Magazine
Winter 2011-2012
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Expanding Horizons
Above: NCS science expedition to the Galapagos Islands
Whether in the classroom, around the region or across the globe, the Norfolk Collegiate experience is focused on high-engagement, innovative instruction. Learn why our graduates have the versatility to thrive wherever they choose to go. Hear how each student is equipped to chart a distinctive path to success. Join us for a unique admissions event. To register call (757) 480-1495 or visit NorfolkCollegiate.org/horizons.
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M a g a z ine HEADMASTER Scott G. Kennedy E d i to r Katie Gardner Contributing photographers Many thanks to all of the Parents, Students, and Faculty for their photographs and many contributions that help to make up this publication. A special thank you to NCS Student photographers Julie Merryman ’13 Jessica Wilson ’13 Kendall Winn ’12 Zeke Wojcikowski ’11 The Norfolk Collegiate School Magazine is produced by the Office of Marketing & Communications. Please send inquiries and comments to: Katie Gardner, Director of Marketing and Communications, Norfolk Collegiate School, 7336 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23505, email to kgardner@norfolkcollegiate.org, or telephone (757) 480-2885. Norfolk Collegiate School 7336 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia 23505 Norfolk Collegiate Lower School Campus 5429 Tidewater Drive Norfolk, Virginia 23509
A Message from the Headmaster..............................................................4 Strategic Plan Progress Spotlight..............................................................5 The Study of Invention 2011-12 UNITY Program..................................................................6 Embracing Native American Culture and Concepts.................................7 Freshmen Retreat.....................................................................................9 Chesapeake Experience Annual Field Study...........................................10 Galapagos / Students Embark on a Trip Around the World to Further Their Knowledge of Evolution...............................................................11 Middle School Learns from Published Authors .....................................13 Meet the Class of 2024 .........................................................................15 Grandparents Day .................................................................................17 NCS Welcomes Exchange Students ......................................................18 Project Common Bond Unites Victims of Terror...................................19 Lower School Oak Ambassadors.............................................................20 Freshman Class Tutors Crossroads Elementary......................................21 Celebrating the Arts ..............................................................................23 Performing Arts Sampler........................................................................26 NCS 2011 Fall Fair................................................................................27 Advancing in Athletics............................................................................29 Oaks in Action.......................................................................................30 Progress on the Center for The Arts.......................................................31 Innovative Instruction Merges History & Communication Arts............37 Investing in the Future and Learning from the Past................................38 Jefferson Challenge.................................................................................39 Alumni Class Notes................................................................................40
Norfolk Collegiate School is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. Norfolk Collegiate School admits qualified students without regard to race, color, ethnic background, national origin or religion.
Board Of Trustees Mr. Gary D. Bonnewell Chairman Mr. Scott G. Kennedy Mrs. Carol H. Moore President and Headmaster Treasurer Dr. Joseph F. Bouchard Vice President
Mr. Robert W. McFarland Secretary
Trustees The Honorable Kenneth C. Alexander Mr. Mark S. Batzel Dr. Joseph F. Bouchard Mrs. Ashlyn M. Brandt ’80 Mr. Neal P. Brodsky Mr. Robert H. DeFord, III Mr. W. Taylor Franklin ’00 ADM Harold W. Gehman, Jr., USN (Ret.) Mrs. Diedre M. Granger Mr. Steven B. Hall ’81 Mr. Henry U. Harris, III The Honorable Stephen E. Heretick Mr. Christopher Kanter The Honorable Susan H. Kelly Mr. Richard F. Kiefner, Jr. Mr. Kevin M. Larkin
Mrs. Sunshine M. Leinbach ’79 Mr. Ted A. Mathas ’85 Mr. G. Thomas Minton, III ’90 Dr. Scott A. Robertson Dr. Barbara M. Sarris Dr. Camden W. Selig, ’79 Mr. Jeffrey M. Silverman Mr. Brook J. Smith Mrs. Elizabeth S. Smith Dr. Ronald A. Stine Mr. Jeffrey A. Swartz Mrs. Vicki H. Townsend Mr. James T. Vail ’82 Mrs. Shepelle Watkins-White Mr. John P. Wright
Honorary Trustees Mr. Stanley G. Barr, Jr. Mr. Frederick V. Martin Mrs. Betsy N. Mason Mr. Richard D. Roberts
Our Mission The mission of Norfolk Collegiate School is to educate a diverse body of students to thrive in a college setting and beyond. Each student learns through traditional and innovative teaching within a warm and caring community. 3
Headmaster’s Message
Dear NCS community members, Pausing mid-year to evaluate our strategic progress brings to light a depth of institutional growth. The following pages give you snapshots of the many school-wide efforts we have been focusing on. Meanwhile we are making strides in many behind-the-scenes systems that ultimately result in continual improvements, such as continued emphasis on professional development for faculty and staff alike. Of course by now most of you are aware of our exciting construction project - either from the media attention or simply by driving down Granby Street to see the foundation of our Center for the Arts. Although watching the old structures come down was exciting, the best is yet to come. Not only are we looking forward to the addition of this fine building on our campus, but also to the opportunity it presents to enhance and expand programming.
The strategic plan spotlight article highlights additional academic program enhancements – a few of which will launch next school year. These products are the work of widespread collaboration among the faculty, all focusing on a single goal – to design the best academic experience for your child. Although we have been working on these projects for some time, we are eager to see the plans set into motion in the classrooms. Continue to visit norfolkcollegiate.org/news and our Facebook page to stay abreast of the dynamic growth happening campus-wide. Sincerely, Scott Kennedy Headmaster
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Moving forward on our Vision & Strategic Plan As announced in the spring issue of Norfolk Collegiate School Magazine, in January 2011 the Board of Trustees officially approved our current strategic plan which includes the following objectives: Strengthen a culture that reinforces our mission, philosophy and priorities Enhance programming to ensure Portrait of a Graduate Increase level of knowledge, skills and abilities in the NCS community to optimize performance Improve operational systems that support the Norfolk Collegiate School experience Progress has been made in many areas, yet special attention should be drawn to the “enhance programming” objective which is grounded in regular evaluation to ensure collective and coordinated focus on achieving desired student outcomes. Not only does this objective relate to content offered, but also focuses on the manner in which students learn and the environment in which they study. From a content perspective, NCS faculty and administration have implemented or planned enhancement to the academic program that we are excited to share. This year students are studying from a newly aligned K-12 social studies curriculum. We have also approved new offerings in the upper school English department that will go into effect in ’12-’13. “Younger students who take AP English courses in a few years will have a full year each of world, British, and American literature before they ever get to the AP level. They will have a very rich background,” said Judy Davis, head of the English department. “[The new course sequence and offerings] have tighter alignment with the new social studies curriculum.” In addition, new senior core electives will function much like college English topics courses, focusing on one type of literature or author designed to pique student interest. Another change that has people talking is the middle and upper school foreign language offering that will kick off next year. Mandarin will begin as part of the exploratory offering in the middle school and expand through the upper school, adding a level per year in line with student demand. Finally, the early childhood education program continues to roll through the lower school. The modified approach to classroom design and instruction is reaping great rewards from improved reading and comprehension to self-guided learning skills. “Our new approach is transforming how teachers teach. They are becoming guides and mentors and teaching even our youngest students to exercise independence and responsibility for their learning,” said Cleteus Smith, dean of the lower school and head of the initiative. Look for additional progress in the spring 2013 issue of our magazine.
