The Sabre, Summer-Fall 2010

a message from the president Greetings!! I trust this finds you and your family well. We are off to a great start for the school year – enrollment is strong at 358 students. We are most pleased with their capabilities and enthusiasm. I know that you are interested in how the Academy is managing during these tough economic times. In a word, we are “blessed.” We are meeting our budget and our overall financial posture is solid. We are living conservatively and managing carefully.

The result is that our cash on hand posture is solid and improved over last year; our debt is reducing and no longer a burden; our endowment, while modest, General and Mrs. Hobgood present the “Most Gen- is growing. Importantly, our school teel Female” award to Silken Usmani ’10 during has continued to improve over the past Class Night. several years. You can be assured that the financial management of Randolph-Macon Academy will continue to be a personal priority for me, as well as other senior R-MA leaders.

There is strong consensus among the Board, staff and faculty that during tough times, it is critically important that our institution continue to move forward. To this end, our Board of Trustees, led by Mr. Joe Silek ’77, recently undertook an initiative to develop the third Five-Year Strategic Plan. This joint effort of the Board, staff and faculty has a number of components, including revised vision, mission and educational philosophy statements. The Plan includes goals for each major component of the Academy’s operations. The following concepts will drive the Academy over the next several years: VISION Randolph-Macon Academy is the co-ed college-preparatory, military school of choice in the world for families seeking a values-based, academically challenging, structured environment.

MISSION Randolph-Macon Academy develops students of academic achievement, integrity, leadership, and responsible citizenship, prepared for success in life.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY The R-MA community (students, faculty, staff, parents, trustees, and alumni/ae) believes that every student at R-MA is curious and capable. Our positive interaction and personal attention inspires the students’ curiosity and confidence to learn throughout their personal and professional lives. We believe that the personal attention of the teacher makes the difference in the classroom. We believe parents, teachers, and administrators help students succeed by working together on academic aspirations, leadership, self-reliance, character development and service to others. We heartily believe students do their very best when they are known, respected, and encouraged.

The Sabre The Magazine of Randolph-Macon Academy Affiliated with the United Methodist Church Summer/Fall 2010 Volume 89  Number 2

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Randolph-Macon Academy President

Major General Henry M. Hobgood, USAF, ret.

Board of Trustees Mr. Joseph F. Silek, Jr. ’77 Chairman Mr. Arthur H. Fulton ’49 Vice Chairman & Secretary Mr. Rodney Deane, Jr. Treasurer Mr. Eric Anderson Col. Billy C. Arnwine, USA, ret.

Ms. Suzanne M. Broyhill Ms. Carol Dodson Mrs. Barbara Frisbie Dr. Timothy S. Harlan Mr. Conrad E. Koneczny ’51 Mr. Henry D. Light ’58 Mr. George D. Mathias ’54 Mr. George L. McIntyre, Jr. ’69 Mr. David W. Moore, ’53 Mr. A.A. Neese, Jr. Mr. William G. Thomas ’57 Ex-Officio Members Bishop Charlene P. Kammerer Rev. David Forrest Ms. Angie Williams Dr. Charles B. Swaim ’77

I trust these statements convey to you our commitment to be a high quality, student-focused school. Please come to see us anytime. Thank you for your support and for your prayers.

Most Sincerely,

Henry M. Hobgood Major General, USAF, ret.

President

Randolph-Macon Academy admits persons of any race, gender, color, religion, nationality and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. R-MA does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

inside this issue campus news High Flight: R-MA’s New Military Service Academy Track...........................................2 ‘Lost Boy’ Tells His Story to Cadets.............................................. 2

Band & Chorus Perform at NRA Convention...3 Fitness Room Opens in Girls’ Dorm.................................. 3

annual report

Letter from the Chairman of the R-MA Board of Trustees....... 35 Letter from the Vice President for Develoment....................... 35 Three-Year Gift Revenues Comparison................................... 35 Honor Roll of Donors.................................................................. 36 Summary of Development Activity.......................................... 38 Society of 1892........................................................................... 40

Unprecedented Success: The Class of 2010...4

A Perfect ’10.................................................................................6 Upper School’s Ultimate Stars..................................................... 8 Promotees Hear About Success............................................... 10 Middle School Principal Says “We Have a Mission”............... 10 Middle School’s Masterful Scholars.......................................... 11

Silver Skies..................................................12 Greek Olympiaganza Perfectly Cast....................................... 13 President’s Golf Tournament..................................................... 14 A Diverse Meal...........................................................................14

VA 91st Air Force JROTC Named “Distinguished Unit”.........................................14

Spring Family Weekend............................................................ 15 Annual Fund Executive Council Starts Fall Calls..................... 15 An Evening in Paris..................................................................... 16 Honor Society Inductions.......................................................... 16

Over 12,000 Hours of Community Service.....17 Middle School Summer Fun...................................................... 17

Summer Study in Germany.......................18

The R-MA Parents’ Association................................................. 19 New Endowed Scholarship Established................................... 19

student features

Doran Wins Essay Contest...................................... 20 Private Pilot, Corps Commander, Valedictorian. 20

A Well-Decorated Salutatorian................................................ 21 Generous to Those in Need...................................................... 21

Lee Receives National Achievement Scholarship....... 21

National Foreign Language Exam Awards............................. 21

employee news

background photo

Vice Corps Commander Dalila Smith ’10 marches back to the corps staff after ording the sounding of the adjutant’s call.

Leasure Named Middle School Principal............. 23

Gamache Moves to College Counseling............................... 23 Staff & Faculty Notes.................................................................. 23 New Upper School Assistant Dean Arrives.............................. 24

alumni

Four Years Later................................................25

Class Notes.................................................................................25 Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter Hosts BBQ........................... 26

Homecoming 2010 Schedule.........................27

Looking Ahead For These Missing Alumni............................... 28

athletics Girls’ Soccer Team Claims DAC Championship............................................30

Middle School Tennis Claims VMSL Title............... 30

Yellow Jackets Perform Strong in State Track Meet.............. 31

Baseball Team Takes DAC Championship....32 R-MA LAX Bros Take DAC Tournament..........33 History-Making Becoming a Habit for Jackets’ Softball..............................................................34 Young Golfers Give Good Performance................................. 34

back cover highlights

Top left photo: Josh Norris ’10 became the first student pilot in R-MA history to earn his commercial pilot certification before graduating. He took R-MA President Maj Gen Henry M. Hobgood for a ride a few days later. Top right photo, Tori Kolton ’10 and Kang Sik Lee’10 accept a plaque on behalf of the R-MA band after performing at Universal Studios in Florida. Bottom photo, the band, chorus, and color guard perform at the NRA’s Celebration of American Values Freedom Experience 2010.

front cover highlights

Whitney Lee ’10, a National Achievement Scholarship winner, is attending Harvard this fall. Marianne Nell-Tascon is attending Princeton. Valedictorian Max Ramundo ’10 is attending Massachusetts of Technology (M.I.T.).

The Cadet Statue represents R-MA’s three foundational principles of Knowledge, Leadership, and Character.

campus news

High Flight

R-MA Announces a New Military Service Academy Prep Track Randolph-Macon Academy has a history of successful admissions to the service academies—in fact, this year alone (2010), two R-MA alumni graduated from the Naval Academy and two others graduated from the Air Force Academy.

However, applying to a service academy is a difficult task.

Students must be organized and have not just top grades and test scores, but extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and community service hours. Therefore, last spring, Randolph-Macon Academy announced the High Flight Program, designed for the cadets who have aspirations of attending one of the United States Military Service academies and pursuing a career as a military officer.

High Flight takes advantage of strong programs already in place at R-MA, all of which are necessary for a service academy appointment: advanced academics, SAT/ ACT preparation, leadership development, athletics, and community service. In addition, to these components, High Flight adds in the physical fitness preparation needed for the service academies. Students are also assigned to a mentor who is experienced in the The color guard posts the colors at service academy application an on-campus parade, with Cadet process.

Corps Commander Max Ramundo Interested cadets completed ‘10 leading the way. an application and were

The inaugural High Flight class stands with Maj Gen Hobgood. Front row: Donovan Farmer ’12, David Lee ’14, Maj Gen Hobgood, Allyson Doran ’11, Ryan Ochoa ’12, and Peter Jin ’13. Back row: Killian Hopcroft ’13, Matthew Spearman ’12, Daniel Maloney ’12, Kalie Plasier ’11, and Benjamin Pederson ’13. subsequently interviewed. A selection committee reviewed all of the applications, interviews, and the applicants’ performance in academics, extracurricular activities, and Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) at R-MA. On Monday, September 6, 2010, the inaugural High Flight Class was announced. Maj Gen Henry M. Hobgood, president of R-MA, presented each of the following cadets with a certificate and pin: Allyson Doran ’11, Kalie Plasier ’11, Donovan Farmer ’12, Daniel Maloney ’12, Ryan Ochoa ’12, Matt Spearman ’12, Killian Hopcroft ’13, Peter Jin ’13, Ben Pederson ’13, and David Lee ’14.

These students will receive a $2,000 scholarship for each year they are in attendance at R-MA and participating in the program.

‘Lost Boy’ tells his story to cadets Editor’s note: The story appeared in the Northern Virginia Daily, and is re-printed here with permission. It was written by Northern Virginia Daily reporter Linwood Outlaw III. FRONT ROYAL -- At a time when he was desperately searching for relief and a glimmer of hope, Jok Kuol Wel found solace when he arrived in the United States more than eight years ago.

He humbly appreciates the opportunities he has had since coming here. But, Wel’s native Sudan is never far from his thoughts.

Wel was just 5 when a Sudanese civil war escalated in the 1980s and spurred him and thousands of other boys -- who became known as the “Lost Boys of Sudan” -- to seek refuge in a place far away from all the frightening chaos. The boys braved sounds of gunshots and attacks by lions during their rigorous trek.

Many died along the way.

Wel was among the lucky ones who escaped.

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“Lost Boy” Jok Wel expresses his gratitude for thank-you gifts presented by the representatives of R-MA’s Cadets-In-Action group, which brought Jok in to speak to the student body.

the bullet coming, them shooting people randomly. ... It was so traumatic,” Wel, 28, said after giving a presentation to students in Boggs Chapel at Randolph-Macon Academy on Monday morning. “I really couldn’t put it together.”

Wel accepted an invitation from Cadetsin-Action, a community service group at the co-ed, college-prep boarding school, to come and talk about his experiences as one of the original Lost Boys, as well as what he is doing now to help those who remain in his homeland.

An estimated 2 million people were killed in southern Sudan, and more than 4 million were displaced, as a result of the Second Sudanese Civil War, which pitted an Islamic fundamentalist government in the north against southern Sudanese separatists who are Christian and animist. The war lasted more than two decades.

The war, which was sparked by racial and religious divides, ended when a peace agreement was reached in 2005. Thousands See ‘Lost Boy,” page 13

Campus News

Band & Chorus perform at NRA convention The R-MA Band and Chorus performed for a most appreciative audience of over 11,000 people at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC on May 15, 2010. The two groups, conducted by Ed Richards, performed an hour-long concert, “Tribute to the United States Armed Forces,” as part of the National Rifle Association’s “Celebration of American Values Freedom Experience.”

“It was an incredible experience for the cadets, to be able to perform in a truly professional setting for a crowd of that magnitude,” said Richards, who is the Bandmaster and Director of Music at Randolph-Macon Academy. In addition to the professional sound crew miking them, a production company was brought in to film the entire event. The students who were able to see the Jumbotrons sometimes caught a glimpse of themselves.

“The camera people got face shots of every single person, they were in our faces the whole time. It was pretty cool,” said Kathleen Maifeld ’10, a senior at R-MA. She plays clarinet in the band. “The way the lights were shining on us made us feel like superstars.”

“The band and chorus were superb,” said R-MA President Maj

Gen Henry M. Hobgood, who attended the concert. “I think it was one of the best performances they have ever given—the crowd must have given them about a half-dozen standing ovations.”

Michael Brooks ’12, who plays baritone in the band, was honored by the response from the audience. “We were walking through the concourse afterwards, and people kept stopping us to tell us what a great job we did,” he said.

“It wasn’t the pressure that raised their level but the pride of being in the lime-light,” commented Upper School Academic Dean Jonathan Ezell. “I believe every member wanted to do their best for themselves, Mr. Richards, and our school. They were a joy to listen to.”

Richards also complimented R-MA senior Max Ramundo, who narrated for the entire concert. “He did a fantastic job—he was very poised and professional.”

The R-MA band and chorus have been invited to perform at the next NRA Convention on April 30, 2011, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Fitness Room Opens in Girls’ Dorm The female cadets who board at Randolph-Macon Academy have a re-energized focus on health and fitness, as a new exercise room in the female dorm is now officially open.

Female Cadet Life Supervisor (CLS) Jumanah Khader ’96 has long had a vision of having a space for the young women at R-MA to feel comfortable, confident and safe while learning proper exercises and healthy nutritional habits. Once the room had enough equipment for ten girls to be in the room at one time, she and the other girls’ dorm supervisor, Aimee Connors, outlined the rules and expectations regarding the use of the room, then provided a tour and a brief demonstration.

“Immediately following the tour, we had ten girls sign up to work out in the morning prior to breakfast. I am pleased to say that eight of the ten that signed up showed up at 0535 to work out,” Khader See Girls’ Fitness, page 16

Photo by: Leslie Hobbs

Allyson Doran ’11, CLS Jumanah Khader ’96, and Kalie Plasier ’11 work out in the new fitness room in the girls’ dorm.

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campus news

Unprecedented Success: The Class of 2010

The Class of 2010 was one of horribly wrong. The opportunity the most successful—if not the most for leadership here at R-MA is successful—classes ever to graduate something that many of us will come from R-MA. The students garnered to remember as a huge growing nearly $6.6 million in college scholarship experience; I know I have.” offers. Nearly half of them, 48%, were Margaret also spoke of the accepted to their first-choice college diversity at R-MA. “Being, living and or university. They were accepted to speaking with fellow R-MA students colleges such as Princeton, Harvard, from all over the world has been a very M.I.T., the Coast Guard Academy, positive learning experience for me Columbia, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, UVA, as it has been for many others. I truly and many other prestigious institutions. appreciate Randolph-Macon Academy The events kicked off with for providing me with this opportunity Class Night on May 27, 2010, when and consider its diversity to be one of salutatorian Seung Su Lee offered a its many hidden treasures.” glimpse of what his time at R-MA meant The Senior Luncheon on to him.

Friday, May 28, 2010, was another “Four years ago, there was a man opportunity for the classmates to named Eric Kim, who gave a speech share memories—after receiving some from the exact same spot that I am advice from Senior Class Advisor standing now. I admired him sincerely, The ecstatic seniors toss their hats into the air after being Brian Barbour. “Set goals, make a so I followed his footsteps like a baby “Dismissed!” by corps commander Max Ramundo ‘10 for life list, and create agendas,” he said. bird which follows the first object it “Stretch your imagination and in the final time. looks at right after its birth,” Lee said. doing so leave nothing out because “Yes, I was merely a baby bird in the nest called Randolph-Macon it may seem too big, too silly, or too unlikely. Don’t be afraid of Academy when I first arrived here five years ago, and this bird tried to attempting the impossible, or of failing, you only stand to learn from fly like the bird that he admired. I tried to excel in everything, and for them.” He also encouraged the class to take pictures so they always a moment, I dreamed about becoming a computer programmer as Eric had a way to look back, but cautioned them not to get hung up in the had dreamed. For a while, I tried to live someone else’s life.” past. “Plan for the future, remember where you’ve come from, and “Yet my nest, R-MA,” Lee continued, “...did not let me. R-MA live for the present.” has provided me everything that I needed to find myself; who I really Mary Sadler, who called herself Strain’s twin because “we am, what I really like, and what I really want to be. Every year, I have the same birthday and sophomore year we were inseparable,” met both new and old friends, I received dedicated and enthusiastic was the first student speaker at the luncheon. She recalled the tight education, and I experienced something new that is truly mine. Those friendships she had formed at R-MA and pointed out that “yes the friends, experiences, and education are what made me today; those commandant’s daughter things are what distinguish me from others. Now I have my own path did get tours at one point.” and my own dream of becoming a doctor.”

She also acknowledged Senior Class President Margaret Strain also spoke at Class Night. the three losses she and “I will never forget when I was first told that I would be attending the rest of her class a boarding school. I seem to had experienced: Sean recall screaming to my parents Collison ’10, Asad that they were trying to ruin my Nabatzahi ’08, and Josh life,” she admitted. “However, McMackle ’09. Josh’s I now know that they were death, she said, “helped providing me with so much me realize how short our Above, Trung Vo ’10 celebrates with more than I could have expected lives really are and that family and friends--including Heiu or imagined. To this day, it is we need to live it to the Nguyen ’10-- after graduation. At left still difficult to describe how fullest.” is William Dunlap ’10 with his family. much I’ve gained from my Whitney Lee was the Below, Dalila Smith and Kathleen experiences at Randolph-Macon next to speak. “I think we Maifeld show off their decorated hats Academy.” can all agree that this was after the Final Parade.

Strain was the flight not always fun, but being commander for Alpha Flight, here for four years was which won the honor flight the happiest time of my life,” she title once again this year. Even said. “Together, we have shared not knowing yet whether her smiles, tears, and frustrations. flight had won, Strain revealed I don’t know what the future where her true pride in her flight lay. “Honor Flight is a great holds in store for any of us but I honor but I’m even more proud of the little moments that don’t go hope that wherever you go, you on any school record. We comforted each other when test scores will remember the parts of this weren’t what we hoped, when a friend let us down or betrayed experience that were good and put a confidence, or even when hair coloring experiments went aside all of the bad, and remember 4 The Sabre  Summer/Fall 2010

that at least in this place we had laughter every day. In the words of actor Charlie Chaplain, ‘A day without laughter is a day wasted,’ and I know that here I had no wasted days.”

Kang Sik Lee, band squadron commander, joked about having to get a “trendy R-MA haircut” when he first arrived. “I have learned many things from R-MA. The most important thing I learned from R-MA was discipline. With many strict rules and schedules, R-MA helped me to organize myself,” he said. “As an international student, I can tell you that R-MA really helped me to adjust to American school life.”

Kang Sik was followed by Andre Butler, who spoke of what he had learned from his peers. “You see, I come from a small town where most look back upon their high school experience as a leatherjacket-clad, inebriated, house-party-filled spurt of glory, and had I not come here perhaps I would too. Fortunately, though, my years at R-MA have been so much more fulfilling than that, as each and every one of you has taught me something important.” Andre emphasized what he had learned from several individuals in his class, then added, “But most importantly, all of you have collectively taught me that the world is filled with great and wonderful things, and that all of them and all of you are worth fighting for and if necessary dying for.”

The last speaker for the Senior Luncheon was Marianne NellTascon. “As in life, you choose to succeed, and I chose to succeed at R-MA,” she said. “Nevertheless, my success would never have been possible had R-MA given up on me during my more ‘volatile’ years. It was here that I’ve cried and laughed throughout so many pivotal turning points in my life, and it is here that I have fashioned relationships, friendships, and family that will surely last me a lifetime. I have gained an immeasurable amount of leadership, discipline, and self-confidence, which can—to those who don’t know me as well—be deceiving at times; it was here that I have had my creativity and passion fostered.”

Graduation

When introducing valedictorian Max Ramundo, Upper School Academic Dean Jonathan Ezell commented that only two other times in his 23-year career at R-MA has there been a valedictorian who was also the corps commander. Ramundo was unique, and he didn’t disappoint his classmates, providing a speech that was both inspiring and entertaining.

“As graduates from R-MA, we have been given a very special opportunity, one that comes only once in a lifetime,” stated Ramundo.

“We have been given an education, a set of values, and a family that we can always rely on.

Not many people in the world have been given this opportunity, and we should consider ourselves to be very fortunate to be a part of the R-MA class of 2010. It is now our job to build on what we have, to go out into A few of the graduates of 2010--Elizabeth the world, and make it Brown, Jillian Phillips, Max Ramundo, and count.”

Marianne Nell-Tascon--gather together for Ramundo admitted one last photo. that he was intimidated when he first came to R-MA, leaving behind his family and friends and familiar life in Michigan. “So you will understand that I never really imagined on my first day that I would have an even harder time leaving this place at the end of four years than I did leaving home four years ago,” he commented. “But… this place is still our home. Here, we learned the values of service, integrity, and hard work, and we

grew together as a family.”

The commencement speaker was General J.H. Binford Peay III, U.S. Army (Retired), the Superintendent of Virginia Military Institute (VMI). “Graduation is a time of great joy…and yet it is a sad time saying farewell to friends,” he observed. “It is also a time for reflection on what you have gained as Randolph-Macon cadets. You have grown intellectually and acquired useful knowledge. You have had many opportunities to develop your leadership skills within a military organization because one of the main features of a military school is that cadets “early on” are given responsibility for much of the day-to-day operations of the Corps. You have developed self-discipline that will benefit you for years to come in a variety of situations. You have developed confidence in yourself. Your experiences have instilled in you character traits that set Randolph-Macon Above, Class Academy cadets apart President Margaret from others and certainly Strain shakes hands will strengthen you with commencement as you reach for your speaker Gen J. H. potential in life.”

Binford Peay III, “A few years ago U.S. Army retired, we heard much of “the the superintendent of Greatest Generation” VMI. At right, Strain that grew up in the Great gives an ecstatic grin Depression and won to the camera after victory in World War II,” the Final Parade.

Gen Peay reminded the students. “But I say that every generation has an opportunity… and the responsibility… to become a “Great Generation.” Each moment in the history of our great country, each new development in our society, each turning point along the way requires greatness. But what is greatness? Greatness is achieved by action – taking a stand and leading – and not by sitting back and leaving it to others. Greatness is knowing how to “work with others” and, when the opportunity arises, “how to lead people” to great accomplishments. Greatness is achieved by men and women of character, conviction, honor, and courage. And, in displaying that courage, we need leaders that do so with civility…an ingredient that regretfully has been lacking in our society.”

“You are entering a complex world environment today,” Peay told the graduates, “a world filled with opportunities and yet dangers …equal to those of the past. But you are well prepared. You are “young and you are vigorous and confident”. The future--yours and the nation’s--“lies before you.” You have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference because the education you have received at Randolph-Macon Academy has prepared you well for such a life filled with challenges.”

