA in political science. She will attend the VCU School of Medicine in the fall.

The Alumni Association of Hobart College awarded Douglas Van Der Hyde with the 2014 Alumni Association Award “for exemplary leadership, enthusiastic involvement, and loyalty to the continued growth and vitality of Hobart College.” This tremendous honor was presented to only two graduates in the class of 2014 at Hobart College during a ceremony on Charter Day.

2012

Margaret Clark is spending the summer interning in MTV’s Series Development department, which is the content creator of the channel. Margaret writes, “New York does all of the unscripted reality shows, so I am doing a lot of research for the executives for potential new series and hot topics of the ‘millennial generation’ to help them better navigate the process of creating new shows for the channel.”

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CLASS NOTES Lucy Gordon Smith recently completed her best academic semester at the University of South Carolina with a GPA of 3.82. This spring marks the fourth consecutive time she was named to the Dean’s List for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher. She currently works part time at Julia Neal Fashions, a boutique in the Five Points shopping district in Columbia, SC. She worked at the 2014 Masters Tournament in the brand new South Village retail facility in the Masters Collection department, a line of 100% cotton polo shirts designed by the Masters private label. She also worked as a server in the members’

pavilion at the 2014 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club (they will host the 2017 PGA Championship!) in Charlotte, NC. Luke Walker, a strategic communications major at Elon, is interning at the Boston Red Sox organization this summer. He wrote just before starting the job, “I will be working in the Fan Affairs department for the organization, also labeled as ‘an ambassador,’ which focuses on the public relations side of the team and organization. So, I will be at the games, making sure fans at the game have the best experience possible, answering to their needs.

Also, I will be responsible for helping with pre-game ceremonies. For example, if someone were singing the national anthem before a game, or throwing out ‘the first pitch’ I would make sure their needs are addressed and adhered to. Also, I will be writing letters to fans that have written to the organization or its players. For example, if a child writes a letter to David Ortiz, and he is too busy to answer, I will respond to the child thanking them for their interest in the Sox, and let them know that we really appreciate the support.”

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OBITUARIES

Our condolences are offered to these Collegiate families N. Daniel Adams, father of Nick Adams ’04 (deceased) and Claire Adams ’10, died Dec. 25, 2013.

Frances B. Batte, mother of John Batte ’81, died Feb. 19, 2014.

John H. Bauhan, father of Hobey Bauhan ’84, Johnny Bauhan ’86 and Annie Bauhan Leibinger ’88 and grandfather of Pender Bauhan ’21 and Abby Bauhan ’23, died June 22, 2014.

June Nolde Butler ’44, sister of Mary Nolde Foster ’40, died June 28, 2014.

Mary R. Butterworth, mother of Harris Butterworth Langwell ’56 (deceased) and Renny Butterworth Cave ’61, died May 12, 2014.

Nita H. Chandler, mother of Bettie Chandler Hallberg ’73, Brenda Chandler Bell ’76 and Blair Chandler Grappone ’83 and grandmother of Lee Hallberg ’01, Heather Hallberg Donohue ’04, Brittany Hallberg ’07, Ashley Grappone ’08 and Michael Grappone ’12, died Mar. 2, 2014.

William R. Cogar, father of Karen Cogar Abramson ’70, Billy Cogar ’72 and Chris Cogar ’75 and grandfather of James Cogar ’07 and Liza Cogar ’09, died Feb. 4, 2014.

Elisabeth C. Dawes, mother of Alan Dawes ’73,

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Carol Dawes Williamson ’75 and Beverly Dawes Schmidt ’79, died Jan. 3, 2014.

Charles “Pete” Dressel, father of Matt Dressel ’87, died May 8, 2014.

Sarah E. Drummond, mother of Beth Drummond Davis ’85, Charles Drummond ’85 and Fitz Drummond ’88, died Feb. 7, 2014.

Rives Fleming, Jr., father of Kate Fleming Parthemos ’71, Conway Fleming Saylor ’73, Martha Fleming Moore ’75, Mimi Fleming McCully ’77, Rives Fleming ’83 and Nene Fleming Dougherty ’84 and grandfather of Chris Parthemos ’06, Pearson Moore ’05, Emily Moore ’10, Rives Fleming ’14, Ellie Fleming ’16, Katie Fleming ’18, and Mary Grace Fleming ’20, died July 14, 2014.

T. R. Frazier, father of Bob Ramsey ’69, Anne Frazier Vanderberry ’74 and Tom Frazier ’76 and grandfather of David Ramsey ’00 and Allison Ramsey Soneru ’01, died Dec. 28, 2013.

