OOpen your hearts and minds and prepare to share the joy and excitement

that accompanies experiential learning. For within these pages you will find

a sampling of the many ways our school community enjoyed the “lazy, hazy

days” of summer and the jam-packed days beginning in September. We asked

students and faculty members to supply a photo that captured the emotions associated with

a new experience. The smiles, laughter, and determination in their faces are contagious and

create the perfect backdrop for this school year.

As we purposely continue to create a dynamic learning community at Cape Henry

Collegiate School, we will strive to incorporate innovative and

challenging opportunities for intellectual and personal growth. In doing

so, we will be encouraged to stretch our boundaries, take risks, and dare

to try something new or different.

Some of those initiatives have begun. The NEXUS Program

will offer our students meaningful opportunities for study and cultural

exchange worldwide. The Senior Project program will afford our

senior class the chance to expand and enhance their knowledge and

understanding of a personal or professional interest. The newly

reorganized Cape Henry Parents’ Association will present the broadest

opportunities for communication and service among parents in the

School’s history, and the reenergized Alumni Association is already hard

at work planning many exciting new events.

What will we need to be successful? We will need leadership and courage from

everyone in our school community. We will need a team effort and respect for each other’s

strengths and abilities. But, most of all, we will need those who are willing to risk leaving

their comfort zones in the quest for something more enlightening, or more inclusive, or

more rewarding.

I embrace this time in our school’s history and look forward to sharing with you the joy

and excitement of daring to stretch and grow together as a learning community.

LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

NEW BOARD OFFICERS

AND TRUSTEESpage 2

HURRICANE ISABEL“ISMS”page 4

FALL FESTIVAL FUNpage 6

ANNUAL APPEALpage 12

WHAT I DID ON MY

SUMMER VACATION…page 14

SUMMERTIME 2003page 18

NEXUS UPDATEpage 20

APPOINTMENTS AND

PROMOTIONSpage 23

STUDENT AND FACULTY

ACCOMPLISHMENTSpage 24

FALL ATHLETIC REPORTpage 28

JACK AND JERRY HARRIS ‘03page 33

ALUMNI MAKING NEWS:MIKE GIANASCOLI

page 34

ALUMNI NOTESpage 35

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

OFFICERS

Connie FultonPresident

Debbie Puckett President-Elect

Susan Galloway Vice PresidentAngie Finley

TreasurerRobin VanderMeer Recording Secretary

Pam NorthamCorresponding Secretary

REPRESENTATIVES

Upper SchoolMarion Birkhead

Vera Spruiell

Middle SchoolSusan PleasantsLaura Putney

Lower SchoolLee Bergen

Katherine Willis

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Repp H. Lambert, II '89President

Mike Gianascoli '89Vice President

Chris Perry '92Secretary/Treasurer

FALL 2003

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICERS

Mr. Mark A. KellyChair

Mrs. Linda W. CrossVice Chair

Mr. Scot N. CreechVice Chair

Mr. Paul O. Hirschbiel, Jr.Secretary

Ms. Mary H. McNealTreasurer

Dr. John P. Lewis President/Head of School

TRUSTEES

Mrs. Suzanne Reigel BreitMr. Edwin C. Brooks

Mrs. Veronica L. ChildressMr. Reginald C. Corinaldi

Mrs. Mary F. DaviesDr. Lance B. Davlin

Mrs. Debra C. DyckmanMr. Thomas W. Elliott '76

Mr. Dennis M. EllmerMr. William H. Fuller, Jr.Mr. R. Keith Hathaway

Mr. Gregory H. Law Mr. Jerry F. McDonnell

Mr. Frederick J. Napolitano, IIMr. J. Christopher Perry '92

The Honorable Owen B. PickettMrs. Marilyn SimonMrs. Wendy J. SimsMr. James H. Sparks

Mr. Jeffrey M. TouraultMr. A. W. VanderMeer, Jr.

Dr. Robert D. VoogtDr. Annie L. Williams-Loving

Mrs. Connie W. Fulton CHPA President, ex officio

Mr. Repp H. Lambert, II '89 Alumni President, ex officio

ON THE COVER:The Latin phrase “Mundi Novi Scientiae” is inscribed on the Cape Henry Collegiate School seal. Its meaning, “New Worlds of Knowledge,” is at the very core of the CHCS experience. From Prekindergarten through Twelfth Grade, and beyond, our students learn by experiencing… learn by doing. Photographed on the cover of this issue are a few examples of this philosophy at work in our students’ daily lives.

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MNew Beginning AN ENDING

MARKS A

T R U S T E E N E W S

Mr. Mark A. Kelly of Virginia Beach has been elected to serve as Board of Trustees Chair for Cape

Henry Collegiate School through 2005. Mark is the President of The Professional Companies in Virginia

Beach, and is very active in the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Lacrosse Foundation and the Tidewater

Youth Lacrosse League.

Head of School, Dr. John P. Lewis, stated, “It is an honor to have Mark Kelly elected as our Board

Chair. Mark has served diligently on virtually every Board committee and in every capacity possible since

he was elected to the Board in 1998. He has been an instrumental part of the School’s growth and of the

blueprint for the School’s future success.”

NEW BOARD OFFICERS AND TRUSTEE MEMBERS ELECTED

New Board Offi cers Elected for a Two-Year Term of Offi ce (2003-2005)

Mr. Mark A. Kelly Board ChairMrs. Linda W. Cross Vice ChairMr. Scot N. Creech Vice ChairMs. Mary H. McNeal TreasurerMr. Paul O. Hirschbiel, Jr. SecretaryDr. John P. Lewis President/Head of School

New Trustees Elected for a Four-Year Term of Offi ce (2003-2007)

Mrs. Suzanne “Suzy” Reigel Breit is an attorney who received

her J.D. from Tulane University. She and her husband, Jeffrey Breit, are

the parents of four Cape Henry students: Natalie (Grade 9), Jackson

(Grade 7), Lucas (Grade 5), and Georgia (Grade 2).

Dr. Lance B. Davlin, a graduate of Tulane University Medical

School, is a surgeon with Hand Surgery Associates, P.C. and

Orthopaedic Associates of Virginia with offi ces located in Chesapeake

and Norfolk. Dr. Davlin, along with his wife, Joanne, has served on

the Lower School Parents Committee for The Voyage to Excellence

Campaign. The Davlins are the parents of two Lower School

students, Ilana (Grade 4) and Hunter (Grade 3).

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Mr. William H. Fuller, Jr., a retired NFL football player, now heads Fulco

Development and volunteers for many charitable organizations including the National

Diabetes Foundation. William and his wife, Precilla, are parents of Cape Henry alumna

Karen Fuller '02 and three current students, Krystal (Grade 10), Kimberly (Grade 6),

and Kalisa (Kindergarten).

Mr. R. Keith Hathaway is President of Hathaway-Duke Construction Co., which

built The Sims Lower School, The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts, and The Perry

Family Auditorium addition, and renovated the Alfred T. Taylor Field House. Keith

has served with distinction on many boards including the Associate General Contractors

of Virginia, the Builders and Contractors Exchange, and the Professional Construction

Estimators Association. He and his wife, Karin, are parents of Prekindergarten student

Kendall Hathaway. Keith’s daughter, Tamara, graduated from Cape Henry in 2002.

Mr. J. Christopher Perry, CHCS Class of 1992, is the Founder/Managing Partner

of Happy Boxes Self Storage Company in Virginia Beach and was elected to the Board

of Trustees on October 21. Chris attended the University of Colorado and Hampden-

Sydney College. While attending Cape Henry, he served as the President of the Student

Council Association and was captain of the varsity lacrosse, soccer, and basketball teams.

He has been a member of the CHCS Alumni Association Board of Directors since

2001. In addition, Chris serves on many boards including The Windward Charitable

Fund, The Patricia W. and J. Douglas Perry Foundation, and The Allocations

Committee for The Business Consortium for Arts Support. He and his wife, Cathryn,

live in Virginia Beach.

The Honorable Owen B. Pickett served as a member of the U.S. House of

Representatives for 14 years, and prior to that he served as a member of the Virginia

House of Delegates for 15 years. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the

District of Columbia Bar. Prior to entering Congress, Mr. Pickett was the founder

and senior partner in the law firm of Pickett, Lyle, Siegel, Drescher, and Crowshaw in

Virginia Beach. Mr. Pickett and his wife, Sybil, are grandparents of Cape Henry first

grader Teddy MacLeod.

CORRECTIONS TO THE 2002 ANNUAL REPORT

The 2002 Annual Report listed gifts received between July 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003. Every effort was made to accurately recognize contributors to CHCS. We sincerely regret any errors or omissions and ask that you please advise the Development Office of any further corrections.

Annual Giving Honor Roll of DonorsMs. Debbie Puckett in the Chairman’s Club

The Preston S. Creech Memorial FundDebbie and Don Keeling and Matt Mervis

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In the wake of Hurricane Isabel, stories began to emerge of acts of kindness, strange happenings,

students reaching out to the community, and even faculty fi nding unique ways to use this event as a

teaching tool for their students and others. These expressions of community service from the Cape

Henry Collegiate School students and faculty exemplify one of the principles of the School’s Mission,

“To develop students who are aware of the greater community and feel a responsibility to make

contributions to society.”

Here are several examples of how the members of the Cape Henry Collegiate School

community, individually and collectively, pulled together and reached out to help others.

STORIES TOLD AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM A TIME OF CRISIS

Hurricane Isabel“isms”D E V E L O P M E N T N E W S

She discussed evacuation procedures, people’s reaction to the threat of the impending storm, the possibility of water shortages and power outages, what people were doing to protect themselves and their homes, how schools were handling the situation with their students, etc.

In Michelle’s own words, “ What I thought would be a one-day, one-station interview turned out to be a four-day extravaganza with dozens of TV and radio stations calling.”

Michelle is an Executive Board member of the Virginia Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French.

Early HalloweenMr. Brian Walker came in during one

of the days the School did not have power. It was a great time to catch up on some extra work. He said it was a strange experience and that, “While traveling up the dim halls of Everett, just outside The Perry Family Auditorium, I felt something ‘creepy’ crawling up my shoe and onto my sock. When I looked down, I saw a ‘wild’ lizard, which proceeded to race up my leg and hop off when it reached my knee. It then scurried off down the hall.” It seems as though everything was off-kilter during that unusual week.

Turtle, TooMaybe it had something to do with the

Development Offi ce, but Mrs. Julie Scherrer also reported seeing a box turtle slowly walking down the halls of Everett on one of her days in the offi ce during the power outage. For years there have been two box turtles that live in the very protected Alumni Garden, but with the doors open during the day to air out the dampness in the building, “Henry” found his way inside. Julie made sure he was returned to his safe haven.

Casual Friday Takes On A New MeaningDuring the Middle and Upper School

assemblies on the fi rst day back from Hurricane Isabel’s unexpected 12-day break, the Head of School, Dr. John P. Lewis, met with students to announce two “Dress Down Days” planned to help our community. (“Dress Down” in Middle and Upper Schools means that students may deviate from the normal dress code and wear jeans.)

Students who contributed $1 or more to the American Red Cross would be allowed to “Dress Down” on September 30. The second “Dress Down Day” was planned for October 3. Permission to “Dress Down” on that Friday was granted for those who donated non-perishable food to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.

The Lower School students took a different route to helping. They voted to have their Student Council Association contribute $250 each to the American Red Cross and to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Their contributions were from monies earned by the Lower School students’ various fundraising endeavors throughout the year.

It was heartwarming to learn that our students collectively raised $1,026 for the American Red Cross and collected 1,440 pounds of food for the Foodbank.

Parlez-vous Français?Mrs. Michelle Hinck received a call

from one of the producers of “Radio Canada” in Montreal explaining the need for a French-speaking person in this area they could interview concerning the hurricane situation and what was being done to prepare for its arrival. Michelle was more than happy to accommodate and was interviewed live, in French, for the benefi t of listeners in Montreal and the surrounding areas.

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COPING WITH A VIOLENT STORM

D E V E L O P M E N T N E W S

Anonymous BenefactorThe following email was distributed

to all faculty and staff shortly after school resumed:

“During the storm break, someone with a kind heart apparently fed the fish

in my classroom. Between the lack of filtration, aeration, and the suspected lack of food, I fully expected the little guys to be floating belly up when we returned.

On Friday, following our faculty meeting, I was pleasantly surprised to

find that all of my little buddies were alive and well.

To that person, whoever you are, the fish and I would like to extend a wholehearted, ‘Thank you!’

Sincerely, Erik Cofer and the “Fins”

As teachers we must help our students cope with many different situations, including when devastating storms hit. In 1989, Hurricane Hugo hit Charleston, South Carolina with an 18-foot storm surge and 155 m.p.h. winds. I was a Middle School science teacher then. Not wanting to frighten the students, I explained only the basics of wind speed and what a storm surge was. When the children came back to school weeks later, it was clear they were disappointed in me for not sharing with them what likely would occur. I had my Eighth Grade science students list those things they wished I had explained to them. I kept their list in a file I kept on hurricanes, and this past fall I needed to review it to assist me in doing a better job as a teacher.

On September 11, 2003, I watched the weather station as Hurricane Isabel became a category five hurricane and was projected to hit near North Carolina or Virginia. I decided my students needed to start tracking the storm. The children quickly became adept at checking the twice daily coordinates issued online.