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the study of invention
2011-12 UNITY program School-wide celebration February 15 Our students and faculty alike are excited to be celebrating the third year of U.N.I.T.Y. at Norfolk Collegiate School - a celebration that will take place while this issue of the magazine is in production. Building on the previous years’ successful exploration of China and Afghanistan, this current school year we are focusing on the scientific, mathematical and creative concept of Inventions. This year’s U.N.I.T.Y. theme is teaching students to learn creative problem-solving methods while also developing team-building skills by working in groups of multiple ages and abilities. Students will learn to examine problems and identify the real challenges without limiting their solutions or success. The yearlong exploration studying inventions is meant to increase students’ confidence in their independent thought so they will be comfortable in the future taking on new endeavors. U.N.I.T.Y., a kindergarten through twelfth grade program, is designed to broaden students’ exposure to diverse ideas and topics in a cross-curricular format. Building on the “Conversation Series,” U.N.I.T.Y. stands for Understanding New Ideas Throughout the Year. “The NCS U.N.I.T.Y. program fosters community building and innovative thinking,” said Headmaster Scott Kennedy. “Our students have extended exposure to a single concept, allowing them to explore topics in depth that can’t be found in a single classroom experience. The school-wide collaboration results in a better learning experience and one that all members of our community are excited about.” Each division is exploring the topic throughout the year, building up to the U.N.I.T.Y. Day celebration on Wednesday, February 15. The lower school continues to have each classroom, Kindergarten through Grade 5, report on a specific invention. These reports are broadcast on the WNCS School News. Lower school faculty and staff are also joining in on the fun by
reporting on their favorite invention on the WNCS News. In the middle school each advisory group has selected an invention to research. Inventions selected range from gum to aviation, and Playdough to snow cones. Each advisory will be reporting their findings during assemblies to the rest of the student body, using a variety of presentation styles ranging from imaginative live skits to time lines or unique videos. The Upper School is celebrating the U.N.I.T.Y. theme throughout the year as they discuss a quote about inventions each week in advisory. In February the K-12 student body will collaborate to further their investigative studies during the U.N.I.T.Y. Day celebration. The juniors and seniors will make their way down to the lower school, where they will work with students they have been communicating with all year through advisory partnerships. Together the lower school and upper school students will explore the power of inventions and the possibilities of teamwork. The students will be inventing new flavors, new languages, and new ways of thinking. The ideas are limitless as to what inventions they will create and what educational challenges they will solve together. The fifth grade will team up with the seventh and ninth graders for activities that will use their problem-solving skills and test their knowledge in a Jeopardy game using the SMARTboards. Each student will then challenge their inventive skills in the following activities: Invent a Game, Chopped! Cooking, Build a Bridge, and Grab Bag Inventions. The sixth, eighth, and tenth grades will be broken up into groups and asked to solve a problem surrounding the mystery of Moby Dick and will work to create, build, and demonstrate their solutions. Towards the end of the day, students in the upper school and lower school will have a blue and white relay via video conference with each other.
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embracing Native American culture & concepts History and culture of Native Americans came alive for third graders during the month of September. From research and writing projects to celebration dances, students were immersed in the lives of tribes such as the Sioux, Inuit, Iroquois, Chinook, Hopi, and Cherokee tribes. To celebrate their studies, which included writing books on the tribes, students gathered for “Native American Day,” to experience an array of activities. They created crafts inspired by traditional Native American culture – from dream catchers to beaded lizards. Groups performed a Native American dance and played traditional music with Mrs. Wallace, lower school music teacher. After working up an appetite playing Native American inspired games in P.E., the tribes met for lunch. Students enjoyed sampling salmon, bison, sweet potatoes, cornbread, and trail mix. Special guest speaker Mr. Don Chapman, Sr. ’72, former advisor on Native American Affairs to the secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce and White House, closed the invigorating day by sharing insights about the different tribes across the US and presenting beautiful Native American artifacts. “This program has a long history in the lower school and the students really enjoy it,” said Barbara Hall, head of the lower school. “It is a good representation of how our faculty work together so well to seamlessly weave together multiple disciplines like English, history, art and culture.”
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Freshmen Retreat
On Thursday morning, September 15th, freshmen departed for a two-day off-campus retreat. This annual NCS tradition brings the class closer together through challenge course activities that require them to rely on one another. Ninth graders cheered encouragement to classmates climbing up the tower to a zip line, worked together through silent activities, moved a giant from one part of a course to another, and navigated a lava river using only their brains and good balance. On the last day of the trip, students worked together to pull one another twenty feet in the air for an activity called the “flying squirrel.”
“I look forward to the freshmen retreat every year,” says Jason Mundy, head of the upper school and associate headmaster. “Besting elements on the challenge course is just another way to instill confidence in each individual student. Supporting one another builds respect for the talents of others and working together helps the group to view all challenges as learning opportunities. It’s great to watch this experience further cement old friendships while welcoming new students into our community.” The freshmen were joined by five senior leaders who worked with them in each of their groups, and seven teachers and administrators who went along for the trip.
Building relationships that last a lifetime
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Learning Beyond the Classroom: Marine Biology joins Chesapeake Experience for field study NCS marine biology class joined Chesapeake Experience for their annual field study of marine life and the waterway. During the trip, discussions were led by Jill Bieri, marine biologist and director of Chesapeake Experience, an organization dedicated to improving stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. “Field studies, like this one, really bring class lessons to life as students apply what they have learned,” says Loli Marshall, upper school science teacher. “These skills transfer to our oyster and wetland grasses restoration projects that NCS marine biology students conduct as a contribution to clean the bay.” To prepare for the outdoor experience, the class completed several online assignments that introduced them to nautical terms used in the field and equipment used to study marine life and water quality. Once at the beach, the students put that knowledge into action collecting samples and data that benchmark the health of the Bay. Hallsey Brandt, a senior and a marine biology student, captured a molting crab, which students watched over the course of the trip slip out of its shell and become a soft shell crab. Other notable catches, which were observed and released, included fiddler crabs, flounder and half-billed fish. Several students were responsible for collecting and sorting land- and marine-based trash – an important part of studying habitats and conservation. Students also documented the animals seen while heading towards the beach area and returning to the docks such as Great blue Herons, White Ibis, Osprey, Laughing Gulls, Cormorants and Terrapins.
Several students were responsible for collecting and sorting trash as land- or marine-based.
Ecology and Marine Science teacher, Loli Marshall, and her son, NCS Alumni Nick AndersonMarshall ’10 who helped chaperone the trip
Hallsey Brandt may have been the star of the day for capturing a molting crab. Over the course of the trip, students watched it slip out of its shell and become a soft shell crab.
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Galapagos
Field Study
Students embark on a trip around the world to further their knowledge of evolution.
Pausing to take in the scenery that makes up this distant paradise. This article was published in The Oak Leaf, the NCS student newspaper in both printed and online editions. Written by Alyssa Barnett, it first appeared online Wednesday, September 21, 2011. The Oak Leaf can be found at http://my.hsj.org/ oakleaf.
Approximately 2,960 miles away, eight Norfolk Collegiate students, accompanied by Mrs. Jersild, spent their first ten days of summer in the Galapagos Islands learning about evolutionary studies. Discovered in 1535 by the Bishop of Panama, Fray Tomas de Berlanga, the Galapagos Islands are located just south of the equator, about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. The islands are full of exotic marine and terrestrial life, including the world’s only Pinta Tortoise, “Lonesome George.” “I don’t like being a tourist. I have to have a focus. I want to do something,” said Mrs. Jersild. This wasn’t her first time going to the Galapagos or the first time going with students. The purpose of the trip was to study evolution and take photographs; for many of the students who went, this research trip also was their senior project. Capturing the perfect images of the native seals.
Seniors D.J. Harding, Anderson Granger and David Corliss began plotting a field study for their senior projects with Mrs. Jersild before she took the
Students and chaperones stand on volcanic rock that makes up the island.
Students get a taste of the local cuisine and culture in the open air markets.
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One of the many picturesque spots on the trip.
Mexico trip to study Monarch butterflies. Five months after the Mexico trip proved successful, the first stop on the group’s trip was Ecuador’s capital, Quito. For seven days the group lived on a catamaran sailboat and sailed around the islands hiking, snorkeling and gathering research for their projects. D.J.’s intent was to research the wildlife, the area and to see the world. His senior project was based on studying the marine life of the Galapagos and seeing changes in the marine life over time. Senior Laura McCarthy’s senior project was based on a diversity index of terrestrial animals. “[It was] basically logging all the land animals I saw.” She said that her experience in the Galapagos was “absolutely amazing,” and that she would definitely go again. Like Laura, McKenzie Layne also enjoyed her trip to the islands. At first, McKenzie was just going because “it sounded so cool,” but decided to do her senior project on tourism. Contrary to most beliefs, the income of the Galapagos mainly comes from the Ecuadorian government. McKenzie’s favorite part of the trip was going to Ecuador and being able to bargain with people in the market in Spanish. After sailing around the Galapagos, the group visited the colonial old town in Quito, the indigenous Indian market, some of the volcanoes, and a spanish-style house called a hacienda where they ate a traditional Ecuadorian meal. To Mrs. Jersild’s disappointment, the group was not able to visit the Amazonian rainforest but overall, it was a wonderful experience that the students enjoyed immensely. Hopefully in the not too distant future, Mrs. Jersild will be able to take more trips and open other students’ eyes to a different world.
