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Fromthe Head of School Education, at its core, is about the future. We as educators spend each day in support of a brighter future for our students. At Trinity, students build skills, try new things and learn from mistakes as they prepare for the next steps on their path. So it is fitting that every few years we take the time to pause and reevaluate our mission and strategy for delivering it. Through strategic planning, we have looked inward at what Trinity does well, what needs attention, and how external factors shape the way we carry out our mission. This process has been one of the most thorough in Trinity’s history. We invited everyone to participate: parents, alumni, students, faculty and staff — even community businesses. We reached out, we renewed relationships and sought patterns within the information gathered. We read books together and thought critically about the future beyond the realm of education. In doing so, we were pleased to learn that our mission is strong and more relevant than ever; it appeals to a broad group of young people and offers paths to fulfilling lives of purpose and a sense of belonging. In addition, we have identified several exciting areas for growth and reinforcement, including: • Strengthening the unique school culture that has attracted so many of you to discover your paths at Trinity. • Enhancing the campus inside and outside in creative ways that further teaching and learning in the 21st century. • Committing staff resources to build connections and opportunities for students within the broader RVA community. As you read this Titan Trail, I invite each of you to turn to the center section to see our new five-year strategic plan, entitled “Honor the Mission.” The plan is the result of over a year’s worth of work by dozens of people, with input from hundreds. I’m grateful for all of this hard work as well as for the strong foundation that allows us to be nimble and adaptable to whatever challenges and opportunities the future brings. In an ever-changing world, thinking strategically must be part of our core philosophy, as we seek to build future-ready skill sets in our students and ourselves. Through our support of young people and their families, we in turn are able to work for a future full of promise. Robert A. Short Head of School
Mission Statement: Our charge is to challenge Trinity students to discover their paths, develop their talents and strengthen their character within a dynamic academic community.
Contents
FEATURES
Brian Phillips Head of Campus Life Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00 Head of Community Engagement Becky A. Currier Athletic Director Laurie Hedgepeth Director of Development Margie Vaughan Snead ’85 Director of Admission Joseph Monaco Director of Operations B o a r d o f Tr u s t e e s Lisa Acquaye E. G. Allen III ’84, Secretary Bryan A. Brassington Jeffrey D. Elgin, Vice Chair Lauren Keenan Flood, President, Trinity Parents Association Leesa Witty Gregory ’93 Kyle W. Hendrick ’05 Charles T. Hill, Jr. ’98, Treasurer Mary Jane Hogue Elizabeth Kelley, Faculty Representative Daniel J. Lawrence William G. Londrey ’84 Matthew Majikes Gayle C. Marget Rob Methven, Chair John G. Mills ’90 Rupa Somanath Murthy ’95 Beth Loeper Nash Jennifer M. Parker Ann Marie Petrucelli William Isler Sanderson ’94 Charles R. Sullivan ’83 Advisory Board Mary Bliley J. Read Branch, Jr. Otis L. Brown Milton Cerny Carol Estes-Williams Daniel A. Gecker Kathy Graziano Dr. E. Bruce Heilman Stephen E. Hupp Joseph C. Kearfott Kelly J. O'Keefe Dr. W. B. Perkinson, Jr. Phillip P. Tarsovich Virginia H. Totten Dr. Henry I. Willett, Jr. Richard weatt Wilson III Charles F. Witthoefft
SECTIONS Around the Courtyard 2 Faculty News 8 Trinity Welcomes 9 Athletics 10 IB Essays 32 Homecoming 34 Class Notes 35
Laurie Hedgepeth Director of Development David Ready Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Hurt Assistant Director of Development Julia Bowling Alumni and Development Associate Katie Pullman Marketing and Communications Specialist
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Lee Sprague Associate Head of School Teaching & Learning - Faculty Life - Strategic Initiatives
Sights for the Soul 18 Honor the Mission 20 We are Whanau 25 Swan Songs: Graduation 26 Words of Wisdom 33
Photography:David Ready, Katie Pullman, Bridget Hazel Photography, Candid Color, Mark Wheeler ’19, Mark Sprinkle, Macon Pegram, Karen Michael, Jackie McCool, Elizabeth Kelley, The Richmond Forum.
Robert A. Short Head of School
Graphic Design: Creative Worx, LLC
ADMINISTRATION
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Around the Courtyard
THE TASTIEST PI(E)
SCHOOLED ON CORNY JOKES This year’s highly anticipated Cornmaster Award was presented to Katie Schools ’19 in late May for her dozens of submissions for Corny Joke Friday. Here is a sampling from her prolific puns. “What disease do you get when you decorate for Christmas? —Tinselitus.” “What do you call it when someone steals your coffee? — A mugging.” “Why aren’t koalas considered bears? —They don’t meet the koalifications”
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ANATOMY OF GRAY
VIRTUAL REALITY
The first play in the renovated Perkinson Arts Center Theatre “Anatomy of Gray” opened in March to an excited audience. The hard work on the sets, the costumes and the actors’ lines was evident in this 1880s period drama full of mystery, love and loss.
Students entered the virtual world last spring while testing out the Vive virtual reality headset. Students experienced simulations such as a fish's perspective in the ocean and flying over foreign mountains using virtual reality goggles and hand-held joysticks. Sensors mounted in the room additionally tracked the physical movement of users, creating boundaries so students could navigate the virtual space by simply walking around the room.
A favorite Trinity tradition, students and faculty entered 56 pies in the annual Pi(e) baking competition. The most visually appealing pie was tied between Anna Kelley ’19 and Felicity Davies ’19; the most unique pie went to Tolliver Mance ’19, and the most creative pie award went to Caroline Benedetti ’19. Tastiest awards were given by category.
perspective and the way that you see the world. The most important thing is to be respectful, because not everyone will have the same idea of culture that you do,” said Tolliver Mance ’19. “The only way that you can appreciate your own culture while coexisting with others is to be open-minded.”
SPANISH EXCHANGE
than 70 students attended this conference where they tackled real-world problems such as the disposal of nuclear waste and terrorism.
RICHMOND RIVERROCK
MODEL CONFERENCE, REAL TOPICS “Seek to argue your point thoroughly, but not because it is morally superior. Remember, being different does not mean being wrong.” With these words, secretary general McKinley Sprinkle ’18 opened the fourth annual Trinity Model UN Conference last February. More
A LESSON IN CULTURAL AWARENESS Trinity’s Cultural Awareness Club shared a message of understanding in a February Chapel. “Culture depends upon your
Over a dozen Titans participated in this year’s Spanish exchange program. Trinity students traveled to Barcelona in March and their host siblings came to the United States in April. Both groups of students took time while abroad to attend classes in the host country as well as visit unique and landmark attractions in the surrounding areas.
Through all the wild weather — rain and shine — the green and white Trinity tents were out on Brown’s Island for SportsBackers’ annual Riverrock festival May 18-20. More than 60 student volunteers from Trinity helped festival-goers learn to kayak and paddleboard in the James River Canal. Four Titans competed in a two-mile paddleboard race in the canal, with Lauren Davi ’21 taking home third place among all women competitors.
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LEARNING, WORKING AND SPLASHING To celebrate the end of the year, the 8th grade took a field trip to ACAC to tie in lessons from their Integrated Science and Titan Prep classes. They learned about metabolism, nutrition and different types fitness from personal trainer
FRENCH EXCHANGE STUDENTS Three students from St. Denis International School in Loches, France spent much of February alongside Titans as part of Trinity’s global engagement program. The five Titans who hosted French guests traveled to Loches in July to complete the exchange program. They enjoyed visiting the school, sight-seeing and improving their French speaking and comprehension skills.
UP, UP AND AWAY A team of eighth grade scientists took to the field to measure the altitude of rockets they assembled in class during the last quarter of the school year. On the field, there were designated packers, launchers, altitude trackers, rocket retrievers and even media coordinators. The team had to consider variables such as the weight of adhesive materials, parachute release timing and wind.
INTERACTIVE ART
TEA FOR TWO (OR TEN!)
and nutritionist, Nadine Miller, followed by an afternoon of getting active in the pool!
A week before the Spring Fine Arts Festival, ceramics students put their teapots and cups to the test with a proper tea party!
BATTLE BOTS FOR TEENS: ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS
“Exit,” an interactive, experiential art installation by IB visual art course candidate Lucy Bolin ’19 was on display at the Art 180 Gallery in Richmond’s Jackson Ward last April. The sculpture invites viewers into a tiny room covered in reflective surfaces. “I wanted to create a form of escape from reality,” said Bolin, “which is why I called it ‘Exit.’”
Meet the SGA e SGA Officers for the 2018-19 school year were elected late in the last school year. ey are: president Gabe Parker ’19; vice president Jeremy Singleton ’20; secretary Ellie Patterson ’19; and historian Ben Slone ’19. “ank you to all the officers for their sense of civic duty and their commitment to excellence and representing the entire student body,” said Head of Student Life Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00 on the day they were sworn in. “We look forward to the promise of the 2018-2019 school year and the many great moments large and small in which we can strengthen and honor our community.”
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The Trinity robotics team faced stiff competition in two FIRST Robotics competitions last year. Working with strict rules, limited resources and a short time period, students worked together to design, build and program an industrial-sized robot to compete in a field game against other robotics teams.
JUNIOR WORK WEEK Nearly 100 employers opened their doors to the 124 juniors participating in March’s Junior Work Week. Each student worked at least 30 hours as an intern, gaining in-depth, hands-on experience in their field of interest.
MATHLETES TAKE THIRD This year, through the brand new mathlete club, Trinity had four teams participate in the Purple Comet International Math Competition, which consists of very challenging math problems and a strict time limit. One TES team placed third in Virginia.
Three-Wheel Travel On your mark, get set, go! Titans lined the Perkinson Arts Center parking lot to cheer on students and faculty who rolled, pedaled and toppled their way through the annual Tour de Trinity. Team entry fees support World Bicycle Relief, an international nonprofit that provides sturdy bicycles to “improve access to education, healthcare and economic opportunity” for people in underdeveloped countries.
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Team Titan Twenty-one athletes from the class of 2018 will represent Trinity in eight sports at 15 different schools this year. Each of these students were celebrated in front of a crowd of peers and parents in the Estes Athletic Center as their coaches commended each of them for their character, determination and spirit.
As a way to celebrate all student-athletes who continue to represent the mission of Trinity and its athletic program at the college level, a series of “Team Titan� displays have been added in the Estes Athletic Center exemplifying Titan alumni continuing their athletic passion at the collegiate level.
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Over the River and Through the Woods irty-one students, faculty and alumni made their way from Bearwallow Gap to the James River footbridge during the five-day spring break hike. On a map, this year’s hike bridged the gap between last year’s hike and one from three years ago — allowing the seniors that have been on every hike to say that they have officially walked 210.4 continuous miles of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia! Outdoor Program Coordinator Michael Stratton ’02 said he hopes everyone has a chance to experience the magic of the Appalachian Trail. “Once you figure out your rhythm and your pace, hiking becomes a lifestyle.” Stratton took the group through many well known shelters, sites and scenic vistas such as Apple Orchard Falls and Highrock Knob.
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Richmond Forum Welcomes the World All year long, Titans were in attendance at the Richmond Forum in the presence of global thought leaders. Through the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Baxter Perkinson, a group of students is able to attend each Forum session as a sponsor would. Additionally, Trinity partners with the Forum to create volunteer opportunities for students. These students apply to be Richmond Forum Pages, where they greet attendees, pass out programs, and collect questions for esteemed speakers. This year’s speakers included Barack Obama, Peter Diamondis, Glenn Close, Samantha Power, Joe Scarborough and Newt Gingrich.