On Monday, September 14, my young Third through Fifth Grade students were energized with excitement, fear, and anxiety as they realized that their community of Virginia Beach would probably be hit by a hurricane. I told my students that the hurricane might not hit near us, and then guilt began creeping into my thoughts. I was doing it again–minimizing the upcoming situation to protect the children. Instead, I pulled out the list my eighth graders had written 14 years earlier. I read the list, talking about how strong Hurricane Hugo was and that Isabel had been downgraded to a much weaker storm.

Students made lists of the inevitable

things that would happen–power would almost certainly go out. Next, the children began listing items of their own that would need batteries. A quick math lesson erupted about how many batteries they would need to keep the Gameboy going for five days. Students did not want to run short on batteries. “Mrs. Holden, how long do you think the power will be out?” I told the children it would be better to have too many batteries than not enough, but the power could be out for three to five days. Their pencils were quickly adding up the needed batteries.

“Would it be safer going to the bathroom in the dark with a candle or a flashlight?” “A flashlight,” they all cried out. “Okay, then put it on your list.” “What kind of batteries does a flashlight need?” I wanted my students to take control of what they could prepare for the storm. “What kind of food do you want your parents to get ready for you? Remember, if there is no power, the food in the refrigerator will not be safe to eat? Add what you want to your list.” “How long do you think food will stay frozen in a freezer?” The lists got longer and sometimes unrealistic, but the children all took them home for their parents to look over.

The Fifth Grade students also did a variety of Internet searches, discovering some very good sites on preparing for hurricanes, including the Red Cross and FEMA websites. On Wednesday, September 16, we talked about wind strength and what the storm would sound like. The young students closed their eyes as the class tried to

make howling sounds. We finally discussed the frightening television coverage. I tried to give the children a firm understanding of the science behind hurricanes and a realistic visualization that was both honest and manageable. On Thursday, September 17, Hurricane Isabel hit Virginia Beach, as a category one hurricane. All but five percent of our community lost electrical power, and many neighborhoods were still without power when school resumed on September 29.

The first day back after the storm, I asked the children to make a list of things they would like me to add to my “Student Preparedness File” that my previous students had written 14 years earlier. The students explained they didn’t have anything to add to the list. Initially, students did not want to discuss the storm. After explaining that their experiences could help other children know what a hurricane could be like, students looked upon the activity as a community service project. Students were given the option to create lists, write essays, or do a series of pictures.

I realized through these two very different storms that I did not help my first group of students by minimizing a situation that I knew would be horrific. Instead it is better to be matter-of-fact, listing the events that almost certainly will occur.

Helping the children develop a mental picture of what will occur and a plan that makes them more in more control of the situation makes sense. When they return to school, assisting the students in verbalizing their occurrences is just as important as preparing them for the upcoming storm.

TEACHING STUDENTS ABOUT HURRICANES AND PREPARING FOR THE WORST

BY DR. JANET HOLDEN, LOWER SCIENCE TEACHER

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ICHPA, ALONG WITH THE LOWER, MIDDLE, AND UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT CLUBS

AND ORGANIZATIONS, CAME TOGETHER FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER

Fall Festival FunD E V E L O P M E N T N E W S

If you happened to be one of the very few who missed the Fall Festival, I must tell you that you

missed something very special. The entire day was just terrifi c! The weather was gorgeous; the food was

scrumptious; and the activities were youthfully fascinating. Yes, the Cape Henry community enjoyed a

bright, sunny Saturday fi lled with smiles and excitement.

Sincere thanks must be extended to the many hardworking people who made this day so enjoyable.

Thank you to our Cape Henry facilities staff, Sage Dining Services, and our Development Offi ce staff for

a job well done. Also, many thanks to our faculty and staff for their special support, ranging from student

guidance and cash counting, to road “rACE” sweating and “dunking booth” drenching. Of course,

a very special thank you must be extended to the Cape Henry Parents’ Association volunteers and the

Fall Festival leadership of co-chairs Mrs. Michele Brooks and

Mrs. Angie Finley. Their planning began a year ago and

culminated in a truly memorable event.

Thanks to all.

Dr. John P. Lewis

Captured memories . . .

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Lee BergenLower School

Katherine WillisLower School

THE CAPE HENRY PARENTS’ ASSOCIATIONTHE FACES BEHIND

THE CAPE HENRY PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Connie FultonPresident

Debbie PuckettPresident-Elect

Susan GallowayVice President

Angie FinleyTreasurer

Robin VanderMeerRecording Secretary

Pam NorthamCorresponding

Secretary

Susan PleasantsMiddle School

Laura PutneyMiddle School

Marion BirkheadUpper School

Vera SpruiellUpper School

O F F I C E R S

R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S

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CAPE HENRY UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS ESTABLISH TWO RUN/WALKS TO HELP

INCREASE AIDS AWARENESS DURING THE FALL FESTIVAL

TrACE at the CapeTHE

INAUGURAL

D E V E L O P M E N T N E W S

The ACE Club (AIDS Crisis Education) of Cape Henry Collegiate School held its inaugural “rACE at the Cape” on October 18 during the Fall Festival. The new event included a 5K run/walk and a one-mile family fun run/walk. With both the start and fi nish of the race located on campus, nearly 100 members of the Cape Henry Collegiate School community participated in this fi rst annual event. The Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon ran a feature story on this event entitled, “Inaugural Race At The Cape Raises Money For Aids.” The article explained how the event was the brain child of and was sponsored by Cape Henry Upper School students to help promote AIDS awareness. Sue Galloway, Betsy Goode, Sherry Celesia, Priscilla Jaffee, Liz Goulart, Alice Meredith,

Lauren Galloway, and the ACE Club members comprised the committee that worked tirelessly to ensure this race’s success. Congratulations to all.

(Editor’s note: To view the article in its entirety, go to www.capehenry.org and

click on “CHCS in the News.”)

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Overall Male Winners

Charlie Celesia 17:04

Perry Lange 18:56

Dan Loalbo 20:08

Overall Female Winners

Suzanne Ginnow 19:59

Peyton Von Hirsch 21:11

Dale Browning 21:12

Group Awards

Dylan van Aalst 27:03Kelsey Scherrer 26:30

Taylor Keating 21:48Kristen Meredith 23:42

Kim McDonald 51:11

Mark Levine 22:07Tracy Loalbo 32:40

George van Aalst 21:10Wendy Napolitano 24:35

Dr. John P. Lewis 28:57Karen Sparks 27:39

Winners are . . .and the

Winners are . . .

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2003-2004 ANNUAL APPEAL

D E V E L O P M E N T N E W S

Dear Cape Henry Parents, Grandparents, and Friends,

Once again it is Annual Appeal time, and I am hoping you will join me, the Board of Trustees, and the Cape Henry faculty and staff in making this year’s Campaign the most successful ever. With your support, I know we can reach our goal.

Some of you may ask why we need an Annual Giving Campaign. Did you know that tuition and fees cover approximately 91% of the cost of running Cape Henry for a year? Annual Giving and the combined income of other fundraisers make up the difference. Your donations, which are tax-deductible, enable Cape Henry to continue to improve our academic and extracurricular programs as well as create new opportunities for our students and faculty.

Last year, parents, Trustees, alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends contributed over $307,000 to the Annual Fund. Our goal for 2003-2004 is $330,000 and 100% participation from our Trustees, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. Your participation is critical. The higher the participation, the higher the probability that Cape Henry will be awarded grants from corporations and private foundations.

Please join us this year in this important campaign. Remember, we ask only that you give what is comfortable for you. Please be generous when a Trustee or parent volunteer contacts you about becoming an Annual Giving contributor this year.

Thanks for your belief in Cape Henry Collegiate School.

Mr. Jim Sparks, Chairman of the Annual Appeal

October 27 Carolyn Castleberry

Joanne Davlin

October 28Bert Dail

Amy Goldberg

October 29 Lance DavlinKristie Mason

November 3Jon Wheeler

Paul Hirschbiel

November 4Ned BrooksWendy Sims

November 5Merni MedleyScott Sautter

November 11Dudley FultonDebbie Puckett

November 12Chris Perry

Repp Lambert

Congratulations to the following for being inducted into the

Annual Appeal Caller Hall of Famefor the top dollars raised.

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ANNUAL GIVING VOLUNTEERSThank you to the following volunteers who gave so generously of their time and talents to help with the 2003 Annual Giving Phonathon. Their efforts were very successful.

Bernadette Alcaraz*

Lee Bergen*

Michele BordelonJeff Breit

Suzy Breit*

Ned BrooksCarolyn Castleberry*

Veronica ChildressCorinne Cofer*

Laurie Cooper*

Bert DailTammy Dail*

Joanne Davlin*

Lance DavlinElaine Donaldson*

Sally ElstrodtEd Foster*

William FullerConnie FultonDudley Fulton

Sali GearKim Gershen*

Talya Gershon*

Clay Gill*

Judi GodseyAmy Goldberg*

Cindy Helmkamp*

Paul HirschbielLiz Jackson

Kalliopi Karides*

Repp Lambert '89Charlie Landen

Laura Lechler '92Julie Levine*

Debbi Mandell*

Kristie Mason*

Mike Mason*

Pete McCoy '88Tim McKeithanBob McMichael

Mary McNealMerni MedleyLaurie Michels*

Bonnie Midkiff*

Eric Mulkey '94Susan MulveyMeg Mytelka*

Fred NapolitanoChris Perry '92Susan PleasantsDebbie PuckettLaura Putney

Selden Richards*

Christine Root*

Scott SautterJulie ScherrerKaren Voogt*

Jon Wheeler

* Lower School Class Agents

Linda BawcomCallie ByronCindy DragasGilda GoldnerBarbara Hall

Arlene IngramShep Jordan

Lesleyanne KirkpatrickPaul LankfordCathy LewisWendy LewisNancy Moye

Lesley O’BrienLinda OverstreetPamela ParkerRandy PikeLinda SchonKay Temme

Marieke VanderwerffBrian Walker '95

CALLERS CLERICAL

The Cape Henry Collegiate community was saddened to learn of the loss of Mrs. Margaret

Everett Jackson on September 17, 2003. Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of Mrs. Helena Everett,

the Founder of Cape Henry’s predecessor school, the Everett School. Over the decades, Margaret

was not only an integral part of the Everett School, but also of Cape Henry Collegiate School. She

taught for many years at the Everett School and was its director for

two years. In later years, as a resident of neighboring Alanton, she

continued to participate in Cape Henry celebrations and events.

She enjoyed keeping up with the growth of the School and was in

contact with members of the administration regularly.

Mrs. Jackson was the widow of George Michie Jackson and is

survived by her sister, Ann Everett White, of Lynchburg, Virginia. As

Mrs. White expressed recently, “Margaret was always interested in the

progress of the School and sent all of us copies of the 75th Anniversary

Scrapbook. The pictures and the accompanying text took me way

back to the days when all of the grades were held in one room at 1203

Atlantic Avenue.” Ann Everett White, Mrs. Everett’s youngest daughter,

as a student in 1937.

MEMORIAL FUND ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARGARET EVERETT JACKSON

Mrs. Helena Everett, Founder of Cape Henry Collegiate School’s predecessor

school, the Everett School, and mother of Mrs. Margaret Jackson and Mrs.

Ann White, two of the four daughters Mrs. Everett started her school to

accommodate.

Margaret Everett Jackson (L) singing with Founder and Former Headmistress Dickie Jordan (R) at Cape Henry Collegiate School’s 75th Anniversary.

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Just PeachieFirst grader Taylor Thibault was

featured in the July/August edition of Hampton Roads Monthly magazine. She was pictured in a beautiful peach orchard along with an article and a recipe for Peach Cobbler.

Football!Third grader Annalise Hannah

took part in a two-week soccer camp in England this summer sponsored by the English FA (Football Association). In the 8-12 age group, there were 50 students, only two of whom were female. At the end of the two weeks, four participants were awarded medals for excellent sportsmanship and skill in the game. Congratulations to Annalise for being one of the medal winners.

Middle School Students Skate Away With National Awards

Seventh grader Kathryn Van Deveer and sixth grader Kate Pleasants both skated away with titles at the Roller Skating Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska this summer.

This is Kathryn Van Deveer’s fi rst year of competing, yet she was awarded third place in the Junior Olympic Level 1B Girls Figures at the Championships in August. She competed against 35 other skaters from around the country. The competition consisted of two fi gures for the elimination round and two different fi gures for the fi nals.

Kathryn won the right to go to the National Championship meet by taking fi rst place at the regional competition held in Laurel, Maryland in June. She skated against 17 others girls from Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Meanwhile, middle schooler, Kate Pleasants, enjoyed her best fi nish ever with a clean sweep at the Southeast Regional with fi rst place fi nishes in Figures, Loops, and Free Style. She also went on to the Roller Skating Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska in July for her

SUMMER WAS ANYTHING BUT “LAZY, HAZY, OR CRAZY” FOR CHCS STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF

Summer Vacation…”“WHAT I DID ON MY

S C H O O L N E W S

third visit, earning a seventh place in Loops, ninth in Figures, and thirteenth in Free Style.

Kate began skating as a second grader at Cape Henry and moved into competition as a third grader within the Junior Olympic Division. She placed fi rst in the Southeast Region that year in Figures and fourth in Free Style. As a fourth grader she advanced to the highly competitive Standard Elementary Division where she earned fi rst place in Figures and second in Free Style.