With a confidence borne by success already achieved, the Class of 2010 received their diplomas and readied themselves for the next phase in life. Yet as valedictorian Ramundo stated, “No matter where we go next year for college and no matter where we go in the future, we can all say that we came from the same place, from the same family, the R-MA Class of 2010.”

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campus news

A Perfect ’10:

Class of 2010 48% Accepted to First-Choice Colleges, $6.598 Million in College Scholarships Max David Ramundo Valedictorian M.I.T.

James Aaron Carter Arizona State University

AFROTC Scholarship NHS Scholarship University of Michigan (Engineering) University of Pennsylvania Princeton University

The University of Alabama West Virginia University

Seung Su Lee Salutatorian Emory University (Emory College) NHS Scholarship University of Michigan (Literature, Science, & the Arts)

The Citadel Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. - FL Howard University Morehouse College Norwich University

Christopher Javier Abare Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Megan Ashleigh Cole Purdue University (School of

Bowie State University Norfolk State University

Ahmad Al Jasser U of North Carolina at Greensboro Lynn University

Saleh Alsaid U of North Carolina at Greensboro

Prince Channer U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School

Science) University of Arizona (Pharmacy) Lord Fairfax Community College Shenandoah University Virginia Commonwealth University

Robert Lee Cordani Liberty University Shenandoah University

David Barquet Ramos Universidad Iberoamericana

Elliot Carl Dean Radford University

Devon Alexandra Barr Sewanee: The University of the South

Lynchburg College

NHS Scholarship Christopher Newport University

George Mason University Virginia Commonwealth University

Elizabeth Alma Marie Brown Univ. of Pittsburgh Christopher Newport University Elon University

William Brown St. John’s Univ.-Manhattan Campus Hofstra University Prescott College The American International University in London (Richmond) Temple University

Andre Jamal Butler U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cabrini College Hampden-Sydney College Morehouse College Oglethorpe University Polytechnic Institute of NYU Purdue University Rochester Institute of Technology St. John’s Univ. - Staten Island Campus Stetson University Virginia Military Institute

Colin Aaron Byrd University of Pittsburgh Babson College University of Delaware Drexel University Indiana University at Bloomington Northeastern University Rochester Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology

William Dungan University of Delaware

William Donald Dunlap Old Dominion University Arizona State University (Engineering & Applied Science) Pennsylvania State University, Abington

Nathanael Churchill Earp University of Nebraska at Lincoln Frostburg State University Mount Saint Mary’s Univ.

William Robert Fauntleroy Longwood University Christopher Newport University Florida Atlantic University Lynchburg College Roanoke College

Zachary French Iowa State University AFROTC Scholarship University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Kaleb Collins Gerber The Catholic Univ. of America Colorado State University Hampden-Sydney College Marymount University University of Mississippi Stetson University

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Zachary Gottlieb Coastal Carolina University

Victoria M. Kolton

Korinne Elyse Grove Greensboro College

University of Mary Washington McDaniel College

Ferrum College Lynchburg College Randolph-Macon College

Bianca Hamp College of William and Mary Randolph-Macon College University of Richmond (School of Arts & Sciences)

J. Mitchell Helmut Virginia Military Institute AROTC Scholarship Hampden-Sydney College

Jennifer Marie Hensley Univ. of South Florida, Tampa Pennsylvania State University, University Park (College of Health & Human Development) University of the Sciences in Philadelphia The University of Tampa

Melissa Hobson Broward College Shunxi Hu Michigan State University James Madison University Ohio University Penn State University, University Park Virginia Commonwealth University (School of Business) West Virginia University

Benjamin Huang Marymount University American Red Cross Schol.

Hawaii Pacific University Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto Shenandoah University

Jacob Kaczmarek Daniel Webster College Harrison Theodore Kappler Goucher College Marymount University Philadelphia University Roger Williams University Saint Michael’s College Shenandoah University Virginia Commonwealth University

John Kenney Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus Philip Grant Kinney The Culinary Institute of America

Messiah College

Virginia Military Institute

Kurt Eric Krenz Eckerd College University of Central Florida Drexel University University of Hawaii at Manoa Loyola Marymount University Pitzer College Rollins College University of San Diego University of San Francisco The University of Tampa

Joseph John Kurpiel Virginia Military Institute The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina Norwich University

Preston Joseph Lanzieri Arizona State Univ.

The University of Arizona Bridgewater College Randolph-Macon College

Kang Sik Lee UCal at Berkeley NHS Scholarship University of California at Irvine University of California at Los Angeles Indiana University at Bloomington Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Whitney Alexandra Lee Harvard University National Achievement Scholarship National Society of High School Scholars NHS Scholarship First Baptist Church of Vauxhall Scholarship University of California at Berkeley Central College Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College University of Michigan Mount Holyoke College Univ. of Pennsylvania Princeton University Smith College Stanford University Tulane University Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College

Marianne Nichole Nell-Tascon Princeton University

Alexander W. Pennington George Mason University

James Tharp University of Arizona

Marymount University

The University of Alabama Arizona State University

Charleston Southern University College of Charleston Drexel University Georgia College and State University Georgia Southern University Shenandoah University Simmons College Western Carolina University

Boston College Bryn Mawr College Christopher Newport University Duke University George Mason University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University New York University Oglethorpe University University of Pennsylvania Purdue University Sweet Briar College Syracuse University Tulane University Vassar College Villanova University University of Virginia Wake Forest University College of William and Mary

Jason Manley Frostburg State University

Hoang Nguyen California College of the Arts

Yibo Ma Purdue University NHS Scholarship Drexel University Florida State University University of Florida Georgia Institute of Technology Virginia Tech University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison

Kathleen Maifeld University of Georgia

Flagler College Lynchburg College

David McAteer Massachusetts Maritime Academy James Wilson McGraw University of North Dakota Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. - FL

Hyacinth Allexandrea Patricia McKinley Washington & Lee University University of Virginia Wake Forest University College of William and Mary

Xavier Mendez Lord Fairfax Community College Fan Mo The George Washington University

Savannah College of Art and Design

Minh Hoang Nguyen Shenandoah University Tung Nguyen UCal at Santa Barbara Hampden-Sydney College

Joshua Daniel Norris U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School The University of Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. - FL

Ian Olmstead Kalamazoo Valley Community College Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus

Yutaka Ono University of Tokyo Chuo University

Indiana University at Bloomington Oxford College of Emory University Texas A&M University University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison

Madison Pennsylvania College of Technology

Michael Joseph Mosczczynski Radford University

Ryan Patrick Palmer Longwood University

Bridgewater College James Madison University Lynchburg College Old Dominion University

Kyle Myers West Virginia University East Carolina University University of Mississippi

Jacques Robert Ndabihore Penn State Univ., University Park Drexel University University of Pittsburgh The University of Tampa

Margaret Nehring Frederick Community College

Rashid Umar Oord Fairleigh Dickinson Univ.,

James Madison University Johnson & Wales University Lynchburg College Mercyhurst College Radford University

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Valedictorian Max David Ramundo ’10 Salutatorian Seung Su Lee ’10 Academic Awards National Honor Society Scholarship Devon Barr ’10 Kang Sik Lee ’10 Seung Su Lee ’10 Whitney Lee ’10 Yibo Ma ’10 Max Ramundo ’10 National Achievement Scholarship Whitney Lee ’10 Rayford Sowell French Medal Jillian Phillips ’10 Spanish Medal Seung Su Lee ’10 German Medal Kurt Krenz ’10 Art Medal Minh Nguyen ’10 Drama Medal Preston Lanzieri ’10 English as a Second Language Medal Shujun Fan ’11 English Medal Max Ramundo ’10

Upper School’s Ultimate Stars

Outstanding Instrumental Musician Medal Seung Su Lee ’10 Brendan Stewart ’12 John Philip Sousa Band Award Kathleen Maifeld ’10 Outstanding Choral Musician Medals Elliot Dean ’10 Fan Mo ’10 Michael Mosczczynski ’10 Margaret Nehring ’10 Marianne Nell-Tascon ’10 Academic Certificates Outstanding Performance in Ground School Bianca Hamp ‘10

Algebra II/Trigonometry Nicholas McCormick ‘12

Honors Shakespeare Carla Williams ‘11

Honors Algebra II/ Trigonometry Jun Young Lee ‘12

Victorian History and Literature Certificate Seth Chewey ‘13

Pre-calculus Hieu Nguyen ‘11

Honors Textual Analysis Megan Cole ‘10

Honors Pre-calculus Jianfeng Zhao ‘11

Honors Drama of Psychological Realism/Epic Dalila Smith ‘10

AP Statistics Seung Su Lee ‘10 AP Calculus Yutaka Ono ‘10

Honors American Dream/ Honors Utopia & Dystopia Margaret Strain ‘10

Excellence in Technical Theatre Matthew Cohen ‘12

Biology GeorgiAnna Carbone-Wynne ‘12

Certificate for Art – 3 D Rashid Oord ‘10

AP Biology Bianca Hamp ‘10

Certificate for Art – 2 D Hoang Nguyen ‘10

Honors Anatomy and Physiology Dalila Smith ‘10

Band Performance Brooke Adams ‘13 Jung Hoon Choi ‘14 Shengmin Huang ‘12 Jae Hyun Kim ‘12 Seok Bin Kim ‘11 Tae Hyun Kim ‘11 Preston Lanzieri ‘10 Kang Sik Lee ‘10 Seung Su Lee ‘10 Kathleen Maifeld ‘10 Allyson McManus ‘13 Ashley McManus ‘13 Ki Ung Park ‘10 Jae Young Shin ‘11 Brendan Stewart ‘12

Chemistry Wek Lei ‘11

Certificates of Achievement English as a Second Language

Excellence in Acting Shawna Jameson ‘11

Certificate for Religion Meng Chu Wang ‘11 World History II Woo Joong Kim ‘11 U.S. History Woo Joong Kim ‘11

Journalism Medal Megan Cole ’10 Erin Mannion ’12 Marcus Williams ’11

AP U.S. History Douglas Driscoll ‘11

Yearbook Editor Award Dalila Smith ’10

AP European History Christopher Munden ‘12

Math Medal Yibo Ma ’10

U.S. Government Melissa Hobson ‘10

Science Medal Seung Su Lee ’10

AP U.S. Government Seung Su Lee ‘10

Social Studies Medal Will Dungan ’10

Algebra I Caitlin Bunker ‘14

Kemper History Medal Silken Usmani ’10

Honors Algebra I Farid Barquet ‘13

Jesse K. Brennan Medal Ryan Ochoa ’12

Geometry Birahim Thiam ‘12

Music Awards Herbert Gray Wyatt Medal (Band) Kang Sik Lee ’10

Honors Geometry Natalie Harpold ‘14

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Virginia Mathematics League Certificates of Merit Jingyi Chen ‘12 Zachary French ‘10 Whitney Lee ‘10 Scott Samson ‘10 Jianfeng Zhao ‘11

Physics Jianfeng Zhao ‘11 Conceptual Physics Logan Usmani ‘12 AP Physics Jin Wang ‘10 English 9 Farid Barquet ‘13 Honors English 9 Ashley McManus ‘13 English 10 Donovan Farmer ‘12 Honors English 10 Christopher Munden ‘12 American Literature Lyndsi Butler ‘11 AP English 11 Kalie Plasier ‘11 AP English 12 Max Ramundo ‘10

II Kunsi Long ‘13 III Qinyi Li ‘12 Intro In Kyu Oh ‘12 French II Wek Lei ‘11 Honors III Kelly Catalfamo ‘11 Spanish I Birahim Thiam ‘12 II Natalie Harpold ‘14 Honors III Christopher Munden ‘12 College IV Robert Ndabihore ‘10 I II III AP IV AP V

German Ashley McManus ‘13 Ryan Ochoa ‘12 Ashley Birk ‘11 Devon Barr ‘10 Mitch Helmut ‘10

German National Honor Society Mitch Helmut ‘10

Other Awards Shenandoah Valley Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 Jennifer Hensley ’10 The Daughters of the American Colonists Award Allyson Doran ’11 Sewanee Award for Excellence Kalie Plasier ’11 Student Librarian Award Silken Usmani ’10 Athena Award Dalila Smith ’10 Lincoln Award Andre Butler ’10 Most Genteel Female Award Silken Usmani ’10 Most Genteel Male Award Jin Wang ’10 George M. Wines Most Unselfish Service Award Devon Barr ’10 Best All-Around Cadet Max Ramundo ’10 American Citizenship Awards 9th: Eboni Banks

Farid Barquet

Presidential Academic Education Award for Academic Excellence Devon Barr ’10 Megan Cole ’10 William Dungan ’10 Bianca Hamp ’10 Kang Sik Lee ’10 Yibo Ma ’10 Kathleen Maifeld ’10 Hyacinth McKinley ’10 Fan Mo ’10 Robert Ndabihore ’10 Tung Nguyen ’10 Yutaka Ono ’10 Jillian Phillips ’10 Silken Usmani ’10 Jin Wang ’10

C. Lyle McFall Coach of the Year Brandy Hudson

Academy Appointments and ROTC Scholarships Air Force ROTC Scholarship – Zach French ’10 $68,000 Max Ramundo $180,000 U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School – Prince Channer ’10 Army ROTC Scholarship – Mitch Helmut ’10 $180,000 U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School – Joshua Norris ’10 U.S. Coast Guard Academy – Andre Butler ’10

President’s Crystal Eagle Award Josh Norris ’10 Victoria Kolton ’10

Military Awards “Cadet in the Arena” Leadership Award Mary Sadler ’10 Benjamin Huang ’10 Air Force Association AFJROTC Award Andre Butler ’10 James M. Mills Award Austin Reeves ’10 Commandant’s Award Max Ramundo ’10

Outstanding Cadet Awards 9th: Benjamin Pederson ‘13 10th: John Christoph ‘12 11th: Xing Zhang ‘11 12th: Margaret Strain ‘10 Air Force Association Award Xing Zhang ’11 Daedalian Award Allyson Doran ’11

U.S. Marine Corps Awards Scholastic Excellence Award Marianne Nell-Tascon ’10

American Legion Scholastic Award Zachary French ’10

10th: Jingyi Chen

John Christoph

Distinguished Athlete William Dungan ’10

11th: Jared Purcell

Carla Williams

American Legion General Military Excellence Award James McGraw ’10

Semper Fidelis Music Award Preston Lanzieri ’10

12th: Andre Butler

Preston Lanzieri

Yutaka Ono President’s Award for Academic Achievement William Brown ’10 Andre Butler ’10 James Carter ’10 Jennifer Hensley ’10 Melissa Hobson ’10 Kurt Krenz ’10 Preston Lanzieri ’10 Michael Mosczczynski ’10 Ki Ung Park ’10 Mary Sadler ’10 Dalila Smith ’10 Margaret Strain ’10 Hoang Truong ’10 Trung Vo ’10 Xionghao Xu ’10

Athletic Awards Pat Spears Award Jr. Mile: Salman Doraney ’11 Sr. Mile: J.J. Kurpiel ’10 Pat Spears Most Improved Award Matthew Spearman ’12 Athletes of the Year Female: Kalie Plasier ’11 Male: Michael Mosczczynski ’10

Daughters of the American Revolution Award Margaret Strain ’10 American Veteran’s (AMVETS) Award John Christoph ’12 Reserve Officers Association Award Joshua Norris ’10 Military Order of World Wars Award Farid Barquet ’14

U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Kathleen Maifeld ’10 Michael Mosczczynski ’10

Military Officers Association of America Award Kalie Plasier ’11

Football Sportsmanship Joshua White ’10

National Sojourners Award Jun Young Lee ’12

Outstanding Sportsman Seung Su Lee ’10

Sons of the American Revolution Award Allyson Doran ’11

Sons of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Medal Kelly Catalfamo ’12 Military Order of the Purple Heart Preston Lanzieri ’10 2010 Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Americanism Award Valerie Pratt ’11 Tuskegee Airman Award Donovan Farmer ’12 Celebrate Freedom Foundation/Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Award Sean Knick ’12 Retired Enlisted Association’s Award of Merit for Leadership Benjamin Pederson ’13 Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States Award Dalila Smith ’10 MacArthur Cadet of the Year Award Max Ramundo ’10 Miscellaneous Awards Community Service: Devon Barr ‘10 Mary Sadler ‘10 Admissions Department Outstanding Team Members of the Year Carla Williams ‘11 Whitney Lee ‘10 Admissions Department “The Academy’s Own” Juliet Arcila Rojas ‘13 Douglas Driscoll ‘11 Will Dungan ‘10 Kenneth Goodrich ‘11 Kathleen Maifeld ‘10 McKenzie Marshall ‘13 Juliette Michael ‘11 Jared Purcell ‘11 Anastasia Voellm ‘13 Mengna Zhao ‘10

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Promotees Hear About Success

Members of the R-MA community gathered telling me that it was together with the families of the R-MA class of 2014 okay. Even though I’d to celebrate the class’s promotion from middle school been to eight stores and to the upper school on June 3, 2010 in Boggs Chapel. hadn’t found the exact The students were treated to a special guest shade of brown shoes, speaker this year: Dr. Larry Czarda, president of it would be all right, my Greensboro College in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Czarda is children would fit in.” He the husband of former R-MA Middle School principal shared other memories of Carolyn Chappell and the father of two R-MA his sons’ time at R-MA, graduates: Cliff Czarda ’07 and Stephen Czarda ’09. It then explained where they was their story he sought to share with the eighth grade were now. class as they prepared for the next step in life: high “Today, eight school. years later, my son “The middle school’s four virtues have guided Cliff has attended two you over your time at the middle school,” he reminded Caitlin Bunker ’14, Fily Thiam ’14, Katie Lee ’14, and junior colleges, he has the students. “I take pride in myself. I am responsible Rico Figaroore ’14 celebrate after the Middle School a technical degree. He for my actions. Anything that hurts another is wrong.

Promotion Ceremony. has just started a fullLeave it better than you found it. The three pillars of time job with benefits.

Randolph-Macon Academy’s Upper School: knowledge, leadership, Parents, stay tuned, be patient, it can happen,” he joked, the audience character. All of them, those responding with laughter. “My son Stephen, younger, is a rising four virtues, those three pillars, sophomore at George Mason University.” Stephen is enrolled in the are so much more than seven Honors College at GMU. words and seven small phrases.

“Along the way,” said Dr. Czarda, “what the experience of the They form a foundation, a middle school and the upper school gave my children and my family, philosophy, a framework for our I cannot do justice to in the short time I have to speak today. They lives. And you will find that played soccer, they played basketball, they were exposed to track you will use these frameworks and baseball. They were involved deeply in music; in chorus and in throughout your lives in many band. The officer’s cadre, chapel, trips, a remarkable life-altering ways….” experience for my own children. So I know what you’ve done, “In 1999, with no risk and I know what you’re going to do, and it is truly a remarkable factors at all, my late wife was experience.” diagnosed with cancer,” Dr. “Seven words, phrases, but so much more,” he said, drawing Czarda shared with the eighth back to his original statements. “A foundation, a philosophy, and a graders. In fifteen months, the framework for life; that is what you’ve gotten, that is what you will aggressive disease claimed her continue to get.”

Dr. Larry Czarda, President of Greensboro College, addresses the life. “I found myself in my 40’s widowed, not knowing eighth graders. what was best for my children, my family…. I decided that in spite of extraordinary support by my family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, I wanted my children…to have something different for the summer, something to clear their minds and get them back on track. I considered many options, all sorts of When Carolyn Chappell arrived at R-MA in July of 1989, things different options. I made a conscious decision…to enroll in summer were certainly different than when she retired in June of 2010 as school at Randolph-Macon Academy.” Dr. Czarda enrolled three the Middle School principal. Back then, renowned English teacher children that summer, Craig Porter was the Director of Admissions, Col Trevor Turner and eventually came to was the president of R-MA, and Chappell came in as an admissions the conclusion that “the coordinator. younger two in particular It wasn’t exactly what she was hoping for. Chappell, a 1988 fit here, they belonged graduate of Mary Washington, was working on her master’s in history here.” And so they through a Governor’s Fellowship at UVA when she began hunting enrolled for the regular for a teaching job. History teachers were not in demand at the time, school year. and the internet was only a glimmer on the horizon, so Chappell sat Dr. Czarda shared down and wrote more than 70 letters to private schools in Virginia some of his earliest and Maryland, hoping for the best. For she had already decided after memories of R-MA from a course in public education and law that she wanted to teach at a the time when he enrolled private school. his children—memories The best turned out to be an admissions coordinator offer from The Student Government Association many of the parents there Randolph-Macon Academy, with a promise that if a history teacher President, David Lee ’14, presents could relate to. “Right at position opened up, she would have “first dibs.”