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Faculty News FACULTY DISCOVERY AWARD Elizabeth Kelley, head of the science department, has been selected by the board of trustees as the 2018 recipient of the Faculty Discovery Award. With the grant, Kelley and her daughter traveled to Ireland this summer to explore and rediscover their family’s Irish roots. “Four leaf clovers do truly exist in Ireland! This summer, I journeyed with my daughter, Anna, across the Emerald Isle. We had some incredible discoveries in our travels. Reconnecting with the physical and cultural landscape of our 'home' is something that we will never forget. I am enormously thankful for the generosity of the Titan community for being given this unique and truly amazing opportunity.” she says.
LAURA WEILER GRADUATES LMR Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00 celebrated successful completion of the year-long Leadership Metro Richmond Quest program on June 6, 2018. Leadership Metro Richmond, founded in 1980, is a community leadership development and engagement organization with a mission to connect and educate diverse groups of community leaders, inspiring them to serve the greater Richmond region. "This was one of the most enjoyable and valuable professional experiences I have had ... I am thrilled to be able to bring what I learned and will continue to learn to the Trinity community, and likewise be able to share with the greater Richmond region all of the amazing things happening here at Trinity,” said Weiler.
FACULTY MILESTONES Francis Decker had a short story, "Chickenwing," published in the Parhelion Literary Magazine in April.
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1. Christy Darlington’s daughter, Kate, was married this summer to Bobby Gilbride at Independence Golf Club. Her daughters Shelby Darlington ’12 and Becca Darlington ’10 were bridesmaids. Ned Fischer and his wife Laura were married in June.
2. 2. Jackie Berens and her husband Matt welcomed their first son, Matthew Tripp, on July 12. He weighed 8.9 lbs and was 21 inches.
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3. Katie Pullman married Jarred Liszeski on July 21 at the Boathouse at Sunday Park.
NEW FACULTY Malcolm Bell is working with the 9th grade this year as Blue/Green Coordinator, a brand new position devoted to helping students transition from middle to high school. Bell is a graduate of North Carolina Central University and founded his own business, RVA Quarterback & Skills Academy. Katie Ellis ’13 is teaching algebra and coaching field hockey this fall. Ellis just earned her undergraduate degree from Bridgewater College in May 2018. Lee Huss joins the social studies department. Huss earned both an undergraduate degree and an M.Ed at Old Dominion University. Huss taught most recently in Hanover County Public Schools.
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Nathaniel Paul ’14, who has been working as a computer intern here since he graduated from Trinity, began full-time at the Technology Help Desk this year. Paul graduated from the University of Richmond in May. Laura Swiatek is teaching science. Swiatek has a BA from Vassar College, where she was also a four-year varsity soccer player, and received master’s in education from Ohio University. Most recently, she has been teaching chemistry and biology at Olentangy High School in Ohio. Suzanne Winefordner is Trinity’s first school nurse. Winefordner received her BS from Barton College and her RN degree from J. Sargeant Reynolds. She has been a school nurse for Henrico County Public Schools and most recently worked as a staff nurse for the Coleman Institute. Trinity also welcomed Suzanne’s daughter, Riley, as a sophomore this school year.
TRUSTEE TRANSITION Several members of the Trinity Board of Trustees completed their volunteer service to the school in June 2018. Leaving the board are John Young ’83, Lynn Strader, Frank Barksdale, Ben Bretz ’97 and Kathy Merry. In addition, Marcus Jones ’00 completed his term as faculty representative to the board. Newly-elected members are Kyle Hendrick ’05, Randy Sullivan ’83, Ann Marie Petrucelli and Lisa Acquaye. Elizabeth Kelley has been elected by the faculty to serve as its representative to the board. Lauren Keenan Flood, as Trinity Parents Association (TPA) president, will repeat a one-year term as TPA representative to the board. Elected members, nominated through the board’s governance committee in consultation with school and board leadership, serve a three-year term and are eligible to complete a second three-year term. Serving as officers for the coming year are Rob Methven, chair; Jeff Elgin, vice-chair; E. G. Allen III ’84, secretary; and Charles T. Hill, Jr. ’98, treasurer.
Trinity Welcomes…
Kate Ayers, Executive Director, ReEstablish Richmond
“It’s really exciting when you get to see people who came to this country with nothing come full circle and be able to offer that help back to someone else.”
Hon. William C. Mims, Virginia State Supreme Court Justice
“I don’t believe that our world can be improved unless we are completely committed to the principles of humility and empathy…ese principles can be found in every faith, and even in Plato’s Republic, a secular work of political philosophy.” Rich Stine, Guitarist for Fighting Gravity, Creative Director at Black Iris Music
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e Trinity community warmly welcomes speakers to campus throughout the year to share insights, advice and stories from a variety of perspectives. is spring, Titans heard informative seminars, heartwarming stories of immigrants, inspiring tales of faith and encouraging words of guidance.
“If you don’t start your own band, you have to learn how to integrate into a band. It’s like a blended family.”
Taylor Jones, Sportable
“Have faith through the tough days… and each one of you all is going to do something awesome.”
Adrian Branch, Former NBA star and current ESPN basketball analyst
“You’re not born a winner or a loser,” he said. “You’re born a chooser... First make your choice, then your choices makes you.”
Tee Clarkson, Fishing Instructor and RTD Outdoor Columnist
e Fishing Club invited Clarkson to Trinity to share some tips, tricks and secret spots for finding shad and enjoying the James River this spring.
Christian Hansen ’08, Chaplain, St. Michael’s Episcopal School
“I came to understand that it’s okay to doubt and question things people tell you and that it’s okay to disagree with others as long as you recognize that you could be wrong, too.” TITAN TRAIL
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Athletics
WINTER 2018
Boys Basketball 2017-18 was another historic season for the boys basketball program. Highlights included going undefeated through the Prep League for a second consecutive year (the 1st time any Prep League school posted back to back undefeated league seasons), winning the Prep League tournament and taking the trophy at the prestigious Times-Dispatch Invitational tournament for the second straight year. The boys also logged a combined 8-0 record versus crosstown rivals Benedictine, Collegiate and St. Christopher’s, before reaching the state Final Four for the fourth time in five years. For the second straight year, the team was undefeated at home.
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“At one point, the team ran off 18 consecutive wins in route to a 26-4 overall record against one of the toughest schedules in the state,” said Coach Rick Hamlin ’96. “The Titans even played in front of a sellout crowd of over 6,000 against John Marshall at the Arthur Ashe Center (believed to be the biggest crowd at a regular season high school basketball game in Richmond since the 1970s).”
Swimming “Our team theme this year was ‘Live Strong. Swim Strong. Titan Strong,’” said Coach Ashley Tremper, which she said translates to: “Be a good person/ teammate, commit to the team and the sport, represent the school with pride and class.” Tremper said she pushed the swimmers to “Honor the theme, commit to the team, put the team’s success before own personal success.”
Girls Basketball The Titans finished with a 25-3 overall record, going 8-1 in the LIS conference (2nd place). Ranked No. 1 in the preseason by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the girls remained in the top spot all season long. In the state,
Both teams finished the season with over 20 wins in the regular season. The boys finished 4th at the VPL league meet, while the girls finished 3rd at the LIS meet. In VISAA state competition, the boys finished 6th, while the girls finished 7th. Tremper noted that the girls team set five league records at the LIS meet. “At the state meet, Sydney Whiting ’20 put an exclamation point to our season by winning the 50 Free,” said Tremper. the girls maintained their No. 4 ranking, making it to the VISAA quarterfinals before falling to No. 5 Bishop O’Connell. “Our attitude/team philosophy was playing in the present,” said Head Coach Adam Lonon. “Our goal each game and furthermore, each possession was to forget about the last shot, last turnover, last steal and focus on making the best next play possible.” Among the team’s goals was to beat every team they had lost to the previous season, which they did, including the first win over St. Anne’s-Belfield since 2009.
Another goal was to win the Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament, which they also accomplished, making Trinity only the second team to earn both boys and girls trophies in the prestigious local tournament. “It helped secure the No. 1 ranking in the Richmond area as well as cementing Trinity girls basketball as the top competitor in the area,” said Lonon. Elaina Chapman ’19 broke the Trinity girls scoring record for most points in a career (1,552 pts.). Angel Burgos ’19 and Jaelyn Harris-Caple ’18 each scored their 1,000th points. Harris-Caple also set the school record for career 3-pointers with 183. TITAN TRAIL
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Fischer. “I’m very proud of the effort the team showed and the spirit with which the team competed each meet this season.”
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Softball Despite notching only one victory in the LIS (17-3 over STAB in April) and two wins overall this season, the girls softball team maintained a positive attitude and displayed some of the best sportsmanship that Head Coach Christy Darlington said she had ever witnessed. “There was so much teamwork and sportsmanship when faced with so much adversity,” said Darlington.
Track & Field With a smaller-than-average team, the 2018 track and field athletes focused on individual improvement and performance this season, said Coach Ned Fischer. “The goal of the season and our mantra was to be consistent in our work ethic and competitive spirit, and to demonstrate steady improvement throughout the season,” said 12
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Fischer praised the leadership of Morgan Williams ’19 and Logan Carter ’19. “Both achieved All-State honors in two events apiece, and Logan would end her season by defending her state championship in the 400m.” Mary Kehoe ’21 and Claire Gibbons ’20 led the distance runners. “Kehoe would end her season with one of the best 3200m times in the state and a VISAA state championship title in that event,” said Fischer. “Gibbons placed 7th in the state 1600m and set a seasonal best of 5:44.” The team finished in 5th place finish at the state meet with only six girls competing. The boys wrapped up their season with a 10th place finish at the VISAA state meet. Donavan Goode ’18, was a consistent top sprinter in the greater Richmond area and set a school record in the 200m this spring. Grayson Kuhla ’18, Henry McLean ’18, and Andrew Duhart ’21 set many personal records across the sprinting and middle-distance events. Senior and five-year veteran Max Galbraith ’18 finished in 3rd place in the state 3200m, coming in under 10 minutes. Thrower Ben Slone ’19
improved his personal best by over 10 feet and ended the season with two throws in the shot put over 40 feet to earn 5th place at the Prep League meet and 7th place at the VISAA state meet.
The team accomplished its goal of making the state tournament, but narrowly missed making the Final Four with a hard-fought 2-1 loss to eventual state champion St. Christopher’s.
Baseball
Hauser recalls the first-round state tournament win at Potomac as the season’s highlight. “We fell behind 6-1, and with John Godfrey ’18 shutting things down on the mound, we came back to win 7-6,” he said. “We became just the second Trinity baseball team to win a state tournament game.”
This was one of the most successful seasons in program history,” said Head Coach Mitch Hauser, “only outdone in recent memory by our run to the state championship game in 2013.” Going 13-9-1 overall, the boys were 5-5 against a tough Prep League schedule (3rd place).
In addition to logging several come-from-behind victories, the boys hit 27 home runs as a team, a school record. Brendan Houghtaling ’18 recorded a remarkable 23 straight shutout innings to close out the regular season. Ty Barker ’19 led the Prep League with 8 home runs.
Boys Lacrosse The boys lacrosse team finished the season 10-5, improving on last season (9-9). The team was
lead by captains Teddy Coyner ’18, Cullen Fisher ’18, George Pearson ’18 and Hayden Smith ’18, in addition to seniors Logan Roberts ’18, Dean Chambers ’18 and Drew Acquaye ’18. “The goal for the team this year was to focus on the fundamentals, work hard in practice every day, and create a positive team environment,” said Head Coach Chris McQueeney. “A highlight came early in the season when the boys won the Cameron K. Gallagher Lacrosse Tournament. The Titans beat Fork Union, Steward, and host Benedictine, and Jake Helsley ’19 was named in MVP of the tournament.” Throughout the season the offense was led by sophomore
Matt Williams ’20 (48 goals, 26 assists) and team point leader Helsley (41 goals, 37 assists). The defense was led by sophomore goalie Jarrett Wells ’20 who average 8 saves per game. “The seniors who have paved the way this year will be missed,” said McQueeney, “but there is a strong talented group of players ready to take the reigns next year.