Competitive Roller Sports date back to the early 1900s when wooden wheels and strap-on skates were the norm. Today there are three divisions of roller sports: artistic, hockey, and speed skating. Each division has both standard (Senior) and JO (Junior Olympic) levels of competition that are then divided into age groups. Artistic Skating consists of Figures, Free Style, and Dance. Figures require precision tracing and turns while Free Style involves jumps, spins, and footwork set to music.

Senior Tyler Chianelli Launched His New High-Speed Public Internet Access Company, Cyber Ready Systems

Talk about your entrepreneur! Tyler Chianelli, Chief Operating Offi cer for Cyber Ready Systems, has not only launched a new cyber company, but he has also published his own business plan for the 2003 fi scal year. Cyber Ready Systems L.L.C. is a company that specializes in the acquisition of high-speed public Internet access terminals that can be

used by the general public to surf the Internet, check email, or video conference with others via the Internet. (Editor’s Note: From the photograph, it resembles a cross between a slot machine, an ATM, and a phone booth.)

Tyler’s business plan contains everything from charts and graphs of market trends, to total capital and liabilities, the company’s mission statement, objectives, and projected profi t/loss and cash fl ow spreadsheets through the year 2008.

Sanctioned by the State Corporation Commission in Richmond on July 23, 2003, Tyler’s Cyber Ready Systems has already been set up in a few locations to begin what many believe to be the birth of a “Cyber Empire.”

Much More than Just Language For three weeks this June and July,

Senior Lindsey Daniels attended the Virginia Governor’s Japanese Academy at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, while Senior Rachel Beck attended the Spanish Language Academy, hosted at the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Staunton, Virginia. The Virginia Department of Education sponsored six Governor’s Foreign Language Academies this summer where students were nurtured and language skills were cultivated. Participating students were selected through a statewide competition. CBS News and USA Today have featured the academies as examples of innovative foreign language programs.

As a member of the Japanese Language Academy, Lindsey learned and experienced the Japanese language and culture including Rajio Taiso (morning calisthenics), music lessons, language classes, and Japanese cooking classes. She was also allowed to select Japanese electives such as Nihon No Kokoro, Government and Politics, Macha Frappaccinos and Squid Ink Pizza, The Japanization of

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Americanization, Introduction to Japanese Culture, Japanese Art History, and The World of Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams. At the Japanese Academy, the language learning extended beyond the classroom with afternoon activities such as cooking, soccer, volleyball, folk dancing, singing and yearbook. All activities were hands-on and in real-life situations, making language acquisition meaningful, practical, and lasting.

For Rachel, the experience differed in that the Spanish Academy, unlike the Japanese program, was a total immersion program; no English was allowed from the opening ceremony until the closing ceremony. Students were not allowed any contact with the outside world, except for one hour each evening when they were allowed to read and write letters

After attending classes each morning and being instructed in Russian, Spanish Literature, Grammar, the History of Puerto Rico, Debate, the Mayas and even the Flamenco, students worked on projects including drama, yearbook, dance, or art. Basketball, volleyball, or soccer followed the projects each day with various activities offered in the evenings. On weekends, students traveled together off campus.

As Rachel reported, “At first communicating was difficult, but with every day, I made remarkable improvement. My vocabulary grew during the three weeks, my grammar improved as well as my reading comprehension, but the improvement in my speaking ability was huge. By the end of the academy, I could speak more rapidly and could clearly express myself. The academy was a very challenging experience as it was a total immersion program, but it was worth it.”

Page at PrincetonBrandon Page attended the

High School Diplomats Program at Princeton University this summer, a cultural enrichment experience that brings together high school students from Japan and the United States. Those who are selected to participate must demonstrate leadership, flexibility, open-mindedness and a curiosity to learn more about another culture. Brandon participated in a ten-day all

Museum and Park, where we presented our string of 1,000 cranes (senbazuru) at the memorial to Sadako, the girl who began this tradition but died of leukemia from the bomb before she could complete her own senbazuru. We have since received expressions of thanks from the Mayor of Hiroshima and the International Peace Commission addressed both to Dr. Lewis and to Nancy herself for her inspiration and dedication to peace.”

The Kelly CampSenior Ryan Kelly and his

brother, Colin Kelly '01, ran a youth summer league for over 90 Hampton Roads Middle School students two nights a week at Lynnhaven Middle School. This is the second summer that Colin and Ryan have run the program for the Hampton Roads Chapter of US Lacrosse. CHCS Alums Dan Hechtkopf '01, Adam van de Leuv '02, and senior Mike Timms were also coaches along with Hannon Wright, a former goalie from the University of Virginia and volunteer assistant coach at the University of Virginia for several years. Ryan served as the referee. He and his brother were able to increase participation by 50% this year and expect enrollment to increase again next summer. Numerous CHCS students participated in this popular summer program.

Zoo To DoMrs. Liz Ballard spent her

summer as a Summer Safari Camp counselor at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. She taught three and four year olds and first and second graders. The camp was designed as an educational experience for the children. The

expense paid stay at Princeton. He was paired with a Japanese roommate. The goals of this special program are to provide academic and social activities to enable students to learn about each other’s culture.

New Perspectives: Japan TripEight CHCS Upper School

students, Lauren Chambers, Drake Childress, James Harris, Jonathan MacConkey, Nancy Marsden, Peter Phillips, and Nick Snider, participated in a 16-day journey to Japan, which included a week’s home stay and visit to a Japanese high school in Hiroshima.

The students prepared for months under the guidance of Ms. Kirsten Cais, planning their time in Tokyo and Kyoto by learning and practicing customs and etiquette, familiarizing themselves with various aspects of their chosen study theme, (art, architecture, and cuisine), and by exchanging exciting emails with their assigned home stay families. In addition, under the direction and inspiration of Nancy Marsden, the participants and many other CHCS students, faculty, and families folded origami cranes to make a string of 1,000 cranes to present as a goodwill gesture to the Peace Memorial in Hiroshima, site of the first atomic bomb explosion.

The trip was part of the New Perspectives: Japan program run by the nonprofit Laurasian Institution, and it was the second such trip for teacher Kirsten Cais and CHCS students.

After a 12-hour flight from Chicago to Narita Airport and getting settled in their headquarters at the Olympic Village in downtown Tokyo, the visitation of the school began. Funairi is a very competitive, magnet, public high school, specializing in foreign language and international studies. The School arranged an interesting and comprehensive program for our CHCS students including participating in regular classes and a variety of extra activities such as Japanese cooking, music, tea ceremony, kendo, and koto clubs.

As Ms. Cais reported, “As well, we had outings to the Mazda Car headquarters and factory, a day-care/preschool center, and the Peace

“Annual” CampYearbook Editor, Meghan Roe, Assistant Editor, Jocelyn Puckett, and Faculty Sponsor, Mrs. Debbie White, attended “Yearbook Camp” at Wake Forest during the month of July. They all agreed they learned a great deal about planned the 2003-2004 CHCS yearbook, and that they disliked the camp food.

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lessons included many hands-on activities and exposure to the animals, and covered their habitat, their care, and how they came to live at the zoo. The campers were taken behind the scenes into the animals’ cages to learn the habitat and care of each animal from the special keeper. The also got to touch all of the educational animals which included Madagascar hissing cockroaches, African bull frogs, llamas, Fire Salamanders, Sand Boas, porcupines, armadillos, and many others. Liz had to train to handle all of the educational animals. Her comment about the experience was, “I love doing this during the summer!”

Laborans Per Totam Aestatem Working Through The Entire Summer

Mrs. Susan Senechal had an extremely busy and productive summer. She made two presentations at the American Classical League Summer Institute in Buffalo, New York. One was on Latin for grades prekindergarten through two; the other involved the Exploratory Latin Exam. (Susan is the Chair of that American Classical League’s committee.) In conjunction with the Exploratory Exam, Susan’s committee created a syllabus for 2003-2004 and the final version of the exam for national distribution.

Susan also co-edited a teacher activity packet for the National Mythology Exam, got her Ursus Books (stories about the CHCS Latin bear due on CD sometime this year) ready for publication, and began collaboration with another teacher from Denver on a book designed to aid teachers with exploratory Latin programs.

When asked if she relaxed at all this summer, Susan said, “For fun, I kayaked and read mystery novels.”

Island School ConferenceIn August, Middle School Life

Science teacher Mr. Erik Cofer attended a teacher conference at the Island School on Cape Eleuthera in the Bahamas. The main focus of the conference was the school’s experientially based learning philosophy. Teachers from various disciplines and educational backgrounds were able to see first hand the unique educational experience offered to high school sophomores and juniors who attend the semester program at the Island School. In addition, teachers were able to share various lesson plans and activities with one another during the weeklong conference.

Montana ManMr. Bill Wagner spent three weeks

in Montana again this summer, as he has the past five summers, volunteering with others from around the world on an Earthwatch Institute project.

“We were ten or more miles from the nearest building and two miles off the nearest (dirt) road. No running water or electricity. Truly a primitive campsite!”

Bill’s assignment this summer was to excavate a triceratops specimen which had been found and partially dug up on state-owned land two years prior. During the 23 days the dig was in operation, his team removed 71 specimens (bones) from the site. Bill was there for all phases of the operation as one of two team leaders and, besides

excavation work, prepared the site map of the bones. While there, the state of Montana suffered a record heat wave for July (seven consecutive days over 100 degrees) and the team also survived a threat from a major wildfire that came within 13 miles of the camp (the

“Missouri Breaks” fire). Bill said they could see the smoke and the glow from the fire at night!

The Call of the WildUpper School Latin and Philosophy

instructor, Mrs. Pam Racine, and former CHCS Physical Education

instructor and field hockey coach, Miss Susan Edwards, and their friend, Missy James, explored museums and hiked in the Canadian Rockies–Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper.

CHCS In the Outback Proving it really is a small world

after all, Dr. and Mrs. Lewis took an excursion to Australia to visit with family this summer. While there, they were able to also visit with another CHCS family, the Parnigonis.

Pictured (L to R) Deb Parnigoni, Cathy Lewis, Kristen Parnigoni, Jack Lewis, Stephen Parnigoni, and Deb’s parents, Barbara and John Cook.

Missy James, Susan Edwards and Pam Racine shown at Lake Louise.

Pictured here is the “remote camp,” 125 miles from the Ft. Peck Montana Paleontology Field Station.

Bill preparing the site map for excavation.

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Mrs. Yvette Dunbar and her husband, Michael, took a summer cruise to Barbados, Martinique, and Aruba. Yvette is shown here among the cacti in Aruba.

Summer at the National Teachers’ Institute

Mrs. Helen Johnson was the core faculty for Middle School instruction at the New Teachers’ Institute (NTI). With the mission of the NTI to “inspire, equip, and challenge talented individuals to teach,” this summer seminar had its largest group of new teachers ever

(60) including one of our own CHCS teachers, Miss Helga Hiss. NTI was held at Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal, Virginia during the first week of August.

Campus BeautificationMrs. Linda Schon attended two

national conferences this summer: The National Business Officers Association (NBOA) Summer Institute at the Thacher School in Ojai, California, and the Independent School Management (ISM) Facilities Summer Institute on managing “The Well-Kept Campus,” which was held in Wilmington, Delaware. As a result of research presented at the ISM’s institute, Cape Henry moved forward this fall to implement a Visitors’ Policy in order to provide another level of safety and security for our school community.

Developmentally Speaking Mrs. Julie Scherrer, Director of

Development, attended a weeklong conference during the month of July. The CASE (Council for Ad-vancement and Support of Education) Summer Institute in Educational Fund Raising was held at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Classes and workshops were conducted each day in Annual Giving, Capital Cam-paigns, Marketing, Volunteerism, Alumni Affairs, Stewardship, Publica-tions, and Special Events.

Virginia SOL Science WorkshopsMrs. Janet Holden, Lower

School Science instructor, hosted two science workshops over the course of the summer. Over twenty public school teachers attended the one-day workshops that afforded them each three continuing education credits. One workshop was held on the Cape Henry Collegiate School campus, and one was held at Chesapeake Bay Academy. The fees from these workshops were donated to the Horizons Program at Cape Henry Collegiate School and to program development at Chesapeake Bay Academy.

Coast To Coast Mrs. Ellen Maurer had an

eventful summer with her son getting married July 19 in Washington, D.C. She also traveled to Seattle in August for a family visit, and this year, her son and his bride met her there along with Ellen’s daughter and her fiance.

Jack and Cathy decided to have a bit of adventure while in Sydney as well. Above: They are shown high atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge after a three-hour climb. Exhilarating! Below: The view!

CHCS MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL

STUDENTS ARE CONNECTED!

Each Middle and Upper

School student now has access to a

personalized @capehenry.org email

account. Students who have signed

their Internet Contracts simply

need to contact Kevin Shain, the

Webmaster, to acquire their private

username and password. They will

then be able to access their new

account.

These email addresses will be

available to students even through

college, which would mean a

constant and steady email address

for years to come. It would also be

an excellent way to stay connected

with each other and with the CHCS

community through their transitional

years.

If your Middle or Upper School

student has not signed up yet, please

encourage him or her to do so today!