Middle School principal Carolyn Chapthe beginning of school, It was almost like coming home, Chappell said. “I was born in pel with a certificate representing the Ms. Bennett—she was Front Royal and lived here for three years,” she said. “I was baptized donation the class of 2014 made to at the middle school— at Calvary Episcopal Church.” She could recall family reunions at calming me down and See “Principal,” page 24

In Farewell, Middle School Principal Says, “We Have a Mission”

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Middle School’s Masterful Scholars English 6 Student of the Year Emma Bunker ’16

Pre-Algebra Student of the Year Johnny Wong ’16

Photography Most Improved Cody Borden ’16

English 7 Most Improved Vernon Ross ’15 Jonathan Pederson ’15

Science 6 Most Improved Emma Bunker ’16

Photography Student of the Year Siqi Tang ’14

Science 6 Student of the Year William Wong ’16

American Sign Language Most Improved Paul Miller ’16 Tyler Vaughan ’15

English 7 Students of the Year Rebel Hafner ’15 Tyler Vaughan ’15 English 8 Composition and Grammar Most Improved Siqi Tang ’14 Katie Lee ’14

Physical Science Most Improved Andrew Pak ’14 Physical Science Student of the Year Natalie Harpold ’14 Life Science Most Improved Pablo Cordoba ’15

American Sign Language Student of the Year WillaClare Franklin ’15 Middle School Band Most Improved Glenn Schoonover ’15

English 8 Composition and Grammar Student of the Year David Lee ’14 Faith Funderberg ’14

Life Science Student of the Year Tyler Vaughan ’15

English 8 Literature Most Improved Travis Pullen ’14

Physical Education 6 Most Improved Benjamin Schoonover ’16

English 8 Literature Student of the Year Natalie Harpold ’14

Percussion Most Improved Ben Schoonover ’16

Phys. Ed. 6 Student of the Year Gabriel Williams ’16

Percussion Student of the Year Xiao Zheng ’14

Phys. Ed. 7 Most Improved Jacob Dodson ’15

Beginning Brass and Woodwinds Student of the Year Emma Bunker ’16

ESL Most Improved Pablo Cordoba ’15 ESL Student of the Year Huy Linh Ho ’16 World History Most Improved Catey Borden ’14, Xiao Zheng ’14 & Dillon Marshall ’14 World History Students of the Year Faith Funderberg ’14, Natalie Harpold ’14 & David Lee ’14 Civics Most Improved WillaClare Franklin ’15 Civics Student of the Year Amy Gray ’15

Phys. Ed. 7 Student of the Year WillaClare Franklin ’15 Phys. Ed. 8 Most Improved Charlotte Thompson ’14 Phys. Ed. 8 Student of the Year Rico Figaroore ’14 Spanish I Most Improved Kevin Slaton ’14 Spanish I Student of the Year Caitlin Bunker ’14 Study Skills Most Improved Ian Dalrymple ’16

U.S. History Most Improved Ian Dalrymple ’16

Study Skills Student of the Year Gloria Samen ’14 William Wong ’16

U.S. History Student of the Year Thomas Shea ’16 William Wong ’16

Art Most Improved William Wong ’16 (1st semester) Amy Gray ’15 (2nd semester)

Gen. Math Student of the Year Cody Borden ’16

Art Student of Semester Meghan Melberg ’16 (1st semester) David Lee ’14 (2nd semester)

Math Plus Most Improved Pablo Cordoba ’15 Math Plus Student of the Year Emma Bunker ’16 Pre-Algebra Most Improved Mark Thomas ’15

Technology Most Improved Jeremiah Hixson ’16 Technology Student of the Year Huy Linh Ho ’16

Middle School Band Student of the Year Caitlin Bunker ’14

Journalism Most Improved Rebel Hafner ’15 Journalism Student of the Year Catey Borden ’14 Good Conduct Cody Borden ’16 Caitlin Bunker ’14 Emma Bunker ’16 Rebecca Cao ’14 Jacob Dodson ’15 Alex Douglass ’14 Faith Funderberg ’14 John Goodwyn ’14 Amy Gray ’15 Will Holmes ’14 Dillon Knighting ’15 David Lee ’14 Katie Lee ’14 Dillon Marshall ’14 Gina Park ’15 Jonathan Pederson ’15 Ridge Poole ’15 Ben Schoonover ’16 Fily Thiam ’14 Mark Thomas ’15 Charlotte Thompson ’14 Tyler Vaughan ’15 Gabriel Williams ’16 Johnny Wong ’16 William Wong ’16

Student Librarian Awards Angus Franklin ’14 John Goodwyn ’14 Kelli Hutcheson ’14 David Lee ’14 Community Service Certificate of Merit Brook Blair ’14 Caitlin Bunker ’14 Coy Cameron ’14 James Christoph ’15 Hudson Crank ’14 Taylor Dixon ’15 Jacob Dodson ’15 Angus Franklin ’14 WillaClare Franklin ’15 Faith Funderberg ’14 John Goodwyn ’14 Natalie Harpold ’14 Huy Linh Ho ’16 Abraham Imansuangbon ’14 Emmanuela Imansuangbon ’15 Dillon Knighting ’15 David Lee ’14 Marquis Lee ’16 David Melancon ’16 Thomas Minchew ’16 Kevin Slaton ’14 Fily Thiam ’14 Mark Thomas ’15 Trenton Winstead ’16 Tanner Zyontz ’15 Community Service Award of Excellence Kelli Hutcheson ’14 Jonathan Pederson ’15 Female Athlete of the Year Caitlin Bunker ’14 Male Athlete of the Year Rico Figaroore ’14 Sportsmanship Award Charlotte Thompson ’14 Most Improved Dorm Resident Hudson Crank ’14 Dorm Outstanding Citizenship Siqi Tang ’14 David Lee ’14 Most Genteel Caitlin Bunker ’14 Will Holmes ’14 Lincoln Award Faith Funderberg ’14 Aim High Award Natalie Harpold ’14 David Lee ’14

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Silver Skies

Flight Program Celebrates Accomplishments, Starts Off 25th Anniversary Randolph-Macon Academy is unique in that it has the only in-house flight training at the secondary level. R-MA owns its own aircraft and employs two full-time flight instructors. Thousands of students have taken to the air and enjoyed the beautiful Shenandoah Valley views, and this year, 2010-11, the flight program celebrates its 25th anniversary! To kick it off, instructors Laura Abraham and Ryan Koch made a push to improve the program overall, and saw their top student, Josh Norris ’10, graduate with his commercial pilot certification in hand! Here are just a few highlights from the 2009-10 school year: Josh Norris: First Commercial Pilot On May 19, 2010, Norris became the only flight student in the school’s history to earn his commercial pilot certificate before graduating from the Academy.

For Norris, the difficult part of achieving this dream was finding the time. “I knew I could do everything required,” he said, “but I had to do it and maintain everything else too.”

That “everything else” included being a squadron commander in the Air Force Junior ROTC program, and keeping up with his college-prep schoolwork at R-MA. Norris was particularly grateful to Abraham for running an “advanced ground school” as a separate session for him. He said they spent 10 to 12 weeks going over material. “The book learning was the most difficult part,” he said. “There are so many rules to be a commercial pilot. I understand it, because you’re hauling people and property, and they want to make sure you know what you’re doing.”

Abraham said Norris had to pass a written exam, oral exam, and practical flight test. He also had to log 250 hours of flight time, complete several hours of night solo time, and complete several solo cross-country flights, including a round trip flight of no less than 300 nautical miles, which he took to Lexington, KY. According to Abraham, the exam was given in two different airplanes. One airplane was R-MA’s new Cessna 172. The other airplane was a Piper Arrow that Norris had to rent from a flight school in Winchester. (Part of the commercial requirement is 10 hours of flight training in a complex aircraft, which is an aircraft that has a controllable pitch propeller, retractable landing gear, and flaps.)

Norris wants to be an instructor in college, so he plans to continue earning certifications. In the meantime, he is basking in the feeling of having achieved a relatively lofty goal. “It’s awesome,” he said. “I feel like I set the bar high and I reached it, which is a good feeling. It’s a sense of accomplishment. I hope I can continue to do that throughout my life, after R-MA.” Max Ramundo: Private Pilot On Saturday, May 22, 2010, only one week before graduating from R-MA as the valedictorian, Max Ramundo ’10 earned his private pilot certification.

Ramundo said he chose to attend R-MA because it has a flight program that is unique among secondary schools. His goal from the time he first enrolled at R-MA was to earn his private pilot certification—but he never intended to cut it this close.

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“I expected to do it a lot earlier in the year,” Ramundo admitted.

He said his junior year challenged him. “I took a lot of hard classes last year.” Fitting in the practice time for flight was, needless to say, difficult.

To become a private pilot, Ramundo had to complete a minimum of 40 hours of flight time, with 20 of that being with an instructor. He had to fly three hours at night, three hours flying solely by reference to the flight instruments, ten hours solo, and five hours solo crosscountry (this means flying to an airport over 50 nautical miles (57.5 miles) from Front Royal). Ramundo also had to pass both an oral exam and check ride with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Designated Pilot Examiner.

For more about Ramundo’s career at R-MA, see page 20.

Austin Reeves: Solo Austin Reeves ‘10 soloed in a Cessna 172 airplane on February 2, 2010.

Like every other soloist, Reeves had to complete three successful take-offs and landings to earn his solo status. Unlike most other first-timers, it was not the landings that made him the most nervous.

“There was a snowstorm a couple of miles behind me,” he said. He said it was that snowstorm, not his landings, that occupied his mind during the solo event, as he felt a bit rushed to complete the circuit before the snow hit. “I was the last flight out before the storm,” he said.

Reeves came to R-MA in November of 2008, at second quarter registration. He readily admits he came to R-MA strictly to get his grades up. “At my old school I had a 1.9,” he said, citing the influence of his peers as one of the reasons for his poor grade point average. “Last year I ended with a 3.2 [for the second semester]. I’m actually doing something with my life.”

Reeves said that getting out of his former environment and into the structure of a military program helped him improve his grades. In fact, he has performed so well that he now has ambitions of doing an R.O.T.C. program in college, and becoming a pilot in the Air Force.

He then hopes to fly commercial airliners after his service time.

Mary Sadler: Solo Mary Sadler ’10 soloed on November 10, 2009. She began flying in September 2008 and is the fourth in her family to accomplish the feat. Her parents and one of her brothers all have experience flying. But for Sadler, flying is about something different than keeping up with a family tradition.

“It’s something that everyone other than my oldest brother has done, so it’s like a family thing,” she said. However, her first reason for flying, she said, is that “It’s mainly like a stress relief. It helps me forget about everything that’s going on.”

Sadler was a cadet first lieutenant in R-MA’s Air Force JROTC, with the position of First Squadron Executive Officer. She was also R-MA’s Apple Blossom Princess for the 2010 Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, and a member of the National Honor Society and a graduate of the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class. Mary’s future plans include going into athletic See “Flight,” page 22

Greek Olympiaganza Perfectly Cast At times, The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza by Don Zolidis seemed specifically written for the R-MA students who had parts in it. One lead was a bookish girl who wanted to get an A on her paper on Ancient Greece, and was played by R-MA’s own Tori Kolton ’10, who truly is known at R-MA for her dependability and her ability to accomplish projects. The other lead was played by Preston Lanzieri ’10, who—although far more dependable in real life than his Olympiaganza counterpart—is an intense individual, passionate about his interests, just as his character was.

Even the “smaller” parts were cast perfectly. Kevin Fernandez ’11 played the strong silent type, while Rashid Oord ’10 exuded charm and confidence as Zeus. Robert Cordani ’10 continued his trend of impressing the audience with his acting abilities, playing the not-so-multi-faceted Hercules.

Congratulations to drama teacher Rebecca Quinn and student director David Barquet ’10 for a superbly cast play!

Top right, Hercules (played by Robert Cordani ’10) attends counseling with Valerie Pratt ’11. Above, Castor (Farid Barquet ’13) is attacked by zombies, which are played by Emile Kimani ’12, Shawna Jameson ’11, and Pratt. At right, the entire cast assembles for a photo.

Lost Boy, continued from page 2 of famished boys from the Dinka tribe who survived attacks on their villages walked many miles from Sudan to Ethiopia before finally reaching a refugee camp in Kenya.

In 2001, about 4,000 Lost Boys were given high-priority refugee status and began settling in the United States. Wel and his brother also arrived here that same year, shortly before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Wel, who now lives in Chicago, is the executive director and a co-founder of Help Sudan International. The organization was founded in 2005 and raises funds to help recruit teachers, produce clean water, build learning facilities and provide school supplies in the country.

Wel recently spent nine months overseeing the completion of Help Sudan’s headquarters in Bor, Sudan. Wel said he hopes the presentation at Randolph-Macon Academy on Monday gives the students a better understanding of the challenges people in Sudan are facing. He also hopes the triumphs of the surviving Lost Boys will convince the pupils that while “life is not easy,” no hardships are impossible to overcome.

“What I believe that they have learned is the suffering [people in Sudan] are going through, the difficulties that they are facing, [and that] they do not have anybody to help them, anybody to give them direction,” Wel said. “[The students] must also embrace what they

have [here in the United States]. Most people are simply discouraged by not having something small.”

Wel’s story is an inspiration to 17-year-old Joshua Toney, a junior at Randolph-Macon Academy. “Meeting [Wel] and spending time with him has really helped me see that he is not just the face of an organization. He’s a person with a story,” Toney said. “It’s inspired me because if he can overcome so much, and then become who he is today, there’s a lot that we can do.”

It was Andre Butler, 17, a senior at Randolph-Macon, who reached out to Wel and asked him to visit the school. “[Wel] walked through a desert with wild animals [and] people shooting at him, with essentially nothing,” Butler said. “It makes our problems [in the United States] look very minuscule.”

Kehiku Nduka-Irabor, 17, a junior at Randolph-Macon who is from Nigeria, can easily sympathize with Wel’s story.

“Where I’m from, you see similar situations like this. And, when you hear people like [Wel] talk, [you can’t help but] remember everything that you’ve seen and you’ve heard from back home,” Nduka-Irabor said. “I know the story of Sudan. I know that they’ve been through a lot. Twenty years of civil war is not something that is easy to recover from. So, it’s going to take time.”

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President’s Golf Tournament The President’s Golf Tournament took place at Shenandoah Valley Golf Course on June 25, 2010 this year. Ms. Karen Boomer, an R-MA mom (P ’11) as well as an LPGA, class A golf pro for 15 years, traveled from Ocala, Florida to be the guest golf pro.

A total of 19 teams participated, with the team of Kirby and Bonnie Whyte P ’03 and Chris and Cass Castleberry taking first place. Bonnie won the prize for “Closest to the Pin.” “It went very well,” commented Director of Alumni Relations Ann Harrison. “We had a lot of prizes, the food was great, and everyone seemed to have fun!”

At left, Maj Gen Henry M. Hobgood second from right) presents the President’s Cup trophy to (l-r) Chris Castleberry, Bonnie Whyte P ’03 and Kirby Whyte P ’03.

A Diverse Meal

The R-MA Middle School community gathered together on May 25, 2010 to celebrate the wide variety of international cultures present in the student body. Students from various countries helped to plan and even make the food served at this special International Dinner, which R-MA Director of Residential Life Michael Williams hopes will be the first of many.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the students to learn about each others’ cultures and truly appreciate the diverse community in which they live,” Williams said.

Within the student body of 85 students at R-MA Middle School, there are 13 different countries represented (other than the United States). The menu successfully reflected much of this diversity: orange chicken (China), egg rolls (Korea), meat pies (Nigeria), schnitzel (Germany), rice (Mexico), cabbage soup (Russia), Russian salad, Russian iced tea, hummus and pita bread (Middle East), baklava (Greece), and apple cobbler (U.S.). The other countries represented at R-MA Middle School are Sierra Leon, Cameroon, Vietnam, Suriname, and Japan.

The meal was served as it normally is, through the serving line.

Students from abroad were called up first, to ensure they got a taste of home. Ms. Carolyn Chappell, R-MA Middle School principal, was pleased to note that about a dozen day students stayed late to attend the event. They were rewarded with an excellent meal; all of the dishes were flavorful and very much appreciated.

Williams expressed heartfelt appreciation to volunteer Andrea Pederson, P ’13, ’11, who is from Germany and helped to make several of the dishes, and to Amy Minchew, P ’16, who brought peonies to decorate the tables.

Middle School Dining Hall Supervisor Lisa Clamp (second from left) works with Devin Thompson ’14 (left) and Emmanuela Imansuangbon ’15 (center) to serve the international dishes to hungry students.

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VA 91st Air Force JROTC Named “Distinguished Unit” Randolph-Macon Academy’s VA-091 Air Force JROTC unit has been named as an honor unit for 2009-2010.

After winning the honor ten times from 1985-1999, R-MA suffered a 10-year drought. Then, last year (the 2008-09 school year), R-MA won the Distinguished Unit Award (DUA)with Merit, the highest honor a unit can achieve, and an honor for which they are eligible only every three years. The DUA with Merit represents the top 2% of all AFJROTC units; the DUA is awarded to the top 10%.

The officers of the Virginia 91st Air Force JROTC gather in the center during the Spring Family Weekend Parade.

“Last year (2008/09) was the first time in 10 years [we won the DUA] and the first time (as far the records indicate) we won the Distinguished Unit Award with Merit,” said Lt Col RG McManus, the senior aerospace instructor. He added that he was exceptionally pleased that the unit had received the DUA honor for a second year; although the unit was not eligible for the “with merit” distinction this year, it was still an honor to receive the DUA. “These accomplishments would not have been possible without the hard work, long hours and emphasis my instructors have placed on the academic portion as well as expanding the JROTC curriculum (orienteering, rockets, academic challenge),” Lt Col McManus wrote in an e-mail. “To merely say it is a team that works well together is an understatement.”

This honor allows Maj Gen Henry M. Hobgood, president of the Academy, to nominate cadets into the ROTC Honor Unit selection process in their quest to secure U.S. service academy appointments.

Spring Family Weekend was held April 23 and 24, 2010, welcoming the families of R-MA students from across the world. Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy the spring play, The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, the Spring Concert featuring the band, chorus and handbell choir, a drill team demonstration, and the National Honor Society/Foreign Language Induction Ceremony.

Also on display was the entire cadet corps, as they put on a traditional military parade, and the winners of the sophomore speech contest, who performed their speeches. Families enjoyed a picnic lunch as well, followed by a home softball game.

Above, the Middle School flag corps forms up for the parade. Above left, the members of the National Spanish Honor Society take a pledge. Above right, Max Ramundo ‘10 presents the corps for the parade. Above, Allyson Doran ‘11 receives The Sons of the American Revolution award.

Annual Fund Executive Council Starts Fall Calls

Randolph-Macon Academy has launched its fall Annual Fund drive, with a group of 14 alumni, parents and friends taking to the phones with the goal of educating constituents about the importance of supporting R-MA and soliciting gifts for the Annual Fund.

“Every dollar given to R-MA has a very real and tangible impact,” noted R-MA Trustee and Council Chairman Eric Anderson ’88. “Tuition does not cover the cost of running the school. Every student receives a 20% silent scholarship that is paid for by the Annual Fund. Without the Annual Fund, we would have to raise tuition, making R-MA out of reach of many families.”

The 2010-2011 Annual Fund Executive Council Members are John Cornwell ’55, Bucky Hill ’68, Ann Harrison ’02, Lew Jones ’59, Ryan Leon ’96, Dave Puster ’75, Harold Robinson ’68, John Ross ’62, Buck Swafford ’69, Earl Ware ’53, Barbara Ramundo P ’10, Erin Franklin P ’14, ’15, and ’17, and Dan Pack.

The message of the fall Annual Fund drive focuses on the Academy’s mission. Gifts to the Annual Fund strengthen the school’s academic programs, provide vital faculty and teaching resources so R-MA can attract and retain the highest quality instructors, and deliver the necessary library and learning resources to keep our school on the cutting edge.

All gifts to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible; and gifts at all levels are greatly appreciated.

“The values-based, academically-challenging and structured environment at R-MA helps each class of graduates enter the college or university of their choice,” Anderson added. “This educational excellence cannot be sustained without Annual Fund support.”

If you have any questions about the Annual Fund, please contact Christine Meyer, Director of Development, at (540) 636-5485 or cmeyer@rma.edu.

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An Evening in Paris The Military Ball featured “An Evening in Paris” this year. It was held at the Shenandoah Golf Club on March 12, 2010.

At left are Kyle Waters ’10 and Marianne NellTascon ’10. At right is Kang Sik Lee ’10 with Zi Liang ’12.

Honor Society Inductions Inductions into the National Honor Society and the various foreign language honor societies were held during a special ceremony on April 24, 2010 during Spring Family Weekend. Inducation into the National English Honor Society was held May 17, 2010, during a luncheon in the President’s Dining Room. The inductees are as follows:

National Honor Society GeorgiAnna Carbone-Wynne ’12 Jingyi Chen ’12 Shengmin Huang ’12 Dong Lee ’12 Wek Lei ’11 Qinyi Li ’12 Daniel Maloney ’12 In Kyu Oh ’12 Jared Purcell ’11 Morgan Rudman ’11 Margaret Strain ’10 Meng Chu Wang ’11 Jianfeng Zhao ’11

National English Honor Society Bianca Hamp ’10 Michael Brooks ’12 GeorgiAnna Carbone-Wynne ’12 Nicholas McCormick ’12

National Junior Honor Society

Spanish National Honor Society

Farid Barquet ’13

Brooke Adams ‘13

Caitlin Bunker ’14

Ksenia Artsibasheva ‘11

Faith Funderberg ’14

Tanner Blankenship ‘13

Huy Linh Ho ’15

Seung Muk Cho ‘11

Jonathan Pederson ’15

Shing Ming Cho ‘11

Mark Thomas ’15

Imran Doraney ‘13 Alexandria Fleming ‘13 Shunxi Hu ‘10

German National Honor Society

Gwi Woong Jung ‘12

Ashley Birk ‘11

Tae Hyung Kim ‘11

James Carter ‘10

Woo Joong Kim ‘11

John Christoph ‘12

Emerson Koerber ‘12

Allyson Doran ‘11

Preston Lanzieri ‘10

Daniel Maloney ‘12

Jun Young Lee ‘12

Ryan Ochoa ‘12

Nicholas McCormick ‘12

Benjamin Pederson ‘13

Fan Mo ‘10

Alicia Ray ‘11

Jacques Ndabihore ‘10

Matthew Spearman ‘12

Juan Padilla ‘13

Ziheng Su ‘10

Meng Chu Wang ‘11

Xionghao Xu ‘10

SooIn Yoon ‘11

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Girls’ Fitness, continued from page 3

said the first day the room was opened, April 29th. “During lunch several of the girls that had a chance to work out prior to classes this morning told me that they felt more energized throughout the morning.”

Another 15 girls exercised later that first day, and the enthusiasm has continued since then. Sign-ups for the morning work-out times are held the night before, and fill up quickly.

In addition to the early-morning hours, the room is opened from 5:00 pm on, or whenever the girls are in the dorm and there is a CLS on duty. Girls on the President’s List (those who have over a 4.0) are allowed to work out during the last halfhour of study hall each night.

Those who are members of the National Honor Society or senior cadre are allowed to relax during Thursday night study halls, and therefore may use the exercise room at that time.

“Simply put, I am excited about the incredibly positive feedback,” said Khader. “It’s been awesome. The room is not 100% complete, but it has enough equipment for all of the girls to get a good full body workout to include cardio and resistance training.”