Phyllis E. Galanti, mother of Jamie Galanti ’94 and Jeff Galanti ’97, died Apr. 23, 2014.

Victor L. Harper, husband of Anne Pinnell Harper ’65 and father of Kathryn Harper ’88, Landon Harper ’91 and Frances Harper Derrer ’96, died Feb. 24, 2014.

Shirley E. Hatcher, mother of Wirt Hatcher ’67 and Ellen Hatcher Hamner ’72, died Feb. 16, 2014.

Dr. E. Forrest Jessee, father of Forrest Jessee ’67 and Sam Jessee ’70 (deceased) and grandfather of Megan Jessee ’06 and Elizabeth Jessee ’09, died May 10, 2014.

Edward L. Jones, Jr., father of Ed Jones ’73 and Beth Jones Geraghty ’75, died July 7, 2014.

Marvin Lawrence Jordan, father of Janet Jordan Hakey ’80, died June 30, 2013.

Emmett R. Kelley, father of Katharine Kelley Mauck ’86, died Mar. 31, 2014.

Ruby N. Levey, mother of Lisa Levey Freeman ’75 and Carolyn Levey Winks ’78, died Feb. 4, 2014.

William B. Massey, Sr., father of Blair Massey ’72, Anne Massey ’74, Mark Massey ’82 and Morgan Massey Bartolini ’84 and grandfather of Lauren Massey Mathews ’02 and Tyler Massey Helfrich ’04, died Mar. 31, 2014.

Elizabeth G. Minor, mother of Pat Minor Hoover ’51 and Betsy Minor McCommon ’55, died June 21, 2014.

Kirk Muhleman ’73, brother of Don Muhleman ’68, died Feb. 20, 2014.

Kristin M. Natvig ’83, sister of Greg Natvig ’81, died May 20, 2014.

James H. Neese, husband of Joan Blankinship Neese ’54, died Mar. 10, 2014.

Kimberly B. Newlen, wife of Mark Newlen (Middle School physical education teacher) and mother of Kali Newlen ’10, died Feb. 8, 2014.

S. Dawson Pettit, Jr., son of Scott Pettit ’74, died Mar. 1, 2014.

L. Gerald Roach, father of Elizabeth Mason Roach ’90 and grandfather of Mason Anna Dennis ’19, died May 17, 2014.

Sarah H. Robins, mother of Randy Robins ’64 and Charlie Robins ’69 and grandmother of Rand Robins ’01, Spotty Robins ’04 and Berkeley Robins ’07, died Jan. 29, 2014.

Walter H. Rosypal, father of Manya Rosypal Saunders ’93 and Alexa Rosypal ’96, died Apr. 23, 2014.

Sarah C.D. Scott, mother of Brother Scott ’71 and grandmother of Austin Scott Bader ’01, died Dec. 24, 2013.

Richard L. Sharp, father of April Sharp Garnett ’91 and grandfather of Beck Garnett ’23, Bowen Suro ’23 and Camden Suro ’25, died June 24, 2014.

Mark K. Smith, father of Ian Smith ’06, died May 22, 2014.

Stuart Shumate, former trustee and father of Jane Shumate ’69 and John Shumate ’72, died Mar. 9, 2014.

Dr. Thomas P. Stratford, father of Nancy Stratford ’73, died Feb. 17, 2014.

Lydia Thomen, mother of Ellen Thomen Clore ’70 (Lower School science teacher) and grandmother of Lennie Clore Chaisson ’99, Sarah Clore ’01 and Johnny Clore ’04, died May 16, 2014.

Charles E. Wilkerson, father of Judy Wilkerson Anderson ’78 (deceased), Ann Wilkerson Suber ’79 and Ed Wilkerson ’84, died Feb. 20, 2014.

Nancy Williams, mother of Amanda Williams Rowe ’79 and Susanna Williams Gold ’88, died May 18, 2014.

The Honorable William L. Wimbish, father of Lee Wimbish ’80, Scott Wimbish ’82 and Mary Reaves Wimbish Rupple ’87, died Mar. 12, 2014.

IN MEMORIAM

Richard L. Sharp Where does one begin? How does one capture this man on paper? Rick Sharp was a distinguished businessman with more God-given talents than most of us has left us. Time is the only irreplaceable commodity and Rick’s time came way too soon.

I met Rick and Sherry Sharp years ago when their daughter April attended Collegiate. Rick was a hard man to pin down, so busy during the Circuit City days of his business life.