Hiking down to the ocean for a closer look.
One of the most well known animals that inhabits the island, the Komodo Dragon.
The students make friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
The catamaran that students called home for seven days while touring the islands.
Students receive hands-on experience with the wildlife.
The students and Jersild pose in front of a native tortoise on the trail.
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Engaging Students: Authors Add Excitement to Middle School For many years authors have been discussing their books with NCS students. These events make the books come alive and foster the already prevalent community of enthusiastic avid readers found in the middle school. “Authors bring excitement and interaction which makes the students think more deeply about the novel,” stated David Smith, middle school English teacher. “When reading is made real, students become more invested in the experience and in analysis.” Author discussions fit hand-in-hand with a main goal of the English program in the middle school: to foster a lifelong passion for reading. So far this year two authors have discussed their novel with students from the middle school either virtually by a Skype call or directly in person. The seventh graders spoke with Alan Silberberg, author of Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain Freeze via Skype in September and the entire middle school spoke with Christina Gonzalez, author of The Red Umbrella when she visited in October. Author discussions will continue later this year as Edward Bloor is scheduled to discuss his novel, Tangerine, via Skype with the sixth grade students.
Christina Gonzalez The Red Umbrella All middle school students participated in a group read of the novel, The Red Umbrella, a historical fiction which chronicles the experiences of a fourteenyear-old girl sent to America to escape the communist revolution. Students not only had the opportunity to meet the author to discuss this work, but also learned about her journey which brought her back to her first love – writing. As a young child Gonzalez had a passion for reading and dreamt of becoming a writer but as she grew older she pushed her dreams aside to pursue a career in the legal field. She practiced law for many years before deciding to rediscover her true passion: writing. She made her message clear to the students when she inscribed many of their books with a simple, yet powerful message: have the courage and dedication to follow your dreams. Throughout the day-long event, students participated in writing workshops conducted by Gonzalez. She fielded questions that ranged from using symbolism to plot development to overcoming creative challenges. This special visit wasn’t limited to students. Parents were invited to talk with Gonzalez as part of the “Meet Us in the Middle” parent series. Several participants commented that reading the novel along with their child sparked interesting conversations and that the book held something different for people of all ages.
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Alan Silberberg Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain Freeze Seventh grade students had a conversation via Skype with Alan Silberberg, author of Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain Freeze. Silberberg, who lives in Canada, Skyped with the entire class assembled in the Explore Room. The students asked the author a wide range of questions involving inspiration, character development, plot ideas and the life of a writer. The students’ insightful, knowledgeable questions facilitated a lively exchange. Silberberg contacted NCS in June to thank teacher Julie Hastings for using his novel as a summer reading assignment. When she invited him to speak with students, he responded enthusiastically, relishing the opportunity to converse with his target audience. These types of interactions help bring literature to life for students and deepen comprehension of the writing process. The enthusiasm it helped generate is evident as our students are now eagerly anticipating the publication of his next novel. We express a sincere thanks to Mr. Silberberg for sharing his time and insights to benefit our students.
Actor Ryan Clemens brings Mark Twain to Life Professional actor, Ryan Clemens became Mark Twain for the entire Middle School. Before an engrossed audience he transformed himself and performed stages of Mark Twain’s life – from childhood to old age. Students listened intently to classic stories and historical facts of the author’s life. The show coincided with the sixth grade short story unit.
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Adding to NCS’ Rich Legacy: introducing the class of 2024
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Learning about community helpers
Traveling to the Botanical Gardens for some hands-on learning
Mr. Burnham peaks young students’ interest both in and out of the science lab.
NCS Kindergartners build friendships and learning skills that last a lifetime.
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Sharing Our Accomplishments: Grandparents and Special Friends Day 2011
Grandparents Day was a great success! The students beamed with pride and accomplishment as they showed off what they have learned to their onlooking grandparents and special friends.
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Welcome Exchange Students!!! a
This article is based on one origially published in The Oak Leaf, the NCS student newspaper in both printed and online editions. Written by Mike Thomas, Auston Sousa-Poza, Virginia Marshall, Connor Trapani and Christian Rodriguez, it first appeared online Tuesday, September 27, 2011. The Oak Leaf can be found at http://my.hsj.org/oakleaf. This fall Norfolk Collegiate had the pleasure of welcoming nine young men and women from all over the world. These students have travelled to America from many countries including Spain, Holland, Germany, Korea, China, Denmark and Slovakia. Kai-Timo Bitzer: We have new sports talent at Norfolk Collegiate from a new German foreign exchange student: Kai-Timo Bitzer. He can windsurf, play soccer and mountain bike. Kai-Timo is a new member of the junior varsity soccer team here and loves being part of the team. He has come to America to experience our culture and learn the English language. Zoe Choi: Although many people don’t enjoy their time at school, this is not the case for Zoe Choi. Zoe is just the opposite. She actually enjoys going to school and enjoys all of her subjects. What is even more surprising is that in Korea, she went to school from seven in the morning to ten in the evening. Zoe’s other interests include playing basketball and soccer. She enjoys America and likes the fact that “people are more liberal and open minded.” Zoe has aspirations to become a producer and wants to study at a college such as UCLA or NYU. Paloma San Martín: The United States is now just another country on Paloma San Martín’s list of foreign places she’s visited. This fifteen-year-old from Madrid, Spain, has traveled to Mexico, Italy, France, Switzerland, Morocco, Greece and Germany. Paloma plans to spend the next eleven months in the United States. She decided to become an international student because when she was little she had a host brother from Montana come to Spain to stay with her family. He told her all about America, which made her want to be an international student. “When I was seven, I decided to study in the U.S. when [I got to] tenth grade.” This year at NCS she will be playing field hockey and soccer and cheerleading. In her spare time Paloma enjoys hanging out with friends, shopping, horseback riding and sailing. Maria Louter: American movies are what inspired sixteen-year-old Maria Louter, who is from Holland to spend one year in the United States. She lives with the Moran family in Portsmouth. Maria has travelled to many countries including Germany, France, Italy, England, Belgium, Egypt, Turkey, China, Canada, and Bali. This fall she is running cross country for NCS but, she has not yet decided what winter and spring sport she is going to play. Barbora Ballova, a 16-year-old Slovakian, is getting ready to spend the next year of her life in America. She enjoys playing volleyball both here in America and in Slovakia where she plays for the Slavia UK, a club team in Slovakia. At NCS she earned a spot on the varsity girls volleyball team. Clarissa Begon: Students may know Clarissa Begon as the girl with really short hair, or as the 16-year-old, volleyball-playing, trilingual German foreign exchange student from Germany. Clarissa is fluent in German and French, and is still mastering the English language. She chose to come to Norfolk Collegiate because she “wanted to experience a new country by coming to America” even though it is her first time going to America. Anna Krauss: “I have learned about America since I was seven years old” Anna Krause said, a 16-year-old foreign exchange student who is new this year here at Norfolk Collegiate. Anna plays field hockey for Norfolk Collegiate, a sport she also plays back home in Braunschweig, Germany. Field hockey is her favorite sport, and the only one that she intends on playing while she is here in America. Anders Madsen, a sixteen-year-old Dane has been enjoying many of America’s “big” choices. Unlike America, Danish schools do not have school-sponsored sports. Because of this Anders plays soccer for ASA, a club team in his town, but here he plays for the varsity boy’s soccer team. Although Anders says that school is more difficult and that there is more homework, he still finds time to enjoy soccer. Yingying Haung, an exchange student from China, she said she decided to come to America because “She loves the all of the multicultural [variety] here in America she has seen a lot of American movies and wanted to experience it for herself.” A senior here at Norfolk Collegiate School, she attended Indian River High School last year. She said her first impression of America was that it is “very clean, peaceful.” Yingying plays badminton and she swims, and she is thinking about joining the swim team at Norfolk Collegiate. Check online for additional profiles of exchange students who joined NCS this winter.