R-MA Students Total Over 12,000 Hours of Community Service R-MA students logged an incredible total of 12,256.5 hours of community service during the 2009-10 school year. The Upper School students carried the majority of those hours, surpassing their goal of 10,000 hours by serving 10,467.5 hours. This was the first year in which the Middle School and Upper School hours were tracked separately, so while the Middle School did not have a set goal, the small community managed to rack up 1,789 hours.

Some of the activities throughout the year included projects to benefit the local homeless shelter, serving dinner at the local “soup kitchen,” raising funds to help the devastated people of Haiti as well as to feed the hungry in the local area, recycling on campus, and continuing to support R-MA offices and events, as well as local community organizations and events.

Another activity that continued from last year was collecting soda can tabs for children with cancer, a project headed by Andrew Cassone ’12. Cassone and R-MA Community Service Director Stephanie Portillo presented their project to the Front Royal Kiwanis Club, pointing out that the Academy has collected almost four of the oversized plastic pretzel containers full of tabs in approximately 18 months.

The regular school year finished off with a fun service project, as the students assisted at an event called “Friends of the Shenandoah” at Shenandoah River State Park, which is about 10 miles south of R-MA. The students directed traffic and helped take care of the llamas on display.

During the summer programs, the students served another 259.5 hours of community service, including time on snack sales, recycling, and other activities. Their snack sales and a donation from the National Honor Society added up to $750, which was donated to SSG Arthur “Bunky” Woods, a local veteran who is

paralyzed from the shoulders down. The organization “Homes For Our Troops” (www.homesforourtroops.org/woods) has been building Woods a home in Warren County that would be handicap-accessible and equipped to cater to his personal needs. The funds raised over the summer will go to purchase home items to help fill Woods’ new house.

Cadets Hieu Nguyen ’10 and Yutaka Ono ’10 sign Christmas cards for American troops assigned overseas as part of the Letters to Soldiers campaign.

Middle School Summer Fun R-MA’s Middle School Academic Enrichment Camp was a hit with students, parents, and teachers. Students were able to participate in hands-on activities in science, history, digital yearbook, English, study skills, and many other classes. They also had a ton of fun!

To join in the fun, e-mail admission@ rma.edu to be put on the mailing list to receive information about next year’s summer camps!

Above, summer camp students wave their arms during the summer talent show. At right, a group pauses for a photo while visiting Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA. Bart_PP_RM_3-30_2_OL.indd 1

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Summer Study in Germany

Six students attended the biannual trip to Germany this past summer, from July 7-21, 2010. The students—Ashley Birk ’11, Bo Borden ’12, Michael Brooks ’12, John Christoph ’12, Kira Dalrymple ’11, and Alicia Ray ’11—traveled with R-MA German instructor Stephen Latham and his family.

“Amazing,” Brooks said of the trip.

“Everything was amazing.”

“The program went very well and exceeded my expectations, which are high to begin with,” Latham wrote to the parents in an e-mail. “The students…were all very interested in all aspects of the program and always brought a positive attitude to everything we did. I warned them in advance that, despite the most detailed planning, there would be challenges along the way like tight train connections or things outside our control that we would have to work around, and they were wonderfully supportive every step of the way. As a result, any challenges we did face just brought the group closer together as we found a perfect solution and in this way everything went, from my

No, the photo is not upside down! The students visited the Porsche Museum. According to photographer Bo Borden ‘12, this display shows that if that car would go fast enough it could drive upside down, because of its aeordymnamics. perspective, even more smoothly than I could have hoped for. The students all really enjoyed the food and were adventurous in trying new dishes, they all spoke a lot of German, took hundreds of photos, listened attentively to the tours we undertook and really explored the history and culture that we presented to them.”

Brooks has family in Germany, and also has a pen-pal with whom he has been communicating since eighth grade. He was able to meet all of them on the trip. “It was good to get to meet them,” he said. “I had spoken with one of my relatives beforehand, but the other one I didn’t know at all.”

“The program was the single greatest trip I’ve ever been on with a school group. We learned a lot about the language and the culture, in a way that no textbook can duplicate,” said Christoph.

“My favorite part of the trip was seeing the Alps for the first time.

I also enjoyed swimming in the lakes,” said Borden.

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The famous Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany, which was one of the favorites among the students. Photo by Bo Borden ’12. trip was really, not to sound cliche, an experience of a lifetime: We were able to travel to a country many people never get the chance to visit and experience the culture of that country firsthand. What made it truly a one-of-a-kind trip was that we were completely immersed in the language, forced to speak German for three weeks thus improving our speaking and listening skills. Before the trip, even after three years of German class, I could not easily carry out a conversation in German. However, already halfway through the trip, I found myself not only able to casually buy things from stores or order food from restaurants, but I could also easily and almost effortlessly carry out various conversations with my friend Alicia and Mr. Latham.”

Brooks also found this to be true. “At first [trying to speak in German all the time] was a bit awkward,” he said, “but eventually it was like second nature.” In fact, he added, his mind was so full of German that he sometimes found himself slipping into the language even after he came back to the U.S. “As long as I didn’t say anything in German, I was okay. But if I said even one word in German, I started speaking and thinking in German again.”

Part of the academic success of the program, Dalrymple noted, was Latham’s teaching style. “If we were stumped on a word (if we knew it in English but not in German), he had us describe what the word was in German, and then provide possibilities; normally, he would guess it on the first try!” she explained. “Also, if we didn’t understand something, he wouldn’t resort to translating it into English; rather, he paraphrased it in German until we understood what it meant. His method really helped me overall to become more fluent in German. Summer German Trip 2010: ‘Auf Deutsch, bitte…

Igit-igit!’”

The students went to the Technick Museum, which was another favorite with the students. Bo Borden’12, who took this picture, said, “The Technick muesum was filled with almost anything that moves people, from cars to rockets.”

Highlights from the Trip to Germany • Toured Heidelberg castle, joined in with the atmosphere of the World Cup where Germany won the game for third place, and enjoyed a performance of Alice in Wonderland open air in the castle grounds.

• Toured the Porsche museum in Stuttgart.

• Saw a unique display of some of the oldest biblical books such as the Book of Kells on loan from Dublin and the Holy Sophia on loan from Bulgaria among the tombs of the Kaisers in Speyer cathedral.

• In Nuremberg, toured the castle where the prince electors determined the next Kaiser and walked the old medieval walled town of Rothenburg ob This photo taken by Kira der Tauber.

Dalrymple ’11 shows off the • In the Alps, enjoyed fields architecture in Limburg. full of wild flowers and took some lovely hikes, especially around the Alpsee lake in Hohenschwangau.

• Toured King Ludwig’s castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein, the salt mines in Berchtesgaden, Mozart’s house in Salzburg and the archbishop’s entertaining castle Hellbrunn in Salzburg with its water games that caught many of the students with a refreshingly unexpected shower on a hot day.

• Toured the museum in Oberammergau where the Passion Play was taking place, toured the Eagle’s Nest with its 360° panorama and the Königssee glacial lake with its remote monastery.

• In Lindau on Lake Constance, swam in the lake and enjoyed the tropical beauty of the sunny micro climate of the island that is accessed by a causeway for the train.

• Visited Schaffhausen in Switzerland, ate at a restaurant that was serving fondue out of season, and toured the fortress overlooking the town of William Tell as well as the largest waterfall in Europe.

• Took a boat trip up the Rhine and also visited a wine museum with ancient drinking vessels dating back to before Christ, including an elaborately carved ebony drinking vessel.

• Visited the Germania monument built to commemorate Germany’s birth as a nation in 1871.

• Toured Limburg with its ancient old Kira Dalrymple ’11 took this photo on Lake town and cathedral.

Königssee in Bavaria. The lake is the highest in Germany at about 1978 feet high.

The R-MA Parents’ Association How do we help YOUR child?

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The Hospitality program: Local families offer off-campus hospitality and on-campus help to R-MA students and remote families who desire a touch of “home” for their children.

Concession sales: Conducted at sports events, Homecoming and Parents Weekends, and other special occasions. Home baked goods are needed to sell as part of the concession sales.

Used uniform sales: A service provided to R-MA families to save them money.

The Birthday project: Provides recognition and gifts for each middle school student on his or her birthday.

The Military Ball: Parent volunteers help decorate and chaperone this special event for our junior and senior cadets.

Additional funding: The PA helps the Middle School and Upper School by funding mentoring programs, flight dinners, dances, military programs, academics, and sports.

These things cannot happen without volunteers like you.

The R-MA students and cadets, our children, are the ultimate focus of the PA’s attention and concern. The success of our efforts depends on the commitment and active participation of the PA members. We urge you to give generously of your time, talents and resources. Together we can really make a difference for our children and the school. Volunteers are needed to assist in various projects and activities.

If you can help, or if you would like to provide financial support, please contact PA President, Angie Williams at angie@wbdoors.com or her work phone at 540-6364444.

Kelli Hutcheson ’14 gets some assistance at the Parents’ Association’s Used Uniform Sale.

New Endowed Scholarship Established

The Garth & Helen Payne Scholarship Major General Henry M. Hobgood is pleased to announce the addition of $300,000 to the Garth and Helen Payne Endowed Scholarship Fund which was established in 2004. This generous addition came to R-MA as a bequest upon the death on February 27, 2010 of Helen Cooper Payne of Front Royal, whose husband, Garth, was a member of the class of 1934 and passed away in 2001.

During their lifetimes, the Paynes also gave significant gifts to the R-MA Library, which was renamed in their honor in 2002.

According to the terms of her bequest, “…such monies are to… provide scholarships for children of the Front Royal/Warren County area to attend Randolph-Macon Academy – preferably on a day student (non-boarding) basis.”

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Doran Wins Essay Contest Allyson Doran ’11, daughter of Joe and Mariola Doran of Front Royal, has been named the winner of The Sons of the American Revolution JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training) Award.

Each year, the Col James Wood Chapter holds a JROTC essay contest between the cadets at Massanutten Military Academy and Randolph-Macon Academy. The cadet selected as the winner of this contest is entered into the Virginia Society Statewide JROTC Contest. Doran was named the winner of the Col James Wood Chapter Contest as well as the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution JROTC Contest.

Doran received the winner’s medallion and a JROTC medal with a gold-framed bar during the Spring Family Weekend Parade on April 24, 2010.

Robert Andrews, JROTC Chair of the Col James Wood Chapter, presented the award.

Doran went on to represent Randolph-Macon and Virginia in the National Contest. Her essay was passed on to The Sabre editorial staff by the Air Force JROTC department at R-MA:

How AFJROTC Has Made Me a Better U.S. Citizen

and well-being of those around us, and that everything we do or say affects someone else. One must be responsible for their actions; and if you take care of your teammates, you will always have someone willing to take care of you.

A few weeks ago, I had to witness someone very close to me deal with the loss of one of their fallen heroes of the war. As I tried my best to comfort them, I thought about how many families must have had to manage the loss of one of their loved ones. How can one fill that void in their life? When nothing could possibly bring back someone’s son or daughter, how can you repair the damage? The truth is nothing can mend that loss. However, I have learned that those fallen soldiers were working and sacrificing so that we all could eventually live in health and peace. The most important action we can do is to continue to support their mission. This is why I plan to honor their memory the best way that I can, by joining the Air Force and doing my part to protect and honor my country, just as so many have done before me and numerous people will do after me. We owe so much to those brave men and women working for our well-being, including our Allyson was recognized at Fam- respect and our thanks. I would be privileged to be ily Weekend for winning a JROTC allowed to operate among them, and hope that one day, I will get the chance to truly make a difference. essay contest.

Allyson Doran All my life, I have been raised in a predominantly military-oriented family environment. My grandfather, father, uncle, and cousin are all proud members of the United States Air Force. However, I never really understood the importance of the commitment and sacrifices they had made until I became involved in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. I never knew I could have as much respect for those I’ve known my whole life as I do now.

As a young girl, I remember my dad trying to teach me to stand at attention and salute properly. I giggled my way through the lessons, never dreaming that they would have as much significance in my life as they now do. He would take my sister and me out to the base; while I enjoyed experiencing what my dad did every day, I still didn’t understand why he made sure his uniform was flawless and why we had to stop walking and face the flag at certain times.

Now, I am privileged to be one of the many that understands. I have learned so much valuable and beneficial information from my time in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, as well as lessons I’m sure to carry with me throughout life. In no other program would I have the opportunity to learn leadership skills, responsibility, and respect for a greater goal rather than my own interests. Each day, when we put on that uniform, we are representing an organization that has not only kept our country safe for decades, but has also provided purpose and the ability to serve for thousands of people’s lives. No other school uniform could ever mean as much to me.

Never could I have dreamed, that at this point in my life, one of my most fortunate experiences would have been being sent to military school. All that changed once I began studying in the AFJROTC program. I began to realize how much professional appearance, self-discipline, and integrity really mattered in my life and the lives of others. I discovered that one must always reach for the highest goals, for you never know how much you can accomplish that was previously thought to be impossible. You should never turn down a learning experience, and the ones that seem the least educational, may teach you a lot about character and the importance of the objectives of the team, rather than the individual. Perhaps the most important lesson I learned in JROTC is that we are all responsible for the care 20 The Sabre  Summer/Fall 2010

Private Pilot, Corps Commander, Valedictorian

Max Ramundo, the valedictorian of the Class of 2010, had a frighteningly impressive resume. Just the highlights, in addition to being the valedictorian, included his role as the Corps Commander and the fact that he earned his private pilot certification before graduating.

His multiple talents were recognized through various awards at the end of the year: • English Medal • Certificate of Excellence for AP English 12 • Daedalian Award • The MacArthur Award • The Commandant’s Award • Best All-Around Cadet Ramundo was a member of the Academy’s varsity golf, swimming and soccer teams.

His athletic awards included being named the Most Improved Swimmer and receiving the soccer team Coach’s Award. He was a member of the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society and Latin National Honor Society, serving as an officer of each organization.

He was also an officer of the Honor Council.

Ramundo was offered an Air Force ROTC scholarship valued at $180,000. He now attends M.I.T., and was also offered admission to the University of Michigan (Engineering), the University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton University.

A Well-Decorated Salutatorian Cadet 1st Lt Seung Su Lee, Salutatorian was well-respected among the faculty and his peers.

“Seung Su is one of the most thoughtful students I have ever had the pleasure of teaching. He is kind, and polite, and has a deep curiosity about the natural world. He has also been one of the finest students I have ever taught,” said Michael Baird, Lee’s physics teacher. “He demonstrated incredible self-motivation and organization as well as a real talent for problem solving. I have no doubt that he will be a success wherever he ends up in life and I look forward to hearing about his triumphs as he continues to grow over the next few years.”

Lee’s leadership abilities, like those of valedictorian Max Ramundo, were also well-respected. Lee served the corps of cadets as the Charlie (Band) Flight Commander, and an officer in both the National Honor Society and the Honor Council.

A student who excelled at many of the things he attempted, Lee’s musical talents were recognized with the Outstanding Instrumental Musician Medal his senior year and the Band Performance Certificates his junior and senior years. Athletically, he was a member of the tennis and swim teams. He received both the swim team Coach’s Award and the Most Valuable Swimmer and was named to the Delaney Athletic Conference 1st Team. At the end of his senior year, he was presented the Outstanding Sportsman Award.

Lee’s academic awards during his junior and senior years include an Honorable Mention on the National Spanish Exam, and Certificates of Excellence for AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP US Government, and AP Statistics. He was also presented the Spanish Medal and the Science Medal at the end-of-year awards ceremony.

Lee now attends Emory University, and was also accepted to the University of Michigan (Literature, Science, and the Arts). He received an NHS scholarship for $50.

National Foreign Language Exam Awards Gold Standard Allyson McManus ’13 – German Ashley McManus ’13 – German Glenn Schoonover ’15 - German

Rachel Chewey ’13 – German Ian Cochran ’12 – Spanish Stefan DeAlmeida ’11 - Spanish Allyson Doran ’11 – German Silver Standard Alexander Douglass ’14 – German Kira Dalrymple ’11 – German Neil Dutton ’13 – German Natalie Harpold ’14 – Spanish John Goodwyn ’14 – German Juan Perez ’13 - Spanish Austin Hayes ’12 – German David Herman ’11 – German Bronze Standard Seong Wook Hong ’14 - Spanish Ashley Birk ’11 – German David Lee ’14 – German Michael Brooks ’12 – German Seung Su Lee ’10 - Spanish Caitlin Bunker ’14 - Spanish McKenzie Marshall ’13 – German Faith Funderberg ’14 – German Ryan Ochoa ’12 – German Anna Liokumovich ’11 – German Enyonam Odoom ’13 – Spanish Benjamin Pederson ’13 – German Juan Padilla ’13 Spanish Jonathan Pederson ’15 – German Michael Peranich ’12 – German Alicia Ray ’11 – German Honorable Mention Paul Smith ’10 – German Casey Barr ’12 – German Matthew Spearman ’12 – Devon Barr ’10 – German German Clifton Borden ’12 – German Jessica Vaughan ’13 - Spanish James Carter ’10 – German

Generous to Those in Need When Emmanuela Imansuangbon ’15 followed her brother Abraham ’14 to R-MA Middle School, she was only in sixth grade and didn’t speak much English. Her family hails from Nigeria, where she had attended a school that was taught in 24 different languages.

Imansuangbon immersed herself in life at R-MA, cheerleading and playing volleyball in sixth grade, playing basketball in both sixth and seventh grade, and joining the soccer and track teams in seventh grade. She avidly supported the community service projects on campus, helping to serve meals to the less fortunate at My Brother’s Table, assisting at R-MA open houses, and helping with the recycling program. “[Emmanuela’s] defining character is enthusiasm,” said science teacher Mitch Hubbard.

“Emmanuela has a very giving heart. She is generous with her time and money for all kinds of charitable causes that benefit many less fortunate than herself,” said math instructor Karen McManus.

The combination of her competitive nature and her generous heart made Imansuangbon a key participant in the R-MA Middle School’s Penny Wars, the funds from which went to support Rotarians Against Hunger. In this, each coin was worth its own value in points, but each dollar bill was subtracted from the point total. The war was held between the girls and the boys--the girls won the war, but more importantly, $840 was raised to feed the hungry.

“I feel blessed to know Emmanuela. Her smile is infectious and her desire to help those who can’t help themselves is overwhelming for someone her age.” said Director of Residential Life Michael Williams.

Emmanuela and Abraham will be joined by their younger brother David this year, and Emmanuela is confident he will enjoy it just as much as she does. “It’s really fun [here],” she said. “There’s something about this school that draws you back. I’ve been to six schools, and this is the best school.”

Lee Receives National Achievement® Scholarship Whitney Lee ‘10 was awarded a National Achievement® $2500 Scholarship underwritten by State Farm Companies Foundation.

“The National Achievement Scholarship Program, which exists specifically to honor academically talented Black Americans, is conducted

by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), and all of us associated with NMSC congratulate you,” wrote Timothy E. McGuire, President of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Whitney chose to attend Harvard University this fall. While at R-MA, Whitney held membership in the National Honor Society, the French National Honor Society and the National English Honor Society. She was a member of the Honor Council, and served in the Corps of Cadets as the Recruitment Officer.

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campus news Flight, continued from page 12 training; she worked closely with R-MA’s athletic trainer in preparation for that career.

Bianca Hamp: Solo Bianca Hamp soloed on May 22, 2010.

“I wasn’t nervous or anything,” Hamp said, “because by the time you solo, you know you can do it. You know what a good landing feels like. It was a good feeling, knowing okay, I got this, no one’s going to reach over and grab the controls if something goes wrong.”

Hamp’s career goals do not include flying, but she does believe she will pursue additional certifications, such as her private pilot certificate. “There’s a certain freedom that comes with being able to say I can fly,” she explained. “We travel so much, so instead of driving eight hours, I can rent a plane and get there.”

Hamp came to R-MA because she believed it would provide her with a challenging education for her senior year. “I didn’t want to be bored,” she said. In addition to finding challenging academics, she thought ground school—and the opportunity to fly—sounded interesting.

Wilson McGraw: Solo Wilson McGraw ‘10 soloed on May 27, 2010, just two days before graduating.

McGraw came to R-MA because of the Academy’s flight program. “I wanted to be a pilot, or [have some type of career] in the aviation field, so that’s pretty much why I came to R-MA,” he said. “I just love being around planes.”

McGraw had a bit of a shaky start to his attempt at soloing—his first two landings with instructor Ryan Koch were not as smooth as he or Koch wanted. But he settled down on his third, and the fourth was perfect, so Koch thought it was time.

“He hopped out of the plane and said, ‘Have fun,’” McGraw said. “On the first take-off I thought, ‘I don’t know if I can do this, maybe I should turn back.’ Then I was in the air and I thought, ‘Too late now!’” He went on to execute the required three take-offs and landings expertly, thus achieving his solo status.

McGraw plans to continue on in his flight career, earning a private pilot’s certification, as well as an instrument rating and multiengine rating. His career goal is to be an air traffic controller.

New Airplanes In August 2009, R-MA purchased a 2001 Cessna 172SP. It is the Academy’s goal to purchase another newer model 172 by the end of the 2010-2011 school year. Purchasing newer airplanes is necessary to keep the flight program current and competitive with other flight programs. The 2001 model is equipped with a GPS and allows the instructors to do instrument training with their students.

Training the Future Pilots At the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year, the R-MA Parents’ Association donated money to the flight department to purchase a Davis Vantage Pro 2 Weather Station and to build a 22 The Sabre  Summer/Fall 2010

Bernoulli Box (a simplified wind tunnel).

The weather station console is located in the ground school classroom, and the hardware equipment is located on the roof of Crow Hall. This systems data is accessible via the internet. It gives information such as rain fall data, temperature, dew point, wind direction and speed, a weather forecast and much more.

The data allows students school-wide to monitor the current weather as well as weather trends. Meteorology is part of the ground school curriculum, and the weather station is an integral part of the lessons.

The wind tunnel is used for demonstrating the effects of aerodynamics on planes. “We focus on airplane engine stalls and wing design,” explained Koch. The class made paper airplanes and tied strings onto the tops of the wings to show the airflow. “As you change the angle of the wing, the airflow gets disrupted on top of the wing.”