Girls Soccer The girls soccer team had a strong season, making the state Final Four for the third time in four years and the state tournament for an 11th straight year. Coach Rick Hamlin ’96 recalled numerous memorable wins this spring. “Winning at three-time defending state champion St. Catherine’s got the season off to a great start,” he said. “Other unforgettable wins included giving Highland their only loss of the year, and handing John Paul the Great their only regular season loss. The state quarterfinal win at Norfolk Collegiate by a 2-1 score was perhaps the best performance of the season and propelled the Titans back to the state Final Four.”
“This resilient team took great pride in never losing two games in a row for the fourth straight season,” Hamlin said. “The senior class won the most games (55) in their four years than any graduating class in program history.” “Another special highlight which was featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch was our senior night,” said Hamlin. “When the scheduled opponent backed out with only a couple of days notice, we secured a group of talented former college players to play a friendly match against our girls. It was a great, fun game, and a wonderful way for our seniors to end their home careers. And we won 3-1!” (See page 17 for complete story)
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Girls Lacrosse Led by senior captains Summer Allen ’18, Madi Johnson ’18 and Madeline Salomonsky ’18 and six other seniors (Liza Chester ’18, Jaelyn HarrisCaple ’18, Aubrey Scott King ’18, Hallie Larsen ’18, Sydney Lee ’18, and Addie Nash ’18), the girls lacrosse team finished the 2018 season 7-7 overall, earning a win in the first round of the LIS tournament. “The roster also included a lot of young talent who will no doubt make a huge impact on the program over the next few years,” said Head Coach Margie Vaughan Snead ’85.
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Maggie Turner ’21 earned a spot on the Mid-Atlantic Regional Team, competing in the US Lacrosse National Tournament over the summer.
Golf The Trinity golf team emerged as a team to watch during the 2018 season. After a regular season record of 8-2, they went on to a 3rd-place finish in the VISAA state golf tournament. The team returned seniors Grayson Rainey ’18 and TJ Dillon ’18, juniors Patrick Galleher ’19, Gabriel Parker ’19 and Bryson Bowen ’19 and welcomed two first year players; eighth graders Griffin Winn ’22 and Garrett Kuhla ’22. Galleher earned All-Prep honors after a great round at the Prep League Tournament. Galleher also received the team intensity
award, while Kuhla was named the most valuable player, and Grayson Rainey received the coaches’ award.
Accolades Armando Bacot ’19 helped the Team USA basketball team bring home a gold medal in from the FIBA Americas U18 Championship this summer. Bacot was also selected as the 2018 Richmond Times-Dispatch Player of the Year. Addie Nash ’18 and Foster Singleton ’18 were among the 2017-18 SportsBackers Richmond Times-Dispatch Scholar-Athletes of the year. The duo join a select group of area highschoolers demonstrating leadership on the field and excellence in the classroom. Elaina Chapman ’19 broke the Trinity girls scoring record for most points in a career. She currently stands at 1,552 points.
NEW ATHLETIC PROGRAM HEADS
Tennis Boys tennis kicked off the 2018 season with a win at Benedictine, a local rival they would defeat twice. The team then took an overnight road trip to play Norfolk Collegiate and Norfolk Academy, coming home with a win and a loss, respectively. “With the leadership of our two Senior captains Davide Parmeggiani ’18 and Wit Ferrell ’18, we battled the competition and the poor weather throughout the season,” said Coach Jay Bush, who led
the boys to a 4-12 overall record in the spring. “With two close losses to STAB and a heartbreaking loss to Virginia Episcopal School in a tiebreaker in the last match, our regular season record was not the goal we had set over the winter.” At the VPL tournament, the boys Titans finished above their regular-season rival STAB, and Charlie Aprahamian ’19 placed 3rd in his singles flight, sealing an upset finish.
Tim Johnson begins this winter as program head for swimming and diving. He has served as an assistant swim coach for the Titans for the last five seasons. Prior to joining the staff at TES, Johnson was the head swim coach at Richmond Christian School. He currently teaches social studies and English at Midlothian High School. Tim Merry will lead the baseball program beginning in the spring of 2019. Merry has been the offense/infield coach at Trinity since 2010. In addition to Trinity, he coaches in the Piedmont League, a summer collegiate league, and a 14U travel team for Rockit Sports in Richmond. More recently, Tim was instrumental in the founding of the Virginia Baseball Coaches Association and serves as its executive director. Jessica Oakley takes over as the indoor and outdoor track coach after serving as an assistant coach for the Titans last year. Oakley ran at Midlothian High School and was involved in athletics at Virginia Tech. Jessica returned to Richmond after working with students with special needs in Northern Virginia. Steve Van Huss joins the coaching staff at Trinity after coaching all over the Richmond area and beyond. He hopes to build the volleyball team into a perennial powerhouse. TITAN TRAIL
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Athletics Awards and Honors WINTER 2018
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Boys Basketball
Girls Soccer
Henry Coleman ’20: All-Prep, All-Metro (2nd Team)
Ravenel Davis ’18: All-LIS, All-State (2nd Team)
Jason Wade ’18: All-Prep (Virginia Prep League Player of the Year), All-State (1st Team), All-Metro (1st Team)
Caroline McGonegal ’18: All-LIS, All-State (1st Team), All-Metro (1st Team)
Armando Bacot ’19: All-Prep (Virginia Prep League Player of the Year), All-State (1st Team), All-Metro (Player of the Year), Richmond Times-Dispatch (Male Athlete of the Year), TimesDispatch Invitational Tournament MVP
Alysa Scott ’18: All-LIS
Tink Boyd ’18: VPL All Tournament Team (Prep League tournament MVP)
Girls Lacrosse
Girls Basketball Angel Burgos ’19: All-LIS, All-State (2nd Team), All-Metro (2nd Team)
Brooke Tylka ’19: All-LIS, All-State (1st Team), All-Metro (2nd Team)
Sally Snead ’19: All-LIS Madi Johnson ’18: All-LIS, All-State (2nd Team), All-Metro (1st Team) Summer Allen ’18: All-LIS, All-Metro (2nd Team)
Elaina Chapman ’19: All-LIS, All-State (1st Team), All-Metro (1st Team), Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament MVP
Maggie Turner ’21: Mid-Atlantic Regional Team
Indoor Track and Field
Patrick Galleher ’19: All-Prep
Donavan Goode ’18: All-State (State Champion, 55m), All-Metro (1st Team, 55m)
Golf Baseball Brendan Houghtaling ’18: All-Prep, All-State (2nd Team)
Swim and Dive Chloe Jepson ’20: All-LIS (200m Free Relay, 400m Free Relay), All-State (200m Free Relay)
Parker Wilburn ’18: All-Prep Ty Barker ’19: All-Prep
Candace Kanney ’18: All-LIS (200m Free Relay), All-State (200m Free Relay)
Track and Field Donavan Goode ’18: All-Metro (Honorable Mention, 100m)
Kenley Morriss ’20: All-LIS (400m Free Relay) Sophie Svoboda ’18: All-LIS (100m Fly, 100m Back, 200m Free Relay, 400m Free Relay), All-State (100m Fly, 100m Back, 200m Free Relay), All-Metro (1st Team, 100m Back) Sydney Whiting ’20: All-LIS (50m Free, 100m Free, 200m Free Relay, 400m Free Relay), All-State (50m Free, 100m Free, 200m Free Relay), All-State (State Champion, 50m Free), All-Metro (1st Team, 100m Free) (2nd Team, 50m Free, 200m Free)
Logan Carter ’19: All-LIS (400m), All-Metro (Honorable Mention, 400m), All-State (1st Team, 400m) (2nd Team, 200m) Mary Kehoe ’21: All-Metro (Honorable Mention, 3200m), All-State (1st Team, 3200m) Morgan Williams ’19: All-State (Honorable Mention, 100m Hurdles) Max Galbraith ’18: All-State (Honorable Mention, 3200m)
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ior day, they girls may not have a sen “When they heard the said. gladly did it,” Prillaman ck and arrived name, but it wore all bla The team didn’t have a y coach Rick Friday afternoon. Trinit on Trinity’s campus on al game — fin e on hear his team had Hamlin was ecstatic to seniors. an exhibition — for his coaches to about getting the kids he “Rick’s pretty passionate ments are mo se y and making sure tho have the normal journe special,” Prillaman said. a normal officiated the game like The referees arrived and e in rec lege players still compet contest. The former col from rusty. leagues, so they were far
at the school, istant athletics director Anna Prillaman, an ass ond area. She ches around the Richm sent a mass email to coa e fast. She nity, and she needed on needed a team to play Tri b, but ond Strikers, a local clu even contacted the Richm nothing was working. phone and , Prillaman picked up the Desperate for a solution called a friend. m. Typically t of any high school tea Senior day is a special par . The son sea r game of the regula it’s held on the last home mes are na ir the h posters or balloons, seniors are honored wit ddle of mi the ed by their parents to called, and they’re escort the to ech y’re invited to give a spe the field. At Trinity, the other players. and she ence, Prillaman decided, It’s an important experi ir moment. m’s five seniors miss the wasn’t going to let the tea iversity of o, a friend and former Un She called Melissa Pachec still plays recreationally. Richmond goalie who
at first. Then ybe a little intimidated The Trinity girls were ma Trinity game with more fluidity. they began to play their ior Alysa elli scored two goals, sen sophomore M.C. Petruc y won the a penalty kick, and Trinit Scott added another off game 3-1. Goochland Randolph-Macon and Bridget Panas, a former e players. leg col r goal for the forme player, scored the only the first venant on Monday for Now Trinity travels to Co rnament. tou Independent Schools round of the League of sed to. po sup ended the way it was The regular season has e together,” al soccer community cam “It was neat how the loc Prillaman said. ssion —Reprinted with permi
a Melissa Pacheco, UR; Ann ren Claytor, Wake Forest; Bridget C; R-M , det Hey Ex-college players: Lau Mia ; Moyer, Randolph-Macon e, RShea, Furman; Hannah King, R-MC; Jen LeBarg gain, R-MC; Samantha Des sey Lind C; R-M as, Pan Moriah Carper, R-MC MC; Alivia Thorn, R-MC; oline McGonegal; l Davis; Jaiden Hobbs; Car er) Trinity’s seniors: Ravene nag (ma ff gsta Wa Scott; Conner Elizabeth Pinotti; Alysa
yers living in m of former college pla Pacheco assembled a tea She y a game against Trinity. the Richmond area to pla ndolphRa m fro ht eig to join her — rounded up 10 players TITAN TRAIL
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Sights for the Soul Africa trip touches hearts Trinity’s Global Engagement program offers several options for travel, study and adventure each year. The program, led by English teacher Maria Bartz, features exchanges with other schools, outdoor experiences like hiking the Appalachian Trail, and trips such as this one.
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ten-day trip to South Africa usually includes a spectacular array of one-of-a-kind sights: lions and giraffes, sharks and penguins, dramatic scenery, powerful monuments, and a diverse population. But for 13 Trinity students, accompanied by faculty members Sam Mickens and Molly Sanyour ’01, their trip in June 2018 was more about things unseen. Over and over the reflections from the
The trip started with a visit to a township — one of the segregated areas established in the era of apartheid for nonwhite race groups. The townships continue to be largely underdeveloped and areas of poverty. Despite the grim history, the mood was joyful. “The people of South Africa, in particular the people of color, carry themselves with a cultural pride, humility, and cultural self-confidence that I had yet to experience,” said Mickens. “They were so happy with what they had. They were free.” group come back to things like pride, dignity, courage, hospitality and happiness — in a country with a complex, combative and challenging history.