Students enjoy an “Exchange Pot Luck”
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Project Common Bond Project Common Bond provides just what its name suggests: young adults from all over the world are brought together to celebrate their “Common Bond” of losing a family member to terrorism. Three members of the Norfolk Collegiate community: Nance Corriveau, Daniel Hayes, and Laura Boettcher worked at this eight-day camp sponsored by Tuesday’s Children, an organization set up to help not only families affected by 9/11 but by other terrorist attacks all around the globe. Nance Corriveau, Norfolk Collegiate’s visual arts department chair, helped the participants with daily art projects including designing “postcards for peace” and painting a mailbox and a “bridge of hope.” At the end of the camp the participants walked across the bridge to place the postcards in the mailbox. The mailbox and selected postcards will be featured in an art installment at the new museum at Ground Zero.
“Postcards for Peace”
Mrs. Corriveau said, “Most of [the participants] couldn’t speak English but in art it doesn’t matter.” Their shared experiences and shared intention to create good out of tragedy allowed them to communicate through emotions and hand motions. “There was a language barrier but there wasn’t at the same time,” Daniel Hayes ’08 said. Daniel Hayes, a camp counselor, said that being involved in the program gave him insight. He said that the young adults “were not about sadness” they were “about building peace.” Because of Project Common Bond, Daniel realized that small things don’t matter. “It is about gaining peace. And as crazy as it sounds we can do it.” The bracelet that he wears said the message of the program very clearly: “We can do better.”
“Bridge of Hope”
Daniel explained that Project Common Bond changed his life, giving him a new mission: to help children with difficulties through acting. He plans to return to the camp next year helping the participants with their drama theory sessions. He hopes to take his passion that he developed at NCS and pursue a master’s in drama therapy at NYU.
Reading buddies reap rewards
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The lower school Reading Buddies program helps students build friendships outside their grade level, which in turn, fosters ties to the larger school community. As well as being a new way to approach reading, the program is an opportunity for conversation, laughter, and excitement about reading. The program also builds leadership and literacy skills, self confidence and empathy in participants. Second and Fifth Graders have an audience in one another: an audience that provides for a sense of accomplishment while building reading fluency. One of the greatest outcomes is the opportunity to develop the joy of reading by sharing a favorite book with a friend.
Lower School Oak Ambassadors Impact Community Norfolk Collegiate Oak Ambassadors rolled up their sleeves for their first bake sale on Tuesday, January 24th. Oak Ambassadors traveled to the middle and upper school campus to host the fundraiser to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. Every Ambassador played an integral part with this event whether they baked goodies, made fliers or manned the tables. Cleteus Smith, Lower School Dean and head of the program commented, “Once again, they have truly amazed me with their generosity and with their abilities.” In fact, this was the second event of the school year. Earlier, the group rallied to help ForKids by Stocking, Packing and Organizing Gifts in their Holiday Gift Shop & Goodwill Shop. The Oak Ambassadors service-based program consists of committed fifth grade students who want to make a positive change in the world around them. Through these philanthropic activities we not only give back to our local community but also help to instill our school values of respect, responsibility and compassion in each student. Additional projects the Oak Ambassadors will tackle include: Norfolk Botanical Gardens on Rose Pruning Day (landscaping); 2011 Great American Cleanup to beautify Norfolk; painting playground structures, fences & landscaping at the For Kids 38th Street location and Virginia Beach SPCA Landscaping & Washing Dogs.
Annual Fund iPad Winner George and Anne Payne, current parents of Hunter, 9th grade, were the winners of an iPad. All annual fund contributors who paid $500 and higher by December 15th were eligible for this drawing. Congratulations to the Payne family! It’s not too late to contribute to this year’s annual fund. Visit www. norfolkcollegiate.org./giving for details and online donations.
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NCS freshmen class tutors Crossroads Elementary students By Jason C. Mundy, Associate Headmaster of the Upper School Last year I had the opportunity to attend the National Association of Independent Schools conference in Washington where we were challenged with the theme of “Advancing our Public Purpose.” Pat Bassett, the NAIS President, explained the role of independent schools to be the stewards of our communities. He charged school administrators to have a good answer to the question of what we, as independent schools, are doing to further the education of the entire community. Norfolk Collegiate has had an active role in our community for years through community service efforts, including the annual “Day of Service” in the upper school. NCS has also been a community partner in education for eleven years now, working with Horizons, a program that provides summer academic enrichment to at-risk Norfolk students. Some of our own graduates have taken part in the program as teachers. This year, I have included our 9th grade class in a private/public partnership with a local school. Each of our 9th grade homeroom advisories are traveling to Crossroads Elementary School (7920 Tidewater Drive) to participate in a tutoring program with kindergarten and 1st grade students. Our 9th graders are working primarily with students whose first language at home is Spanish. There are also a handful of students at Crossroads who are here through NATO connections whose first language is French. This arrangement provides a wonderful opportunity for our own students to practice their foreign language while helping the kindergartners and 1st graders learn to read. I am excited for this opportunity for Norfolk Collegiate School to partner with Crossroads Elementary and for the value this experience will have for our students. We’ve all learned so much in this first year of working together.
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Applying what research shows: the arts-academic connection Eleanore working on a Van Gogh landscape.
Studies unequivocally show that children who are immersed in art education thrive in multiple aspects of educational growth. Years of research show that it’s closely linked to almost everything that we as a nation say we want for our children and demand from our schools: academic achievement, social and emotional development, civic engagement, and equitable opportunity. Involvement in the arts is associated with higher test scores in math, science, and reading as well as gains in cognitive ability, critical thinking, motivation, concentration, confidence and teamwork. Norfolk Collegiate is pleased to be able to expand our school with the new Center for the Arts which will provide our students with technology–rich classrooms and further expose our students to the full range of fine and communication arts.
Amelia shows off her Native American sand painting.
Bella working on a self-portrait.
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Graham proud of his artwork.
Fifth grade bowls, modeled after the glass artist Dale Chihuly.
Student Artwork Mixed Media
Tommy Kyrus
Alex Hiser
Carolynn Green
Helena Zerkle
Photography
Mimi Hill
Abraham Marnie
Ivy Griggs
Hannah Garcia
Anya Kaszubowski
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independent studies: Unique Learning Experiences Tanya Hollandsworth
Tanya is a student who is both academically and artistically talented. She is a well-rounded student who is fluent in four languages; English, Russian, French and Ukrainian. The last two years her work has been exhibited at the Chrysler Museum for entries of art in the Holocaust Visual Arts Competition. Last year her drawing was purchased by a Judge! She contributed her creativity to the Middle School mural and volunteered her time at the Botanical Garden to create a garden mural back drop, earning the Botanical Garden’s “Best of Show” in a Bridal show. Her senior project will be a wall mural in the art room depicting the Principles and Elements of design within a sea life painting in which she explains that her goal is “growing through the process of producing art.” Tanya’s independent study is following the advanced placement Studio Art Guidelines for the Drawing Portfolio with the potential to earn college credit for her work.
Ellen Bouchard
Beyond her academic success, Ellen demonstrates diverse talents and success in the arts. In addition to winning awards for artwork, she recently was chosen to perform at The Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors District 2 band festival. Based on her performance, Ellen Bouchard was once again chosen to audition for a spot on the All-State Band this year, a position she won last year. Her father, Joe Bouchard, attributes the foundation of Ellen’s achievements to “NCS’ ability to help diversify Ellen’s interests and improve existing strengths while expanding her range. I feel her talents would not have been as fully explored in another school.” Ellen’s independent study focuses on 2-D techniques, including traditional styles of oil painting, art history, and Post-Modern multi-media art.
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Performing Arts Sampler
4th and 5th Grade Performs “North Pole The Musical”
7th Grade Class Production “A Nightmare on Elmo Street”
8th Grade Class Production “Willy Wonka”
Experiencing Lyric Opera Virginia In their inaugural season, the Lyric Opera Virginia (LOV) presented the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The King and I.” Norfolk Collegiate earned special thanks in the show bill through their involvement in the production. Meridith Townsend was privileged to play one of the King’s many children in the performance at The Sandler Center in Virginia Beach. Cathy Francis, middle school chorus and drama teacher, worked with LOV behind the scenes on the children’s performing, singing, and staging. Several rehearsals and meetings were held at the Norfolk Collegiate School.