Celebrating the 25th As the Flight Program celebrates its 25th anniversary of being a unique, in-house program at R-MA, there will be opportunities to share stories via Facebook, The Sabre, and at gatherings such as Homecoming. The Flight Department will be giving out free flyers (while supplies last) and selling T-shirts featuring a logo designed by flight instructor Ryan Koch. For more information on upcoming

Middle School Speech Contest Winners

6th Grade 1 Place: Emma Bunker ’16 2nd Place: Gabriel Williams ’16 3rd Place: Ben Schoonover ’16 Hon. Mention: Jeffrey PowellYoung ’16 st

7th Grade 1st Place: Glenn Schoonover ’15 2nd Place: Jacob Dodson ’15 3rd Place: WillaClare Franklin ’15 Hon. Mention: Huy Linh Ho ’15 Hon. Mention: Rebel Hafner ’15

8th Grade 1 Place: Seong-Jin Kwon ’14 2nd Place: David Lee ’14 3rd Place: Natalie Harpold ’14 Hon. Mention: Victor Marshall ’14 Hon. Mention: Travis Pullen ’14 st

King’s Dominion Math/Science Day

Rollercoaster 3rd Place Team Brook Blair ’14 Bill Choi ’14 Hudson Crank ’14 John Goodwyn ’14 Natalie Harpold ’14 Seung Jin Kwon ’14 Charlotte Thompson ’14

Hubbard Named AFA Teacher of the Year Randolph-Macon Academy teacher Mitch Hubbard was named “Teacher of the Year” by the Northern Shenandoah Valley AFA Chapter #435. Hubbard is the science department chairman at R-MA, and teaches biology as well as anatomy and physiology. The award was presented during the AFA’s Annual Virginia State Meeting, which was held in Front Royal on March 13, 2010.

Leasure Named Middle School Principal R-MA President Maj Gen Henry M. Hobgood did not have to look far to find the right person to take the job of R-MA Middle School Principal. He just needed to look at the outstanding job Derrick Leasure had done over the last two years to know that the experienced administrator had a knack for leading.

Leasure came to R-MA in June 2008 as the Assistant Dean of Academics at the Upper School, as well as the Upper School Summer School Director. Prior to R-MA, he served for ten years as a history and geography teacher and Dean of Academics at Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, California. His education career, however, began at The University of Arizona College of Education where he served as an administrator for an inner-city outreach program.

Ironically, Leasure never intended to go after a career in education administration. His heart was for teaching. However, when circumstances opened a door to administration for him, he gave it a try--and found that he enjoyed it.

“I get to deal with so many groups on a day-to-day basis,” he explained. “Groups of students, parents, teachers, other administrators--I get energized by being on my toes with so many different groups.

Leasure is looking forward to being at R-MA Middle School for a long time to come. He had previously been the dean at the middle school level for two years, and, as he said, “I never got to do everything I wanted to do in that short time period.

Leasure earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from The Ohio State University and a Master’s Degree in History from The University of Arizona. His professional affiliations are with the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the National Association for the Social Studies, and he serves on the Education Committee of the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce.

He is married to Michelle Cantlebary, and they have two children, Grant and Elena.

Gamache Moves to College Counseling A fireball of enthusiasm and dedication, Chief Master Sergeant Mary Ann Gamache came to R-MA after serving in the Air National Guard (ANG) for over 26 years, with all but six months of that being active duty. After serving as an Air Force JROTC instructor for two years, the Richmond native moved to the position of college counselor, taking her energy, enthusiasm, and optimism with her.

While in the ANG, Gamache advised and provided technical expertise to the Air Surgeon’s staff and guidance to ANG medical units on staffing, training, education, and organizational development.

So when it came time to think about retirement and a second career, Gamache already knew she loved to teach.

In the transition program for retiring military members, Gamache remembers the concept of teaching Air Force JROTC was sort of glossed over. Fortunately for her, she knew two chiefs who were already involved in it, and she decided to look into it, and that path brought her to Randolph-Macon Academy to teach Aerospace I. While she enjoyed teaching JROTC for the two years in which she held the position, Gamache held a secret desire—to be a guidance counselor. It was a long-ago career goal that had been put aside. Throughout her ANG career, however, she had gotten as close to being a guidance counselor as she could—her master’s degree was in human resources, training and development, and she spent a significant amount of time doing career counseling in the Air Force.

Now, as the college counselor, Gamache has found a niche that combines a long-ago dream with a well-developed talent: counseling students in regards to their college choices and future careers. She immediately impressed the seniors with her interest in helping them and her ability to focus them not just on their college choices, but on their career goals.

“This is a joy,” Gamache said. “I love listening to the students’ dreams and helping them figure out how to reach those dreams, or helping a completely clueless student figure out what careers might fit his or her interests and abilities.”

Staff & Faculty Notes Director of Residential Life Michael Williams completed his Masters in Theology on Aug. 1, 2010 at The University of Wales at Lampeter.

Williams and R-MA Commandant Col Gary Sadler attended the AMSCUS Conference in Roswell, NM July 26-29, 2010. Williams spoke on residential life issues and starting a residential life program.

Director of Enrollment Management Dr. Pia Crandell

and R-MA President Maj Gen Henry Hobgood attended the VAIS workshop, “Seeking Solutions to Increase Your FullPay Applicant Market” on May 11, 2010.

Hobgood attended the United Methodist Annual Conference on June 15, 2010.

Crandell and Admission Office members Amy Harriman, Pam Cole, Steve Gilbert, Paula Brady, and Meredith Silek attended the STAMATS Webinar “60 Minutes to a Better Campus Visit” on July 8, 2010.

Photographer Cindy Rodney was selected to be the Assistant Teacher at the Mid-Atlantic School of Professional Photographers in May 2010.

Biology instructor Suzy Gillette attended the AP Conference in July 2010.

Director of Public Relations Celeste Brooks attended the webinars “Engagement Means Business” (July 28, 2010); “Is Facebook a Game Changer for Admissions?” (Aug. 8, 2010); “The Mobile Phenomenon and

Your Schools Website” (Aug. 31, 2010); and “Flip-cam PR: Master the Latest PR Power Tool” (Sept. 2, 2010).

Social Studies Department Chairman Brian Barbour was named an honorary member of the 2010/11 National Nominating Committee for the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security.

English Teacher Craig Porter was selected for inclusion in the 2010-11 edition of “Who’s Who in Education.”

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sabre snippets Principal, continued from page 10 Gooney Creek and the ever-present smell of Avtex.

The first year that Chappell taught, there was no separate middle school--the seventh and eighth grades were still a part of the main campus. She taught both of those lower grades. The next year presented more of a challenge, as she began teaching both eighth and eleventh grade. Then she moved on to teach mostly juniors, with a few seniors thrown in, and settled on her niche—for teaching, that is.

“The students I remember that had her always said that she never sat at her desk,” recalled Michael Williams, director of residential life at R-MA. “She was always engaged, always at the board or walking around the room, bringing her love of history to life, and making sure that her students knew that “they” were her primary concern and that she was there for them and not vice versa.”

Chappell was also involved in projects throughout her time at R-MA: she co-created the Christmas program in the times before R-MA had a chorus director, she was the coordinator for the American Legion speech contest, and she was co-advisor for the yearbook and the National Honor Society. She ran the intramural program for a time. She also joined with R-MA graduate and fellow faculty member Tom Bowen to run a performing arts club; members of this club would talk about a composer or writer, then go to see a relevant opera, ballet, etc., and enjoyed dinner at a themed restaurant of some type.

Chappell’s favorite memory of her time at R-MA is co-creating and team-teaching a U.S. History and English Literature course with Jonathan Ezell. “We would be studying the Civil War, and interweaving Herman Melville’s stories and poems. The poetry of a witness really drove home the impact of the war on the people,” she said. “Jonathan was a great teacher, and we had a great synergy.”

When Ezell decided to move into administration, Chappell was one of the many teachers protesting that he was too good of a teacher to do so. Several years later, she found herself moving in the same direction.

“It’s completely different than teaching, but similar,” she explained. “Instead of impacting a classroom of students, I’m impacting an entire building of students and teachers. The challenge has been to have an impact on how the school is run, how it feels about things, the collective consciousness of the school.”

“As Principal I appreciated her ability to see the forest as opposed to the dead tree. Carolyn had an incredible gift at helping me look hard at an issue before making a quick and impulsive decision, and made sure that we were looking at the whole box and not just the hole in the box,” commented Williams. “She valued the gifts she saw that I was blessed with and graciously allowed me to cultivate those to serve the middle school children to feel valued, respected, appreciated and held appropriately, while lovingly accountable.”

Chappell’s habit of getting involved in projects didn’t stop merely because she was now in administration. She was placed in charge of the United Methodist Church accreditation as well as the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) Steering Committee, and was thus one of the key people responsible for R-MA’s initial accreditation through VAIS in 2000.

“Carolyn Chappell had it all…terrific educator, an accomplished administrator, the best teacher…and most importantly at R-MA, a caring mom,” commented R-MA President Maj Gen Henry M. 24 The Sabre  Summer/Fall 2010

New Upper School Assistant Dean Arrives After 30 years in the world of public schools, in both the classroom and in administration, Donald “Don” Williams decided that it might be time for a new adventure—retirement. Public education had become dominated by government-mandated rules and programs, while funding had remained stagnant or even decreased.

In spite of his incredibly successful leadership in guiding multiple schools to improved test scores over the years, the creativity it took to find ways to do more with less had lost its thrill for Williams.

Williams had been an administrator since 1989, when he became the assistant principal at Auburn Middle/ High School in Christiansburg, VA. He moved to Frederick County Public Schools in 1996, first as the Senseny Road Elementary School assistant principal, then principal, and finally became principal of Robert E. Aylor Middle School in 2000.

In the spring of 2010, on the verge of retiring, Williams was having ice cream with R-MA Academic Coordinator Christine Bennett, who informed him that the assistant dean position at R-MA’s Upper School was coming open soon. “When she described it, it was everything I like to do,” he recalled. “It was evaluating teachers, working with them, working with students. It was more instructionoriented.” In his public school administration positions, Williams had to deal with facilities management, budgets, and administrative jobs—tasks that the people-oriented educator found uninspiring.

Having heard of R-MA growing up, Williams decided to look into the position and learn more about the Academy itself. “It was nice to actually see a place that had a summer school program,” he said, “especially one that allows kids to take new courses.” He immediately understood the importance of the Air Force JROTC program within the R-MA culture, and embraced it as part of the necessary academic requirements.

Parents and students who are looking to meet with Williams will have trouble finding him at his desk--if he can help it, he will be out of his office, interacting with teachers and students. The observation and evaluation of classrooms is one of his favorite parts of being an administrator. “It’s not something teachers should be afraid of,” he said. “We take it and help make teachers better.”

Williams looks forward to his time at R-MA. “I hope that I can bring some ideas to make it a better school, a better education, a better program for students,” he said.

When not in a classroom or working on a student schedule, Williams is likely outdoors, possibly playing golf, or he might be listening to music. One of his favorite pastimes is following the drum corps competitions.

Williams is married and has three children, two of whom have graduated from college.

Hobgood. “We will miss her!”

Looking back, Chappell knows she was in the right place for the last 21 years. “While the leadership changes, the school still stands for what it always stood for,” she said. “There’s something about living away from home, being part of a community, that changes kids’ lives.”

She said her favorite part of being at R-MA was the camaraderie shared among the adults. “We’re all in this together. I’ve never sought to go anyplace else. This is home. I might disagree with you on everything else, but we’re all here, working towards a goal.”

After a pause, Chappell added, “I feel sorry for folks who have a job, not a mission. I think we’re all here at Randolph-Macon because we have a mission.”

Class Notes We love to hear from R-MA alumni!

The following notes were received by the Alumni Office since the last Sabre was published. They were sent out via the Dome Dispatch, R-MA’s alumni e-newsletter, and are re-printed here to ensure that as many alumni as possible receive updated information about their classmates.

If you would like to receive these updates via the e-newsletter, please send your e-mail address to Director of Alumni Relations Ann Harrison at aharrison@ rma.edu. You can also send her updates at that e-mail address, or submit them through the alumni section of the R-MA web site at www.rma.edu/AlumniUpdate.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Dr. Roscoe H. Turlington ‘41- Visited campus on 5/12/2010. He stopped by to see all of the changes at R-MA. He was on his way through Virginia back to his home in North Carolina.

Dr. Douglas B. Gregory ‘65- Douglas had a heart attack on 5/3/2010 which required four stints. He is recovering as expected and plans to attend Homecoming 2010.

Christopher Petersen ‘80- “I am now an author and private detective, with a loving wife of more than 29 years, five children, and eight grandchildren. My life is going rather well and I do not have many regrets.”

Paul Zedalis ‘81 - Has been on active duty in the Army for 26 years. Currently he is on his third tour in Iraq, this time as the Provost Sergeant Major (Military Police) for the 1st Infantry Division out of Fort Riley, Kansas.

SFC Joshua C. Ryner ‘93- Currently resides in Germany with his wife Gabi and twins (14 yrs) Dennis and Patrick.

After a second 15 months in Iraq, he elected to stay in Germany for a third tour, and is employed as an observer/ controller, training up Brigade Staffs Class Notes continued on next page

Four Years Later

The Career Paths of the 2006 Corps Commander and Vice Corps Commander Might Take Them Both to the Air

Chauncy Rockwell ’06

Daniel Blue ’06

When Chauncy Rockwell ’06 earned an Air Force pilot slot, he was quick to call R-MA and thank a few key people.

“I was prepared for my freshman year,” he said in a follow-up interview. As of the spring of 2010, Chauncy had earned mostly A’s and B’s in college, with only two C’s appearing on his record. “I knew how to study, and already knew I can’t study with people around me. Part of [the reason] would be boarding [at R-MA], because a lot of kids when they are going to college are like ‘Freedom!’ from their parents. I got that experience without being completely free.

It’s a way to ease you into college. You really have to take responsibility for yourself, it’s not just going to be handed to you.”

Chauncy was corps commander at R-MA his senior year, and also earned his solo wings before graduating from R-MA. “A lot of people graduate from high school not having a leadership post,” he observed. “[RMA] provides opportunities to lead.”

Building on the leadership skills and academic foundation he had earned at R-MA, Chauncy went on to Oklahoma University on a scholarship for the Air Force ROTC program. While at OU, he shifted his psychology major to aviation management, and continued to work on his flight achievements, eventually earning his commercial pilot certification.

As a freshman Chauncy went to Japan with his ROTC unit, and thanks to his top rating was able to ride in an F-16. He was a distinguished graduate from field training, which led to him being a trainer in that program in the summer of 2009, a highly competitive position. He has also attended Air Force Combatives, became an instructor there, and is now working at becoming a mission pilot.

Chauncy is set to graduate this December, and has no qualms about sharing his excitement. “It’s the greatest privilege I’ve ever had. I cannot wait to get out and get my airplane and go,” he said. “It’s really exciting. I just try to keep it in perspective.

It’ s a slot, a candidacy. I’m not an Air Force pilot yet.”

But those who knew him at R-MA have no doubt that in less than a year, he will be.

By the time Daniel Blue ’06 arrived at the Naval Academy, being away from home was nothing new— he had attended R-MA for five years (he only attended public school in his freshman year of high school, then returned to R-MA). He had long desired to attend the Naval Academy, and saw R-MA as the way to achieve this goal. It worked. “[The Naval Academy] isn’t the easiest thing, but it’s not bad,’’ he commented before graduating in May. “One thing was that when I got here, I had more freedom as a plebe than I did my senior year at R-MA. It wasn’t a fun year, but I could go into town until midnight.” Only half-joking, he added, “That was pretty exciting.”

The leadership training Blue received at R-MA also assisted him—he was vice corps commander his senior year, and had a lot of responsibility and authority within R-MA’s Air Force JROTC program. “Being in cadre, I learned not to go on power trips,” he said.

“I’ve seen that happen here.”

While R-MA provided Blue with the grades and background he needed to obtain acceptance to and success at the Naval Academy, there was one component of R-MA that Blue did not take advantage of—the flight program. Yet the electrical engineering major was accepted to Pensacola to start flight school this past summer.

“I’m pretty happy about it,” he said.

Blue had spent one summer on a submarine from Hong Kong to Guam, and another summer going from San Diego to Hawaii. During the second summer he got to fly a helicopter, and found that he actually liked it.

Editor’s note: As of August 12, 2010, we received word that Blue was in Pensacola, taking Introductory Flight Screening.

He hopes to pass the program and move onto a six-week program called API, then go to primary for six months and fly a trainer aircraft, after which he would “go advanced.” He told us, “Advanced is where they separate Helo pilots from Jet and Prop pilots. After advanced you get your aircraft.”

Blue added in his e-mail, “I am not sure what will happen, but either way I am in the Navy and happy about it.”

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Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter Hosts BBQ Watt Jones ’61 hosted the Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter’s Annual Event at his home on July 18, 2010 Those who attended were: David Lawrence ’70 and his wife Mr. and Mrs. William Sneath, friends of R-MA Dr. Cary Savage ’72 and his wife Ryan Leon ’96 and his fiancée David Moore ’53 and his wife Henry Light ’58 and his wife Lew Jones ‘59 John Kellam ’48 and his wife Jay Seldon ‘60 Quinton Howell ’14 and his mom

The BBQ dinner was very good and everyone was very happy to be in the air conditioning out of the hot July weather. Mr. Dave Moore began the event and welcomed all of the attendees. Every person then had the opportunity to introduced himself or herself and shared what he or she gained from R-MA and what he or she was doing now. Maj. Gen. Hobgood provided an update on the current activities at the Academy and went over the projected enrollment for the 20102011 school year.

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preparing to head downrange. During his off time he and his sons are religious fans of FC Bayern Munich, scheduling their days around the games. “I can’t wait to retire in 2013.”

Tamara Glickman Parker ‘93 and Randall Kevin Parker ‘93- On May 21, 2010, Tamara and Randall welcomed their first child, daughter Olivia Naomi Parker to the world. She weighed in at 6 lbs 9 oz, and 19.75 inches.

Kristy (Miller) Bitney ‘94 - “On January 19, 2010 we had our second child, a baby girl, named Hannah Lien. She is healthy, happy and doing wonderful. Her big sister Ava just adores her as much as we do.”

Joseph A. Mitchell ‘04- Joey was commissioned May 9, 2010 as a Public Affairs Officer in the U.S. Air Force. He recently graduated from the University of Texas - San Antonio with two degrees, History and Political Science. He will enter active duty October 1st. He will go to Alabama for educational training for six weeks then stationed at Omaha, Nebraska. He will be a media liaison to the public.

Ross P. Kazer (Simkol) ‘06Commissioned May 14th into the U.S. Army.

Sarah Littlefield ‘06- Graduated from the United States Air Force Academy on May 26, 2010. She will report to Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida by August 2 for training to be an ABM (Air Battle Manager).

Evan R. Pressman ‘07- Attended two years at Norwich before deciding to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. He stopped by to visit campus on May 10, 2010 after finishing six weeks of basic training and is now looking forward to his first assignment with Munitions Systems in Misawa, Japan.

Emily H. Reed ‘07- Stopped

by R-MA’s campus May 13, 2010 to say good-bye as she is heading out Class Notes continued on next page

Homecoming 2010

Class Notes

October 22 & 23, 2010 Where Dreams Take Flight

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to Scotland for a hotel management internship at The Landmark. She just finished her junior year at Virginia Tech and will spend the next three months getting first-hand experience in the hotel management industry. At school she is in the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, treasurer of the Hospitality Management Association, and participates on the student advisory committee.

Zachary Reeder ‘10- Although he did not graduate R-MA, his attendance freshman and sophomore year made its impact. A note from Charlie Brooks in R-MA Student Services, written in the spring of 2010, states, “He will be attending either Oklahoma State University or the University of Oklahoma with aspirations of attending medical school. He has maintained his GPA at 3.8 and scored a 30 on his ACT which earned him scholarships totaling over $15,000.00.”

Ralph Cooley ‘72- “I’m currently working as a realtor with Hometown Realty in Richmond, VA and surrounding counties. We’re expecting our first granddaughter sometime in April.”

Joelle (Guildin) Priest ‘91-“Celebrating my second wonderful year married to Aaron Priest and we are the proud parents of Danielle (15), Andrew (10) and Becky (7). We are currently living in Rochester, NY with our 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 hamsters, 1 bunny, 2 fiddler crabs and a little guppy to top it all off. Hope everyone is doing well!”

Ashley Steadman ‘93- “After a successful business career, I decided to pursue my BSN degree to become a Nurse as a second degree student. I am attending a top school in South Carolina with plans to join the US Navy upon graduation, where I will complete my MBA. I’m loving life, travel the world scuba diving whenever possible, and have no plans to settle down any time soon!”

Cory Wittman Christman ‘96 - “I just got promoted to Aerographer’s Mate 1st class petty officer in June 2009 and I am expecting a new member to my family in

Please be sure to register as a CD of all photographs, compliments of the Alumni Association, will be mailed to alumni who register with valid addresses. To give our caterers required notice, register by October 15th.

If you have not received the 2010 Homecoming Registration packet, please contact aharrison@rma.edu or call (540) 636-5343.

Please register at www.rma.edu or check in at the following locations: Sonner-Payne Cross Hall: Friday October 22nd from 9 am to 4 pm Saturday October 23rd from 8 am to 10 am or 11:30 am to 1 pm Riddick Football Field Tent: Saturday October 23rd from 1 pm to 3 pm Friday Schedule: 11:00 am-12:30 pm: Celebrate the R-MA Flight School’s 25th Anniversary at R-MA’s Hangar at the Front Royal Airport (FRR).

Enrichment Classes Offered in Stan Fulton Hall 1:00 pm-R-MA: An Inside Look 2:00 pm- Technology for All 3:00 pm -Character and Leadership Development: Then and Now 4:00 pm- Donor Recognition Reception

(by invitation only).

6:30 pm- Friday Night Family Mixer

This new mixer offers a relaxed atmosphere with great food and a reduced price.