Part of the township tour included a visit to an art studio. “We saw a pottery room, which was a way for the community to make money,” said Sanyour,
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who teaches ceramics at Trinity. “Several of us bought things we had seen being made.” The visit to Robben Island was sobering, startling and haunting for the Trinity visitors. The island, in Table Bay offshore of Cape Town, was used by the South African government as a prison for political prisoners and convicted criminals from 1961 until the mid1990’s. Nelson Mandela spent 18 years imprisoned there. “I cried at Robben Island,” said Sanyour. “Our tour guide was a past prisoner there, yet he was positive and optimistic. His light was so bright for what he had endured.”
The safari experience included jeep rides through the grasslands populated by giraffes and lions. “The terrain… being on the jeep was amazing,” said Sanyour. “The sunset was magical.” Mark Wheeler ’19 became the informal official photographer and made sure the highlights were captured. Still, it was the people that Titans encountered that made the most impact. “It was interesting to see how far the country has evolved since apartheid after visiting Robben Island,” said Sydney Whiting ’20. “On every street corner there is a burst of culture from music to dancing to artwork."
He also saw evidence of that pride, dignity and respect for others in the Trinity students. “I was proud of our kids,” he said. “They rose to every occasion.”
Seeing a nation move forward from a history of racial oppression was life-changing. Mickens was also struck by the attitude and outlook of those he encountered. “Despite decades of poverty and abuse, the people I met were optimistic about the direction of the country and their opportunities for a better life,” he said. In the days that followed, the group went on a safari, saw great white sharks, climbed Table Mountain, and visited a penguin colony. They played pickup soccer and basketball with local students, participated in a drum circle and visited a school.
Seeing a nation move forward from a history of racial oppression was lifechanging. “What I found most fascinating was the willingness of the people to confront the history of apartheid and truthfully engage in dialogue related to racial and social injustice,” said Mickens. He added that he had hopes for conveying to his own son and daughter some of what he learned. “I would love for my kids to see people of all races who approach their lot in life with pride, cultural confidence, and a belief they achieve success no matter their current status in life.”
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A Path for the Future Building a roadmap for ongoing strategic strength
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hen most schools embark on a strategic planning process, it is usually the job of a small group of trustees and the head of school to write a prescriptive list of tasks for the next five years. In 2017-18, Trinity was determined to break that mold and build a strategy that was inclusive, datadriven and adaptable to future needs. The result is “Honor the Mission,” a thorough roadmap in five parts, each of which specifies five outcomes to be achieved over the next five years. The final theme, “Building Strategic Strength” aims to equip faculty, staff and students with the skills necessary to apply strategic thinking to their own work and to Trinity’s ongoing success. “One of the things we learned clearly from the survey data is that our mission is strong and the power of ‘Discover Your Path’ endures,” said trustee Chair Rob Methven, “That’s why I love the title ‘Honor the Mission.’ Everything inside the plan aims to strengthen, support and build upon our unique and cherished mission.” The process began in early 2017, with extensive surveys and research conducted to understand the views and needs of the school community along with Trinity’s place in the local and national school landscape. In the fall of 2017, a core design team composed of teachers, administrators and trustees, worked to synthesize the data, gain additional feedback from the entire faculty and refine strategic themes to
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respond, inspire and validate the responses of all stakeholders. Over the next five years, through 2023, small groups will take on each of the nearly 25 outcomes, building appropriate measures of completion. Guiding the Trinity team was Bob Kelley, a strategic brand consultant and assistant professor of management in the VCU School of Business and VCU Brand Center. “Trinity is amazing,” said Kelley. “Whether with the board, the design committee or within the faculty workshops, there was a high level of thinking, discourse and intellect that I rarely see and I found very refreshing. There is a true curiosity to determine the ‘why’ behind everything. This is one of your greatest strengths as a school — a natural curiosity.” “No other school I’ve worked with has even taken the time to survey all of their students,” said Kelley. “That alone says a lot about the Trinity leadership’s curiosity and willingness to learn.”
Selected by the board of trustees to oversee the process was Trinity trustee and parent Beth Nash. A major outcome of the plan will be for the entire school — faculty, administration and students — to continue to develop what Nash calls “strategic thinking muscles” as the school plots a holistic course for the future and integrates strategic thinking into the fibers of Trinity’s culture. “This is something that we believe so strongly will help us to continue to fulfill our mission in a competitive way that it is a key to our success as an independent learning organizations in the Richmond area.” Nash is especially proud of an open and collaborative process that sought so much data from every constituency, including alumni, all parents, all students and partner organizations in the wider Richmond community. “We took the time to read every single response,” she said. “That became the foundation for everything else that we did.” “This is just the beginning,” says Nash, excitedly. “There is still a lot to learn, but we know what we need to do, and now we just have to do it.” The STRATeGic PlAn DeSiGn TeAM Maria Bartz Becky Currier Laurie Hedgepeth Wesley Hedgepeth Kathy Merry Rob Methven Joe Monaco Beth Nash Brian Phillips
Anna Prillaman David Ready José Santiago Rob Short Margie Snead Lee Sprague Jennifer Street Marti Truman Laura Weiler
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HONOR MISSION A five-year strategic plan for Trinity Episcopal School
When we honor the mission, we unite an institution, build a community, enhance a campus and create a model for interacting with the world that ensures every student will discover their path, develop their talents and strengthen their character within a dynamic and innovative academic community. This five-year strategic plan will reaffirm and bolster our commitment to fulfilling the mission of Trinity Episcopal School. This strategic planning process began in the spring of 2017 with a clear-eyed look at our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. We asked our students, parents, alumni and faculty to help us envision the Trinity of the future. Their responses informed and guided this process, identifying many of our core values and successes, along with helping to pinpoint some of our greatest opportunities. Overwhelmingly, both internal and external research have confirmed the vigor, value and competitive advantage of our community. Indeed our culture and our community are something to bolster and cherish, but also to share and celebrate. Students thrive when they have a sense of belonging in an environment of mutual respect and understanding. This has always been a strength of Trinity. Our community is richer when everyone is “here now� and invested. Our students are empowered to take risks, try new things, learn from failure and build confidence to tackle the next steps in their lives. (continued on next page)
Our five themes radiate from our greatest asset, community.
Our five themes radiate from our greatest asset, community: recognizing that the health of our community is paramount (School culture); prioritizing decisions about how we engage with each other, who we bring into the community, and how we build upon our community to create programs (Operational excellence); spaces where we house our community (campus enhancement); reaching within and beyond the community to build partnerships (community engagement); and building long-term processes for the community to excel (Strategic Strength). Within each of these themes are several broad objectives that will guide our community over the next five years. With this plan we reaffirm the value of our philosophy: providing challenging academics that inspire students to become engaged learners… practicing honor and service… celebrating the unique potential within each student… treating each other with trust and respect… fostering partnerships among students, parents, faculty, administrators and staff as colleagues in the process of education… integrating life into learning and learning into life. Trinity is Richmond’s first International Baccalaureate World School. We continue to embrace the ideals of the IB program which prepare our students for an unknowable future by providing them with an adaptive set of intellectual, interpersonal and future-ready skills. We also reaffirm our Episcopal identity, our broad and balanced program across arts, academics and co-curriculars and our steadfast focus on high-school-aged students.
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School culture:
Care for and protect our culture, which fosters an environment where people feel a sense of belonging and thriving.
1. Define, articulate and promote our culture, aligning it with values articulated in the mission. 2. Build mechanisms to assist the transfer of culture/ school values to the whole community. Foster programs inside and outside the classroom that intentionally unite the student body to support our core values. 3. Develop and sustain intentional opportunities for personal and professional interactions among and between students, faculty and staff with a focus on nurturing a community of colleagues. 4. Enhance selection processes to purposefully identify participants (students, parents, faculty and staff and trustees) who will actively engage and strengthen the school culture. 5. Strengthen processes to seamlessly maintain our culture in an environment of ongoing change.
When we honor the mission, we unite an institution, build a community, enhance a campus and create a model for interacting with the world.
the mission as effectively and efficiently as possible with a Operational Deliver commitment to excellence and stewardship of financial resources to excellence: provide the broadest possible range of opportunities for our students.
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1. Invest in the success of those who put our mission into action — our faculty and staff — with a renewed commitment to professional development and core faculty values, acknowledgement of workload balance, recognition of excellence in teaching and human resource support.
4. Evaluate and implement innovative and sustainable programs and practices to establish educational excellence with constant review and prioritization to ensure responsiveness with the school community as well as our changing world to develop global citizens with future-ready skill sets.
2. Strengthen clear, timely and consistent communications across internal programs and departments that educate every constituency, reinforce our values and stay anchored in our mission and philosophy. Ensure that structures are in place for leadership to receive timely and actionable feedback.
5. Continue intentional unification and alignment of programs, activities and organizational structures to ensure broad discovery opportunities and community engagement for all students.
3. Build a robust revenue-expense framework, using all available data and scenario modeling, that can anticipate trends, identify new markets and revenue, document fiscal stewardship and inform high-level, strategic and annual decision-making.
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Create improved, innovative spaces that foster learning, collaboration, socialization, wellness and safety for students, faculty and staff
1. Ensure the success and safety of our academic, athletic and co-curricular programs with new and enhanced spaces that best utilize campus property and leverage our unique location near the river. Explore the development of a 5-10-year usage site plan.
5. Anticipate interest in virtual learning spaces by maintaining a robust, yet adaptable technological infrastructure.
2. Support great teaching by creating innovative facultystaff instructional, collaborative and office spaces. 3. Apply proven principles of classroom design to create and furnish outdoor, indoor, hybrid and quiet spaces that recognize the impact of our surroundings on learning. 4. Strengthen our connections as a community by maintaining spaces that can unify and support the entire school, provide neighborhood access, mitigate environmental impact and reinforce campus safety.
We asked our students, parents, alumni and faculty to help us envision the Trinity of the future.
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Create and nurture mutually beneficial community partnerships to build connections beyond traditional boundaries, expand perspectives and bring life into learning and learning into life.
1. Align and unify existing programs, while identifying new opportunities, to enrich and broaden experiences for students to contribute to the community within a variety of real-world environments to develop future-ready skills. 2. Build internal processes to manage and enhance our students’ global education, service to the community and opportunities to discover their paths beyond the classroom walls. 3. Leverage community engagement experiences to proactively and authentically tell the Trinity story to a broader audience within and beyond RVA. 4. Honor the school’s past, present and future with a unifying community celebration that marks 50 years of Trinity’s existence.
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Preparing our students for an unknowable future by providing them with an adaptive set of intellectual, interpersonal and futureready skills.
Fortify our competitive advantage by building proficiencies around strategic thinking, planning, implementation and celebration.
1. Create a regular review cycle to analyze, measure, assess and compare the value of strategic solutions.
5. Facilitate strategic skill development with educational programs, innovative learning space, inspiration from outside resources and community-centering themes.
2. Build reliable, adaptable frameworks for implementation of strategic initiatives. Integrate practices of data gathering into strategic processes to observe, listen and understand. 3. Employ creative problem solving techniques, which include scenario models that generate a palette of solutions, in creating a vision for the long-term needs of our mission in a rapidly changing world. 4. Equip our students, faculty and staff with strategic-thinking skills that enable them to embrace change and empower their confidence to solve problems.
Students thrive when they have a sense of belonging in an environment of mutual respect and understanding.