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Genna Stargell and Catie Thorson hosted a variety of activities including Hogwarts 101, Indoor/Outdoor Games, and Wilderness/Camping. Whether the kids were making s’mores or magic wands, they were having a great time. We cannot forget the incredible Summer Writing Workshop taught by Kara Lawler, where her students learned all about the “POWERS of Writing!” And the Babysitting course, where instructors from EVMS certifi ed our campers in CPR and basic child care.

The arts were alive and well this summer. Maggie Bejma helped campers bring new life to an old chair in Chairs! Chairs! Chairs! Callie Byron had fun creating many different things with her campers in Papier-mâché and Pottery. Middle and Upper School students had a very interesting and creative week with Jeff Warden in Photography and Watercolors. Feet were tapping when the Anyone Can Play Jazz

campers, under the direction of Karen DeVroop, performed for one of our Fun Friday assemblies.

The largest number of campers worked on their skills in one or more of our sports camps. From the famous Larry Ward Basketball Camps, to Fun and Games Galore with Will Gibbs and Leroi Wilson, campers were challenged, learned new skills, practiced those skills, and had a great time.

The others sports camps included Girls Soccer, Boys Lacrosse, Dolphin All-Star Baseball, Cape Hockey, Spirit Cheerleading, Elite Soccer, All-American Wrestling, and the Virginia All-Star Soccer.

Many students opted to take academic classes this summer. The Health 9 classes, taught by Michael Dzick and Jay Maizel, explored the concept of decision-making in relation to human life and health. The Health 10 classes, taught by Michael Dzick and Marci Neubeck, assisted students in fi nding ways to let their personal

best shine. Linda Overstreet had a fabulous two weeks with her Introduction to Programming Using JAVA students, and Leigh Wilson helped a few seniors begin work on their senior speeches in the Senior Speech Workshop.

All in all it was a terrifi c summer for the kids, but the adults got to have a little fun, too! Our Book Club, led by Kara Lawler, enjoyed reading a variety of books and sharing delightful conversations about each of them. Maggie Bejma thoroughly enjoyed teaching her Faux Finishing class, and SaRita Nery-Ranger enlightened her Interior Decorating Essentials class.

The summer of 2003 proved to be an incredible season for our summer programs. Summertime 2004 is already in the planning stages now and promises to be even better!

SSummertime 2003 CHCS

S C H O O L N E W S

Summertime 2003 proved that Cape Henry Collegiate School is an

exciting destination during the summer months. There is so much to tell,

it is hard to know where to begin. The Demi-Dolphins (three to fi ve

year olds) swam, played games, had special activities, and experienced an

all-round good time this summer under the direction of Sarah Anton '97,

Jessika Rodriguez '97, and Tracey McNeil. Discovery Days, led

by Prekindergarten teacher Laura Goldman '94 with her assistants, Lauren Brand '01 and Phil

Medley '02, had many great adventures for our rising fi rst through third graders. Mary Mulvey took

our Riptides campers (rising fourth through sixth graders) on a unique experience around the world.

Each week they took an in-depth look at different cultures and became water certifi ed in the process. Pat

Accetola, our wonderful swimming instructor, worked to improve the swimming skills of all the Demi-

Dolphins, Discovery Days campers, and the Riptides.

STUDENT AND ADULT PARTICIPANTS ALIKE ENJOYED SPENDING THEIR SUMMER AT CHCSBY JULIE LEVINE, DIRECTOR OF SUMMER PROGRAMS AND LOWER SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

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Five years ago leaders of the community sat down with leaders from Cape Henry Collegiate School and Norfolk Collegiate School to develop two sites for a unique eight-year

investment in our area children. Ever since, this growing program has helped keep low-income children from Virginia Beach and Norfolk Public Schools connected

to learning during the summer and throughout the school year. Eighteen fi rst graders came to Cape Henry in 1999. Each year since, as these children grew one year older, new fi rst graders joined the group. This summer, 130 students from fi rst to fi fth grades completed the six-week program at Norfolk Collegiate and Cape Henry Collegiate Schools. Horizons will keep them coming back right up to the time they enter ninth grade.

These children work hard for six weeks in creative atmospheres designed by dedicated and talented teachers who have chosen to work in this remarkable project during their summers. Children take home new perspectives on learning built in the classroom–taking new confi dence shaped in swimming class, music performance, and art innovation–

AFTER FIVE YEARS, HORIZONS HAMPTON ROADS CONTINUES TO KEEP STUDENTS CONNECTED TO LEARNING

BY SUSAN FOURNIER, HORIZONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Cape Henry Connections: HORIZONS AT

THE CAPE

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to power them into more successful futures.

Horizons Hampton Roads, Cape Henry Collegiate School, and Virginia Beach City Public Schools have established a valuable partnership to open new vistas for the community’s low-income children. Without the public schools, there would be no children to invite and no buses to bring them. Without Cape Henry there would be no destination, no place to learn together under staff and volunteer guidance. This three-way partnership depends on the generosity of Cape Henry Collegiate School, the willingness and support of the public schools, and the commitment of teachers, teacher aides, and volunteers to maintain a connection to learning that will last a lifetime.

As children have grown, they have developed an ever-growing need to think about issues they now face and ones about which they will need to make judgments as adults. Thanks to Director Veronica Hernandez, the creative staff at Horizons Hampton Roads, and the 2003 issue (recognizing, exploring and valuing the growing multicultural nature of our communities) students were brought to a new way of thinking. Planning is already in progress for the 2004

program.Under the direction of Chairman

Paul. O. Hirschbiel, Jr., Horizons Hampton Roads is a 501(c)(3) Virginia Corporation entirely supported by individual and business contributions and selected grant and foundation funds. Each student’s family pays a nominal fee of $25 per child. The special partnerships with the public schools and Cape Henry Collegiate School allow Horizons Hampton Roads to fl ourish. The investment is bound to pay handsome returns in the future.

(Editor’s Note: For more information on Horizons Hampton Roads please visit its website at: http://www.horizonskidsnational.org/html/hampton.html)

CCape Henry Collegiate School is quietly doing something

stupendous… outstanding. Since 1999, Cape Henry has

graciously played host, mentor, and supporter to an affi liate of a

national program with nearly 40 years of proven success under

its belt. We call it Horizons Hampton Roads.

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TThe 2003 academic year marked the beginning of the Cape Henry Collegiate School international study-abroad program entitled NEXUS. The NEXUS program seeks to introduce students to a wide variety of stimulating experiences that will foster an awareness of the global community. Students will have the opportunity to travel overseas and explore diverse cultures, varied ecosystems, or to immerse themselves in the language of their choosing. NEXUS seeks to plant an inquisitive seed in the minds of the students in order to create a lifelong yearning for discovery. In essence, NEXUS will expand the classroom beyond our campus to make the world our stage.

NEXUS programs for 2004 are exciting, adventurous, and educational. The Greek and Turkey adventure consists of two academic programs. Classic Civilizations will be taught by Mrs. Merni Medley, and Photojournalism will be taught by Mr. Jeff Warden. Students accepted into these programs will embark on a 16-day historical journey following in the footsteps of Virgil’s “Aeneid.” Starting in Istanbul, students will visit the Roman Hippodrome, the sixth-century Byzantine church, Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the world famous Grand Bazaar. From Istanbul, our group will fl y to the coastal city of Izmir to visit the ancient city of Pergamon and the healing center of Asclepion. From there, they will travel to the ancient city of Ephesus and on to Kusadasi where they will embark on a three-day cruise. During the sea voyage, students will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, Patmos, Rhodes, and will make a stop on Crete to visit Knossos. The voyage will end in Athens with visits to the ancient Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Amphitheater. Students will then embark on a four-day classical tour to the ancient cities of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, and the picturesque, seaside city of Nauplion.

The French language immersion course will be led by Mrs. Yvette Dunbar. A 16-day trip to France is planned for mid-June 2004. Students will tour Nice, Cannes, and the Principality of Monaco on the French Riviera. Next, they will visit Provence to see many Roman ruins, such as the Pont du Gard (an aqueduct built in 19 B.C.E.), the Roman amphitheater, and the imposing Maison Carree in Nimes. In Avignon, students will view the remarkable Papal Palace.

Leaving Avignon, students will take the TGV, the fastest train in Europe, to Paris, the City of Lights. After exploring the many sights of Paris and savoring some of the world’s fi nest cuisine, students will spend one week with a French family in Chalons, France. During the homestay, various Franco-American group activities are planned, including an excursion to Strasbourg.

Mr. Erik Cofer will lead a fortunate group of students to Panama to study tropical rainforest bio-diversity and marine biology with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Those students participating will have the opportunity to travel to Panama, and study tropical biodiversity at the Barro Colorado STRI facility. STRI professors will lead our students through the jungle and lecture in the world’s leading tropical classroom. Students will visit and participate in lectures and discussions at the STRI Tupper Center. Students will continue to the San Blas Islands where they will live with the Kuna Indians and

observe marine ecosystems. Students will then travel to the high altitude rainforest of El Valle de Anton where they will study tropical endangered species and experience a tropical canopy adventure. The group will continue on to Achotines Laboratory and study aquaculture techniques of hatching tuna. A boat ride to Iguana Island will take students to a protected coral reef where even the most inexperienced snorkeler will enjoy the underwater beauty.

Our very special educational exchange with Cuba will be led by Mr. Willy Fluharty. Our trip will begin in Havana where we will visit the famous El Morro fortress, the Museum of the Revolution, Cathedral Square, the Capital building, and much more. We will venture to the colonial city of Trinidad to experience the Casa de la Trova (center of traditional Cuban music), the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Valley of Sugar Mills, and the Plaza Mayor. We will then fl y to the remote island of Isla de Juventud and visit local high schools to get a fi rsthand look at the communist education model. We will have the rare opportunity to meet students, to attend their classes, and to listen and learn about their perceptions of the United States. Participating students will produce a documentary of their experiences.

NEXUS is an exciting opportunity for Cape Henry students to broaden their horizons and see the world. Please visit the NEXUS website at www.capehenry.org, for more information.

NEXUS ProgramTHE CHCS

S C H O O L N E W S

BY WILLY FLUHARTY, DIRECTOR OF THE NEXUS PROGRAM

Principles: • To enhance personal growth, tolerance, and trust through positive group relations and

stimulating world experiences. • To lead students to the discovery of their passions and dreams by enlivening their senses,

challenging their boundaries, and broadening their knowledge of the unfamiliar.

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Welcome New Administrators

Mr. Doug WineDean of Academic Affairs

The Dean of Academic Affairs position was been created for the 2003-2004 academic year. Mr. Douglas Wine speaks to our pedagogy, curriculum and instruction, faculty development, and peer mentoring across all school lines and disciplines. In addition, Doug, as a senior-level administrator, coordinates the hiring, evaluation, and professional development of faculty; coordinates the development, articulation, and assessment of curriculum; and assists the Head of School in overseeing other areas of school life.

Prior to coming to CHCS, Doug taught English and was the Director of Curriculum at The Walker School in Marietta, Georgia, taught English at the Santa Fe Indian School in New Mexico, and served as Department Chair and English Teacher at St. Michael’s School. Additionally, Doug coached soccer and basketball, created an award-winning student newspaper, and chaired committees on school renewal related to curriculum, assessment, and skill development.

Mr. Wine has a M.A. from St. John’s College, a B.A. in English from SUNY-Stony Brook, and a B.B.A. in Accounting from Pace University. He was a Phi Beta Kappa scholar at Stony Brook. He also attended Middlebury College’s Summer German Institute. The Wine family includes his wife, Karen; a daughter, Kaitlyn, who is in Kindergarten; and a son, Alex, who is a fi fth grader.

BUSY SUMMER WITH NEW APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS

Change in the AirTHERE IS

S C H O O L N E W S

Mr. Jimmy EscobarAthletic Director

Mr. James “Jimmy” Escobar has accepted the appointment of Athletic Director for Cape Henry Collegiate School.

Prior to coming to Cape Henry Collegiate School, Mr. Escobar served as Athletic Director for The Heights School in Potomac, Maryland. He also served as a teacher, coach, and advisor, and he organized cultural and athletic trips abroad for Middle and Upper School students.

Jimmy graduated from Randolph-Macon College with a degree in Classical Studies, where he founded the women’s varsity soccer team. He is also the co-founder of Georgetown University’s women’s soccer team and was the assistant men’s varsity soccer coach at Georgetown. Jimmy, Cecilia, and their three children are very excited about joining the CHCS family.

New Administrative Appointments

Mrs. Linda SchonAssistant Head for Administrative Services

Mrs. Linda Schon is now responsible for overseeing all administrative services at Cape Henry, including The Brooks Family Spirit Store, transportation, food service, facility and grounds work, auxiliary services coordination, and fi nancial services. In addition, she remains the Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

Mrs. Julie ScherrerDirector of Development

Mrs. Julie Scherrer accepted the position of Director of Development. She oversees Capital and Annual Giving Campaigns, alumni, special events, and publications for the School. Mrs. Scherrer moved into this position after having served as CHCS’s Lower School Admissions Director since 1998.

Mr. Dave CameronDirector of the Middle School

Mr. Dave Cameron now serves as the Director of the Middle School. Mr. Cameron continues to teach Upper School history classes. Dave has been at Cape Henry College School for 16 years and has experience as Director of Athletics, Upper School history teacher and Department Chair, and as a coach for basketball and golf.