Saturday Schedule: Class of 1960, 50th Reunion BreakfastHosted by General and Mrs. Hobgood at 8am at the Holiday Inn & Suites, Front Royal, VA. 9:30 am Armed Drill Team Expedition Performance in Melton Gymnasium 10:00 am Flag Ceremony and Memorial Service 10:45 am Parade by the Corps of Cadets 11:30 am Alumni Association Meeting and Luncheon-Turner Hall 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Open House: R-MA Facilities 1:15 pm Dedication of Rives Memorial Plaza: The 50th Reunion Gift of the Class of 1959 1:45 pm Dedication of the new West Main Street Entrance: The 40th Reunion Gift of the Class of 1968 2:00 pm Football game vs. Bishop Walsh Class photos taken after half-time ceremonies.

Alumni Celebration – A Caribbean GetAway. Bowling Green Country Club, North Ballroom 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm For information on these events, please go to www.rma.edu or contact Ann Harrison at aharrison@rma.edu.

Cadet Alexander Alvelo ’13 and Alumni Association President Dr. Charles B. Swaim ’77 lay the wreath in front of the memorial wall in Melton Gymnasium, as part of the Memorial Service held during Homecoming 2009.

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Mr. German J. Busch ‘51 Mr. Ray C. Coffman, Jr. ‘51 Mr. Paul E. DesRosiers ‘51 Mr. Jack Dunlap ‘51 Mr. John Garrison ‘51 Mr. Wallace P. Gaver ‘51 Mr. Gary Harper ‘51 Mr. Richmond A. Hurd ‘51 Mr. Joseph L. Kelly ‘51 Mr. Donald H. Lund ‘51 Mr. Richard T. Moore ‘51 Mr. Manuel Sanudo ‘51 Mr. John P. Sommerfeld ‘51 Mr. Richard L. Wagner ‘51 Mr. Ernest L. White, Jr. ‘51 Mr. Samuel L. Atkins ‘56 Dr. George P. Berger, D.D.S. ‘56 Mr. Charles H. Blackwell ‘56 Mr. Tristam W. Campbell ‘56 Mr. James E. Edwards ‘56 Mr. R. W. Freeman ‘56 Mr. C. David Gehret ‘56 Mr. Walter Klingman ‘56 Mr. John W. Mitchell, Jr. ‘56 Mr. R. Thomas Myers ‘56 Mr. Ronald B. Paris ‘56 Dr. Enrique A. Riquezes ‘56 Mr. Sam G. Shipp ‘56 Mr. William P. Wrenn ‘56 Mr. Clinton Bailey ‘61 Mr. W. S. Carrier ‘61 Mr. Glenn O. Carter ‘61 Mr. Ercel Carter ‘61 Mr. R. H. Cestero ‘61 Mr. Clyde H. Dent ‘61 Mr. Alvardo F. DePrat ‘61 Mr. Thomas F. Drake ‘61 Mr. Peter W. Hudson, III ‘61 Mr. John W. Jett ‘61 Mr. Wingate H. Lucas, Jr. ‘61 Mr. Richard H. Lund ‘61 Mr. Roy S. McKibben ‘61 Mr. Stuart W. Nesbitt ‘61 Mr. Chichester B. Peirce ‘61 Mr. James M. Powell, Jr. ‘61 Mr. Charles B. Quinn ‘61 Mr. William J. Radmacher ‘61 Mr. D. Ray Sedwick ‘61 Mr. James E. Sowder ‘61 Dr. Charles W. Thomas ‘61 Mr. Richard C. Welsh ‘61 Lieutenant Colonel John R. Amigh ‘66 Mr. Harry B. Arthur ‘66 Mr. J. S. Bleazard ‘66 Mr. James R. Calhoun ‘66 Mr. William C. Carr ‘66 Mr. James A. Cook ‘66 Mr. Raymond K. Davis ‘66 Lieutenant Colonel T. J. Girouard ‘66

Looking Mr. Charles Given ‘66 Mr. Robert L. Hayes ‘66 Mr. Lee E. Hemphill ‘66 Mr. Peter E. Hopkins ‘66 Mr. Walter K. Johnson ‘66 Mr. John B. Kinzer ‘66 Mr. Thomas L. Layton ‘66 Mr. Frank A. Moore ‘66 Mr. Samuel W. Morris ‘66 Mr. Albert F. Nagy ‘66 Mr. John F. Pratt ‘66 Mr. Noel G. Preston ‘66 Mr. William N. Raney, Jr. ‘66 Mr. John H. Richard ‘66 Mr. Charles A. Roach ‘66 Mr. Larry L. Sawyer ‘66 Mr. Robert W. Smith ‘66 Mr. Calvin Stanley ‘66 Mr. John L. Allsbrook, III ‘71 Mr. James A. Baseman ‘71 Mr. Russell W. Bisbe ‘71 Mr. David Carlton ‘71 Mr. Danny Cone ‘71 Mr. James A. Cordes ‘71 Mr. Daniel W. Fortney ‘71 Mr. Richard C. Foster ‘71 Mr. Jerry E. Gould ‘71 Mr. Jack Gust ‘71 Mr. Lynn P. Harrison ‘71 Mr. Herbert T. Hatch, Jr. ‘71 Mr. William R. Horne, Jr. ‘71 Mr. Joseph H. Howerton, Jr. ‘71 Mr. W. Hobson Hurt ‘71 Mr. Joseph Y. Jeanes, II ‘71 Mr. Glynn L. Johnson ‘71 Mr. Gabriel Lewis ‘71 Mr. James L. Lieberman ‘71 Mr. V. Michael Malta ‘71 Mr. Douglas Martin ‘71 Mr. Kevin W. Meehan ‘71 Mr. John E. Miller ‘71 Mr. William G. Moles ‘71 Mr. Gary W. Newton ‘71 Mr. James C. Ogburn, III ‘71 Mr. Nader G. Ordoubadi ‘71 Mr. Leonard M. Pick ‘71 Mr. Mike Rolfe ‘71 Mr. Bill Rose ‘71 Mr. Enrique A. Schutte ‘71 Mr. Clayton L. Seeley ‘71 Mr. Donald W. Spencer ‘71 Mr. Ernest M. Stansfield ‘71 Mr. Fairell G. Stewart, Jr. ‘71 Mr. Robert B. Switzer ‘71 Mr. James C. Taylor, Jr. ‘71 Mr. Geoffrey R. Taylor ‘71 Mr. Jeffrey A. Thompson ‘71 Mr. James E. Todd, Jr. ‘71 Mr. Edward B. Van Keuren ‘71 Mr. Stuart L. Williams ‘71 Mr. John H. Culp ‘76

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Ahead to 2011, 2012 For These Missing Alumni

Mr. Richard Davis ‘76 Mr. Jeff Felber ‘76 Mr. Charles Fields ‘76 Mr. Fedrico R. Gerardino ‘76 Mr. Richard E. Gerardino ‘76 Mr. Everett G. Jenkins ‘76 Mr. Teddy Lecompte ‘76 Mr. Brad M. Painter ‘76 Mr. Thomas W. Philips ‘76 Mr. Michael J. Pistole ‘76 Mr. Thomas J. Reid ‘76 Mr. William B. Sheldon ‘76 Mr. David K. Slavin ‘76 Mr. R. Todd Symons ‘76 Ms. Kim L. Allen ‘81 Ms. O’Linda R. Allen ‘81 Mr. Douglas A. Allison, III ‘81 Mr. Kenneth L. Anderson ‘81 Mr. Murad Baqir ‘81 Mr. Mark A. Berwanger ‘81 Mr. Mitchell Bill ‘81 Mr. Michael Cafuzzo ‘81 Mr. Bill Collins ‘81 Mr. Clayton P. Givens ‘81 Mr. Michael P. Hart ‘81 Mr. Eriksson W. Hill ‘81 Mrs. Dawn P. Kearns ‘81 Ms. Darlene Lawty ‘81 Mr. Mark G. Millham ‘81 Mr. Keith Mitchell ‘81 Mr. John R. Moore ‘81 Mr. Quentin Moreno ‘81 Mr. Guy H. Morgan ‘81 Mr. Christopher J. Neuls ‘81 Mr. Mark D. Noble ‘81 Mr. Rand A. Robson ‘81 Mr. Andrew Sciora ‘81 Mr. Horace R. Showers, Jr. ‘81 Mr. A. Rogers Smithwick ‘81 Mr. Troy L. Thompson ‘81 Mr. Karl F. Tolzman ‘81 Mr. Eduardo J. Underwood ‘81 Mr. William C. Willis ‘81 Mr. David M. Word ‘81 Mr. James F. Adams ‘86 Mr. Alex Bahta ‘86 Mr. Gregory R. Blose ‘86 Mr. Rolf F. Capel ‘86 Mr. Michael B. Cassidy ‘86 Mr. David L. delaRocha ‘86 Mr. Ronald L. Ferguson ‘86 Mr. Ricardo Fernandez ‘86 Mr. A. Jason Furr ‘86 Mr. James C. Galinaitis ‘86 Mr. Ian F. Gerdes ‘86 Mr. Donald T. Gray ‘86 Mr. Sydney L. Harris ‘86 Mr. Stephen A. Harris ‘86 Mr. Michael Hill ‘86 Mr. David W. Holland ‘86 Mr. James C. Hough ‘86

Mr. Todd M. Hubbard ‘86 Mr. Luis Iman ‘86 Mr. Louis A. Lazzaro ‘86 Mr. Eddie C. Lin ‘86 Mr. Robert M. Lorey ‘86 Mr. John G. Lynch ‘86 Mr. Raymond C. Moffett ‘86 Mr. John P. Mulhall ‘86 Mr. Miguel A. Negrete ‘86 Mr. Matthew W. Norris ‘86 Mr. Matthew R. Ochs ‘86 Mr. Chris Pendarvis ‘86 Mr. John J. Pittenger ‘86 Ms. Stephanie Reuter ‘86 Mr. John M. Rose ‘86 Mr. Jeffrey D. Saunders ‘86 Mr. Edward P. Scott ‘86 Mr. Santiago Solis ‘86 Mr. James M. Sylvester ‘86 Mr. Emanuel Tavarez ‘86 Ms. Norma Tinajero ‘86 Mr. Hernan A. Troconis, Jr. ‘86 Mr. Scott Trowbridge ‘86 Mr. John L. Williams ‘86 Mr. Gustavo A. Abad ‘91 Mr. Vsevolod Borzak ‘91 Mrs. Meghan V. (Molter) Brandt ‘91 Ms. Janna T. Burke ‘91 Mr. William Caruthers ‘91 Ms. Shawna Cole ‘91 Ms. Angela Combs ‘91 Ms. Latrice Daniel ‘91 Ms. Jan (Miller) Dempsey ‘91 Mr. Jason M. Denny ‘91 Mr. Michael Dillon ‘91 Mr. Edmund A. Eberhart ‘91 Mr. Ryan C. Edens ‘91 Mr. Aaron Elswick ‘91 Mr. Todd Esparza ‘91 Mr. Javier Graciam ‘91 Mr. Kasey Jahanbini ‘91 Mr. Keller Joaquin ‘91 Mr. Kevin M. Johnson ‘91 Ms. Natalie Kein ‘91 Mr. Richard D. Kerns ‘91 Ms. Shannon (Wagner) Kuykendall ‘91 Mr. Fernando Lebrija ‘91 Mr. Richard Macerollo ‘91 Mr. Ryan D. McMann ‘91 Mr. Carlos Morales-Ferres ‘91 Mr. James M. Morrow ‘91 Mr. Curtis Nevius ‘91 Mr. Jeffrey O. Patrick ‘91 Mr. Schuyler A. Reidinger ‘91 Mr. Aga K. Roland ‘91 Mr. Benjamin Rubio ‘91 Mr. Miguel Sanchez ‘91 Mr. Justin T. Smith ‘91

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Mr. John Stevenson ‘91 Ms. Jenna Webb ‘91 Mr. Baron J. Weber ‘91 Mr. Brian D. White ‘91 Ms. Cassandra Willoughby ‘91 Mr. Richard Wilson ‘91 Mr. Michael Youssef ‘91 Mr. Jason W. Bartlett ‘96 Mr. Andrew S. Belford ‘96 Ms. So H. Chang ‘96 Lieutenant Patrick D. Davalos ‘96 Mr. Christopher J. De Ville ‘96 Ms. Francesca I. DePrince ‘96 Ms. Gina M. Deville ‘96 Mr. Adam H. Gitler ‘96 Ms. Shanti E. Goldsmith ‘96 Mr. Andrew B. Indahl ‘96 Mr. Amr A. Jamal ellail ‘96 Mr. Ryan S. Kehoe ‘96 Mr. Stephen T. Koenig ‘96 Mr. Jonathan G. Kogon ‘96 Ms. Dawn M. May ‘96 Mr. Michael A. Morgan ‘96 Mr. Scott L. Naylor ‘96 Ms. Mimi Y. Poku ‘96 Mr. Eric J. Prestridge ‘96 Ms. Dana M. Rasmussen ‘96 Mr. Carlton E. Rohrbough ‘96 Mr. Samuel A. Scrivener ‘96 Ms. Amber W. Shaw ‘96 Mr. Zuanna M. Sherman ‘96 Mr. Jeffrey A. West ‘96 Ms. Lindsay E. Ackerman ‘01 Mr. Devin Blanton ‘01 Mr. Donald W. Bright ‘01 Mr. Eric J. Brooks ‘01

Mr. Jeffrey E. Carson ‘01 Mr. Paul Chunga ‘01 Ms. Michelle N. Crocker ‘01 Mr. Gregory E. Cyrus ‘01 Mr. J A. Drake ‘01 Mr. Wade Fan ‘01 Ms. Allyson Foss ‘01 Mr. Maurice P. Jenkins ‘01 Ms. Hee-Sun Jeon ‘01 Ms. Seblewengel Kebede ‘01 Mr. Hsin-Yu Lin ‘01 Mr. Jesse Noyes ‘01 Mr. Alexander Porter ‘01 Mr. Patrick J. H. Ramsey ‘01 Mr. Jonathan N. Shields ‘01 Mr. Jason Stine ‘01 Mr. John N. Thacker ‘01 Mr. Evan Wu ‘01 Mr. Glen W. Yeandel ‘01 Ms. Yue Dan Zhu ‘01 Mr. Andres A. Arevalo ‘06 Ms. Leah M. Baker ‘06 Mr. Dae-Gon Chung ‘06 Ms. Christine Garzon ‘06 Mr. Aly Amed Y. Kamel ‘06 Ms. Bokyung Kim ‘06 Ms. Alyssa M. King ‘06 Mr. Oh-hyun Kwon ‘06 Mr. Nii Tete Q. Mante ‘06 Mr. Paul M. Mitchem-Bobick ‘06 Mr. Lwandile Mlambo ‘06 Mr. Eric S. Robinson ‘06 Mr. R. Lake Tankersley ‘06 Mr. Justin Wilson ‘06

These alumni are missing from our records! Somewhere over the years we have lost touch with them. We would love to hear from them again. If you have any information on the alumni listed here, please encourage them to contact Ann Harrison ’02 in the Alumni Office at 540-6365343, or at aharrison@rma.edu.

Farewell, Our Friends We bid a fond farewell to members of the R-MA family who have passed away in the last few months. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, and their memories remain with us always.

Charles E. Brandt, Jr. ‘43 Bernard Lee Nash ‘46 Jamison L. Pate Jr. ‘47 (May 6, 2010) Charles H. Anderson ‘50 (May 27, 2010) Wallace J. Butler ’50

Robert R. Hottel Jr. ‘53 (May 4, 2010)

William L. Ramsey Jr. ‘62 (May 23, 2010)

Russell Kellam, Jr. ‘53

Douglas N. Sullivan ‘91 (May 23, 2010)

Gyfford Davidson Collins “Dave” ‘57 (May 4, 2010) William H. Arens ‘60 (June 1, 2010) James R. Green Jr. ‘61 (May 15, 2010)

Joshua McMackle ‘09 James C. Roberson, Former band director

Class Notes

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Sept 2010.”

Graham Staudt ‘02 - Graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Alana Irwin ‘04- “I graduated from Sonoma State with a Bachelor’s in Psychology. I work in San Francisco and am waiting to go to graduate school for Occupational Therapy.”

Timothy W. Maypray ‘06- Has signed with the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League. He graduated from VMI on May 16th and moved to Canada.

Patrick McHugh ‘06- “I have accepted a job as a field engineer for Schlumberger.

I will be training in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and then will be stationed in Lima, Peru for the next couple of years. I am really excited about the opportunity and I look forward to working abroad. I will be graduating from Notre Dame at the end of this semester with a degree in Civil Engineering.”

Christopher P. Olsen ‘06 - Chris completed a four-year degree at The Citadel in three years. Chris has the option of graduating with his class (the long gray line) if he chooses. He carries the ring for the Class of ‘10. Chris has remained in Charleston and is now working there.

Meredith Silek ‘08 - Meredith is currently attending Shenandoah University and working towards a nursing degree.

You Got Talent?

Whether you are interested in mentoring, going through yearbooks, using the internet to research, or planning events, there are endless opportunities to become involved with R-MA as a volunteer!

If you have a set of skills or interests you would be willing to share and donate your time, please contact Ann B. Harrison ’02 in the Alumni Office at aharrison@rma.edu or (540) 636-5343.

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Girls’ Soccer Team Claims DAC Championship!

Watching the varsity girls’ soccer team at the beginning of the season must have caused Coach Brandy Hudson to shake her head.

As the young athletes practiced their passing drills, their lack of experience and cooperative effort was obvious: they couldn’t even complete three passes in a row.

But by the end of the season, the improvement was just as obvious as the inexperience. Not only could the R-MA athletes finish three passes in 20 seconds when they practiced their drills, but they won five of their last seven games, earning their way to the Delaney Athletic Conference Tournament as the first-place seed.

R-MA faced off against Quantico School in the semi-finals and won 3-0. McKenzie Marshall ’13 netted two goals and Haley Smith ’12 added the final goal against Quantico. Two days later the Lady Yellow Jackets hosted Foxcroft School on May 8th for the conference finals. These teams had met previously in the season--that game was competitive and evenly matched, but R-MA managed to secure a 2-1 victory. However, the championship title was now on the line, and the female athletes on both sides were playing with a new intensity. The first half proved to be the most exciting for both teams. Once again Marshall scored two goals for her team.

Foxcroft managed to answer back with one goal. The score was 2-1 at the start of the second half. Both teams remained scoreless during the second half, and the Lady Jackets were crowned the DAC Season and Tournament Champions. The team’s final record was 8-4-1.

Marshall finished the season with 23 goals (team total 40 goals) and two assists overall. She was named to the 1st Team, All-Conference DAC, and was named MVP of the team as well. Also named to the 1st Team, All-Conference, were Erin Dullahan ’12 and Ashley McManus ’13. Making 2nd Team, All-Conference DAC were Allyson McManus ’13, Coach’s Award honoree Kalie Plasier ’11, and Elaine Nalikka ’12. Anh Lee ’11 was named Most Improved Player.

Above is the girls’ soccer championship team of 2010. Below right, Erin Dullahan ’12 makes a fantastic save to keep the Jackets ahead. Below, McKenzie Marshall ’13 prepares to take a shot on goal.

Both girls were named to 1st Team, All-Conference of the Delaney Athletic Conference.

Middle School Tennis Claims VMSL Title

Bill Choi ’14 was named MVP for the middle school boys’ tennis team of 2010.

The R-MA Middle School tennis team welcomed back MSgt (ret) Howard Walters, known affectionately by the students as “Sarge,” as their head coach this past spring.

To thank him for taking the time to coach them, the team gave him a special gift—a Valley Middle School League season champion trophy.

For Walters, however, the top highlight wasn’t necessarily the

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championship, but rather a loss.

The team managed to lose 6-3 to Jefferson County Middle School.

“They usually win nine to zero,” Walters commented. “Bill [Choi ’14] beat their number two player, and he and his doubles partner beat their doubles team as well.”

Choi, who Walters said improved greatly during the season, was named MVP for the team. Brook Blair ’14 received the Coach’s Award. The Most Improved Player Award went to Tyler Vaughan ’15.

Brook Blair ’14 received the Coach’s Award.

Yellow Jackets Perform Strong in State Track Meet At left, Nate Earp ’10 finishes far in front of the competition in the 100-meter dash. Below, Seth Chewey ’13 sprints the final 100 meters in the 800-meter run.

The R-MA track teams competed in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Track meet in Richmond, Virginia. The meet featured forty-one teams. The Yellow Jackets boys’ team tied for 16th and the girls’ team, consisting of one individual, Alexandria Fleming ‘13, tied for 13th. Each event had anywhere from thirty to sixty competitors. The top performer for R-MA was Fleming. Fleming earned All-State honors by placing fifth in the 200-meter dash, sixth in the 100-meter dash, and eighth in the long jump.

On the boys’ side, J.J. Kurpiel ’10 earned AllState honors by finishing sixth in the 800-meter run.

Mark Martin ’10 finished eighth in the triple jump, ninth in the high jump and sixteenth in the long jump. Nate Earp ’10 was twelfth in the 100-meter dash.

Coach Chris Northrup said Fleming had an excellent day and Kurpiel ran a smart race. Seth

Left, Birahim Thiam ’12 takes off in a sprint. Above, J.J. Kurpiel ’10 easily leads the distance runners. Right, Baruch Talbot ’12 sprints down the stretch at the end of the 400-meter run.

Chewey ’13 and Baruch Talbott ’12 ran their best times of the year in the 1600 and 400, respectively.

Earp was named MVP for the season, while Ellen Wang ’11 and Birahim Thiam ’12 were given the Coach’s Award for the Upper School track team.

Chewey was named Most Improved Runner for the Upper School. In the Middle School, Emily Dudley ’14 was named Most Improved, and WillaClare Franklin ’15 and David Lee ’14 both received Coach’s Award honors.

Left, WillaClare Franklin ’15 throws the shotput, while at right, Emily Dudley ’14 leaps into the sand pit.

Tyler Vaughan ’15 garnered the Most Improved Player Award.

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Baseball Team Takes DAC Championship, Tournament Runner-up Two years ago, the R-MA Yellow Jackets baseball team finished 1-13, but even then, Rob Locklear saw promise in the five sophomores on the team. This year, the Jackets started off at a slow 1-3, but quickly built momentum and ended the season 8-7, claiming the DAC Regular Season Championship and the Runner-Up Trophy in the DAC Tournament.