“We are Whanau”
An abridged version of a speech delivered by Rob Methven, Chair of the Board of Trustees, at graduation, May 26, 2018
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ood morning. Today, as every year, is a wonderful day for Trinity and for the entire graduating class and their families. It’s also a wonderful day for our family, because Liam is here in the graduating class. What’s more exciting is that Liam is the last of our five children to graduate from Trinity. So thank you, thank you Trinity. I wanted to take a few minutes this morning and tell you what Anne and I have found in our 12 years here attending Trinity.
“Five children came here from the same family, five children had different experiences here... and are embarking on five different paths... I would submit it as evidence that Trinity is succeeding in its mission.” I’ll start with Einstein’s definition of insanity. It goes something like, doing the same thing five times over looking for the same result is insane. But the beautiful thing is this, we didn’t get the same result! It wasn’t insane. Five children came here from the same family, five children had different experiences here, different highs, different lows. It wasn't all perfect — this is high school after all. Five children went to five different colleges and are embarking on five different paths. I don't know if our family of five here is statistically valid, but I would submit it as evidence that Trinity is succeeding in its mission. And we love that. That’s why we kept coming back. When we first came here in 2006, wondering was Trinity right for our oldest, let me just be polite and say that the campus tour was a little shorter in those days. We hadn’t lived in Richmond very long, so we asked friends who were parents or former parents from Trinity, ‘what’s up with Trinity’? Everyone of them said, there was more to Trinity than meets the eye.
The word that kept coming up was “family.” I want to give you a little bit of a lesson of my culture and define family in a different way this morning. I want to give you a word from the Maori language in New Zealand which is: Whanau [FAH-now]. If you look up whanau in the dictionary you might see the first literal definition is “extended family” but it is so much more than second cousins and great uncles and aunts. In New Zealand culture, in Maori culture, whanau is so much more. What it’s come to mean is its the bond that grows between a group of people working for a common goal. They share values, they change values along the way. They share the successes and the failures, they celebrate the good times, they mourn together in the bad times. It’s significant to me that whanau includes the living and the deceased. Whanau is at the core of the tribe or in this case our school, working to ensure it grows and is continually successful. This is whanau. We are whanau.
So for the graduating class — I told you I graduated in 1979, and I sat in a gym, not quite as nice as this, but if you asked me that morning, where I was going, what I was doing, I had a plan. I knew where I was going to school, I knew what I wanted to study, I was pretty sure I knew where I wanted to work when I graduated. I was going to work in New Zealand for three years, travel overseas work for a few years, come back and live in my hometown. So now, standing here 8,832 miles from that gymnasium, you could say that plan failed. But it didn't matter because I found home here. I found my whanau here. So if you’re sitting here today with a plan, and you know where you're going, that’s great. If you’re sitting here nervous about what the next act is for you, that’s great too. All I ask is you take one step at a time… and enjoy the view… because it can be a very long road. To the class of 2018, I wish you much love. Good luck! God bless you! TITAN TRAIL
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Swan Songs At graduation, a poetic serenade for the class of 2018
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Invoking song lyrics, poetry — alongside a few mathematical analogies — speakers at the 44th Trinity graduation looked back, while looking ahead. Reflecting on four years of familylike support, graduates and their mentors paused to cherish their time together. In the same moment, they spoke with confidence about taking the next steps in life’s journey, where choices will come with risk but lead to personal discovery and fulfillment. Trustee Chair Rob Methven called upon his memories as a high school senior in 1979, when the Sister Sledge anthem “We are Family” dominated the radio waves. He compared it to the concept of whanau, or “extended family,” from his native New Zealand. “[It is] the bond that grows between a
group working for a common goal,” he said. “They share values, they change values along the way. They share the successes and the failures, they celebrate the good times, they mourn together in the bad times… This is whanau. We are whanau.” Also inspired by song lyrics, Addie Nash ’18, salutatorian, chose the Coldplay anthem “Up and Up” — and it’s refrain echoing the word “together” — to summarize how the class of 2018 had conquered challenges, overcome sadness and built their school community… together. “We wouldn’t be the students, the athletes, the artists, the musicians or the people we are today without each other,” Nash said. “You have to brush off the little setbacks and keep your eye on the end goal, because I truly believe that as classmates, friends, Titans and the class of 2018, the only direction we can go from here is up and up and up.” Country star Trace Adkins struck the right chord for Virginia Allen ’18, valedictorian. His song “You’re Gonna Miss This” reminds us: “These are some good times / So take a good look around / You may not know it now / But you’re gonna miss this.”
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“We have no doubt left our mark on Trinity, but Trinity has also left its mark on us,” said Allen. “We have taken risks because there was value in it, and our teachers and classmates wanted us to grow and were willing to support us through the challenges we have faced along the way.” Michael Stratton ’02, science teacher and head of the Trinity Outdoor Program, was elected by the class of 2018 to deliver the keynote address. He echoed Allen’s take on the value of taking appropriate risks.
“Just driving down I-81 to get to college is a risk. Picking your major — what if you’re wrong? That’s a risk,” he said. “But what if you’re right? Or what if it takes you down a path that leads you to what’s right.” Stratton, who has taught calculus, physics and geography, continued: “When I look at all of you, I see vectors, with magnitude and direction... Some of you have more magnitude and direction than others. [Some of you] know exactly what you want to how to make it happen. Some of you have already chosen a direction with confidence, and some of you change your direction on a daily basis.”
“From this stage, you have this amazing opportunity to create whoever you want to be, but first think about how you are the way that you are,” Stratton concluded. “In our last hour here together as a Trinity family, I ask that you be proud of who you are and how you got here. This stage is one of many start lines, but on this stage you get a clean slate. So get ready, get set and go fill those unforgiving minutes with whatever makes you proud.”
Head of School Rob Short dedicated his speech to Wood’s memory, invoking three traits of Christian’s that he encouraged them to emulate: kindness; a keen sense of wonder; and a love of nature. “Aim for these traits,” Short told this year’s graduates, “and you will create a rich framework for your life.”
Early in the ceremony, before delivering his address, Stratton read a poem in tribute to Christian Wood ’18, a beloved member of the graduating class who had died in February while paddling with a friend on the James River. “If” by Rudyard Kipling, includes the lines: “...If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, And treat those two impostors just the same…” Following the reading, Alison Wood ’17 was called to the stage to accept a diploma on behalf of her late younger brother. In his welcoming remarks,
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Academic Awards SENIOR CLASS AWARDS Virginia Jane Allen, Valedictorian Addie Gates Nash, Salutatorian Samuel Bennett Bacon Elizabeth Campbell Chester Elizabeth Ravenel Davis Sydney Marie Dobzyniak John Campbell Godfrey Aubrey Scott King Liam Kelly Methven Walter Scott Street V Head of School Award John Campbell Godfrey Leadership Award McKinley Tate Sprinkle Titan Award John Charles Brennan III Senior Class Award Elizabeth Ravenel Davis John Campbell Godfrey Athlete of the Year – Female Alysa Nicole Scott
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Athlete of the Year – Male Jaewan "Tink" Ka'Lee Boyd Bill Davies Award Summer Joy Allen John Campbell Godfrey
Bishop’s Award for Character and Integrity Grayson Baxter Rainey
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS English Elizabeth Ravenel Davis
Brad McNeer Memorial Scholarship Oluwasolami Danielle Afolayan
Mathematics Alexandre Patrick Fernandez
Dale Travis Sportsmanship Award Elizabeth Ravenel Davis Griffin Wright Phillips
Brotherhood-Sisterhood Award Oluwasolami Danielle Afolayan
Performing Arts (Drama) Wynne Elgin Gallahan
Founders Award Alysa Nicole Scott
Civitan Citizenship Award Elizabeth Ravenel Davis
Performing Arts (Music) McKinley Tate Sprinkle Jordan Cole Warren
Grady Richeson Memorial Award Maxwell Paul Galbraith Jacqueline Kate Pepper
DAR Good Citizenship Award Grayson Baxter Rainey
Richmond Times-Dispatch Scholar/Athlete Award Addie Gates Nash Alexander Foster Singleton
Joseph W. Bliley III Key Club Award Harper Rose Bibb Laura Kelley Memorial Scholarship George omas Bundy
Ann Randolph Jonas Scholarship Scarlett Geneviève de Landevoisin Campbell
Ralph White Environmental Stewardship Award Sailesh Lingamaneni
Bethany Award for Service Addie Gates Nash
Trinity Community Service Scholarship Timothy John Petrucelli
Religion Walter Morgan Gould Science Addie Gates Nash Social Studies Liam Kelly Methven Technology Walter Scott Street V Visual Arts (2-D) John Charles Brennan III
Visual Arts (3-D) Elizabeth Campbell Chester Visual Arts (Photography) James Preston Hyde World Languages - French Katherine Fitzhugh Hayes World Languages - Latin Noah William Yates World Languages - Spanish Virginia Jane Allen ACADEMIC AWARDS Freshman Scholars (top 10) Madeleine Rae Brooks Nicole Dhindsa Kiera Elise Fisher Graham Guerette Ella Kirksey Elisa Madigan Catherine Xiang Monaco Jessica Moore Annie Downing Nash Rebecca Marie Short
Sophomore Scholars (top 10) Jillian Jones Allen Sophie Macrae Bruns Dylan S. Dhindsa Nicholas B. Failon McCall Elizabeth Phillips Jay Sabharwal Caroline Grace Schuster Bryn Kellen Shannon Lucie Stanton Speck Sydney Claire Whiting Junior Scholars (top 10) Caroline Terese Benedetti Anna Boettcher Black Lydia Ryan Cash Hannah Margaret Collier Nicholas Landon Goradia Elisabeth Lee Patterson Lindsay Burke Reedy Sydney Anne Smith Clay William Swinger Brooke Elizabeth Tylka Hugh O’Brian Award Sophie Macrae Bruns Lauran Brooke Turner
Emily Huffman McLeod Scholarship Geanee Atkins-West Chatham University Book Award Lindsay Burke Reedy F. Norton Hord Memorial Scholarship Tolliver Mance George Washington Book Award Lucy Alexandra Bolin Mount Holyoke College Book Award Brooke Elizabeth Tylka Randolph College Book Award Anna Boettcher Black Randolph College Classics Book Award Caroline Terese Benedetti Randolph-Macon College Book Award Gabriel Parker
Sewanee Book Award Lydia Ryan Cash St. Lawrence Book Award Anna Jane Kelley University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award Caroline Terese Benedetti University of Virginia John Merchant Book Award Tolliver Mance Wellesley College Book Award Ellie Patterson West Point Leadership Award Clay William Swinger College of William & Mary Leadership Award Sally Diane Snead Williams College Book Award Charles Matthew Aprahamian
Richmond Panhellenic Award Hannah Margaret Collier
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The College Landscape: Smoothing
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Does discovery stop at graduation? Not according to Director of College Counseling Dan Geary. “When we look at the class of 2018, we see very clearly that the urge to find the right path is taking our students to the right colleges and universities,” he said. While the college application and selection process continues to be complex and challenging, the Trinity approach helps smooth the way. “Chet Childress and I believe that with the right information, students and their families can navigate the process with comfort and clarity.” Geary points out that colleges and universities are nimble in the way they respond to surges in applications or to demographic changes, making each year’s landscape different. “Colleges will make short-term adjustments to their admissions strategy each year. That means our students have to look broadly at possibilities and potential,” he said. “A focus on one school can be limiting.” Still, he said, Trinity students tend to find that the right path emerges. “We see that our students do indeed find the right fit,” he said. “And that’s what matters the most to us.” Trinity’s emphasis on future-ready skills means that students are looking beyond simple admission numbers, and thinking more about lifelong learning. The 117 graduates of the class of 2018 earned nearly 347 letters of acceptance from 168 different colleges and universities in 23 states. In the fall of 2018, these students will attend classes at 51 different schools in 15 states including nearby colleges and universities in Virginia and North Carolina, and far-away schools in Utah, Florida, New York, Illinois, South Carolina, Colorado, Missouri, Georgia and others. They will study such diverse subjects as aeronautics, biomedical engineering, and sound design; and more traditional fields such as English, mathematics, chemistry and business.