Mrs. Julie LevineDirector of Lower School Admissions

Mrs. Julie Levine is now the Director of Lower School Admissions. In addition to her role as cheerleading coach, Mrs. Levine continues to serve as the Director of the CHCS Summer Programs.

Mr. Shep JordanUpper School Dean of Students

Mr. Shep Jordan, former Middle School history and geography teacher for six years, assumed the position of Upper School Dean of Students along with his teaching responsibilities. He is an alumnus of the Everett School and has experience teaching at Fork Union Military Academy.

Ms. Kim McDonaldUpper School Student Activity and Community Service Coordinator

In addition to maintaining her academic responsibilities in the Middle School, Ms. Kim McDonald assumed new duties as Student Activity and Community Service Coordinator in the Upper School. She directs the Cape Henry Community Service Program while leading student activities involving student government, student leadership programs, clubs, and other student initiatives.

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Mrs. Leslie Chavez teaches Middle and Upper School Spanish. She holds a B.A. in Management from Saint Leo University, a B.A.Ed. in Secondary Education with a minor in Spanish Language and Literature from The National Pedagogy Institute in Peru, a postgraduate degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the Universidad de Barcelona in Spain, and an M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from Troy State University. Leslie is bilingual in Spanish and English, Spanish being her native language, and has 11 years of experience teaching in Virginia, Florida, Spain, and Peru.

Ms. Jennifer Cowell joins CHCS as a part-time piano teacher. She has a B.A. in Music Business/Management from Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. Jennifer taught piano and voice at the Virginia Beach School of the Arts and interned at Monolith Records in Boston. She has 12 years’ experience with piano and 15 years’ experience with vocal music.

Mr. Jeff Donnelly teaches Middle School geography and English. He holds a B.A. in Theater with a minor in English from Flagler College and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in English from Virginia Commonwealth University. Jeff has written and directed two plays, co-produced a short-subject motion picture, and published articles and essays.

Dr. George Dovgalenko fills the new position of Scientist in Residence. He has an M.S. in Computer Science from Toronto University in Canada and earned his Ph.D. in Physics and Math from St. Petersburg State Technical University in St. Petersburg, Russia (Formerly Leningrad, USSR). George has five years of experience teaching Mathematics and Physics in the College Preparatory Center at the University of Arkansas and five years of experience developing Mathematics and Physics educational units for high school and university students and private groups in New Jersey. He was also involved with research programs in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and for the development of database and Internet programming modules. He has completed more than 80 professional publications and presentations in the fields of Mathematics and Physics and speaks five languages.

Mrs. Millicent Foreman teaches Third Grade in the Lower School. Millicent has a B.F.A., with an emphasis in Sculpture and a M.Ed. in Elementary Education, both from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. She has teaching certification for Kindergarten through Grade Six in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Millicent taught third grade for 14 years at The Summit School, an independent school in North Carolina.

Mr. Michael Green teaches Upper School mathematics. He holds a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics from the University of South Carolina in Aiken. Michael has 13 years of experience teaching mathematics and coaching soccer in Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Mr. Robert Halliday teaches Upper School Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate History and Government. He has a B.A. in History with a minor in English from Yankton College and has completed graduate coursework from the University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Robert has experience teaching history, government, English, English as a Second Language, and economics for the past 25 years in Germany, Minnesota, Bahrain, Spain, Virginia, China, and Kuwait.

Ms. Helga Hiss teaches Middle and Upper School German. Helga holds a B.A. in English and German Philology and Linguistics from Ruprecht-Karls Universitat, in Heidelberg, Germany, and a M.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Utah. She has completed doctoral coursework from the University of Virginia. She has experience as a University Teaching Assistant, German instructor, and translator for the past six years.

Ms. Nicole James teaches Second Grade in the Lower School. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Virginia Wesleyan College, an M.S. in Early Childhood Education from Old Dominion University along with a Special Education Endorsement from Old Dominion University. Prior to working at Cape Henry Collegiate, she taught and counseled children at the elementary level for 13 years.

NEW FACULTY BRING NEW EXPERIENCESFROM SPAIN AND RUSSIA TO ARKANSAS AND NORTH CAROLINA, NEW FACULTY COME

FROM NEAR AND FAR TO TEACH AT CHCS

Dr. Lewis welcomes new faculty at their August orientation. (L to R) Dr. Lewis, Ms. Melissa Carter, Mr. Jimmy Escobar, and Mr. Ed Woodson.

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Mrs. Shelley Kilby is a full-time Kindergarten Assistant. She holds an associate’s degree from the Culinary Institute of America. Shelley has experience as a teacher’s assistant using the Montessori method of teaching.

Ms. Carol Parker is a Lower School Prekindergarten teacher. She received her B.S. in Early Childhood Education from East Carolina University. Carol has experience as a Kindergarten teacher for five years in Virginia Beach and as a director for a local learning center program for three years.

Mrs. Ruth Rainey fills the position of College Counselor, which was created due to growth of the School. She holds a B.A. in History and Social Science from James Madison University and a M.Ed. in Counselor Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has seven years of experience as a school,

college, and career counselor in Virginia and Illinois.

Mr. Chris Riels teaches Middle School Latin and Humanities. He holds a B.A. in Foreign Languages (Greek, Latin, and German) from the University of Southern Mississippi and an M.A. in Classics (Latin and Greek) from the University of Kansas. Chris has seven years’ experience teaching various levels of Latin, including several college-level courses.

Mrs. Kristen Wheeler is a Physical Education teacher and she coaches field hockey. She holds a B.S. in Humanities and Sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University and an M.S.Ed. in Sport Administration from Georgia State University. She has nine years experience teaching health and physical education, and coaching volleyball, basketball, softball, track, and field hockey in Georgia and Virginia.

Mrs. Patti Jo Whitney is as a part-time Lower School Prekindergarten Assistant. She has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Elon College. Patti Jo has six years’ experience teaching Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Summer Camp.

Mr. Woody Woodson teaches Middle School mathematics and coaches all three trimesters. He has a B.A. in Economics from Middlebury College and has completed coursework for his M.A. from Old Dominion University. Woody has 11 years’ experience teaching English, economics, and computers and has coached football, lacrosse, softball, and baseball. He is active in the support of People of Color in Independent Schools on local, state, and national levels, and he holds a seat on the Professional Development Committee for Virginia Association of Independent Schools.

Visual Arts Exhibitions

The Phillips Gallery ofThe Fain Family Atrium

September Danny Tarrant (welded sculpture)

Cec Ochoa (mixed media)

October Nicole Harp (oils)

November Bruce Bingham (oils)

December Solomon Isekeije (Contemporary African Art)

January Eleanor Powell (abstract geometric)

February The Artists Gallery (mixed media)

March Leslie Jensen (photography)

April Rieneke Leenders (watercolor)

May Chesapeake Bay Watercolorists

June Faculty and Staff Show (mixed media)

During the school year, student artwork can be viewed throughout the campus and at www.capehenry.org. In March, a school-wide art show will take place in The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts in The Hathaway Family Student Art Gallery. The Youth Art Month Student Art Show will have its opening reception February 26 from 5:30 - 7:00 P.M.

Grand Auction 2004Saturday, February 21, 2004

Join us for

An Evening In The Tropics$100 per person$200 per couple

6:00 P.M. Hors d’oeuvres and Silent Auction 8:00 P.M. Dinner and Live Auction 10:00 P.M. Music and Dancing

RSVP by February 12, 2004.Seating is limited.

For more information, call (757) 963-8250.

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5th Place in the Girls Shortboard (14 and under). Additionally this year, Kate has added many honors to her long list of surfing accomplishments. Here are a few from this summer alone:Forty-first Annual East Coast Surfing Championship2nd Place: Junior Women

Longboard (17 and under)3rd Place: Junior Women

Shortboard (17 and under)

Seventh Annual East Coast Wahine Championships4th place: Junior Women

Longboard (17 and under)Guppy Superstar Shortboard (10 and under)

Second Annual Virginia Beach Betty of the Jetty1st Place: Girls Shortboard

(12 and under)5th Place: Women Longboard

(26 and under) Kate was also featured in a

photo and article in the Sunday, August 10 The Virginian-Pilot Sports Section entitled, “Series Lets More Women Catch the Surfing Wave” by Danielle Roach.

In addition to being a member of the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) and surfing competitively along the east coast, Kate has been playing soccer for the Virginia Beach Soccer Club and swimming for the Virginia Beach Swim League since she was four years old. (Editor’s Note: To view the article in its entirety, go

LOWER SCHOOL

Congratulations to the 2003-2004 Lower School Student Council Officers, Representatives, and Executive Committee Members. Lower School Student Council Officers: President, Lucas Breit; Vice President, Will Mason; Secretary, Graham Bergen; and Treasurer, Nick Trader. Homeroom Representatives: Third Grade - Jessica Bland, Hunter Davlin, Morgan Sabol, and Nicole Carter. Fourth Grade - Phillip Reichhoff, Raleigh Byrd, Will Serratelli, and Bobbie Riley. Fifth Grade - Kate Easton, Michael Maroon, Tyler Holsinger, Josh Cooper, and Andrea Paphites. Executive Committee Members: Fifth Grade - Gracey Kanakaris, Nikki Mandell, Kristen Hopkins, Kyle Sullivan, Jack Beale, and Andy Russo. Fourth Grade - Kristen Parnigoni, Tanner Baine, Josh Lim, Michael Ettel, Graham Wren, and Charlotte Dawson.

Each year, the Cape Henry Collegiate Fifth Grade takes the National Science Test for Sixth Graders. The Grade Six National Science test sends out a ranking in which any school in the country can examine its results compared to other sixth grade classes nationally. This past spring, when the results were published, our CHCS Fifth Grade had ranked fifth out of Middle and Junior High Schools nationally, once again.

Fifth grader Kate Easton returned from Florida this October as the Florida State Surfing Champion. Kate won 1st Place in the Junior Women Longboard (17 and under) and

to www.capehenry.org and click on “CHCS in the News.”)

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Please congratulate the 2003-2004 Middle School Student Council Officers: President, Brandon Allred; Vice President, Ben Waterbury; Secretary, Kaitlin Johnson; and Treasurer, Avi Goldman.

This year at the Neptune Festival Sand Sculpting Competition, Cape Henry Collegiate School was represented by three teams, one from each of the three school divisions. With perfect weather and school spirit high, awards were earned. The Cape Henry Collegiate Middle School team won third place in their division. (Editor’s Note: To view all of the photos, go to www.capehenry.org and click on “CHCS in the News.”)

AccomplishmentsSTUDENT AND FACULTY

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Congratulations to the Middle School choral students for a wonderful showing at District Chorus auditions held this November. Over 2,200 students from 50 schools auditioned for the opportunity to sing in the District Chorus event in February, which includes a Middle School chorus of about 230 students, an Upper School mixed chorus of 150 students, and an Upper School women’s chorus of about 230. Nine Middle School students from Cape Henry made the cut: Brittany Agrillo, Clarkie Woods, Lara Barbir, Rachel Cross, Jamie Mandell, Kelly Vance, Grayson Orsini, Glen Sullivan, and Jacob Bishop.

UPPER SCHOOL

Please congratulate the following students on their appointment to the Upper School Honor Court and Judiciary Council. Serving on the courts is a great honor and a tremendous responsibility. The appointment to the courts is done strictly by peer vote. There is no nomination process, nor is there a petition for consideration. Students are asked to choose peers from a full class list. In other words, the students you see below are among the most respected and trusted in their respective grades.

Upper School Honor Court - Class of 2004: Meghan Roe - President, Lindsay Breitenberg, Tim Caudle, and Nancy Marsden, alternate. Class of 2005: Tyler Brooks, Sean McKeithan, and Hunter McEnroe, alternate. Class of 2006: Caiti Vance, Annabelle Dragas, and Lindsey Weathersby, alternate. Class of 2007: Morgan Pearman, Michelle Hudgins, and Elizabeth Wagner, alternate

Upper School Judiciary Council - Class of 2004: Preeti Dhillon – President, Katherine Goulart, Lauren Fain, and Erin Gresalfi, alternate. Class of 2005:

Allison Bland, Amy Hruska, and Amanda Lee, alternate. Class of 2006: Brett Johnson, Brielle Paolini, and Preeti Bharij, alternate. Class of 2007: Marguerite McNeil, Niraj Patel, and Casey Scherrer, alternate.

Rachel Beck, a senior, has been nominated by the Upper School faculty to compete for the Jefferson Scholars Program of the University of Virginia. Nominees for the awards are high school seniors who possess exceptional ability in leadership and scholarship and who show promise of performing works beneficial to the University community as students and to society at large as graduates. Scholarships are granted on the basis of merit. The nominee exemplifies excellence in the Jeffersonian ideals of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship.

Lindsay Breitenberg is the recipient of the Adam Thoroughgood Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award. Each year a senior is selected by the faculty and the other seniors based on the following criteria: Dependability (truthfulness, honesty, punctuality); Service (cooperation, helpfulness, responsibility); Leadership (personality, self-control, initiative); and Patriotism (unselfish loyalty to American ideals in family, school and community).

James Harris and Lauren Sparks have been selected by the faculty to receive the Optimist Club Youth Appreciation Award. The selection is based on their demonstration of excellence in character, community service, extracurricular activity, scholastic achievement, and citizenship.