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celebrating the ncs family 2011 Fall Fair The Fall Fair is a day for NCS alumni, current students, families, faculty, and staff to gather and celebrate. The fair is a day for everyone to enjoy a day of games, entertainment, shopping, and great food all while supporting the different programs that our school has to offer.
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Advancing in Athletics Sailors win atlantic coast championship For the second time in three years, the Oaks won The Atlantic Coast Championship, sailing against 16 other schools in a regatta hosted by the Sailing Center Chesapeake in Tall Timbers, Maryland. Senior skipper Ian Stokes, along with eighth graders Nick Baker and Darden Purrington as crew, led the team by taking first place in the A Division, winning six of the 15 races over two days. Senior skipper Anderson Granger with senior Layne Kennedy as his crew finished third in the B Division. The combined effort gave the Oaks 133 points, a 16 point lead ahead of second place Severn. “I could not be prouder of the team,” said Coach Randy Stokes. “Skill, maturity, spirit, and strength were all put to the test in two long days of racing among the best of the best. We made flawless boat handling the foundation of our game plan. It took days, weeks and years to hone the skills displayed at the competition. It took exceptional tactics and strategy on top of boat handling to win the races, but the conditions were impossible to consistently master.” The Atlantic Coast Championship is the closest thing to a fall national championship. Teams qualify for the event through their local districts. This year, the field included sailors from every state from Maine to Florida.
congratulations! Congratulations to the New Virginia State Varsity Fleet Racing Champions. Skippers Ian Stokes and Anderson Granger and crew Layne Kennedy are three of the top sailors in the country. Ian Stokes and Anderson Granger both took the title of Virginia All State Skippers. Ian Stokes also earned the title of sailor of the season. Congratulations to Virginia All state crew winner Layne Kennedy.
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Oaks In Action Visit the blog maintained by parent, coach and professional writer, Jim Morrison at http://ncsathletics.wordpress.com. You’ll find game/match coverage and spectacular photos of our Oaks in Action. Once there, you can sign up to receive automatic updates when new articles are posted.
Breaking News, Breaking Ground Construction has begun in Norfolk’s Wards Corner on an $8.5 million cultural arts center whose 425-seat professional theater will be available to the community. When completed in late winter 2013, it will enhance revitalization in the area while promoting the arts, art education and youth creativity. Work on the Norfolk Collegiate School Center for the Arts began Monday, December 5, 2011 at 10:15 a.m. with demolition of a former medical office and a house on Norfolk Collegiate School’s middle and upper campus at 7336 Granby St., Norfolk. The media were invited to cover the highly-visual demolishment event, which was attended by over 400 students and teachers in hard hats. Members of the senior class painted messages on the building before a power shovel excavator began to tear it down. The Norfolk Collegiate School Center for the Arts will be a specially designed space where students will master communications skills in digital and traditional arts forms. It will house the school’s Communications Arts Center and related programming including journalism, CAD, graphic design, filmmaking, videography and web development. Hollywood director and Norfolk Collegiate School graduate Gary Fleder, whose projects include the movies “The Express,” “Runaway Jury,” and “Kiss the Girls,” provided initial funding for programming and filmmaking equipment. A two-story, 26,000-sq.-ft. facility, the Norfolk Collegiate School Center for the Arts will encompass four classrooms, a chorus room, two seminar rooms, two galleries for exhibiting students’ work and a scene design shop. The facility’s centerpiece will be its professional theater, available for use by the community and the school. Paneled with natural oak on all four sides, the theater will include professional sound and rigging systems and four-location lighting technology. The two-story theater lobby, also lined with natural oak, can be used for receptions. Community organizations will be able to lease the theater. “This is an important step in the ongoing renaissance of Wards Corner,” said Norfolk Mayor Paul D. Fraim. “In offering a state-of-the-art venue for regional cultural events, Norfolk Collegiate School’s Center for the Arts will capture additional focus on the area as a destination, have a positive impact on restaurants in the area, and help define Wards Corner for the future.”
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Establishment of the facility is also a milestone for Norfolk Collegiate School, according to Nancy Corriveau, chair of the visual art department in the middle and upper school. “The arts enhance the ability of children to learn and provide critical skills and imagination that will serve them throughout life,” Corriveau said. “With the new Center for the Arts, we will be offering a model program of creative arts training for shaping global innovators and leaders of the future.” Gary Bonnewell, chairman of Norfolk Collegiate School Board of Trustees, said: “We’re excited that this important project will have an impact on the region around us, help in Wards Corner revitalization and offer a superb performing arts venue, with all these things made possible by the generosity of our community.” Scott Kennedy, headmaster of Norfolk Collegiate School, said: “Focusing the full breadth of our traditional and communication arts programs in one creative space will increase collaboration, community involvement and innovative program expansion.” The project architect is Shriver and Holland Associates of Norfolk; Chesapeake’s Conrad Brothers, Inc. is handling construction.
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The Center for the Arts will include a 425-seat theater, new chorus room, open gallery spaces, communication arts center, academic seminar rooms as well as a new design studio. Our commitment to continually improve the facilities in which we teach our students has always been a priority at NCS. We believe that by investing in our children’s education we are investing in the future growth of our community and environment as a whole.
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Groundbreaking Attracts Community Continuing the celebrations, our community and students gathered for a virtual groundbreaking ceremony on December 16 in the upper school Watt-Baker gymnasium.
Special guests and NCS leadership gathered to break ground.
The entire community signed beams which will be incorporated into the building.
One student from each division donated art work to the Center for the Arts. From left to right, work by Ellen Bouchard, Upper School; Timeri Jordan, Middle School; Meg Lockhart, Lower School.
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Center for the arts Opening spring 2013
“This groundbreaking is the culmination of a long journey that took lots of teamwork and cooperation from many individuals that not only believed in Norfolk Collegiate, but were also committed to its future.� ~ Mayor Paul Fraim, guest speaker at the ceremony 36
Innovative Instruction Merges History & Communication Arts 5th Grade Mock Trial Tim Duvall’s 5th Grade Social Studies students recently took part in a recreation of the “1868 President Johnson Impeachment.” During the mock trial each student was assigned a specific role to reenact the court proceedings which led to spirited debates and great interest in the subject. Upon hearing the evidence put forth by both the prosecuting attorneys as well as President Johnson’s defense team, 2 of the 3 classes voted for a guilty verdict, attaining the required 2/3 guilty vote by the convening Senate, one of the 5th grade classes, thereby necessitating President Johnson’s immediate removal from office. After weeks of preparation and practice, both cheers of joy and concurrent catcalls could be heard from the two sides upon the conclusion of the Sergeant-at-Arms reading of the official voting tallies. During the reenactment the students learned how the delicate balance of power in our government works, how a trial of an impeached official is carried out as per the Constitution, and trial procedures.
Wavy News 10 On Tuesday, September 20, NCS fifth graders had the opportunity to appear on television as guests on WAVY-TV's "Kid Talk" which airs on Saturday mornings. Led by an educational specialist from Nauticus, our students were introduced to experiments involving combustion, force and movement. Not only did students observe some of the very scientific principles they are currently studying, such as Newton's Laws, in our science lab, they also had the opportunity to go "behind the scenes" to see how a television program is produced. "This was a fantastic opportunity to merge science and the communication arts and the students really enjoyed themselves," said Barbara Hall, head of the lower school. "Our students find these experiences even more enriching because they build on their first-hand work in our science lab and in our broadcast program where lower school students report NCS news."
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Investing in the future and learning from the past. Nancy Spainhour’s long association with Norfolk Collegiate School arose from a few simple acts of southern hospitality. When she and her late husband, Howard, moved into their Larchmont home 57 years ago, one of the first people they met was Louise Vermillion, a much beloved algebra teacher at NCS who lived a few doors down the street. As they shared neighborly conversations, Louise told stories about the school and its students that both interested and delighted the Spainhours. “Louise was so proper,” Nancy remembers, “and you could tell she was just devoted to the children and their learning. Her legacy lives on at Norfolk Collegiate and her dedication continues to inspire.” Their warm friendship continued for many years, and fueled an ever increasing interest in the school. Even before Nancy and Howard Spainhour became honorary NCS grandparents, they had a connection with the school.