Trinity’s emphasis on future-ready skills means that students are looking beyond simple admission numbers, and thinking more about lifelong learning.
College Acceptances for the Class of 2018 Alderson Broaddus University Allegheny College American University Appalachian State University Auburn University Barnard College Bates College Baylor University Berea University Boston College Boston University Bowie State University Brevard College Bridgewater College College of Charleston College of William & Mary California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles Case Western Reserve University Catawba College Champlain College Christopher Newport University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colorado State University College of William and Mary Crown College Davidson College Delaware State University Dickinson College Dominican University of California East Carolina University Eastern University Eckerd College Elon University Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Fashion Institute of Technology Ferris State University Ferrum College
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Flagler College Furman University Gardner-Webb University George Mason University Georgetown University Guilford College Hampden Sydney College Hampshire College Hampton University Haverford College Hawaii Pacific University High Point University Hofstra University Howard University James Madison University John Tyler Community College Kings College Lafayette College Liberty University Longwood University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Lynchburg College Marshall University Mary Baldwin College Marymount University McGill University Miami University Montana State University Montclair University Morgan State University Mount Holyoke College Mount St. Mary's University North Carolina State University New School New York Institute of Technology New York University North Carolina A&T University North Carolina Central University Northeastern University Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College Ohio State University Old Dominion University Penn State University Pratt Institute Purdue University Radford University Randolph-Macon College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roanoke College Rollins College Rutgers University- Piscataway Savannah College of Art and Design School of Art Institute of Chicago Sewanee: The University of the South Shenandoah University St. Mary's College of Maryland State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Susquehanna University Syracuse University Towson University Tulane University University of Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Arizona University of British Columbia University of California, Berkeley University of Central Florida University of Colorado University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Houston University of Illinois
University of Iowa University of Leeds University of Mary Washington University of Maryland University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Wilmington University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Tennessee University of Texas University of Utah University of Washington University of Warwick University of Virginia Villanova University Virginia Tech Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Military Institute Virginia Wesleyan University Wake Forest University Warren Wilson College Washington and Lee University West Virginia University Western State University Colorado Wingate University Wofford College
College Destinations of the Class of 2018 Drew Elliott Acquaye University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Oluwasolami Danielle Afolayan Berea College Summer Joy Allen University of Mary Washington Virginia Jane Allen University of Virginia Dominic Lorenzo Angeli Virginia Tech John David Archibald James Madison University Samuel Bennett Bacon Elon University Harper Rose Bibb Savannah College of Art and Design Julianne Christine Blair Randolph-Macon College Andrew William Bobinsky University of Tampa Jaewan Ka’Lee “Tink” Boyd Virginia Tech John Charles Brennan III University of Colorado Boulder Aaron Michael Briggs Roanoke College George Thomas Bundy Virginia Tech Matthew Reed Bundy James Madison University Alexandra Nicole Burroughs Christopher Newport University Emily Belen Hood Campbell James Madison University Joseph Ryan Carpenter University of Lynchburg Nicole Jane Carson James Madison University Dean Forsyth Chambers University of Alabama Carter Randolph Chambliss University of Alabama Elizabeth Campbell Chester University of Virginia Seanpaul Regan Coffey James Madison University Tucker Brooks Compton University of Miami Theodore Scott Coyner East Carolina University Elizabeth Ravenel Davis Haverford College Scarlett Geneviève de Landevoisin Campbell Virginia Commonwealth University Thomas Joseph Dillon IV University of Alabama Emily Faye Dingman Virginia Commonwealth University Sydney Marie Dobzyniak University of Virginia
Margaret Leigh Ellis University of Mary Washington Connor Beck Engelke University of Utah Alexandre Patrick Fernandez Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Wilson Withers Ferrell James Madison University Cullen Scott Fisher Virginia Tech Noah Michael Fowler John Tyler Community College Maxwell Paul Galbraith Liberty University Wynne Elgin Gallahan Virginia Commonwealth University Luke Qiang Ming Garcia Virginia Commonwealth University Stephanie Marie Gernentz University of Virginia John Campbell Godfrey University of Virginia Jack Alexander Godin West Virginia University Grace Carmella Gomes The New School Donavan Edward Goode Coastal Carolina University Walter Morgan Gould Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute Katherine Rose Grotewiel College of William and Mary Carter Alan Hamlin University of South Carolina Samantha Joanne Hansen Virginia Commonwealth University Jaelyn Alexis Harris-Caple Eastern University Michael Lewis Hastings Virginia Tech Katherine Fitzhugh Hayes University of Pittsburgh Jaiden Amari Hobbs Shenandoah University Brendan Joseph Houghtaling University of Lynchburg Whitney Anne Hull James Madison University James Preston Hyde University of Connecticut Lance Bradley Johnson Radford University Madison Helene Johnson Old Dominion University Candace Michelle Kanney University of Florida Samuel Wallace Kemp Virginia Tech Aubrey Scott King James Madison University Kailey Marie Kinslow Virginia Tech
Michael Grayson Kuhla Randolph-Macon College Katherine Hallie Larsen College of William and Mary Annalynn Mei Tao Lathrop Virginia Tech Philip Parker Layton Virginia Tech Sydney Kate Lee Appalachian State University Megan Leigh Leggett University of Lynchburg Sailesh Baba Lingamaneni University of Illinois at Chicago Jaylyn Christian Lomax Old Dominion University Connor Ramon Love Randolph-Macon College Lee Jennings Martin Virginia Commonwealth University Thomas Cole McClanahan West Virginia University Caroline Adams McGonegal University of Georgia Henry Bartlett McLean Appalachian State University Jaika Isabella Mendieta-Waters Old Dominion University Liam Kelly Methven University of Virginia Michael Baxter Moran University of Virginia Addie Gates Nash University of Richmond Jessica Lynn Nelson James Madison University William Ernest Nordt IV James Madison University Connor Joseph O’Brien Villanova University Robert James Parker University of Mary Washington Davide Parmeggiani Virginia Tech George Henry Pearson III Old Dominion University Daniel Jacob Pelkey Syracuse University Jacqueline Kate Pepper Virginia Tech Kennedy Mynatt Perlas University of South Carolina Timothy John Petrucelli Savannah College of Art and Design Griffin Wright Phillips University of Lynchburg Elizabeth Corinne Pinotti Savannah College of Art and Design Anna Walters Pollard James Madison University Grayson Baxter Rainey University of Missouri
Garett Edwin Regan University of Tennessee Logan Thomas Roberts Virginia Tech Alessandra Elizabeth Rossi James Madison University Madeline Ellis Salomonsky Virginia Tech Alysa Nicole Scott North Carolina State University Christian De’Von Scott East Carolina University Alexander Foster Singleton University of Richmond Ciara Anniston Smith University of Iowa Hayden Millar Smith University of Alabama Louis Robert Smith James Madison University McKinley Tate Sprinkle College of William and Mary Andrew Mark Stevens College of William and Mary Walter Scott Street V Savannah College of Art and Design Sophie Ann Svoboda Virginia Military Institute Caroline Wray Totaro James Madison University Jason Connor Wade Old Dominion University Conner Alan Wagstaff Randolph-Macon College Jordan Cole Warren Virginia Commonwealth University Brittney Taylor Watkins James Madison University Parker Bryant Wilburn University of Mary Washington Carly Anne Wright University of South Carolina Noah William Yates Virginia Tech
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Bound For Posterity The seniors in the IB Extended Essay program received official bound copies of their work in Morning Meeting on April 26. Two copies of each essay were published — one for the student and one for the school to keep on display for posterity. The Extended Essay is a component of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. In no fewer than 4,000 words, students complete an independent, self-directed piece of research, akin to a collegelevel thesis. “The Extended Essay is such a unique learning opportunity — one that is open to all Trinity students,” said Head of School Rob Short. “By doing original, independent research and sharing their published findings with the world, students learn to think and write creatively and critically. It is a rich process that prepares them so well for college and beyond.”
A COMPLETE LIST OF THIS YEAR’S TOPICS: The Black Plague: Factors Affecting Hypertension in African-Americans Drew Acquaye An investigation in Cognitive Development through Physical Activity Danielle Afolayan #Comfortably.Numb: A Statistical Investigation into the Relationship Between Social Media Usage and Depression in Young Adults, 2005-2014 Virginia Allen A Statistical Look at Comparable Immigration Trends during WWII between Europe and Different Regions to the United States Dominic Angeli What Were the Most Significant Events During the U.S. and U.S.S.R. Space Race and Why? John Archibald A Statistical Comparison of the Annual Distribution of Revenue Between Adidas, Nike, and Under Armour Across Global Markets Sam Bacon The Art of an Affair: The Relationship Between Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin Harper Bibb The Effect of Atmospheric Oxygen on the Population Density of Cultured Embryonic Chick Cells Liza Chester Ignorance is Not Bliss: How Kathy, Ruth and Tommy Demonstrate Their Humanity Despite Their Initial Lack of Knowledge in Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go Ravenel Davis Fear of the Unknown: The Desire for Knowledge as a Component to Rex Hoffman's Self Destruction in The Vanishing Sydney Dobzyniak 32
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Infinitely Larger Cardinalities: An Analysis into Set Theory Alex Fernandez The Effects of Urban Heat Islands on the Campus of Trinity Episcopal School Cullen Fisher The Effect of Human Development on Freshwater Quality Stephanie Gernentz The Influences and Politics of Kehinde Wiley Grace Gomes Identity versus Fantasy in Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary Katie Grotewiel An Analysis of Nazi Propaganda as a Factor for Youths in Germany Joining the Hitler Youth Carter Hamlin Trophic Cascades and the Importance of Keeping the Ecosystem Intact Sam Hansen An Examination of Burnout Levels In Single and Multi Sport Youth Athletes Mick Hastings An Investigation Into the Similarities Between Hildegard’s Ordo Virtutum and Celtic New Age Music Katie Hayes
To What Extent did Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors Aid an Allied Victory of World War II 1930-45? Parker Layton
To What Extent Does Decreased Infiltration Capacity Increase Erosion on Trinity Episcopal School's Campus? Elizabeth Pinotti
To What Extent has Government Intervention in the Market for Hybrid Cars Lead to a Rise in Demand for Hybrid Cars in Singapore? Sailesh Lingamaneni
Gender Roles in Ancient Rome Anna Pollard
An Examination of Global Climate Change and the Effectiveness of a Carbon Tax Caroline McGonegal It Takes Two to Tango: A Behavioral Analysis of Firms in Oligopolistic Markets Liam Methven To What Extent have Anthropogenic Influences Contributed to the Decline of American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) within the James River? Max Moran To What Extent do Clouds Have a Role in the Prediction of Wattage Output of a Photovoltaic Cell from Total Solar Irradiance? Addie Nash A Day’s Travel: Using Graph Theory to Find My Way Around New York City Connor O’Brien
Discovering the True Value of the Space Race Jack Hyde
The Best Method to Prevent Apples Browning After They Are Sliced Davide Parmeggiani
The Effect of Manure Application Load on Water Quality in the Shenandoah River Basin Sam Kemp
How the Sun Rose on the British Empire Daniel Pelkey
The Benefits of Elliptical Curve Cryptography Over RSA and the Overall Safety of Public Key Encryptions Kailey Kinslow The Effect of Color on Taste Perception Grayson Kuhla
Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo’s Artwork and its Influence on 21st Century Modern Feminism Kennedy Perlas A Look at Why There Was A Rise in English Soccer Players Wage Between 1900-2006 Griffin Phillips
All Roads Lead to Madness: Lead Poisoning in Ancient Rome Logan Roberts Water Use in Las Vegas: To What Extent is the Availability of Water Affecting the Population Growth of Las Vegas? Alysa Scott Nero Misinterpreted: A Study of the Contributing Factors that Led to Nero’s Vilification through Literature
Louis Smith Scandinavia and Political Asylum: An Investigation into Correlations Between Swedish and Norwegian Foreign Policy, Asylum Policy, and the European Refugee Crisis McKinley Sprinkle From Crossover to Fusion - How Jazz and Hip Hop Brought About the Blending of Black and White Culture in the United States Andrew Stevens The Evolution of Video Games and its Effects on Education Between the Years of 1957-2007 Walter Street America, How Equal is Equal? An Evaluation of LGBT Rights in 21st Century America Conner Wagstaff Suga Suga: A Study of Glucose on Verbal Memory Noah Yates
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Wisdom Excerpts from Senior Chapel Speeches (April 2018)
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Each spring, the senior class is honored with a special chapel ceremony, featuring music, memories and words of wisdom from a select group of seniors. ey are asked to reflect on how Trinity has helped them discover their path and offer advice to younger students in attendance.