Meghan Roe was the year’s first recipient of the Charles Barker Automotive Community Service Scholarship. She receives a $500 scholarship to be applied to her college education, and

she will compete with other recipients for an additional $4,000 scholarship.

Margarite Parker has earned the designation of Advanced Placement Scholar by the College Board. The criteria include having taken three or more Advanced Placement examinations with a score of three or higher on each exam taken in May 2003.

James Harris, Ryan Mounaime, and Sam Travis have been named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as National Merit Scholarship Commendation Recipients. They are among the top 50,000 scorers nationwide from more than 1.2 million students who took the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2002.

At a recent Upper School assembly, Rachel Beck, Amanda Scott, and Drake Childress received recognition for earning the highest grade point average in their classes for the 2002-2003 academic year.

The Cape Henry Forensics Team competed in the first tournament of the year held at the Governor’s School in Richmond in October. Schools, both public and private, from across Virginia were in attendance. All competitors won trophies: Alec Crowell - 2nd place, Original Oratory; Niraj Patel - 3rd place, Original Oratory; Erin Baucom - 3rd place, Extemporaneous Speaking. Congratulations to the team as a whole for also winning the 3rd place Sweepstakes trophy.

Later in October, with only five competitors traveling to the Lancer Invitational sponsored

Some of the participants on the Dolphins’ Delights team in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in October: Lindsey Sisson, Lauren Murnane, Casey Scherrer, Kelsey Mahoney, Michelle Hodgins, Britney Myers, Avery Myers and Madison Myers.

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Not only did junior Kelly Davies help the Cape Henry Collegiate Upper School Sand Sculpting Team earn a second place in their competition, but she also showed her paintings at the Student Art Show Sunday and won a Special Merit Award, including $50 and a ribbon.

Please congratulate Suzanne Ginnow and Charlie Celesia for their accomplishments in the 2003 Neptune Festival 8K (5 miles) race this September. Suzanne placed 4th overall for females and 36th for the entire race. Charlie placed 1st in his age group and 10th for the entire race.

Congratulations to CHCS students Suzanne Ginnow, Dan Molochko, and Katherine Goulart for running the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in September at the Oceanfront. Suzanne finished with a time of 1:55:22, placing her in the top 500.

FACULTY

Mrs. Arlene Ingram presented two three-hour workshops for college admissions counselors on writing letters of recommendation, “Prose, Poetry and Promoting Your Students,” at the National Association for College Admissions Counseling annual conference in October. In November, Arlene concluded her three-year term as chair of the VAIS Professional Development Committee by opening the annual conference of 1,000 independent school teachers in the state and introducing keynote speaker, Dr. Robert Evans,

Missy Redmond, Paige Davies, Lauren Rowland, Alex Zakowicz, Katie McGraw, and Nancy Marsden.

Congratulations to Ryan Kelly, who was named an All-American by US Lacrosse this past spring. This was Ryan’s second time to be named All-American. He was one of only two sophomores in the country two years ago to hold that honor. Ryan has committed to the University of Virginia.

Ryan started in the youth league at age nine and will be a scholarship player at the University of Virginia next year. At CHCS, Ryan played varsity as an eighth grader and has been selected All-TCIS each year. In both his sophomore and junior years he has received TCIS Player of the year, All-State, and All-American honors. He was an early commitment to the UVA program, verbally committing in August 2002 after his sophomore year. He signed a letter of intent in November of this year. Two articles appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and one in The Virginia-Pilot this summer regarding Ryan’s commitment to UVA.

In addition, senior Mike Timms, has also committed to UVA for lacrosse. Now Cape Henry Collegiate School has two scholarship players going to the NCAA Lacrosse Champion, UVA. The Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon ran a feature article on Mike in October. (Editor’s Note: To view the article in its entirety, go to www.capehenry.org and click on “CHCS in the News.”)

Congratulations to the Upper School Sand Sculpting Team for winning second place for the high school division at this year’s Sand Sculpting Competition. (Editor’s Note: To view all of the photos, go to www.capehenry.org and click on “CHCS in the News.”)

by Manchester High School in Chesterfield County, the Cape Henry Forensics team brought home four more trophies. Caroline Tobias - Top Novice, Poetry; Alec Crowell - 1st place Champion, Original Oratory; Nancy Mardsen - 3rd place and Top Novice, Original Oratory.

In November, Lauren Cheniae received fourth place in Declamation at the Virginia Catholic League Tournament qualifying her for the National qualifying State Tournament in March.

Congratulations to Allison Bland who wrote an article for The Virginian-Pilot reviewing the Bravo series, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Allison’s comment appears in the “757: Teens Cover the Code” of the Daily Break section in October. (Editor’s Note: To view the article in its entirety, go to www.capehenry.org and click on “CHCS in the News.”)

Congratulations to the Upper School choral students for a wonderful showing at District Chorus auditions held this November. Over 2,200 students from 50 schools auditioned for the opportunity to sing in the District Chorus event in February, which includes a Middle School chorus of about 230 students, an Upper School mixed chorus of 150 students, and an Upper School women’s chorus of about 230. Thirteen Upper School students from Cape Henry made the cut: Tyler VanderMeer, Jonathan MacConkey, Ashley Armstrong, Jenny Miller, Katie Vance, Michelle Hudgins, Amber Templeton,

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an internationally recognized presenter on educational issues.

Congratulations are in order for Mr. Sammie Logan, Dr. Karendra Devroop and Ms. Heidi Melcher. Both Sammie and Karen have been invited to present at the Virginia Music Educators’ Association (VMEA) conference in November. This annual event brings over 1,000 music educators from across the state to the Norfolk Marriott and Sheraton for a four-day conference. Sammie’s presentation is entitled “Performing Multicultural Music” and Karen’s is “Beginning Jazz Improv.” Heidi Melcher has been named VMEA Elementary Representative for District II that includes Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the Eastern Shore.

With “Defining Mathematics for All” as the theme of this year’s conference, the 82nd Annual Meeting of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 21-24, 2004.

Mrs. Helen Johnson, Department Chair for the Middle School Mathematics Department, and Mrs. Julie Levine, Lower School Admissions Director, have been selected to present a workshop entitled, “Fractional Art and More” at this year’s conference.

These two instructors describe “Fractional Art and More” as “a hands-on session that will demonstrate colorful and creative project ideas to enrich middle school mathematics curricula. The projects presented during the workshop will include ideas for graphing data, working with fractions, and making geometric models. Participants will be asked to make their own example of ‘fractional art.’”

Helen and Julie presented a variation of this workshop at last year’s Virginia Associations of Independent Schools’ Convention.

Congratulations are in order for Mr. Robert Woodhouse,

Lower School faculty member, and Mr. David Cameron, Director of the Middle School, for earning their master’s degrees recently from Old Dominion University. Robert graduated in May with a master’s in Education Administration, and Dave in August with a master’s in Secondary Education.

In November Mr. Paul Lankford presented a program for a Tidewater men’s group to commemorate Veterans’ Day. His presentation included a video on the National D-Day Museum filmed for the Great Museums of America series and honored the men and women who, through their personal sacrifices, made peace possible.

Also as Francis Land, Mr. Paul Lankford will be hosting an 18th-century-styled “Tea with Captain and Mrs. Land” on December 27 for the public at the Francis Land House on Virginia Beach Boulevard. In addition, the museum’s Twelfth Night celebration has already sold many tickets. Several hundred attend each year on the evening of January 6. Each year there’s a new script for a new play highlighting some moment in the history of the Land family of Princess Anne County.

Congratulations to Mrs. Kelly Christianson, Ms. Lizzie Goulart, Mrs. Susan Fisher, Mr. Jay Maizel and Ms. Alice Meredith for running the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in September at the Oceanfront. Jay, who only trained for two weeks, placed as one of South Hampton Roads’ Top 500 Runners!

Organized by Liz Goulart for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in October, the Dolphin’s Delights team included faculty and students alike. In addition to the students shown in the Upper School section, the team included Mrs. Debbie Sanders, Brian Sanders, Mrs. Randy Pike, Mrs. Karen Mason, Mrs. Arlene Ingram, Mrs. Gilda Goldner, Mrs.

Callie Byron, Ms. Kara Lawler, Mrs. Liz Ballard, Julie Scherrer, Ms. Alice Meredith, and Ms. Lizzie Goulart.

Congratulations to Coach Leroi Wilson for being selected as the featured coach of the Hampton Roads area in The Virginian-Pilot Sports Section in October.

The 18th Annual Philadelphia International Art Expo took place at the Liacouras Center, Temple University. This prestigious event was sponsored by the October Gallery and featured works by Black artists from around the world. Cape Henry Collegiate School’s Art Instructor, Ms. Elginia McCrary, was invited to exhibit in this year’s Philadelphia International Expo that was held November 7-9. The Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon ran a feature story on Jeanne and her artwork.(Editor’s Note: To view these articles in their entirety, go to www.capehenry.org and click on “CHCS in the News.”)

Just some of Ms. Elginia McCrary’s artwork.

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TCIS FIELD HOCKEY COACH OF THE YEAR

KRISTEN WHEELER

Athletic ReportFALL 2003

S C H O O L N E W S

This has been quite a fall: a move from the D.C. area to Virginia Beach after 37 years, Hurricane Isabel, and a first ever JV girls tennis TCIS tournament championship.

Coach Kristen Wheeler, new this year, has deftly guided our young varsity field hockey team to a 16-3 record and a second place finish in both the TCIS league and tournament. A strong finish propelled our team to a victory in the Division II state tournament with a 1-0 overtime victory against last year’s state champion, Fredericksburg Academy. This is the first ever state championship for our team.

After early season losses, the varsity soccer team seniors, Mike Timms, Ryan Kelly, Ryan Curran, Greg Wells, and Alex McNeil, guided Cape Henry on a resurgence, winning 7 of 8 matches in the middle of the season and a second place league and TCIS tournament finish. In the state tournament, Coach Wilson led the team to a 1-1 record with a win and loss to Christchurch and Woodberry Forest respectively to end the season.

Suzanne Ginnow’s first place finish in the TCIS Cross Country championship and the state championship were the highlights of a very successful season under the direction of new head Coach Jerry Frostick and assistant Mrs. Sherry Celesia. Also helping the team were runners Charlie Celesia and Amanda Scott. Coach Frostick believes Cape Henry is only a runner or two away from a very competitive team for next year.

While our tennis teams were very competitive, it was the JV team winning the TCIS tournament that highlighted this season. Led by middle schoolers, the JV defeated Norfolk Academy in the finals of the TCIS tournament 6-3. The varsity, while not as successful, were led by captains Margarite Parker and Callie Cole who never quit.

Boys and girls volleyball played in the fall for the first time. After a slow start, the boys team, led by captains J.P. Battaglia and Chris Broadwell, recorded a second round TCIS tournament finish. In its second year as a varsity sport, new head Coach Sara Merwin promises an even better year next fall.

On the other hand, the girls volleyball team, coached by TCIS coach of the year, Marck Weiss, is the best team that Cape Henry has ever had, finishing third in the regular TCIS season and reaching the semi-finals of the TCIS tournament. The team participated in the Virginia state tournament, losing in the first round to St. Stephen’s-St. Agnes. The team this year was led by seniors Rachel Beck, Lindsay Breitenberg, Tara Gallagher, Katherine Goulart, Amanda Layne, and Meghan Roe. The team beat everyone in the league this season except for Norfolk Collegiate, Walsingham, and Norfolk Christian.

Kudos to all coaches for their hard work and dedication and to the student athletes who sacrificed themselves for the team and school this very successful fall season.

BY JIMMY ESCOBAR, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

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As Fast As the Wind BlowsBY MS. ALICE MEREDITH

Move over Hurricane Isabel because Cape Henry Collegiate School cross country runner, Suzanne Ginnow, has blown away the competition and hit the running circuit like a storm.

Suzanne, who, up until this year, participated on the CHCS tennis team, quickly attracted the attention of local cross country runners by placing first in five of the six meets this season and then winning the TCIS Girls Cross Country Championship by defeating the two-time winner from Norfolk Academy. During the season, she was ranked second among all high school females competing in the Hampton Roads area. To complete the season, Suzanne traveled to Woodberry Forest and captured the Virginia Independent School State Title. In the last half-mile of the race, she passed the leader and finished seven seconds ahead.

Suzanne also excelled in various local road races. She placed first in her age group at the East Coast Surfing Championship 8K Race, ninth in her age group at the Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon, first overall for women in the rACE at the Cape, and fourth overall for women at the Neptune 8K.

Colleges and universities are starting to notice this outstanding achiever. Suzanne hopes to attend and run for the University of Virginia.

The next time you are watching a road race, look toward the front of the pack and cheer for Suzanne because, if you blink an eye, she will be gone.

Field Hockey Team Gets the “Banner on the Wall”BY COACH KRISTEN WHEELER

In the middle of a timed mile run, surrounded by sounds of heavy breathing and feet pounding the ground, a voice would yell out, “Come on girls, we want that banner on the wall!” During a fifth set of timed shuttle sprints, at the end of a three-hour practice in 95 degree heat, a different voice would yell out, “Let’s go Cape Henry! We want that banner on the wall.” On Saturday, November 8, 2003, the banner chant became a reality. Cape Henry Collegiate School field hockey won the Division II State Title for the first time in the School’s history.