Nancy Spainhour
When Ron and Kay Stine moved into a house across the street, it seemed only natural to Nancy and Howard to welcome their new neighbors, and their long friendship began. When Chris Stine was old enough for school, they chose Norfolk Collegiate. One year Howard accompanied Chris and neighbor and classmate Lauren Plomgren to Grandparents Day, as their own grandparents could not attend. Chris hopped onto Howard’s lap with a book, and Howard read to him. When Chris got down, another child hopped onto his lap and asked Howard to read to him, too. And thus began Howard Spainhour’s long career as a regular reader to the young students at Norfolk Collegiate. Mrs. Spainhour is not sure just how many years Howard regularly went to Collegiate to read, but knows it was probably right around a dozen – the number of years he volunteered as a member of the NCS Board of Trustees. He loved it, Mrs. Spainhour remembers. “He just loved reading to those little children. Howard loved nothing so much as learning himself, so sharing that with the children was one of his great joys.” Mrs. Spainhour remembers many of those students, but one in particular stands out. Kelly Manser, now a Junior at Tufts, was an NCS senior when she decided to write a children’s book for her senior project. “It never occurred to me to dedicate it to anyone but Mr. Spainhour,” Kelly says. “He made such a difference in our lives by teaching us to love to read.” She recalls his visits to read to her classmates: “I was in kindergarten, and he’d come in about once or twice a month. He read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Stinky Cheese Man” – chapter books, she calls them, rather than the simple first readers she and her classmates were tackling. “And at the end, he’d give each of us one peanut butter M&M.” Perhaps it was the sweetness of that M&M that turned Kelly into a lifelong reader, and inspired her own love of writing. It certainly inspired her first published work – her senior project, Alf and Melba, which she dedicated to Mr. Spainhour. Remembering the process, she recalls, “It took me a while to write it, to think of the right story. It’s very simple, about two prairie dogs who are afraid of a flower. Eventually they decide to conquer their fear, and discover that it’s not so bad at all.” The psychology major says she was thinking about the story as someone about to go off to college and experience the unknown.
Howard Spainhour
Kelly Manser
That book, Alf and Melba, still occupies a prominent place on Mrs. Spainhour’s bookshelf. Howard never knew about the dedication, having passed away before Kelly’s senior year, but as Nancy says, “He would have loved it. He just loved reading to all those children over the years.” The book will also occupy a space in the to-be-named The Spainhour Family Library of Norfolk Collegiate’s lower school – an honor inspired by Nancy’s recent bequest to the school. “Collegiate was very special to my husband,” she says. “I wanted to honor his love for the school with this gift.” And switching to the present tense, she adds thoughtfully, “I think it’s just grand to name the library for him. He loved books, whether he was reading them for himself or reading them to others. He was never far from a book, never far from exploring something new, whether it was photography or piano or Bonsai gardening. He just always wanted to be learning. I know he’s happy.” Louise Vermillion
Jefferson Challenge celebrating tenth anniversary on campus The Jefferson Challenge was first initiated ten years ago by A. Kenneth Scribner, Jr. He seeks to instill the spirit of philanthropy in students and to inspire seniors to begin a life-long dedication to giving back to their school. This year seniors had fun dressing up in pirate theme for the annual boat ride on the American Rover.
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Class Notes ’72 Reunion Year
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Jon Hardin. Jon is happily married to JoAnn Hardin, and is the father of 8 year old JJH, IV (Jaben) and 7 year old stepson, Peyton. They live south of Atlanta where Jon is a Public Adjuster practicing in GA and the southeast. Donald Chapman, Class of 1972 Don Chapman. Don has stepped down from his position as Senior Advisor on Native American Affairs to take on numerous private sector responsibilities. He is a partner in JH Capital Group – a Calabasas, CA-based financial services firm; he founded Uncas Consulting Services which just received federal funding to provide policy and outreach support for the White House National Ocean Policy Task Force; he created Spirit Song Foundation which funds music education and professional development for Native Americans; he serves as Board Chairman of NativeOne Institutional Trading – the first and only Native American-owned seat on the NYSE; he has joined the Board of Advisors for FNX – an all Native American television production and programming company and PBS/NPR affiliate in San Bernardino, CA; and he joined the Board of Advisors of the National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy www.nmlea.org. Additionally, he has 21 gigs on his performance schedule: www.donchapman.com/ bigcalendar.html
’74 Becky Ritter Kelly. Becky Ritter Kelly ’74, Susan Cummings Harwell ’74, Thayer Chaney ’74, and Jane Devine McLemore ’75 enjoyed Sunday brunch together in Suffolk in November. Thayer was in the area to visit family, and the four of them had a great time catching up.
’79 Katherine Jones Long. For 17 years, Katherine and family have lived in Northern VA. Her husband John practices with Kaiser Permanente, and Katherine tutors math and Spanish, enjoying frequent travel now that their four children are grown. Camden Wood Selig. Wood joined the NCS Board of Trustees July 1, 2011. He is serving on the Master Campus Planning Committee and the Development Committee.
’82 Reunion Year Rob Capel. Rob is hosting two foreign exchange students at Norfolk Collegiate School: Kai-Timo Bitzer from Germany and Anders Munk-Madsen from Denmark. Both are in the 10th grade. Rob recently (Sept. 2011) celebrated his 20th anniversary with Sentara Healthcare. He is a Senior Systems Programmer on the IBM mainframe system that does hospital patient accounting and registration.
Generation Indie Book Awards. Her second book “Spill” is now available through Main Street Rag. Here’s a quick review of the second book: “In ‘On the Road’, Jack Kerouac professes his attraction to people who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, and I have a feeling that Spill by Malaika King Albrecht would make him sit up and say ‘Whoa...!’ Powerfully gritty and honest, Spill refuses to look away from life’s ugliest moments -- from the floods in New Orleans to baby mice drowning in a bucket of water -- and finally lands you in Serenity Lodge in an “orange chair smelling of singed hair.” But all the while a fragile stream of hope trickles unafraid toward its Source, and Malaika reminds us that “when tossed upside-down in the surf / unable to discern which way is up / the natural swimmer just breathes out / and follows the bubbles to the surface.” ‘Spill’ is breathtaking. --Robin Stratton, editor of Boston Literary Magazine
’85 Justin Epstein. Justin accepted the senior minister position at the Unity Center of New York City on 58th and 7th Avenue and began his ministry there November 4th. He had served previously as the Associate Minister at Lincoln Center for five years until 2004 when he moved to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and served as the senior minister there for seven years. Justin is enjoying being back in the Big Apple, and The Unity Center has grown over 100% since his arrival.
Rich Schwartz. Rich retired from the United States Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps in March 2011 and has accepted an associate counsel position with the Navy’s Office of General Counsel.
’84 Malaika King. Malaika’s first book “Lessons in Forgetting” won honorable mention in the Brockman Campbell Award for best NC poetry book and also was a finalist in the Next
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of Postwar Art (Yale Art Gallery). Jennifer resides in Charlottesville with her husband, Tom Maiden and their daughter, Elizabeth.
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Three-year-old twins, Clover and Kieran and 7-year-old daughter, Gemma are children of Rachel Devine ’88. Rachel Devine. Rachel has written a book for Random House – a book based on my Beyond Snapshots brand where I teach regular folks how to photograph life beautifully with their fancy cameras. The book is to be released on March 20th on Random House’s Amphoto Books division and the information can be found on www.beyond-snapshots. com. Rachel has a very successful blog and photography business, and is still based out of Australia, but travels the world to speak and shoot. She will be in the states later in the year. Here are links to her work: www.racheldevine. com; www.sesameellis.com; www. beyond-snapshots.com; facebook.com/ sesameellis; twitter @sesameellis Rachel is very proud of her two friends Marcus Miller and Jennifer Farrell. She writes, “It is awesome to see the three of us still going strong in the music, art and photography fields that we loved even in high school.”