Photos from top to bottom: Sophie Svoboda, Candace Kanney, John Archibald, Danielle Afolayan, Tink Boyd
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Sophie Svoboda “The first thing you should take away from this is that you should use your teachers and coaches because they love you and they want you to succeed. Whether or not you are feeling successful in school, sports, or in your social life, I can’t stress enough how important it is to reach out and let your teachers and coaches help you because here at Trinity, those people are 100% ready to go above and beyond for your well being whether you realize it or not.”
Candace Kanney “Class of 2018, I challenge you to branch out and [seek] adventure at your new home for the next few years, but don’t forget the loving Trinity community we all belong to, don’t forget the lessons you learned here, don’t forget the memories you made here, don’t forget the path you discovered here.”
John Archibald “...that’s the really special thing about teachers here at Trinity that I think we all take for granted. That small class size and seeing them every day builds the strong relationship between the student and the teacher. That’s something I’m going to miss next year at JMU. So in general, thank you to all of the teachers I’ve had over the years for being there for me and hoping for my success.”
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“... in conclusion, I’d like to share some music lessons Mr. Rollins as taught me that can be applied to both life and music … the one that I think is most important that we should all take in mind, don’t hide. Play out. Play loud. Thank you.”
Danielle Afolayan “My advice to you, underclassmen, is to join all the clubs at Trinity and find the place where you can take a breath because everybody wants something from you –– your teachers, your parents, even your friends. But when you can find the place on campus where you can just take a break and breathe, it’ll be all the more worth it. And that’s how you discover your path, not just at Trinity, but in life.”
Tink Boyd “But don’t think your path will be easy. It may have rough hills, sharp turns, steep mountains, scorching deserts, and maybe even treacherous seas you have to get through before you reach your final destination. And I want you all to know that that is okay. Every path is different. Maybe your path is easier than mine, maybe your path is even harder than mine was. But I’m here to let you know no matter what, keep faith, keep loving, keep pushing, keep striving, and your path will discover you.” TITAN TRAIL
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Titan Society Spring Reception On May 17, Titan Society donors were invited to the home of David and Lauren Flood for Trinity’s annual donor celebration. Special guests enjoyed cocktails and conversation while reflecting on the completion of another successful school year. “Like any strong independent school, Trinity depends on the generosity of donors to provide the quality education our students enjoy. In a year in which we completed the Future Pathways Capital Campaign, it was especially important to honor our most generous donors. These leadership philanthropists give to Annual Giving every year, and also help with capital and endowment funding. Without them, we could not do as much for our students. We are grateful for their gifts, and for all gifts, large and small,” said Laurie Hedgepeth, director of development.
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October 12-13, 2018
Homecoming Weekend
With Classes of 3s and 8s Reunions
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Grandparents Day (*For new grandparents only*) 8:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. • Perkinson Arts Center
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Reunion Class Evening Party (Classes of 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013) 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. • Commons, Academic Building Oyster Roast (Ages 21 & older, please) 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m • Dunn Courtyard $40 Admission / $20 Admission for Reunion Class Alumni RSVP at trinityes.org/Homecoming. All alumni welcome!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 IB Diploma Candidate Coffee Hour 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.* • Speight Alumni Room *Please note: This is a time change
Football (vs. Fork Union Military Academy) 1:00 p.m. • Aycock Stadium Student Homecoming Dance 8:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. • Auxiliary Gym Visit trinityes.org/Homecoming for more details and full schedule of athletic events. Follow Trinity on social media:
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Class Notes Class of 1980 Dr. W. Gregory Hundley ’80 has been appointed as the first director of VCU Health Pauley Heart Center.
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Class of 1990 John Mills ’90 was named the Ad Person of the Year by the Advertising Club of Richmond in April 2018. (see page 37)
Class of 1992 Two members of the class of 1992 are running for public office this year. Sam Meas ’92 is running for state representative of the 18th District of Massachusetts.
Catherine Good ’81, Chris Ellis ’81, Kelly Giesler ’81, Vern Knight ’81, Julie Baroody Urena ’81, and Lauren Cunningham Stevens ’81 visited the Spring Fine Arts Festival at Trinity together in May.
Saira Rao ’92 is running for Colorado State Representative for District 1. She writes, “I’m running for Congress because I believe that no matter who you are or where you’re from, you deserve a seat at the table.”
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Mary Evans ’82 and husband, Tom Cantone, tagged along on their daughter Katie Cantone’s ’16 study abroad adventure by linking up with her in Valencia, Spain, where she studied this spring. Mary and Tom spent some time in Paris and Barcelona before visiting Valencia, where Katie greeted them with big hugs and a customized tour of the city. Dinner with Katie’s host family was a highlight of the visit. The threesome took off for London, spending a week touring the city, as well as Oxford and Windsor.
Ben Bretz ’97 and wife, Katherine, welcomed their fourth child, William, in February.
Class of 1999 Brandon Kline ’99 married Erin Clark in the spring. Chris Aycock ’99, Will Winslow ’99, Adam Newman ’99, David Keeton ’99, and Brian Witthoefft ’99 attended.
TiTan Hoopla It was a festive Friday in January for the Titan Hoopla, as Titans of all ages — including alumni from near and far — packed the Estes Athletic Center to enjoy a home win for the boys varsity basketball team versus St. Christopher’s. Halftime entertainment featured the biannual baby race, as alumni and faculty children competed for the title of toughest toddler. The evening concluded with an off-campus gathering for alumni, faculty and coaches. 36
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Class of 2000 Mark Hiner ’00 became the executive producer of Shepard Smith Reporting for Fox News Channel in New York in January. He is also in charge of breaking news and special events for the Fox network. Matthew Mikula ’00 writes: “My son, McKinley “Mac” James Mikula, was baptized on April 8 at St. James’s Episcopal Church in Richmond. Uncles Lane Mikula ’02 and Hobie Mikula ’08 and Aunt Sarah were present as were both sets of grandparents and other family members. Uncle Lane, his fiancé, Heemin Jee, Aunt Sarah and Uncle JB Bradshaw served as godparents. Mac will turn 1 on September 16 and loves laughing with his sister Laughton, age 3.”
Class of 2001 Jack Lauterback ’01 writes: “I got engaged to my girlfriend of six years, Courtney Standerfer, in New Orleans at the end of May. We’re planning a fall ’19 wedding. Jay Pritchard ’01 will serve as best man/organizer of the bachelor festivities.”
Class of 2003 Clay Broga ’03 writes: “Hyundai wanted to profile their customers who exemplify their theme ‘Better Drives Us.’ So we told my sister’s, Sarah Broga ’00, story of overcoming barriers in her life and how she took her struggles to uniquely help others. I directed the video. My company is Freethink. We’re a media company (you can think of us like Vice meets TED). We tell the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators and activists who are thinking differently and making a difference. Our mission is to inform and inspire the next generation of leaders on their journeys to change the world. Our videos get about 1 million views per video, and we have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Our most popular video is about an innovative school principal (28 million views) and our most popular series is Superhuman which is in its fourth season right now. Our team at Freethink is 25 people, and we have offices in Washington, D.C. and New York. Andrew Garber ’03 is our lead animator and editor and has also directed an incredible serious called ‘Wrong.’ Also, Adam Feuerman ’00 has been shooting some videos with us too!” Kristen Grotos Spain ’03 and husband Josh Spain ’00 welcomed their third child, Clara Elizabeth on March 7. Her big brothers, Walker and Charlie, were very excited to meet her.
Richmond Ad Person of the Year: John Mills ’90 Trinity trustee and alum John Mills ’90 was named “Ad Person of the Year” in April 2018 by the Advertising Club of Richmond. The group selected Mills for his leadership of Release The Hounds, an advertising agency he started in downtown Richmond. “We really try to put as much emphasis here on nonprofit and community-based projects as we do billable projects,” Mills said, noting their work with the RVA Street Art Festival and the SoundView Project, which has raised more than $20,000 to buy musical instruments for Richmond Public Schools. “It’s hard to find that balance. That was just something that I was very passionate about and committed to when I started the agency.”
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Class of 2004
Green, White and Brew If you asked Rob Short, “What is the one thing most people don’t know about you?” he might answer that he loves to brew beer. In fact, Short has been honing his beer making skills for a couple of years, and Richmond area alumni were invited to try his latest batch, Bomber Down Brown, at his home on June 14. Alumni enjoyed tacos from local favorite, Boka Taco, while Short explained the science and family history behind his delicious brew. “My recipe for the Alum Brew Event was one my grandfather shared with me in my college years when I developed an interest in brewing my own beer. It was a general recipe he gave – East Kent Golding Hops, Fuggles Hops and crushed English Malt. I also took the time to use some of the minerals from the water of the area to help duplicate the taste and used a London Ale Yeast popular in English ales. Brewing beer or cooking a family recipe is a great way for me to connect to family members and fond memories.” Entertainment was provided by alumni, Chip Shelton ’89, Chris Markunas ’01, Parker Daniels ’15, Matt Brassington ’16, Garrett Allen ’16, and Matthew Majikes ’17. John Mills ’90, owner of marketing and advertising firm, Release the Hounds, collaborated with Short to create the brew’s original label. Mills along with Leesa Gregory ’93 and Rupa Murthy ’95 were alumni hosts of the event. 38
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Amanda Prine Bryant ’04 writes: “In the summer of 2017, I opened a branch of the insurance agency that my father started in 1989, Greater Virginia Insurance Agency, LLC, that is based in Richmond. I am a licensed agent and the Kentucky agency manager and the company wide Chief Marketing Officer. I sell insurance for pretty much everything and use the hashtag #weinsurethat quite a bit on our agencies’ Instagram posts! We specialize in home, auto, boat, commercial, farm, and event insurance (to name a few). When I’m not selling insurance I’m spending time with my husband, Eric, and our two wonderful children Lily (5) and Boone (19 months). I also enjoy showing my American Quarter Horse and playing golf.” Ellie Donahue Boyd ’04 and husband, Peter, welcomed their second son, Charles Randolph Brennan Boyd on July 22.
Class of 2005 Mary Sprague ’05 and husband, Nicholas, welcomed their daughter Leona Bliss on June 29. She weighed 3 lbs., 12 oz.