It was not an easy trip to the state title. Starting goalkeeper Kristin Quigg fell victim to pneumonia during the TCIS tournament, which held her out of the lineup for the remainder of the season. A team who had put together an 11-2 season was about to start the post season with no one in the goal. That’s when sophomore Devin Nash stepped up and laid it on the line for the team. She agreed to pad up and face the challenge even though she had never played a defensive position, much less goalkeeper, in her field hockey career. She went on to make 15 saves, post two shutouts, and be named the MVP of the state tournament.

The Dolphins sent home the 2001 state champions, Steward School, in the semifinal game. Sophomore Blake Burlage, All-State Tournament Team, paced the team scoring both goals in regulation and added a third goal in the 7-on-7 overtime period. Unfortunately, three goals were not enough to finish it, and the game went into strokes to determine the winner. Junior Amy Hruska, 1st Team All-Tidewater and All-State Tournament Team, and freshman Sarah Potter both made their strokes to propel Cape Henry to a victory, securing a spot in the championship game.

In the final game of the state tournament, the team faced the defending state champions, Fredericksburg Academy. During the final minutes of regulation play, Cape Henry’s defenders Libi Henley, Elise Neubeck, Sarah Potter and Devin Nash made several key saves to shut out Fredericksburg. Once again the Dolphins were heading to a 7-on-7 full field overtime period. Finally, with three minutes remaining on the clock, sophomore Anne Birkhead, on her 16th birthday, made a diving attempt at a ball sent in from Hruska. Birkhead’s stick nipped the ball, pushing it just past the keeper’s outstretched leg and rolled in the cage to give the Dolphins the go ahead goal for the state title.

The celebration began and the final cheer rang out. “We did it! We put the banner on the wall!” Good job girls, you deserve it.

ATHLETIC FOCUS: TWO STATE TITLES CROSS COUNTRY AND FIELD HOCKEY BRING BACK STATE CHAMPIONS TO CHCS

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Dear Fellow Alumni,

I hope your summer and fall have been exciting and enjoyable. The Fall Festival was a blast, and it was great seeing all of the old and new alums come by the Alumni Tent Event. We kicked off our fi rst alumni lacrosse game and had some old-timers as well as some recent grads suit up to play. I am still feeling the pain, but should be ready to play again by next year.

November and December are going to be busy months, so mark your calendars for the upcoming events.

Annual Giving is going on, and I challenge each and every alum to participate. If you are not sure where your talents can be best utilized, please give me a call. Also, any contributions are much appreciated. Come by the School and see where your dollars are going to work.

The fi rst Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame induction will take place in December, so we need your votes! Go to the www.capehenry.org and click on the Alumni page. You can vote there.

The holiday party will be on campus again this year following the varsity boys basketball game against Benedictine High School on December 19. That night we will also be showcasing the second annual alumni basketball game. We hope to see you there to play and cheer on all our alumni and to support the Cape Henry varsity boys basketball team.

Once again, it is a pleasure to serve you, and I thank you for your support in our efforts to give every student at Cape Henry the same opportunities we all cherish today and in the future.

Sincerely, Repp Lambert, II '89

NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Holiday Party Teaser

2003 Alumni Holiday PartyFriday, December 19

Cape Henry vs. Benedictine7:00 P.M.

Alumni Basketball GameDURING HALF-TIME

The Holiday Party will be held in The Sparks Foyer of The Sims Lower School immediately following the varsity game.

Come out and cheer for your Alumni Basketball Team and enjoy an evening with your former classmates

and Alumni Basketball Game

Class of ‘93 alumni include Mike Phelps, Brady Viccellio, Nat Parker, and Matt Elstrodt.

Laura Goldman '94 catching up with Carolyn Scullion.

Ashleigh Clukey Fiero ‘92, Laura Lechler ‘92, Sean O’Donnell ‘90, and Shanann Prince ‘92.

Kaddy Ward '81 with husband, Larry.

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ALUMNI FROM ACROSS THE YEARS REUNITE WITH OLD FRIENDS TO

SHARE SOME LAUGHS AND CREATE NEW MEMORIES

Alumni GatheringsCHCS

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It was time for the Alumni Summer Party, so The Inlet restaurant was

reserved and plans were made to celebrate and catch up with former CHCS

students. July 11 proved to be a beautiful evening with the alumni visiting

with their former classmates and enjoying a buffet dinner while overlooking the bay.

Dr. Lewis greeted the Alumni and welcomed them to the party. Alumni President Repp

Lambert '89 welcomed the alumni, gave them an update on what was taking

place at Cape Henry, and invited all the former classes to stop by and visit

the School.

Thank you to all who took the time to return and visit. It was great to see you! Plan to make

it back for the 2004 Summer Party!

THE ALUMNI SUMMER PARTY

Alexis Fischer ’94 visiting from California with former classmate Ann-Stewart Ege ’94 and Sean O’Donnell ’90

Ann Freeman enjoys Max Lambert, son of Repp Lambert '89.

Laura Lechler ’92 and Blair Robinson ’92.

Susan Mulvey catches up with Shekhu Singh '99.

This year’s Fall Festival began early on a beautiful October Saturday morning with parents and students of all ages setting up for a day of fun. Once again, CHCS alumni participated in a big way. Not only did they hold their annual plant sale, but they actually managed to sell every plant they ordered.

Meanwhile, there was an alumni barbecue, the Tent Event, hosted by Dr. Lewis. Gathering up the alumni from the Fall Festival took a little work, but they arrived ready to eat and catch-up with their former classmates. There were alumni, spouses, children of alumni, and friends. Some of our current and former teachers stopped by to visit and welcome CHCS alums back on campus.

Several alums came from out of state. Vanessa Collard '93 came from New York to attend the wedding of Kim Parker '93 and took the time to stop by and visit before the wedding. Meredith Fischer '92 was here

from Oregon and joined the alumni for the day. Next, it was out to the field for the Alumni Lacrosse

Game. It was nothing short of amazing that no one was injured and the participants and spectators alike had a wonderful time.

Thanks to all who joined CHCS for the day. It was great to have so many alumni and their families return for the Alumni Tent Event, Fall Festival, and Alumni Lacrosse Game. Please make sure to join us again next year for more fall fun.

Repp Lambert '89 gearing up for Alumni Lacrosse Game.

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THE ALUMNI TENT EVENT

Alumni lacrosse players included: Alex Harwin '89, Repp Lambert '89, Colin Kelly '01, Mark Kelly '98, Conner MacBeth '99, Josh Larkin '03 and Coach Will Gibbs.

Mike Gianascoli '89 with his wife, Lisa, and son, Joseph.

Colin Kelly '01 is ready to play.

Scott VanGilder '91, Mike Gianascoli '89 and Tori Weinstein Cash '92 working the

Alumni Plant Sale.

Kaddy Ward '81 with son, Carter. Pete McCoy '88 with daughter, Catrina.

FUTURE Cape Henry Alumni?

Cassie Vance, daughter of Brian Vance '93 and wife, Janet.

Jerry Harris '03 with Rachel White '03.

Wendy, wife of Pete DeTorres '89, with their daughter, Makenna.

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From Jack Harris '03 Through spending 13 years at Cape

Henry Collegiate, I felt my experiences there fully prepared me for college. At Cape Henry, the small student-to-teacher ratio along with programs such as “advisor/advisee meetings” made it very easy to be able to communicate with teachers. In college, I have found that if you are able to communicate with your professors, you understand the material better, as well as have a better understanding of your assignments. It seems as though students from larger schools come to college unfamiliar with the idea of a personal relationship with faculty. Coming from Cape Henry, that idea was already familiar to me and that made the transition to college easier.

From an academic standpoint, Cape Henry prepared me with the necessary information colleges assumes students already have. While some students in college are busy trying to memorize facts, I am already prepared to analyze them. Cape Henry also prepared me for writing. Knowing the proper way to write a paper, and remembering Mrs. Ulmer’s list of mistakes that you can never make in a paper, helped prepare me to write a successful paper in college.

Cape Henry taught me to use my “free” time wisely and productively. Having only a few classes a day leaves a great deal of time when you are on your own and expected to use that time to do work. At Cape Henry, mainly during the senior year, we were given

much freedom. We had the student lounge, as well as the privilege of going out to lunch during school. The student lounge, relatively unsupervised by a faculty member, was an opportunity for students to begin using time wisely, and to begin to learn how to work in an environment where a teacher is not standing over your shoulder making sure you are doing the work. That freedom clearly prepared me to use the time I have in college productively.Also along the lines of freedom, the Honor Code at Cape Henry is set up very similarly to the Honor Code at JMU. Cape Henry stressed the Honor Code very effectively, as it clearly enforced it constantly. In college, breaking the Honor Code is also not taken lightly, and in fact, in many cases there are no second chances. Cape Henry stressed the importance of not lying, cheating, and especially not plagiarizing. At Cape Henry, you learn the importance of honor for yourself and for the School, which is a trait that will be undoubtedly helpful throughout my life.

From Jerry Harris '03As the fi rst semester of my college

experience at James Madison rolls to a close, there is quite a large amount of work. In the last two weeks alone, I have had a fi ve-page essay, four different tests, and had to give an oral presentation in front of a class of 80 people. This seems to be quite a workload, and really is, but it is nothing I cannot handle.

After 13 years at Cape Henry, I have been molded into the type of student that it takes to be a successful college student. With the help of my teachers through continual encouragement, high expectations, and strong personal relationships, I was able to develop the

skills needed to have success here at James Madison. Many of these skills are ones that I notice many of my fellow freshmen do not possess. Some of these may include diligence, appreciation for quality work, leadership, and strong time management/study skills. All of these skills that I acquired at Cape Henry over the years happened without my knowing. It seems odd, but it is true. Cape Henry is an environment where you know you are learning facts and fi gures from the textbooks, but it is not until after you leave that you learn Cape Henry has equipped you with all the tools necessary to move on.

At James Madison, I have become active in student government. I applied to be in the selective freshman leadership program, and was accepted. In this program, I attend weekly meetings that consist of speakers and leadership building activities combined with an hour of community service a week. The opportunities that Cape Henry gave me to be active in student government have now carried over to my college career.

Since enrolling at JMU, my appreciation for the knowledge I gained at Cape Henry has greatly increased. I feel well prepared and ready to move forward with my college studies and to become an active and positive force within the community. As a graduate of Cape Henry, I am confi dent in my abilities to make a positive impact socially and academically, which is something many people here are not able to say.

During the Alumni Tent Event this fall, anyone who came within earshot of Jack and Jerry Harris heard the two “sing Cape

Henry’s praises.” It was truly music to an educator’s ear. Both brothers are attending James Madison University and, after their fi rst

semester at college, felt compelled to express how well CHCS prepared them for college life. No one can say it better than the

students themselves, so we decided to pass those expressions on to you.

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Jack and Jerry Harris

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Mike Gianascoli throws his head back and laughs when he tells of his father’s words of wisdom

to him while he was a student at Cape Henry Collegiate.

“When I was in school here, my dad used to say, ‘One day, son, you will be involved in Cape

Henry again.’” Mike’s response was always a look of disgust and a very loud, “No way, Dad! Once I

get outta here, I am gone!”

Now, Mike says (with a twinkle in his eye), “My dad looks at me now and just shakes his head

and laughs. He jabs me in the side and says, ‘I told you, son.’”

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“The truth is, I just love it. It is like home to me now, and if you had told me that as a teenager, I would have laughed in your face–literally! It is one of those things that you have to get away from for a while before you can really appreciate it. If I had a chance, I would tell seniors that now.”

Mike might just get that chance. Since he joined the Alumni Board of Directors three years ago, he has been very instrumental in the planning of alumni events. New ideas are always cropping up. “There are just so many of us moving back to this area now. It is defi nitely time for all of us to get involved again. I think most of the graduates my age would be amazed at the changes in this place, but also in the similarities.”

Mike says, “Cape Henry looks so different from when I was here. It is so different, but it is also very much the same. There’s still the same amount of nurturing, and the kids may not see that

while they are going through, but it is here. It is the reason why I will send my children here. It is just a special place.”

Mike is a very busy executive now, and he has to pick and choose his community involvements very carefully. Time is precious, especially since he and his wife, Lisa, have a daughter, Gabriella, three years old, and a new six-month-old baby boy, Joseph. Cape Henry is one of the community involvements Mike has chosen. After graduating from CHCS in 1989, Mike went on to Virginia Wesleyan College where he played baseball. Upon graduating with a degree in Liberal Arts Management, he worked for ICON–Copy Data as a Customer Representative and in sales for two years.

Mike’s brother, Dave, opened Gee’s Group in 1995, a commercial real estate company. After acquiring his real estate license in 1996, Mike joined Gee’s Group and has been there for seven

years. Mike is now the Chief Operating Offi cer. He, his brother, Dave, and their father, Joe, are all partners in the business. “It works beautifully,” Mike said. “Dave handles the business development, I handle the leasing, negotiations, and property management, and dad’s role is more of a consultant.“

In addition to working in the family business, Mike is also involved with the City of Virginia Beach’s Neptune Festival. He served as the 2003 Chair of the Neptune Festival Golf Committee and will serve in that capacity again this coming year. The tournament was played at Oceana this past spring and raised over $25,000.

Mike’s latest community involvement is becoming a member of the Virginia Beach Vision, an organization of business leaders that has its pulse on current controversial issues citywide. For example, Mike serves on the Task Force that explores options and talks with City Council members about possible noise barrier and zoning issues.