The team entered the tournament with a 7-6 record. They started off slow, trailing 5-2 in the bottom of the third inning before gaining momentum and scoring over a dozen runs off of eight hits. The final result was an 18-5 blowout.

R-MA hosted the DAC Baseball Championship game, with Seton as the visitors. The game was full of excitement as each team took the lead at different points in the contest, but the Yellow Jackets ended up on the short side, losing 8-7.

R-MA’s Rob Locklear was named CoHead Coach of the Year for the DAC as well. The Michael Mosczczynski ’10 was named the DAC’s Most Valuable Player. Matt Walsh ’10, Ryan R-MA team awards went Palmer ’10, Neil Dutton ’13, and Chris Abare ’10 were all named to the 1st Team All-Conference, DAC, to Ryan Palmer ’10 and and Kyle Waters ’10 was named to the 2nd Team All-Conference, DAC. Their stats are as follows: Michael Mosczczynski ’10 as Co-MVPs, Ryan Michael Mosczczynski (12) (C) 19-43 BA .442 16 runs scored, 17 RBI’s, 4 2B, 3 3B and 4 HR Grosskopf ’11 as the Chris Abare (12) (LF) 17-38 BA .447 17 runs scored and 14 stolen bases Most Improved Player, Matt Walsh (12) (1B) 16-38 BA .421 14 runs scored and Pablo Sacilotto ’11 Ryan Palmer (12) (P, DH) 19-48 BA .396 10 runs scored and 14 RBI as the Coach’s Award Josh Schooler (12) (2B) 16-40 BA .400 14 runs scored and 11 stolen bases honoree.

Neil Dutton (9) (SS) 22-52 BA .423 18 runs scored, 5 2B, 3 3B and 19 RBI’s Kyle Waters (12) (P, SS,3B)

16-40 BA .400 13 RBI

Pitching Ryan Palmer 7 games pitched 5W-2L Kyle Waters 5 games pitched 1W-3L

39 2/3 innings, 151 AB, 57 K’s, 3.71 ERA, 21 ER 21 2/3 innings, 89 AB, 33 K’s, 3.23 ERA, 10 ER

Tennis: Improvements Lead to Close Matches

Above, co-MVP Michael Mosczczynski ’10 slides into base.

At right, Coach’s Award honoree Pablo Sacilotto ’11 runs to first base.

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The boys’ tennis team struggled for wins this season but finished strong and showed great improvement.

Ian Richardson ’12 led the Jackets #1 singles while his doubles partner, Emerson Koerber ’12 played #2 singles. Harrison Kappler ’10 was #3 singles while Alex Pennington ’10 and William Dennis ’13 rounded out the top five. The team finished with a 2-8 record, losing three heartbreakingly close matches, 5-4, to end the season. Richardson was named 2nd Team AllConference for the Delaney Athletic Conference as well as

Ian Richardson ’12 backhands the ball for the point. Richardson was the team MVP.

The R-MA “LAX Bros” Take DAC Tournament

By Sam McClintock ‘11 and Cooper Bourdon ‘11 The start of the season was tough for the lacrosse players at Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA) when they lost to Highland School 24-2. It was evident after that first game that the boys’ chemistry was not there to start the season. With five of the starters spending their first year at R-MA, it was hard to click off the bat, and the Yellow Jackets struggled through the first part of the season. A low point for the team was a stretch of three consecutive games the week before spring break. The Jackets won the first game, but lost the next two, including a game at home against rival Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS), 12-6.

After spring break things began to turn for the “lax bros” at R-MA, when Head Coach Blake Hollinger decided to switch the defense to a zone. After this, the defense began working well together; the only problem was keeping their stars on the field. With their starting midfielder and arguably the best player on the team missing consecutive games due to disciplinary problems, it was hard to catch a rhythm, but the Jackets continued to show improvement. The turning point of the season arrived when they visited their rival Wakefield Country Day School for a rematch and beat the Warriors 8-7 in a thrilling overtime game in which the defense held the WCDS offense in spite of being a man down for the last minute of the game.

the team’s Most Valuable Player. Koerber won the Coach’s Award and Dennis was named Most Improved Player. R-MA is coached

by Eric Barr and assisted

by Jumanah Khader ’96.

Above, Will Dennis ’13 returns the volley.

Dennis was named Most Improved Player. At left, Emerson Koerber ’12 goes low to return the ball. He was named Most Improved Player.

Above, the 2010 DAC Lacrosse Tournament Champions. Far left, MVP Austin Reeves ’10 attempts to block a pass with his body. Near left, Josh Temple ’10 heads down the field.

The Jackets were riding high and ready to host the championship game on their home field. The only thing that stood in their way was a visit to a much lower-ranked team, Fredericksburg Academy (FA) on May 3, 2010.

The Jackets started the game lethargic and never got things going, suffering a shocking 6-5 loss in overtime. Twenty-four hours later, the Fredericksburg team came to R-MA confident and pumped up, but the Yellow Jackets were ready from the get-go and never let up, romping on Fredericksburg 13-0. Everything finally came together for the R-MA laxers and they were fired up and ready to go to their rival WCDS for the third meeting--and more importantly, the Delaney Athletic Conference (DAC) championship game—on May 6, 2010.

The Jackets took a while to get on the scoreboard, but half way through the first quarter the Jackets put one on the board and took an early 2-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. It seemed the Yellow Jackets were in control with a 4-1 halftime lead. Problems appeared though, after 2009 DAC MVP Austin Reeves hurt his knee in the first half. That didn’t stop the senior attack man when he refused to be taken out of his final game and played through the pain. As a result the Jackets ran Country Day off their own field, winning 13-3.

The injured Reeves finished with seven goals, and the Jackets were able to celebrate their up-and-down season with a DAC Tournament Championship.

R-MA lacrosse finished with a successful season not only as a team, but also as individuals. Reeves wrapped up his lacrosse career with his second consecutive year as the team’s MVP and brought home a DAC First Team All-Conference award. He was not the only “bro” that received first team honors; senior Josh Temple, junior Greg Stratton, and junior Cooper Bourdon were also given the award. Stratton took home the R-MA Coach’s Award and junior Sam McClintock received the Most Improved Player Award.

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History-Making Becoming a Habit for Jackets’ Softball The Randolph-Macon Academy Yellow Jackets’ softball team made R-MA history again for the third year in a row. In the 2008 season, the team completed their season winning 70% of their games, which had never been done before at R-MA. In 2009, the Lady Yellow Jackets’ softball team only lost three games for the entire season—again, this had never been done before. Then this year, 2010, the team lost only two games the entire season. They finished second in the division and were runners-up for the Conference Title. In addition, they made it to states and were ranked at eighth.

“This is all due to the heart and dedication of the young ladies on the team and the support of R-MA,” said head coach Fred Little, who has been coaching the team for three years now.

Kellie Sanders ’11, the starting pitcher, had 58 strike-outs and only five walks for the season and a .233 batting average and only two errors. Catcher Christine Black ’11 had only one error for the season, with a .310 batting average that included one three-run home run and one grand slam. Left fielder Marnina Colby ’12 led the team in stolen bases with nine for the season. Second baseman Ashley Birk ’11 was also a major asset to the team with her strong at-bats and plays at second base. First baseman Allyson Doran ’11 made some major plays and her bat came alive at the end of the season. Third baseman Korinne Grove ’10 made some outstanding plays at third base, even though she had just come off of knee surgery.

Sanders was named Player of the Year for the DAC. Sanders and Black were both named to the 1st Team, All-DAC, and were named co-MVPs for the Yellow Jackets. Rachel Chewey ’13 was named 2nd Team, All-DAC. Chewey was also named R-MA’s Most Improved Player, and Colby received the Coach’s Award. Grove, the only starting senior, will be going to Greensboro College to continue her softball career.

Above left, R-MA MVP and DAC’s Player of the Year Kellie Sanders ’11 pitches another strike.

Above, Marnina Colby ’12, who received the Coach’s Award, prepares to swing. At left, Most Improved Player Rachel Chewey ’13 waits for the next pitch.

Young Golfers Give Good Performances The R-MA golf team was a work in progress. As the top four players from the previous year had departed, Coaches Gus Stokes and Richard Widell knew that this would truly be a rebuilding year. However, the young men who turned up for the first day of golf practice came with enthusiasm and a desire to better themselves on the links. And they did.

The team was led by Will Holmes ’14, who averaged 44 per round. Sean Knick ’12 gave plenty of support as the number-two man most of the season, averaging 49. James Tharp ’10, one of two returnees from last year’s team, played number three and averaged 51. Jae Hoon Shin ’12 played at the number four position most of the season, and improved match by match. The other members of the team included Jae Hyun Kim ’12 and Ryan Sanders ’12, Duy Le ’13 34 The Sabre  Summer/Fall 2010

At left is MVP Will Holmes ’14.

Below is Sean Knick ’12, wto received the Coach’s Award.

Jae Hoon Shin ’12 claimed the Most Improved Player award.

and Max Ramundo ’10.

The team had a 3-6 regular season mark.

They did qualify for the DAC Tournament with a 145 in their last regular season match.

The tournament, held at Quantico, was a

first for all four Jackets. The Jackets shot a 152 to finish in fifth place.

The coaches believe the experience gained this season bodes well for a stronger, more confident team in the years to come.

Holmes was named Most Valuable Player.

Knick earned the Coaches’ Award. Shin easily garnered the Most Improved Award.

Honor Roll of Donors 2009-10

2009-10 Honor Roll of Donors Greetings from the Randolph-Macon Academy Board of Trustees! It is a privilege for all of us to serve as stewards of the Academy and maintain a close partnership with you: our alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends who are our very important constituents. While the economy is still challenging, we are managing well and feel very blessed with strong enrollment and a healthy school.

We all want what is best for our students and we know that we have the best: outstanding dedicated teachers, with deep expertise in their fields; a challenging academic program with advanced placement and honors courses; well-equipped classrooms with state-of-theart technology; well-maintained sports fields and facilities, 20 sports teams, and a campus of unparalleled beauty.

In April 2010, the Board of Trustees refined our Vision, Mission and Educational Philosophy statements to reaffirm in more succinct language our emphasis on educational excellence and the development of each student to his/her potential. Also, a new campus master plan was developed. It envisions a new library, extensive renovations to the boys’ dorm in Sonner-Payne Hall, upgraded athletic fields, a fine arts center, an athletic complex, and an alumni heritage house. These projects are to be funded with gifts. With confidence and your help, we will continue to improve our facilities and programs that keep us among the very top college-prep schools in the country.

Where we are challenged is in our endowment. It is simply too small – at $4.2 million – to generate enough scholarship aid needed by our families, and resources for plant repair and replacement. One important way to grow our much-needed endowment is through planned gifts, such as annuities and bequests. If you have not yet included R-MA in your will, please consider doing so and joining the Society of 1892.

THANK YOU to those donors who contributed to R-MA over the last year! If you have not been a contributor, I encourage you to support R-MA as your means allow. You will be proud to be a part of this effort which keeps our school among the best in the nation.

We have closed another fiscal year (2009-2010) with successful fundraising results, thanks to the continued support of our alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends! Despite the challenge of our current economy, we were pleased to receive over $140,000 in new and increased gifts this year – an achievement not many schools can claim.

We are grateful and thrilled that our constituents continue to support R-MA. We believe you do that in part because you know first-hand how an R-MA education prepares one for life, and because you know our reputation is sound and excellent. Both of these reasons make Randolph-Macon Academy a good investment. Being true to our mission and maintaining our reputation is crucial to insuring that your gifts – your investments – are used as you intended, whether you gave to the Annual Fund or made a gift to the endowment which is invested and well-managed for maximum return.

Your Annual Fund gifts provide 5.5% of the Academy’s annual operating budget. This is an important number. Tuition and fees do not cover the total cost of operating the Academy for one year. Without private support, R-MA would have to raise tuition significantly, and risk pricing ourselves out of the market. Your gifts help us attract the best teachers, make financial aid available for students, provide top-quality teaching and learning resources and maintain our facilities and beautiful campus.

We are well into the current academic year, and invite you to renew your support to R-MA, or, if you have not been a supporter, consider joining those who are. You will be giving a child an education and what better gift is there?

Thank you for investing in Randolph-Macon Academy!

Sincerely, Susanne I. Shaw Vice President for Development

Sincerely, Joseph F. Silek, Jr. ‘77 Chair, Randolph-Macon Academy Board of Trustees

Randolph-Macon Academy Three-Year Gift Revenues Comparison FY 2008

FY 2009

FY 2010

7/1/07-6/30/08

7/1/08-6/30/09

7/1/09-6/30/10

Total Raised Cash & Stock Annual Fund Unrestricted Gifts-In-Kind Pledge Balances Planned Gifts Total # of Donors Annual Fund Unrestricted Total # of Gifts Total # $1,000.00 + Donors Annual Fund Unrestricted Total # $1,000.00 + Gifts

$945,142.38 $868,064.13 $235,778.27 $46,695.98 $30,382.27 $0.00 670 447 1390 114 41 177

$1,152,108.93 $876,466.28 $174,452.35 $32,804.19 $92,838.46 $150,000.00 673 381 1543 129 51 181

$1,446,298.83 $1,382,406.82 $336,000.69 $40,765.01 $23,127.00 $0.00 663 420 1476 124 63 170

Annual Fund Unrestricted

66

64

72

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Honor Roll of Donors 2009-10

2009-10 Honor Roll of Donors: Thank You! 7/1/2009-6/30/2010

The individuals listed in bold supported the Annual Fund with an unrestricted gift between 7/1/2009 and 6/30/2010, which provides 5.5% of the Academy’s annual operating budget. Thank you! (Please note that this list includes only cash or stock gifts).

An asterisk (*) indicates a member of the R-MA family who passed away.

The Chairman’s Circle ($100,000.00+)

Mr. and Mrs. Harlan R. Crow ‘68 *Mrs. Helen C. Payne Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

The President’s Circle ($50,000.00+)

Gen and Mrs. Walter E. Boomer ‘56 Mr. Stanley E. Fulton ‘49 National Philanthropic Trust

The Academy Circle ($25,000.00+)

AXA Equitable Life Insurance Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. *Ms. Sara S. Stolzenberg

Corps of Cadets Club ($10,000.00+)

Apple House Self Storage LLC Bogart Associates, Inc. of Northern Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Bogart Dr. and Mrs. William K. Collins ‘50 Mr. and Mrs. Blair Dolinar Mr. and Mrs. Norman R. Frisbie ‘58 Mrs. Ethel R. Garber Mr. and Mrs. C. Spencer Godfrey ‘54 Maj Gen and Mrs. Henry M. Hobgood Mr. William R. Johnston Mr. and Mrs. George D. Mathias ‘54 Mr. and Mrs. George L. McIntyre, Jr. ‘69 R-MA Parents’ Association Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Silek, Jr. ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. William G. Thomas ‘57

Black & Gold Club ($5,000.00+)

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Alston ‘61 Anonymous Mr. Harry G. Austin, III ‘75 The Arthur W. Arundel Foundation Mrs. Suzanne M. Broyhill Mr. and Mrs. Dannie G. Burke The John Huland Carmical Foundation, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Dade Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Fulton ‘49 Mr. George W. Helfrich ‘54 Mr. Szu-chang Huang and Mrs. Shu-Hwa Weng Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Light ‘58 Mary & Daniel Loughran Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Nussey Sr. ‘59 36 The Sabre  Summer/Fall 2010

Commandant’s Club ($2,500.00+)

Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Anderson ‘88 Anonymous Col and Mrs. Billy C. Arnwine Mr. Dallas O. Berry ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Biggs CenturyLink Central Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Dalrymple Mr. and Mrs. Vince Dalrymple Mr. and Mrs. George B. Franklin ‘58 Mr. and Mrs. Rick T. Gerber Dr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Harlan Mr. and Mrs. John Hitchings Impressions Marketing Group, Inc. Ms. Lucy H. Kennedy *Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Keshishian Mr. and Mrs. Conrad E. Koneczny ‘51 Mr. and Mrs. John K. Marlow Col. and Mrs. Ronald G. McManus, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Moore, Sr. ‘53 Mr. Alonzo A. Neese, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Nicodemus ‘57 North Tazewell United Methodist Church Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Perkinson ‘59 Quarles Energy Services Mr. and Mrs. William A. Rockwell Col and Mrs. Gary Sadler United Methodist Foundation for Christian Higher Education Wachovia Bank Winchester District United Methodist Church

VA 91st Club ($1,000.00+)

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Adler The Apple House Mr. James D. Austin ‘79 Mr. Harry H. Aylor, Jr. ‘55 Mr. and Mrs. George S. Barber ‘56 Dr. Kathleen A. Bassford BB&T Charitable Foundation Mr. Dale W. Becker ‘47 Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Bendell, III ‘56 Mr. and Mrs. A. Bennett Boulden, Jr. ‘51 Mr. and Mrs. Herbert O. Brown ‘66 Mr. R. E. Brown Mr. and Mrs. James W. Burke ‘58 Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Carlson ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. James Carter Chaffiot Family Foundation, Inc. Mr. Benjamin L. Chapman Ms. Carolyn D. Chappell and Dr. Lawrence Czarda

Mr. and Mrs. S. Russell Cotton, Jr. ‘57 Col and Mrs. Philip A. Covell, USAF, Ret. ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen Curran Mr. Rodney E. Deane, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Dodd ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O. Ecsi ‘65 Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund General Board of Higher Education & Ministry Mr. Boyd M. Guttery ‘45 Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hall ‘68 Col. and Mrs. Douglas R. Huthwaite ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Nduka Irabor Dr. Ralph W. Johnson ‘59 Mr. D. Watt Jones, Jr. ‘61 Mr. I. Lewis Jones, III ‘59 Mr. Suresh Kanal and Dr. Nirmal Kanal Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kelley ‘52 Mr. Benjamin R. Lacy, III Lantz Construction Co. of Winchester, Inc. Mr. William G. Lawrence, Jr. Mr. Young Chu Lee and Mrs. Sook Hee Lee Mr. and Mrs. Burley M. Medlin, Sr. ‘57 Mr. and Mrs. Quentin J. Meng Mr. and Mrs. Don G. Metz ‘72 Col. and Mrs. Ivan G. Mieth Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Moore, Jr. ‘50 Mr. and Mrs. James F. Moriarty, Jr. ‘49 Mr. and Mrs. Gene W. Mullinix ‘58 Mrs. Jean Neese Col. Nicholas A. Paldino Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Paris, III ‘57 Mr. Arthur Pullen Mr. Keith D. Ramundo Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Ratcliffe ‘58 Mr. G. Edwin Richards Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Shankle ‘76 Ms. Susanne I. Shaw and Mr. Robert F. Hanson Rev. Dr. Lee B. Sheaffer, Jr. Mr. Bryant O. Smith, Jr. ‘49 Mr. Walter O. Smith, III ‘58 VADM and Mrs. John D. Stufflebeem, USN ‘70 Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. Swaim ‘77 Mrs. Barbara S. Trenis Mr. and Mrs. John Trudeau The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Varanko, Jr. Warren County Community Band Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. Wynne Mr. and Mrs. George S. Young, Jr. ‘59

Honor Roll of Donors 2009-10 The Sabre Club ($500.00+)

Mr. and Mrs. Ahmed Alsaid Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ayers ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. A. Gray Blanton ‘65 Mr. Jon N. Bolling ‘59 Bowling Green Country Club Partners, LLC Mr. Malcolm E. D. Brown ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. William H. Candler ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cantey, IV Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Carson, Jr. ‘49 Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Christoph Mr. J. Denny Compton ‘30 Mr. and Mrs. John M. Cornwell ‘55 Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. Cowper ‘70 Dr. Pia and Dr. John S. Crandell Mr. and Mrs. John C. Crawford ‘48 Dominion Foundation Mr. D. Richard Donak, II Ms. Naomi Earp Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Ezell Family Pharmacy Ms. Leslie A. Farcy Mr. and Mrs. John A. Fisher ‘58 Mrs. Sara B. Gallagher Mrs. Ann B. Harrison ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Henry Jr. Hottel & Willis, PC Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Huff Mr. Frank T. Humphrey ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. C. Henry Jones Mr. John W. Kellam ‘48 Mr. and Mrs. Allen Krenz Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Lawrence ‘87 Lester’s and Mowery’s Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. William R. Light, Jr. ‘56 Mr. D. Enoch Moore, II ‘51 Maj. David B. Novy ‘92 Mr. Dan Pack Mr. Andrew Park and Mrs. Cecilia KimPark Col Kenneth W. Pastore ‘58 and Lt. Col. Barbara McGolgan-Pastore Ms. Deborah Pflieger Col and Mrs. Kenneth R. Pierce, Jr. ‘58 Mrs. Stephanie D. Portillo Mr. Robert B. Powell Cmdr and Mrs. James P. Radack ‘59 Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association Dr. and Mrs. George W. Riddick, Jr. ‘57 Rev. John R. Riddle ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Rodney Dr. and Mrs. John T. Rogers ‘45 Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ross, Jr. ‘62 Royal Cinemas Royal Family Bowling Center Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Schoen, III ‘54 Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Scott ‘47 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silek Snead Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James R. Stephens Mr. Edward C. Stevens ‘50 Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Stiles ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Stokes

Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. Stokes, III ‘65 Stokes Mart SYSCO Food Services Mr. and Mrs. George M. Tederick ‘50 Mr. and Mrs. John M. Thompson, Jr. ‘50 Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Waring ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. John W. Welch, II ‘54 Dr. William C. Wetsel ‘66 and Dr. Sheila Collins Col. Thomas K. Whitesel ‘49 Mr. and Mrs. F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. ‘62 Capt and Mrs. James L. Williams, USN, Ret. ‘56 Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Wilson ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zyontz

The Sabre Circle ($250.00+)

Mr. John D. Albers ‘59 Mr. Brian Barbour Mr. and Mrs. Hugh W. Baumgardner Mrs. Sandra M. Beane Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Kent R. Blyler ‘61 CMSgt and Mrs. Norman G. Brander Mr. Osborne L. Brockman ‘61 Mrs. Mary E. Butler ‘86 Mr. Skot Butler ‘85 Mr. Glenn Carrington Mr. and Mrs. John F. Carroll, Jr. ‘57 Mr. and Mrs. Garland Castleberry 1st Sgt Anthony E. Cerella Mr. and Mrs. Stephen N. Churchill ‘88 Dr. Walter E. Colon ‘59 Mr. William W. Cooke ‘51 Dr. and Mrs. C. Byrd Courtney, Jr. ‘53 Mr. and Mrs. Neal Crowley Mr. James W. Curl, Jr. ‘66 Daily Grind - Main Street Mr. Jorge DeAlmeida and Ms. Agnes Bradbury-Almeida Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Dodson Jr. Mr. Eric Dudley Lt Col and Mrs. William H. English ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fleming Mr. and Mrs. James F. Fort, Jr. ‘70 Mr. Edward R. Golob, Jr. ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hall ‘55 Dr. John H. Harding, Jr. ‘48 Mr. and Mrs. William E. Harrington ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. George L. Hensley, Jr. ‘54 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Herman, II 2d Lt. Cara E. Hobbs OD ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Holladay, III ‘54 Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell L. Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Wesley D. Huff Mr. David R. Hull, Jr. ‘48 Idylwood Gas & Convenience Inc Mr. William A. James ‘69 Mr. Robert L. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Johnson ‘69 Mr. and Ms. Sean Knick Mr. and Mrs. William G. Lawrence, III ‘83 Mr. Parker A. Lee ‘51 and Mrs. Paulita Z.