But Rick always had time to say “hi” and ask you “about you”…this always impressed me.

Rick had energy to burn, ideas galore, imagination without limits and the perseverance to pursue the dream. In short, he was a “big thinker” and got it done whether it be Circuit City, CarMax, Crocs or philanthropy.

A few days after I learned of Rick’s passing, I was outside of Danville, VA in a store when I noticed two Mennonite ladies dressed in “plain” clothes, their white bonnets, full dresses and pulled-back hair…they were both wearing gray Crocs.

This brought a tear to my eye…Rick touched everyone…I will miss him.

– Alex Smith (Rick Sharp passed away June 24, 2014.)

ALUMNI Mary Calvin Watkins Harrison ’38 June Parker Nolde Butler ’44 Eugenia Sumner Ellis Mason ’47 Joan Foster Lipford Johnson ’54 Agnes Taff Cutchins Clark ’59 James Kirkmyer “Kirk” Muhleman ’73 Patricia Tafel “Taffy” Kirchdorfer ’75 Kristin Margaret Natvig ’83 FORMER FACULTY & STAFF Frances B. Batte, choral director and voice teacher, died Feb. 19, 2014.

Edward L. Jones, Jr., Boys School history teacher, died July 7, 2014.

Dr. Martha E. Kolbe, Lower School teacher, died Feb. 3, 2014.

Kimberly B. Newlen, Middle School reading teacher, died Feb. 8, 2014.

Dr. Roger R. Ross, Spanish teacher, died Apr. 14, 2014.

FORMER TRUSTEES Rives Fleming Stuart Shumate

Alex Smith ’65 with Richard L. Sharp at the grand opening of the Sharp Academic Commons on Sept. 8, 2013.

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AROUND CAMPUS

BACK IN THE DAY Our Mrs. Robinson

by Alex Smith ’65

W

hen I first came to Collegiate as a student in 1961, the school that I had come from was a rough and tumble public middle school. One of the least desirable activities in this particular public school was the required regular visits to the school nurse … she was mean. She was a bossy little woman in a white dress, white hose, white shoes and little white hat, and she had an almost white complexion and hair. We had to stand in long lines in our stocking feet waiting to be poked, weighed or tested … for something. The mere mention of shots ruined my whole day.

When I came to Collegiate, I met the Middle and Upper School nurse, Betsy Robinson (who didn’t wear white!). In my years as a student at Collegiate, I remember never using her as a school nurse although she was always there for us. But I did use her as a friend. She was a very wise, gentle, intelligent and kind Virginia

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lady. I so appreciated her honest assess- often are overlooked and undervalued ment and advice in helping guide young until they are needed. Our school nurses people. For athletics, she quietly stood on are our unsung heroes and quietly stand the sidelines and was ready to help a big guard over our children. As the years have football player or comfort a wounded field rolled by, the responsibilities of our nurses hockey player. have grown more numerous and complex Her office over 50 years ago is the same … but they still provide good old-fashioned office Nurse Amy Rider uses today, fresh- wisdom and care. ened up a bit, but essentially the same. One thing is missing (I wish I knew where it went): She had a large framed mural of a fantasy kingdom that visitors often studied Other wonderful nurses while waiting. Betsy mentioned that queasy I have known and admired Middle School girls who came to visit often (in no particular order): got caught up in the mural and forgot their maladies.

Laura Hall ’68 When I became an employee of CollJoan Shepherd egiate, Betsy was even more helpful to me Amy Rider in guiding me through the intricacies of Mary Hubbard the Boys’ and Girls’ Schools. Always gentle, Elizabeth Masters but wise and firm. I will always remember Annette McCabe her for being one of the special people in my Jean Parsons life … plus you never had to stand in line in your stocking feet to see her.

Over many years, our school nurses are some of our greatest resources and

Tending the Sick

PARTING SHOT Claud Whitley, our everfaithful campus mail dispatcher and security guard, has seen a lot of turnover since he began working at Collegiate in 1968. This summer saw a big transition when Keith Evans departed to make way for new Head of School Steve Hickman. In his last official act as Head of School, Mr. Evans turned in his keys and badge to Claud.

Of course, Claud was on hand to present keys to Mr. Hickman when he arrived on campus.

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Strike Up the Band!

1930 Torch, Kindergarten class

As summer winds down, we are looking forward to an exciting school year and a very important birthday. Collegiate’s Centennial year and festivities will kick off in January 2015. We hope you will join us in celebrating Collegiate’s past, present and future!