Just as with all of his commitments, Mike loves serving on the CHCS Alumni Board of Directors and is always looking for ways to improve participation. “I really want to see more alumni involvement here at the School. Our alumni need to see the major growth and contributions CHCS continues to make in the community and in numerous students’ lives. They would have such a sense of pride. If they would just take the initiative to become involved again, I know the commitment and sense of community would be very rewarding for them, too.”

As for getting the current students ready for the long-term commitment, Mike would like to start “roundtable” discussions with the current seniors before they graduate. He would like to start a series of interactive conversations throughout their senior year with various Alumni Board members serving as guest hosts who would help to instill an obligation to School before the seniors actually become graduates.

Gabriella Gianascoli holds her younger brother, Joseph.

Mike Gianascoli

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THE 1970S

Tom Elliott '76 is an active Alumnus here at Cape Henry. He is heading up the Alumni basketball game on December 19, along with Kevin DiBona ʼ85. Tom is often seen at Cape Henry functions or working out on the basketball court. His wife, Andrea, volunteers throughout the School, and their three children attend Cape Henry.

THE 1980S

When asked what an independent school education meant to her, Tammy Burroughs-Dail '80 replied, “It meant being a cut above! It also meant having the attention and mentors needed during these years.”

Ceci Liner '83 wrote about her years at Cape Henry. “I was incredibly well prepared for the rigorous academics at Wake Forest University. I believe private school education is well worth the cost and send both of my children to an independent school in North Carolina where I am on the faculty.”

Sydney Thomas '85 sent us an email and is currently in New York City working for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia as a Garden Products Consultant/Buyer. If you would like to catch up with Sydney, her email address is sydneyjth@aol.com.

Charlotte Young Pureza '85 is married to Paul Pureza, a Virginia Beach firefighter, and in 1999, she had a baby girl named Sarah. In October 2002, Charlotte went to work as the Director of Student Services at Pasquotank County High School.

Dustin Judson '86 is the owner of Perfection Pools, Inc. here in Virginia Beach where he lives with his wife, Denise, and two daughters, Kyleigh and Kennedy.

Christina Karseras Balderson '88 wrote this about her years at Cape Henry. She loved the small class size and

individual attention that she needed. “It gave me the confidence to go to a college which is extremely larger and then out into the real, corporate America. Thank you, Cape Henry!”

Chris McCoy '89 ran into several alums while in New York City in June. He wrote, “After a long day of meetings, I was waiting to go into another one at the Waldorf-Astoria. Audrey Maiello '89 spied me reading in an armchair in the lobby. She looks well and had much to say. I shall not steal her thunder, but I can reveal I was taken aback to discover that she is the Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx. I didnʼt know whether to congratulate her or empathize with her. She preferred the former.” Chris had breakfast with Karla Tewes '90 while in New York. Karla is doing well and is setting out on her own in design, having completed her graduate studies in the area. Karla is also contemplating leaving NYC for the West Coast. Chris is back in Oxford and has two daughters, Tacita and Livy. He got to deliver Livy unassisted at home, and it was not intentional!

THE 1990S

Byron Mitchell '91 stopped by to say hello. He is visiting the area for several months before heading back to Atlanta and soccer.

Tove Kirsten Visman '93 writes that she has changed jobs and is now a program manager, responsible for the end-to-end coordination of LUSM (Leiden University School of Management) masters programs. This includes the planning, contracting, scheduling, preparation, organization, evaluation, and administration of courses

as well as other educational and social activities. Kirsten will act as the front line contact with both students and lecturers at Leiden University.

Cara Witte '93 is attending Humboldt Arcadia, a branch of the University of California, and is majoring in Botany.

Gordon Johnson '93 lives in Farmville, Virginia and is a history teacher at a Wilderness School. In his spare time, he and his wife are purchasing very old homes and renovating them, sometimes rebuilding the entire home.

Christina Voliva '93 dropped us a line to let us know that she is living in Washington, D.C., working for Senator George Allen. She writes, “Congratulations on all the progress the School has made! When I come home and drive by, I almost donʼt even recognize the place! It really looks great.”

Kelly Troiano Kenis '94 sent us an update. She married Altan Kenis on October 26, 2002 at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia. Cape Henry classmates Alexis Fischer ʼ94 and Holly Walsh Conklin ʼ94 were among those at the wedding to celebrate. Altan is currently pursuing his M.B.A. degree at the University of Maryland. She writes, “We live in Arlington, Virginia. I work in the Broadcast industry at a company called XM Satellite Radio Inc. as Manager of Finance – Programming and Advertising Sales. XM is one of only two digital satellite radio broadcasting companies and is located in Washington, D.C.”

Kelley Joyner '93 was married on June 28, 2003 to Justin Reynolds.

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Byron with Coach Leroi Wilson.

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You can reach Mary Fraser at her email address mags1693@hotmail.com.

Elizabeth Wetherbee Hamlet '98 and Parker Calvert Friske were united in marriage on November 15, 2003, at Old Donation Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach.

Yvette Rademakers '98 and Thomas Rademakers '00 attended Cape Henry during their high school years before returning to the Netherlands. Their mother writes, “We often think about the wonderful time we had in Virginia Beach. Thanks to the CHCS staff efforts, Yvette and Thomas are doing well at college. Thomas is in his second year of Communication-Multimedia and Design and seems to be a very talented student. Yvette is starting a new study and wants to be a teacher in lower school…Yvette and Thomas are living on their own since last year, having great student lives.”

Carolyn Fernandez '98 was hired by Duke University in North Carolina last month. She works for a Ph.D. in Research at the University and loves it. The research is on Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Filip Cuckov '99 graduated in May from Old Dominion University with a B.S. in Computer Engineering with High Honors. He plans to return to ODU to continue his masterʼs program and then plans to get his Ph.D. His proud mother and sister, Teuta and Natasa, came from Macedonia to see the graduation and to see a little of the U.S.

Travis Simone '99 married Nina Rachel Strickland on June 28, 2003, at Spring Branch Community Church in Virginia Beach.

Eric Mulkey '94 is a certified public accountant and partner with Mulkey & Co. P.C. in Virginia Beach. He received the 2003 Jack W. Kerr Award, which is presented annually to the top graduate student in taxation at Old Dominion University. Outstanding, Eric!

Laura Goldman '94 was married on October 26, 2003 to Marc Wingett.

Laura is teaching here at Cape Henry in Prekindergarten and Marc is working on his master’s degree in Biology. He is also Vice President of Marine

Construction. Kristy Redmon Winfield '95

gave birth to Aiden Miles on September 2, 2003. Aiden weighed in at 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Both mom and baby are doing fine.

Mark Laboccetta '95 was married to Jane McPhaul of Southern Pines, North Carolina on October 26. Mark is a graduate of the College of Charleston and is Vice President of Technosport

Inc. Please send us a picture and congratulations!

Amy Rieves Mullis '95 writes that she is a teacher and loves teaching math to the fifth grade. She is living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and has been married to Jeremy for two years.

Alison Moye '95 works for Booz Allen Hamilton as a Senior Consultant in Northern Virginia. She has just announced her engagement with plans to marry in August. Her fiancé, BJ, is

a Senior consultant for Broad Point Technologies.

Christine Starer '95 is engaged to Eric Smith with a June wedding planned. Christine graduated from Washington and Lee University, continued her education, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, completing her training at New Bolton Center for Large Animals. She currently practices with Coastal Equine Veterinary Service in Chesapeake.

Jason Rosenstock '96 is currently spending most of his time creating and maintaining websites for various groups and businesses. He is also looking for new clients. Jason received a certificate from Tidewater Community College last December in Internet Systems Technology as an Internet Specialist. In his spare time, Jason continues to paint.

Jimmy Fry '97 was married in July to Mona Al Agzoon, a graduate nursing student at Villanova. Jimmy is currently stationed in Iraq as a member of the 82nd airbourne and is in Military Intelligence. He is in Ramadi and is living next to one of Sadaam’s palaces. Because he speaks Arabic, one of his responsibilities is to screen detainees. Jimmy is receiving email and would love to hear from some of his former schoolmates. His email address is James.S.Fry@us.army.mil.

Wim Nieland '98 visited Cape Henry over the summer before heading back to the Netherlands. He and his girlfriend, Marieke, were given the tour of our campus, and Wim was amazed at the many changes since he graduated. Wim has been a midshipman in the Dutch Naval Academy for three years. Please come back and visit when you are in the U.S. We always love to have you on campus.

Mary Fraser Wunnenberg ʼ98 completed her master’s degree in June at Oxford University in England. She was awarded the George L. Mossee Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where she is in the Doctorate Program. Her area of study is Modern Jewish/French History.

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ALUMNI EMAIL

Do you want to receive updates on Cape Henry Collegiate School events and other happenings? Email is the quickest and most efficient way to stay in touch. Send us your email, and we will add you to our growing list of alumni online. Also check out our Alumni Bulletin Board online and tell your fellow classmates as well. Visit your Alumni Page at alumni.capehenry.org often. It is updated frequently.

It is time to get “connected.”

The 2000S

Marta Long '00 sent us an update on herself and her brother, Geoff Long '99. She wrote, “Geoff graduated this May from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in Operations Management. He is planning on attending graduate school at UNCW, as well. For the moment he is starting a management program with Enterprise Car Rental, and at the end of the three years, he will own his own business. He is doing great here in Wilmington, North Carolina. I, on the other hand, am still at UNCW studying management. I am planning on being in the restaurant business, or being a part of my boyfriend’s restaurant. He is a chef at one of the top-rated restaurants in Wilmington. I am steadily working in the Wilmington area and am unexplainably happy. I plan to stay here for a long time.”

Thea Williamson '00 sent us an update on her adventures in Madrid. She was studying abroad in Seville, Spain all of last semester and had a fantastic time. Thea is currently a senior, and a double major at Haverford College in Spanish and Comparative Literature. She spent the summer traveling in Spain, up to New York to visit with Mandi Warren '00 and Rachael Wagner '00, and then to Venice, Italy for two weeks of intensive glassblowing classes. Thea has been blowing glass as an intern at a studio in Philadelphia for about two years now. Thank you for filling us in, Thea. Stop in and visit with us when you get a back to Virginia.

Andrea Driskell '00 is a Junior at ODU with aspirations of becoming a Clinical Psychologist.

Jonathan van de Leuv '00 is a senior at McGill in Canada and will graduate this Spring.

Brian Fry '00 is spending a semester abroad at the University of Manchester in England studying Communications. He takes a double-decker bus to class every day, true English style. He will return in December and will resume his studies at Cabrini College in Pennsylvania.

Gregory Dragas '00 is a senior at The College of William & Mary College. He is majoring in Religion and minoring in Philosophy. He is a

four-year member of the choir and was recently elected as an officer. He was also inducted into Delta Omicron, a music fraternity. The William & Mary Choir has put Virginia Beach on their list for their spring tour and will perform at Cape Henry on Friday, March 19, 2004.

Alyssa Hochman '01 stopped in this summer for a visit. She is off to Dartmouth and loves it!

Adam van de Leuv '02 has just declared his major in Finance at Vermont. He hopes to study in Switzerland next fall.

Kristen Sparks '02 sent us an update. She wrote, “Sophomore year (Boston University) has been busy, to say the least. I was accepted into the Siblings Volunteer Program. We mentor one child for a year by spending three to five hours a week with them doing whatever they enjoy doing. That could be visiting museums, watching movies, attending group events, playing sports, or just talking over a bite to eat. In October, I met Kalynn (my little sib) for the first time. We dressed up, made masks, went trick-or-treating and even went through a haunted house. I canʼt wait to see her again. On a more academic note, I am co-chair of a Hospitality Informational Event in the School of Management. We are looking to have both alumni and employees who work in the hospitality industry, preferably from the hotel, restaurant, airline, and cruise industries, to participate in an informational event. This event would provide SMG students with an opportunity to find out more about the hospitality industry and whether this is a career they wish to pursue further.”

Laura Moye '02 is attending

Virginia Tech and loves it. She has joined the “Young Democrats” and is working to get out the vote. She is also a member of the Tech Pool Team for recreation.

Jon Snider '02 is a sophomore at The College of William & Mary. He also does volunteer work at Williamsburg Community Hospital. Jon is working hard and enjoying being a member of the “Tribe.”

Jimmy Dragas '02 is a sophomore at The College of William & Mary and is enjoying his classes, especially Russian Literature and Islam. He is a member of Bullet Proof, a gun-control advocacy group. He recently participated in a campus-wide letter writing campaign to prevent the passage of a bill in the Senate to disallow lawsuits against gun manufacturers by private citizens.

Josh Gregory '03 sent an email to Dr. Lewis after he arrived at college. He wrote, “I just wanted to check in and say, ‘Hi.’ I hope all is well at Cape Henry. As for me, Iʼve been here at Longwood and have been sitting in the heat for about a week. My dorm is in the ʻhistorical partʼ of campus, so we have no air conditioning, but weʼre learning to live without it. Classes started on Monday, and I’ve declared as a Political Science major with a concentration in Prelaw.”

Jon Snider ’02 and Kristin Sparks ’02 at the 2003 Alumni Summer Reunion Party.

Leah Armstrong works closely with prekindergarten student Carter Litton, as together they open a new world of knowledge.

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