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Jennifer Farrell. Jennifer is the Curator of Exhibitions and Contemporary Art at the University of Virginia Art Museum. Previously she was the Florence B. Selden Assistant Curator at the Yale University Art Gallery. She has a Ph.D. from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, where she focused on modern and contemporary art with a minor in film history and theory. Check out her new book, Get There First, Decide Promptly: The Richard Brown Baker Collection
joined the Navy Chaplain Corps in 2008, with his first tour in Great Lakes, IL. He and his wife, Hillary (nee’ Stein of East Meadow, NY) celebrated 10 years of marriage in November and have 3 children: a Floridian, a Chicagoan, and a Norfolkian (also known as Mati, Esti, and Yoni). Aaron’s passions are relationship and ethics, and he specializes in relationship training, including the P.I.C.K. a Partner course (better known as How Not To Marry A Jerk/ette).
Abigail Anne Burnette, daughter of Michelle & Bill ’89 Burnette with big brother, Will. Bill Burnette. Bill and wife Michelle welcomed Abigail Anne Burnette (Abby) on August 16, 2011. Sara Elizabeth and big brother William, children of Liz Laine Parker ’92
Lt. Col. H. Lee Clark ’89. (right) Lt. Col. H. Lee Clark. Lee is a battalion commander with the 10th Mountain Division (Ft. Drum, NY) currently serving in Afghanistan.
’91 Jeff Bennett. Jeff is currently serving on JMU’s Parent Advisory Board. His daughter, Emily ’11 is a Freshman at JMU. Aaron Kleinman. Aaron is a chaplain on USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, CVN 75. He is stationed at NOB, but is currently in dry dock at Norfolk Naval Shipyards. This is his second tour as a chaplain after 10 years on Active Duty and three in the Reserves as an aviator. He was ordained a rabbi in 2007, and
Liz Laine Parker. Liz and husband Seth welcomed baby girl Sara Elizabeth on 2-27-11. Big brother William will turn 4 in May. Liz has also recently changed jobs, becoming the Assistant Hotel Manager at L’Auberge Carmel in Carmel-by-the-Sea as of September 2011. Anna West. Anna is a public relations specialist at the Humane Society of the United States.
’93 Brian Bress. Brian’s video was screened at the New Museum in New York and his second solo show at Cherry and Martin opened January 7, 2012. More info here: www.newmuseum.org/ exhibitions/457/brian_bress_status_ report New Museum: www.newmuseum. org/exhibitions/457; and www. newyorker.com/arts/events/art/brianbress-status-report-new-museum Cherry and Martin, Los Angeles: www.cherryandmartin.com/exhibitions
Save the Date Alumni Luncheon March 15, 2012
Chuck McCoy. Chuck’s daughter, Charlotte McCoy, started kindergarten this past fall at NCS and has Ms. Ferguson as her teacher. Chuck is an active member on the NCS Alumni Board.
’94 Tara Barto. Tara is now in Charleston, South Carolina completing a pulmonary and critical care fellowship. After college at Mary Washington she went to DC and earned a master’s degree at Georgetown and stayed on to do some research for a year and then went to medical school at Creighton in Omaha, NE. Then she went to Penn State in Hershey, PA where she finished internal medicine and pediatrics residency. She then decided to work in the field of cystic fibrosis (a genetic lung disease affecting kids and adults) and is now with the Medical University of South Carolina.
’95 Sarah Shames Ehret. Sarah was voted Teacher of the Year for the 2011-2012 school year at Monacan High School located in Richmond, Va.
Margaret Marshall Flippen ’95 with her children, Thomas (age 2) and Lena Grace (2 months).
Margaret Marshall Flippen. Margaret, her husband, Scott, and 2 year-old son, Thomas welcomed Lena Grace to their family on November 29, 2011. They are living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and are looking forward to being back in Norfolk for the summer. David Greer. David joined the UNC Institute for the Environment as its first Director of Development – Environment on January 1, 2012. David has a background in earth and environmental science. David graduated from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. (While at Millsaps, he also played on the College’s basketball team). David then attended UNC-Chapel Hill for his graduate degree, earning a Master of Science in Geology in 2003. David joined Mars Hill College as an admissions counselor after earning his master’s degree in 2003. In 2004, he was promoted to assistant director of admissions and coordinator of athletic recruitment at the college. In 2005, he made the transition to an advancement career when he was named director of donor participation for Mars Hill College. In 2006, David was named Virginia director of development for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). The Foundation is one of America’s leading environmental non-profit organizations, with offices in Annapolis, Harrisburg, Norfolk, Richmond and Washington, D.C. While at the Foundation, David played a lead role in securing $1 million and $5 million investments in the Foundation, as well as a commitment of $400,000 per year for CBF. He developed the largest corporate relationship from Virginia in the history of the Foundation, and played a lead role in the planning and implementation of a $20 million Hampton Roads (greater Norfolk, Virginia area) Campaign for the Foundation. While at the Foundation, David maintained a tie with Carolina by serving as a volunteer coordinator
for the Katherine Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund in the UNC School of Nursing.
Stefanie Sturtevant Griffey ’95 & Andrew Griffey were married on July 16, 2011 Stefanie Sturtevant Griffey. Stefanie Sturtevant ’95 and Andrew Griffey were married at Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Norfolk, VA on July 16, 2011. A reception followed at The Norfolk Yacht Club. Stefanie and Andrew currently reside in Norfolk. Andrew works as an Environmental Planner for the Department of Health and Stefanie works as a principal, overseeing classrooms serving students with autism for SECEP in Norfolk Public Schools. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and provides in-home behavior therapy to children with autism. Jeremy Sykes. Jeremy received his captain’s license at age 21. His interest and experience on the Spirit of Norfolk led him to enroll in the ODU MBA program, with a maritime concentration. Through the Propeller Club, he met the owner of MDP Marine Insurance LLC who advised Jeremy to look for opportunities abroad to gain more experience. He enrolled in another master’s program, specializing in maritime management, at the University of Antwerp in Belgium. After graduation, he worked for an insurance broker in New York for three years, and then actually wrote policies for a year. The owner of MDP then asked Jeremy and his wife to partner in the business, and they moved back to Norfolk where Jeremy helps maritime clients get the best insurance rates.
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Corey Norris. Corey finished her BA in Geography and a Certificate of Studies in Geographic Information Systems at Central Washington University. Her next stop is Newcastle University, in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK for my MA in Human Geography. She will be there a year then hopes to settle in the DC area for work and maybe her Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Jon Bass ’97 in his office at NCS. Jon Bass. Jon Bass and Erin McElroy Bass. Jon and Erin welcomed their third child, son Parker, in October 2011. Parker joins brother, Tyler, an NCS kindergarten student, and sister, Josie. Jon began working as Controller for NCS in the summer of 2011.
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Rad Davenport ’00 with daughter Ann Harper. Rad Davenport. Rad and his wife, Lindsay, welcomed daughter Ann Harper on October 15, 2011. Mike Weissberger. Former NCS student Mike Weissberger was in an article in the Old Dominion University magazine Monarch, Spring 2011. He is a research assistant on a project which marries neurosurgery and computer science.
’02 Reunion Year Karmen Bryant. Karmen continues to work at the accounting firm KPMG in Norfolk, and looks forward to the class reunion in June. Luka Isabella Perkins, daughter of Mei Ling Rauch Perkins ’98 and husband Scott. Mei Ling Rauch Perkins. Mei Ling and husband Scott had their first child, Luka Isabella Perkins on 9/3/11. Mei Ling was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about 7 years ago and is a Movement Ambassador for the Hampton Roads Chapter of the National MS Society.
’99 Bridget Murray. Bridget graduated from T.C. Williams School of Law at University of Richmond in 2009 and is now an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
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Colleen Prince. Colleen will graduate with a Master’s of Health Science from Duke University in May and will be completing PA certification in August from Duke as well.
’03 Maia Valkuchak-Hinkle. Maia received her MBA from Rollins College in Orlando, Florida and went on to become the Director of Marketing for Food Systems Unlimited. In 2009 she married Donald Hinkle and in March 2012 they will welcome their first child. The Hinkle family currently resides in Savannah, Georgia.
Jonathan ’04 Pidgeon and his new wife, Megan. Jonathan Pidgeon. Jonathan married Megan Mulhern on September 10, 2011 in LaPorte, Texas. He was just promoted to executive chef at the Black Fin Bistro in Key West, Florida. Paige Walker. Paige ran the Wine Glass Half Marathon in October in Corning, NY with Laura Waters ’04. Paige, graduate student and vice president for the masters of social work Graduate Student Organization of Boston University, will receive the 2012 Social Work Student of the Year by the National Association of Social WorkersNew York State Chapter in March 2012 at the NASW-NYS Spirit of Social Works Awards Luncheon.