Gilmore-Lee Mr. and Mrs. W. Revell Lewis, III ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. James F. Luck, Jr. ‘57 Mr. George S. Lux, Jr. ‘52 Marlow Motor Company Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. McCutcheon, Jr. ‘58 Mr. Robert K. McDaniel ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. McLaughlin, Jr. ‘57 Ms. Christine Meyer Ms. Cynthia Michael Mr. William T. Moffett ‘54 Dr. and Dr. Thomas Moore Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Morris, VIII ‘55 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur N. Morris, III ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moxie Ms. Nancy Murphy Capt. Alonzo A. Neese, III ‘01 Mr. William C. Nelson, Jr. ‘51 Mr. and Mrs. Clyde V. Nordstrom, Jr. ‘54 Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Orgain, IV ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Yong Jyn Pak Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Parrott, Jr. ‘52 Mr. and Mrs. John P. Pittman ‘52 Mr. J. Craig Porter, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Portnoy ‘59 Rev. and Mrs. Henry B. Rehder, II ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Eric H. Rodney Mr. and Mrs. A. Hewitt Rose Mrs. Lynne Schoonover Mr. Foy J. Shaw, Jr. ‘55 Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Shrader ‘46 Mr. and Mrs. Lennie L. Swanson, Jr. ‘57 Task Force Brunda, LLC Mr. Christopher G. Thompson Dr. and Mrs. L. John Turner ‘55 Valic Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Voellm Mr. and Mrs. Earle R. Ware, II ‘53 Mr. and Mrs. John S. M. Wayland ‘48 Rev. Nicholson White ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. James C. Whitehurst, Jr. ‘46 Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Wornom ‘60

The Bayonet Club ($100.00+)

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Alleman ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. David B. Allen ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Evan Ancker Anonymous Mr. Ronald D Anzalone Ms. Melissa Austin Mr. Frank A. Bailey, III Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Barr, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Wylie W. Barrow ‘53 Mr. and Mrs. Eric C. Birckner ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Alan H. Blacklock ‘59 Mr. Boyd Blankenship Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Blyskal Dr. and Mrs. John C. Boggs, Jr. ‘45 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Brady Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Breaw Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brizzolara ‘46 Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Buford, Jr. ‘52 Mr. William J. Bundick ‘52 37 The Sabre  Summer/Fall 2010

Honor Roll of Donors 2009-10

Summary of Development Activity Randolph-Macon Academy relies on gifts and grants from alumni, parents and friends to supplement the annual operating budget, provide for capital improvements and scholarship aid, and to increase its endowment. In fiscal year 20009 – 2010, the unrestricted Annual Fund increased by 48 percent over the prior year and the number of donors to the Annual Fund increased by 10 percent. The number of donors making gifts of $1,000 and above increased by 11% over the previous year, and a generous bequest of $300,000 designated for scholarship assistance was added to the Academy’s endowment fund.

Total Amount of Gifts: Total Number of Gifts Total Number of Donors: Total Number of Alumni Donors

$1,446,298 1,390 663 291

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Burch, Jr. ‘67 Mr. and Mrs. William R. Burke Mr. and Mrs. W. Douglas Carothers, Jr. ‘55 Mr. and Mrs. C. Carl Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Chenery, Jr. ‘46 Dr. and Mrs. Richard C. Chewning ‘50 Ms. Lisa Clamp Dr. and Mrs. John P. Clarke, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. A. Downer Clore, Sr. ‘59 Mrs. Pamela Cole Mr. Philip R. Compton Mr. Peter H. P. Conrad ‘64 Col. and Mrs. Charles V. Corder, Jr. ‘53 Mr. John T. Cox ‘46 Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Currin ‘68 Mr. Robert A. Davies Mr. Bonner Day Col and Mrs. William G. Dennis ‘62 Dr. H. M. Dixon ‘46 The Hon. and Mrs. Robert H. Downer, Jr. ‘66 Mr. John C. Duffy ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Duke ‘56 Mr. and Mrs. John Dullahan Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Duncan Mrs. Alene H. Eastham Edward Jones - Investments Extreme Steel Inc. Lt Col and Mrs. Ralph M. Faust ‘58 Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan G. Feldstein ‘59 Mr. Lawrence Finn Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell J. Fitchett, Jr. ‘57 Mr. S. Sutton Flythe, Jr. ‘52 Mr. Rex A. Friedman ‘65 Col. and Mrs. Walter Gaylord Mr. Henry C. Green ‘37 Mr. Frank M. Gutekunst ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Hadeed ‘84 Mr. David Hafner Mr. C. J. Haley, Jr. ‘56 Dr. and Mrs. C. Reginald Hall, Jr. ‘54 Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Hammersley Mrs. Larissa M. Hansen ‘00 Dr. and Mrs. Vagn K. Hansen Mr. Joseph J. Harding, III ‘63 38 The Sabre  Summer/Fall 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Hepner ‘68 Mr. Oliver L. Hitch ‘42 Dr. and Mrs. John C. Hoppe ‘60 Mr. Benjamin Huang ‘10 Ms. Lorraine Hultquist Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Hurley ‘76 Dr. Thomas C. Iden, M.D. Mr. James C. Jenkins ‘57 Mr. Lin Jin and Mrs. Xiao Ying Yu Rev. and Mrs. James M. John ‘47 Jonathan Promotions, Inc. Ms. Shelly Y. Kats ‘93 Ms. Svetlana Kazanskaya Ms. Winifred O. Kelley Mr. Yong H. Kim Mr. John R. Kipp, III Mr. and Mrs. Lennart C. Koneczny ‘55 Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Lane, Jr. ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Francis V. Lane Mr. and Mrs. David W. Lawrence ‘70 Mrs. Susan C. Lee Dr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Link, Jr. Sgt Charles E. Long Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Luck ‘60 Lt Col William B. Luckenbill ‘64 Mr. John L. MacConnell ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Markham ‘59 Ms. Cheryl S. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Clyde W. Matthews ‘54 Mr. Victor P. Maxwell ‘57 Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. McFall ‘42 Mr. and Mrs. James C. McGoff Dr. and Mrs. Donald H. McNeill, Jr. Mr. Kenneth Meyer and Ms. May S. Kots Ms. Amy Minchew Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. Moltz, Jr. ‘46 Mr. Bryan V. Moore ‘84 Mr. Curtis C. Moore Jr. Mr. John P. Moore Mr. and Mrs. L. Ivan Moore Mr. Munsey A. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Nalls, Jr. ‘56 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norfleet, II ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Francis Odoom Col. and Mrs. George A. Pasquet ‘59

Pembroke Family Dental Care Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Perry ‘48 Mr. James M. Pharr, Jr. ‘59 Ms. Janice N. Pouzenc Gen David Puster ‘75 Ms. Barbara Levine Ramundo Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Ranck ‘52 Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Rauch ‘60 Lt Col and Mrs. James E. Reed Mr. and Mrs. George D. Reynolds ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. John Richards Mr. John D. Rives ‘55 R-MA National Honor Society Mr. James W. Rockwell ‘59 Mr. Jack H. Rogers ‘57 RV Adventures, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Cary L. Savage, Jr. ‘72 Shenandoah Valley Moving and Storage, Inc. Mr. Bernard Schwartzman Ms. Theresa Setti Ms. Kathleen M. Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Shaver Shenandoah Foot & Ankle Center Mr. Matthew A. Shotwell Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Silbernagel, Jr. ‘46 Joseph F. Silek, Jr., P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Simonson ‘27 Mr. Brinton Smith ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Smith Dr. Lydia Soto-Torres and Mr. Antonio Acevedo-Ortiz Mr. and Mrs. Troy F. Stallard ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. H. Duane Stratton ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Strother, Jr. ‘58 *Mr. and Mrs. Douglas N. Sullivan ’91 MSgt Michael K. Sullivan and Dr. Nancy Vilar Lt Col and Mrs. Donald A. Sutton ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Gale E. Swafford ‘69 Mr. Michael W. Tankersley Target Mr. and Mrs. Archer J. Taylor ‘44 Mr. and Mrs. Casey Usmani Valley Middle School Conference Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vaughan Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan R. Vaught ‘88 Mr. Thomas E. Waesche ‘62 Mr. Douglas B. Wainwright ‘79 Ms. Diana Wanamaker Ms. Phyllis M. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Marshall L. Waring ‘48 Mr. William B. Whichard ‘56 Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Wildrick ’56 Mr. and Mrs. George K. Williams Mr. Homer S. Willie, Jr. ‘58 Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Willison ‘48 Ms. Opal L. Wood Mr. Edward J. Wunder ‘46 Dr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Yates ‘57

Honor Roll of Donors 2009-10 Friend of the Academy (< $100.00)

Mr. William N. Abelkop ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams Air Force Assoc. Chapter 435 Mr. Ahmad M. Al Jasser ‘10 Mr. Saleh A. Alsaid ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. David Alvarado Mrs. Priscilla O. Ambrose Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Austin ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Balthis, Jr. ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Barber ‘59 Mr. Mark R. Baumgardner ‘06 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Baur, Jr. ‘45 Mr. and Mrs. John L. Beair, Jr. Ms. Jeanne W. Bochette Mr. and Mrs. Warren D. Boyer ‘70 Mrs. Rachel Bridger Ms. Tracey L. Broadwater Mr. and Ms. Kevin J. Brooks Ms. Elizabeth A. M. Brown ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. Brown, Jr. ‘70 Rev. Jonathan Bunker and Dr. Susan Gawalt Mr. and Mrs. Norman A. Bunting, Sr. ‘63 *Mr. and Mrs. Wallace J. Butler ‘50 Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Buzzerd ‘51 Mr. Colin A. Byrd ‘10 Mr. F. Douglas Byrd, III ‘63 Mrs. Violet P. Carter Mrs. Dana Channer Mr. and Mrs. George Chase Mr. and Mrs. Gustave E. Chew, Jr. ‘55 Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Cochran Jr. Ms. Megan A. Cole ‘10 Mr. Horace B. Cowell, II ‘51 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. James T. Crouse, Esq. ‘67 Mrs. Elaine W. Crowe Ms. Charlotte Crowley ‘02 Ms. Ellen S. Cummings-Nasief ‘02 Mr. Parker A. Curlee ‘74 Ms. Rachel A. Dodson ‘03 Mr. Paul M. Dodsworth ‘49 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Driscoll Mr. and Mrs. John T. P. Dryden Mr. and Mrs. John L. Eberhart, Sr. Capt. and Mrs. Henry G. Edwards, Jr. ‘49 Mr. and Mrs. William E. Emerson, III Ms. Kelle Esherick The Hon. and Mrs. John F. Ewell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Franklin Mr. Donn A. Frazier ‘78 Mr. Zachary D. French ‘10 Mr. Byron C. Gayle, Jr. ‘50 Ms. Korinne Grove ‘10 Mrs. Sherry Haffer Mr. Stephen C. Harriman ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew C. Harriman ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Harwood, Jr. ‘87 Hathaway, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Heer Ms. Jennifer M. Hensley ‘10 Mr. Max K. Hepner Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Herbert, Jr. ‘65

Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Hoagland, Jr. ‘58 Ms. Melissa Hobson ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Jeb R. Hockman ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Holbrook ‘44 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmes Lt Col James M. Holt Ms. Victoria A. Holt Rev. Chad Hrbek Ms. Brandy Hudson Mr. Elliot Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hunt ‘52 Lt Col and Mrs. Terry W. Hunter ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Hutt, Jr. ‘47 International Uniforms Inc. Mr. Doug Jasica Mr. Steven R. Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Otis H. Johnson, Jr. ‘37 Mrs. Margaret P. Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kappler Mr. Christopher M. Keshishian ‘09 Kibler Furniture Co., Inc. Ms. H. Scarlett Kibler ‘89 Lt Brian Kilday ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Soon Urn Kim Ms. Victoria M. Kolton ‘10 Mr. Kurt C. E. Krenz ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kupferberg Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Lancaster ‘32 Mr. Preston J. Lanzieri ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Leasure Mr. and Mrs. Samuel N. Lee, Jr. ‘57 Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Lewis, Jr. ‘66 Mr. Edwyn E. Lewis, Jr. ‘42 Ms. Michaela E. Liles Ms. Tracy A. Lum ‘89 Mrs. Elizabeth R. Macklin Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah P. Mahoney Ms. Kathleen B. Maifeld ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mancuso ‘65 Mr. Jason L. Manley ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Marinich Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall, Jr. Dr. Theodore B. McCord, Jr. ‘63 Ms. Cindy McMain Gross Mrs. Denise Melanson Mr. Kevin E. Melanson ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. Mente ‘57 Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Miller Ms. Soibhan E. Miller Mrs. Pat J. Moore Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Col and Mrs. P. Scott Morris Mr. Michael J. Mosczcynski ‘10 Mr. Hoang Thong Nguyen ‘10 Mr. Minh Hoang Nguyen ‘10 Mr. Tung Thanh Nguyen ‘10 *Mr. and Mrs. Otis W. Nuckols Dr. and Mrs. Jon R. Oberly Lt Col and Mrs. Fred W. O’Nions Mr. Rashid U. Oord ‘10 Pack Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. Ryan P. Palmer ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Parham Mr. and Mrs. Dana C. Parker ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Parker, II ‘66 Mr. Alexander W. Pennington ‘10

Mr. G. Tyler Peter ‘55 Ms. Jane Petty Ms. Jillian E. Phillips ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Pickrell ‘63 Mrs. Mary Pinkham Dr. and Mrs. Paul K. Piontkowski, Sr. Mrs. Jeanne M. Pope Ms. Barbara J. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Primrose Jr. PRO Physical Therapy Dr. and Mrs. George V. Puster, Jr. ‘67 Mr. Max D. Ramundo ‘10 Ms. Virginia E. Raney Mr. Austin C. Reeves ‘10 Ms. Taleia Ross Ms. Joy A. Ruhe Mr. and Mrs. William R. Russell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William E. Schinkel Mrs. Jean S. Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Rodney T. Sharp ‘59 Shenandoah Sanitary Supply Co. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Simar ‘66 Mr. Robert W. Sittman, III ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. William G. Sizemore ‘40 Mr. Charles M. Smith ‘08 Solutex Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard Spiess State Farm Insurance Mr. M. Bennett Stewart ‘56 Ms. Sandra L. Stewart Ms. Margaret A. Strain ‘10 Mr. Ziheng Su ‘10 Dr. Leslie W. Syron Mr. and Mrs. John P. Tagnesi Mr. Beverly F. Taylor ‘70 Mr. Joshua T. Temple ‘10 Ms. Elizabeth K. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. George H. Thompson ‘53 Mr. Peter Thompson Mr. and Mrs. John D. Tinny Dr. Sandra Todd-Atkinson and Mr. Tuck Atkinson Mr. Anh Trinh ‘10 Dr. Coulbourn H. Tyler ‘54 Mr. Steven J. Viemeister ‘98 Mr. Arthur Wadleigh ‘50 Mr. William C. Wallace, II ‘47 Mr. Matthew S. Walsh ‘10 Mr. Mark J. Wanamaker ‘98 Mr. Jin Wang ‘10 Mr. George W. Waring, II ‘56 Mr. Thomas A. Webster, Jr. ‘67 Mr. and Mrs. Donald T. White ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Whitmore ‘50 Wilkins’ Shoe Center Mr. G. Glynn Williams, Jr. ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Williams Col Charles L. Wilmot, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Woodward, Jr. ‘45 Ms. Bette L. Yancey Rev. Alan Yeo Ms. Martha L. Young Ms. Trisha Young Mr. George H. Zaiser ‘52 39 The Sabre  Summer/Fall 2010

Honor Roll of Donors 2009-10

Society of 1892

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The Society of 1892 is comprised of individuals – alumni, parents, friends – who have included a bequest provision for Randolph-Macon Academy in their estate plans and individuals who have arranged a gift to R-MA via a planned giving vehicle, such as trusts, annuities, life insurance policies.

Anonymous Mr. James D. Austin ‘79 Mr. Harry G. Austin, III ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Wylie W. Barrow ‘53 Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Beall ‘53 * Dr. Richard Belinic Mr. Harold L. Brubaker * Mr. & Mrs. James W. Burke ‘58 Lt Col & Mrs. Kevin J. Callanan, CFRE Mr. Ray C. Coffman, Jr. ‘51 Dr. & Mrs. C. Barrie Cook ‘41 Mr. Lawrence H. Cook, Jr. ‘55 Col & Mrs. Charles V. Corder, Jr. ‘53 Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Cosby ‘21 * Mr. Rodney E. Deane, Jr. Mr. Joseph M. Edge ‘41 * Mr. & Mrs. Jay S. Fifer ‘58 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur H. Fulton ‘49 Mrs. Ethel R. Garber Mr. Charles P. Given ‘23 * Mr. & Mrs. C. Spencer Godfrey ‘54 Mrs. Georgina J. Grant * Mr. Boyd M. Guttery ‘45 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hansen

Dr. & Mrs. Timothy S. Harlan Mr. George W. Helfrich ‘54 Mrs. Ruby T. Hite * Maj Gen & Mrs. Henry M. Hobgood Mrs. Lucy W. Hooper Col Arthur D. Johnson ‘53 Dr. Joseph H. Kite, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Conrad E. Koneczny ‘51 Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Lawrence ‘87 Mr. Franklin P. Long ‘52 * Dr. Frank F. Lusby ‘19 * Mr. George S. Lux, Jr. ‘52 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Mast ‘49 Mr. & Mrs. George D. Mathias ‘54 Mrs. Margaret H. Mathias * Mr. & Mrs. James H. McCormick ‘37 Mr. Robert K. McDaniel ‘07 Mr. & Mrs. James S. Meatyard ‘55 Capt Richard I. Merrill ‘39 * Mr. & Mrs. David W. Moore, Sr. ‘53 Mr. & Mrs. Walter L. Nalls, Jr. ‘56 Mr. & Mrs. John A. Nicodemus ‘57 Maj David B. Novy ‘92 Mrs. Helen C. Payne *

Mr. Stewart C. Payne ‘18 * Mrs. Peggy L. Payne Rev. George V. Puster, Sr. * Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Richardson ‘53 Mr. Forrest E. Ricketts, Jr. ‘46 * Mr. Richard G. Sheltman ‘22 * Mr. Fred W. Shertenlieb ‘29 * Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Silek, Jr. ‘77 Mr. Bryant O. Smith, Jr. ‘49 Mr. Elbert L. Smith ‘30 * Mr. Edward C. Stevens ‘50 Ms. Sara S. Stolzenberg * Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Strother, Jr. ‘58 Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Stuart, III ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. William G. Thomas ‘57 Col & Mrs Trevor D. Turner * Mr. David E. Weaver ‘88 Col Arvin S. Williams Mr. Beverly B. Williams ‘53 * Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Williams Mrs. Bonnie Williamson * * Assembled for the Final Roll Call

Planned Gifts: Charitable, tax-deductible gifts can take several forms, and may come from an individual’s assets, not just his or her disposable cash. If you are interested in information about trusts, annuities, gifts of real estate, property, jewelry and vehicles, please contact Susanne Shaw, VP for Development at 540-636-5206 or sshaw@rma.edu.

The Importance of a Will Making a bequest provision for Randolph-Macon Academy in your will is one of the easiest and simplest of planned gifts. A bequest transfers ownership of specific assets (such as cash, securities, an IRA, a home, or other property) to another individual or charitable organization at one’s death. The documents that are used to accomplish the transfer are called a will or a living trust.

If you have already included R-MA in your estate plans, please let us know: contact Susanne Shaw at sshaw@rma.edu, or 540-636-5206. We would enjoy the opportunity to thank you, welcome you to The Society of 1892, and make sure your intentions are carried out properly.

All states have laws that specify who receives a person’s assets if he or she dies without a will (“intestate”). A person who does not have a will or a living trust is effectively allowing the state to determine what will happen with his or her assets upon death, and creating tax implications for the heirs. A surprising number of individuals fail to put a will or living trust in place, which can be a significant disappointment and source of pain for their families. If you have not yet made out a will, you should consider doing so as soon as possible.

Summary about Bequests: • The Academy welcomes bequest provisions of any size. There is no minimum or maximum.

• There is no limit to the number of bequests you may make to the Academy, other charities, family and friends.

• You will receive an estate tax deduction for your bequest. Consult your tax advisor for details.

• You can take advantage of different types of bequests to fit your circumstances.

• You can designate your bequest to support any area of the Academy’s programs; bequests to the Academy’s endowed funds are particularly important as they help to grow our modest endowment.

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You make a difference …

Whether an alumnus/a, parent, or friend, we all have a stake in R-MA’s future.

And that future is literally determined by loyal supporters who, year after year, invest in Randolph-Macon Academy and its students.

Your contribution to the Annual Fund bridges the gap between tuition and operating costs, and provides R-MA students with a strong foundation in knowledge, leadership and character.

Make a secure gift online by visiting www.rma.edu and clicking on “make a gift.”

All gifts to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible; and

gifts at all levels are greatly appreciated.

For more information, contact Christine Meyer, Director of Development, at 540-636-5485 or cmeyer@rma.edu.

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