’05 Leigh Hedgepeth. Leigh is diving and doing fisheries habitat mapping for NOAA as her shore assignment after a two-year sea tour in Alaska. Glad to be back in the lower 48!! She has transferred to Florida for her new assignment.
Amy, a graduate of Michigan State University, has been substituting at Norfolk Collegiate School.
Taylor Hughes is accepted into the Master of Physician Assistant (MPA) program at EVMS. Taylor Hughes. Taylor is one of sixtyeight new Master of Physician Assistant (MPA) students at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Taylor participated in Eastern Virginia Medical School’s traditional White Coat Ceremony that is a rite of passage for incoming physician assistant and medical students at EVMS. By putting on the coat and taking the oaths of their professions, the students agree to hold themselves to the high standards of ethics, compassion and care throughout their careers. Barbara Stephanitsis. Barbie is enjoying teaching kindergarten at Newington Forest in Springfield, Virginia.
’06 Robert Baker. Robert will be graduating from William and Mary in May with a master’s degree in accounting. He will begin working for KPMG in downtown Norfolk next fall.
Easton Ace, son of Amy Stein Blackstone ’06 and husband Marcus. Amy Stein Blackstone. Amy and husband, Marcus, had a baby boy, Easton Ace, born on January 12, 2012 and he was 9lbs 7oz and 22 inches long.
Molly Brown. Molly is living with Savannah (Molly’s Sister, Class of 2002) in Alexandria and was recently promoted with SmartCEO Magazine as a Sales and Event Coordinator. She is currently working on their largest event- the Future50 Awards. This award program honors the 50 fastest growing companies in the Greater Washington area and will be attended by 700 of Washington’s leaders in business. Molly also received SmartCEO’s Top Dog Award that recognizes an employee of the month who has gone above and beyond for the sake of the company, its employees and the department which he or she works within. Sean Donegan. Sean graduated from Carnegie-Mellon in 2010 with two undergraduate degrees, one in Material Science Engineering and one in Decision Science. He was awarded a fellowship at Carnegie-Mellon and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Material Science Engineering. Nicole Pidgeon. Nicole is teaching 5th grade at Greenbrier Intermediate in Chesapeake. Sarah Stine. Sarah enjoys teaching 3rd grade at Bennette Creek Elementary and resides in Fairfax, VA. Anderson Weaver. Anderson is living in Fairfax, VA working for General Dynamics as a Control Account Manager. He currently holds a top secret security clearance with polygraph and the program he is on with the NGA (the agency that deals with our spy satellites along with other functions). He took the GMAT in December and plans to apply to one of the business schools in the area to get his MBA.
Berkley Braden. Berkley, a recent graduate from Georgetown University, was awarded an English Teaching Assistantship Fulbright to Colombia. She hopes to use her teaching and tutoring experience to develop an educational philosophy rooted in teacher-student dialogue. To read the story, please visit www.georgetown.edu/story/2011-2012fulbright-winners.html Sponsored by the United States government, the Fulbright Program is an international educational exchange program aimed at promoting mutual understanding between the United States and other countries. Cole Combs. Cole graduated from UNC in May 2011 has been in Nevada since June working for the Great Basin Institute and using his Environmental Sciences skills - trail reclamation; desert protection and preservation; GIS work; and etc. He loves what he is doing - he’s in the field at least 3-4 days every week and enjoys being outdoors. Jerome Cooper. Jerome graduated from George Mason University with a B.S. in Finance. Jerome was well prepared for college and values the talented faculty and staff at NCS and credits his success to his classmates and friends’ families at NCS. Chris Curtis. Chris graduated from VMI and is now at Marine boot camp at Quantico, VA.
’07 Reunion Year Doug Bond. Doug graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University. He is currently living in San Francisco, CA and works for Google in Mountain View, CA.
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George Curtis ’07, a recent graduate from VA Tech, is the new Student Accounts Manager for NCS. George (Buddy) Curtis. George graduated cum laude from VA Tech in May 2011 with a degree in business management and began working in October 2011 as the Student Accounts Manager for Norfolk Collegiate School. Clarke Hitch. Clarke graduated from Duke University and is working for Morgan Stanley in NYC. Amanda Lanoue. Amanda graduated with a BS in psychology from Virginia Tech. Patrick Morgan. Patrick graduated from Clemson University and is in medical school at EVMS. Bollie McLemore. Bollie graduated from UVA and is working at Citi in New York City. John Stokes. John graduated from Harvard University and is now attending law school at Yale University. Chelsea Woodhouse. Chelsea is currently working on her MA at University of Montreal and should finish May, 2012. She is teaching Intro to French; is the Fashion Editor of Magazine - “Madly Juicy”; and her art has been shown in restaurants and galleries.
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Alex Atkins. Alex is a rising senior at Wm & Mary College with a double major in International Relations and Global Studies with a major concentration in Middle Eastern studies, and a minor in Arabic. He also works part time in the Wm & Mary IT dept. Over the summer of 2011, Alex interned with the college researching global humanitarian aid organizations. During Alex’s sophomore year in 2010, he was accepted into the Foreign Study Program and attended the University of Jordan in Amman during his second semester for six months, while living with a Jordanian family. Alex interned with Operation Smile at their hospital in Amman and with the U.S sponsored Government Strengthening Project. During this time, Alex was able to gain invaluable cultural and language experience while traveling to Jordan, Syria, Turkey and Israel.
Phoebe Hitson. Phoebe is approaching her senior year at Old Dominion University, where she is an active member of the Virginia Delta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi. She was delighted to have made the Dean’s List, and continues to pursue a major in psychology and a minor in human services. She plans to take the GRE in June, and is thrilled to begin the application process for graduate school. Collin McAtee. Collin was selected as a member of the first class of the NASA Aeronautics Academy who will work on a project for the Environmentally Responsible Aviation group at NASA Langley. Please read the entire story: www.nasa.gov/centers/langley/news/ researchernews/rn_academyclass.html
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Ford Combs. Ford finished a year early at University of North Carolina and is currently at the Conservatory Liceu in Barcelona studying classical composition and flamenco. Ansley Fraser. Ansley received a bachelor of science degree, cum laude in psychology at Virginia Tech in May, 2011. She graduated a year early.
Emily Bennett ’11 with her father Jeff Bennett ’91 at JMU.
Michelle Meadows. Michelle is enjoying her senior year at University of Mary Washington and was successful in selling $13,000 of ads for student planners.
Emily Bennett. Emily is enjoying James Madison University and is on JMU’s Honor Council. Her father Jeff ’91 survived the first semester post Emily’s high school graduation. Taylor Brock. Taylor is Assistant Life Manager for WHIM, the Radford University online magazine. She also worked in the NCS Communications Office over winter break.
In Memoriam
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Susan Moss Bernhardt, 50, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Norfolk, July 18, 1961 and was a graduate of Norfolk Collegiate School and James Madison University. After college she had a professional career with the State Bureau of Banking and later worked as a fundraiser at the College of William and Mary. After the birth of her sons, she enjoyed being a mother and an active volunteer at her children's schools. Susan is survived by her husband, John Carter Bernhardt; two sons, John and Carter; her mother, Jane Miller Byrd; her father, Thomas Warren Moss Jr. and wife Norma. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
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Collegiate Cantina Engage…Connect…Celebrate with classmates and faculty as we honor the retirement of NCS faculty members Roz Klein, Carolyn Miller, Larry Schwab and Christa Bale at the Cantina. Music by Don Chapman ’72 7336 Granby Street, Norfolk Cost: $20/person Register online: www.norfolkcollegiate.org/cantina2012 or call the development office at (757) 480-2348 Ext. 1128 by June 3rd.
Is it your reunion year? On Saturday, June 9, 2012, join in your class reunion party hosted in Hampton Roads. Volunteers are needed to help plan your reunion! This year we celebrate individual reunions for classes 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007. Contact the Alumni Relations Office at 757-480-2348 or email kstine@norfolkcollegiate.org for more information. 46
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