Class of 2006 Thomas Daddio ’06 and Lex Phillips Daddio ’11 welcomed their first child, Thomas, on June 16. He weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz.
Class of 2007 Lauren van de Kamp Braithwaite ’07 writes, “I married Mark Braithwaite Jr. of Dinwiddie, VA. We met in 2013 at our CrossFit gym in Richmond! Mark is a graduate of Dinwiddie High School, has a bachelor of science from VCU, and a master’s in business from VCU. I graduated from Longwood University in 2011 with a bachelor of science, and graduated from VCU with my master’s in sport management! We got married on May 18, 2018 in Corolla, North Carolina... We had 55 of our family and close friends staying in the event home for the whole week leading up to the wedding! Christie van de Kamp ’16 was my maid of honor. My group of friends from high school all wore blue dresses and were my ‘something blue.’ Trinity graduates who attended the wedding include: Lucy Raper ’07, Alex Rogers ’07, Annelise Wilhite ’07, Rhiannon Woody ’07, Caroline Mauck ’07, Colin Healy ’08, Lizzy Hopkinson ’07, Joan Claire Kearney ’07, Margie Vaughan Snead ’85, Annie Snead ’16, Ella Donahue ’17, Aidan van de Kamp ’09, Kyle van de Kamp ’12 and Steve Ebeling ’12.
Class of 2008 Mary Simpson Desch ’08 and Toby Desch were wed on May 5 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Goochland with the reception being held at the Country Club of Virginia Tuckahoe Creek Farmhouse. Mary writes, “We were lucky to have beautiful weather, great music, and several Titans in attendance!” Mary is the director of graduate placement and support at Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School and Toby serves as the founder and executive director of UP RVA. Jordan Ferguson ’08 writes: “In the spring of 2014, I graduated with a bachelor of science degree in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma. I attended graduate school at the University of South Carolina beginning in 2015 and just recently graduated in 2017 with a master’s degree in mass communication with a 4.0 GPA and induction into the Kappa Tau Alpha National Honors Society. Immediately upon graduation, I began working as an operational meteorologist for a small, private company (Weather Analytics) in Dover, New Hampshire. I’ve just reached my one year milestone with the company on May 8, 2018. Aside from all the serious business in life, I have been able to take up ice hockey in my spare time, playing with group on Tuesday nights and attending as many skills and drills practices as I can — and I cannot get enough of it.” Christian Hansen ’08 visited Trinity in April to share his unique path with students during chapel. He reflected on the steps that he took that lead him to become the school chaplain at St. Michael’s School. “Even though I did not become a music teacher as I originally thought,” he said, “I first chose youth ministry as it allowed me to utilize both of my passions: working with children and youth and music through playing guitar at church. In my current position, I have been able to not only teach, but coach cross country, basketball, and track, and play music in chapel and church services occasionally.”
Class of 2009 Corey Pegram ’09 writes: “I married Kathryn Norcross on March 10, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. My brother, Ross Pegram ’14, was my best man and my sister, Cassie Pegram ’12, was a bridesmaid. Alex Link ’09 was also a groomsmen. Scott Johnson ’09, Michael Mitchell ’09, and Christine Archuleta ’09 were also at the wedding. I’m lucky to have so many TES friends. Kathryn and I met at Wake Forest and dated long distance until moving to Phoenix, Arizona in summer of 2017 for our jobs where we still live now. Our honeymoon was spent in Iceland for a week!”
Homecoming Weekend October 12-13, 2018 With Classes of ’3s and ’8s Reunions REUNION CLASS CHAIRS Class of ’78 Contact Julia Bowling
juliabowling@trinityes.org
Class of ’83 Randy Sullivan
rsullivan@hunton.com
Class of ’88 Dan Kern Rosita Torres-Ambrogi
dankern11@gmail.com rosita6@me.com
Class of ’93 Leesa Gregory leesagregory@yahoo.com Rebecca Adleman Muminovic murmaed@aol.com Krista Briggs Calfree krista.calfee@gmail.com Class of ’98 Chase Hill Kaki Allen Zell
chasehill@gmail.com kzell@ameswalker.com
Class of ’03 Katie Carl Lucas Jan Pavel Kovar
kcarllucas@gmail.com janpavelkovar1378@gmail.com
Class of ’08 Joanna Bolstad Desiree Tunnell
jwb311@gmail.com destunnell@gmail.com
Class of ’13 Drew Pelkey Brenna Magette
drewjpelkey@gmail.com b.p.magette@gmail.com
Please contact Julia Bowling at juliabowling@trinityes.org or visit trinityes.org/Homecoming to learn more details about Homecoming Weekend.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Trinity Alumni Gather in Dc Rob Short hit the road once again to visit with alumni that live in the Washington D.C. area in March. They gathered at Teddy and the Bully Bar where they enjoyed food, drinks and good company. “Excitement is the one word that describes going to see alums. Parking in DC was exciting too…but in a very different way” said Short. “To see alums, revisit amazing memories, and discover how alums make a difference in far away places is always wonderful and fills me with optimism about the future.” Rob Short, Marti Truman and Julia Bowling were joined by Bill Sanderson ’94, Keegan Hines ’05, Caitlin Tallent Hines ’06, Tim Hagood ’06, and Michael Gibbons ’10.
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An essay by Laura Godwin ’10 was published in the most recent edition of the VAIS Vision eMagazine produced by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. In it, she reflected on the influential role that the arts played in her Trinity experience. “My advisor knew before I did that art would become a passion and allow me to find some purpose in high school. For the next four years, I spent long hours in the ceramics studio throwing pots, building boxes, and learning about the clean water crisis,” she wrote. “Art became my outlet, my solace. In the tiny ceramics studio with my 12 person ‘family,’ I was able to share the struggles of high school, learn how to accept and give constructive feedback, and be inspired by more than a textbook… Art was an essential part of my education.” (Read the complete essay on the News Room page of the Trinity website.)
Margaret Dodson ’13 is currently the alumni relations coordinator at Randolph-Macon College. “What I do is help students turn thankful words and feelings into actions by giving back to our school,” she says. In April, Dodson spoke to the Trinity senior class about alumni engagement.
Class of 2011 Carly Alford ’11 received her master’s in education from the University of Richmond in May.
Ashley Morris ’13 writes, “I’m currently in a physician assistant program at Eastern Virginia Medical School! I started in January.” Margaret Olander ’13 writes: “I graduated from a five-year accelerated program for teachers at VCU on May 12. I earned my BIS in liberal studies of early and elementary education and my master’s of teaching with a concentration in early and elementary education. I will be joining Richmond Public Schools in the fall as a first grade teacher.”
Class of 2014 Emma Hern ’11 writes: “I released my debut EP, ‘Love Is Killing Me’ on May 1 with a music video and am happy to announce the release of my self titled EP on May 11! I’ve been living in Nashville for the past two years as a working musician after graduating from Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Head over to my website emmahern.com to listen to music and see tour dates!” 40
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Elizabeth Bell ’14 graduated from the University of Virginia in May with a bachelor’s in mathematics and MT in secondary mathematics education. She is excited to be teaching math at Patrick Henry High School in Hanover this fall.
Camm Johnson ’14 and five other members of the US Military Academy parachuting team set the national skydiving record in February for completing a six-man formation in 9.16 seconds.
Class of 2015 Tappe Grotos ’15 finished her junior year at Lynchburg College in May. She is in the nursing program and also plays field hockey. She writes: “Junior year was definitely the most challenging so far in school, but also the most rewarding. I am having a blast at my clinical rotations and learning so many new things. I am excited to become a nurse, and I am very proud of all that I have accomplished thus far. The atmosphere at Lynchburg is very similar to Trinity. I love being able to go to class and cross paths with many familiar faces. I love the community. We do a lot as a school to promote unity and community. I feel very fortunate to have been able to attend two schools that are so welcoming.”
Liza Lewis ’15 writes: “I’m currently studying business with a concentration in management at Randolph-Macon and I really want to do marketing or advertising. I play the number one spot on the women’s golf team. I won my first collegiate tournament this past fall at the 2017 Revolutionary Collegiate Golf Classic at Patriots Glen in Elkton Maryland. As well as me winning individually, the team won and it was our first win with our new coach, Coach Haas. Playing a college sport has been one of the best decisions that I have made, it helps separate the stress of school with something fun and gives you your own little group of friends. There is never a dull moment on the golf team!” Tray Pankey ’15 is a rising senior at Roanoke College. He received the Spitz Award given to the outstanding student in business analytics in the spring.
Discovering el camino Katie Cantone ’16 spent four months studying through UVA in Valencia, Spain with 100 other American students from eight different colleges and universities. A Spanish and media studies major, Cantone took a full class load of five Spanishonly classes while abroad and used the opportunity to speak Spanish all the time with her fellow students. The full-immersion experience including staying with host families and adapting to Spanish customs and routines. “I was lucky enough to be placed in a family that treated me like one of their own; I attended celebrations with their extended family and participated in many of their day-to-day activities,” she said. “Some of my fondest memories are of sitting at the dinner table for hours talking with my host parents.” Cantone traveled to Britain, France, Portugal, Italy, Denmark, and nine cities in Spain in those four months. She and four friends also participated in part of the Camino de Santiago, a famous Christian pilgrimage. “This was an absolutely incredible experience. It gave us an opportunity to unplug, reflect personally and spiritually, and meet pilgrims from all over the world,” she said. “We traveled an average of 22 kilometers per day, spending each night in public hostels that are just for Camino pilgrims.” Her time in Spain has reinforced Cantone’s conviction that study abroad is one of the most valuable experiences a student can have. “Studying in Spain had been a dream of mine since my junior year at Trinity and definitely has formed an integral part of my personal and career paths,” she said. TITAN TRAIL
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Young Alumni induction ceremony A springtime Trinity tradition, the class of 2018 was informally inducted as Trinity alumni last April. The alumni office thanked seniors for all they have given to the Trinity community over the past four years and encouraged them to continue to leave their mark after they graduate. The class enjoyed a welcome message from alumna Margaret Dodson ’13, currently the alumni relations coordinator at Randolph-Macon College. “What I do is help students turn thankful words and feelings into actions by giving back to our school,” said Dodson, noting that she has gratefully given to Trinity every year since her graduation.
Anthony Oates ’16 returned to the Virginia Rep stage this summer in West Side Story. Alumni relations associate Julia Bowling and assistant director of development Anne Hurt went to see him take the stage in August. “Anne and I had so much fun watching Tony perform and showcase all of his talent,” says Bowling. “The show was incredible!” According to the program bio, Anthony is entering his second season as a company dancer with Richmond Ballet and has performed at The Joyce Theater in New York and the 2018 Ballet West National Choreographic Festival in Salt Lake City.
Class of 2016 Katie Cantone ’16 spent a semester studying in Valencia and hiking across Spain along the Camino de Santiago. A Spanish major at UVA, Cantone spent the summer of 2018 working with Spanish-speaking immigrants at the Virginia Poverty Law Center this summer. (Read more about her experience abroad on page 41.) Elicia Wells ’16 was named to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference First Team concluding the end of her first lacrosse season at Randolph-Macon College. She collected 168 saves, the second-highest total in the ODAC this season. Charlotte Woods ’16 writes: “I am extremely proud of not only what I have accomplished this basketball season at Randolph-Macon, but what my team accomplished. At the beginning of the season we were faced with adversity. A few players left the team before the season started, leaving us with only eight players. We were fortunate to add two more players, making the team a total of 10 players... During
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practice we pushed each other harder and held each other accountable. Having such a small team allowed us to grow closer, allowing our chemistry on the court to improve. This led us to be ODAC Champions! This year brought back my love for the game. I learned to not get discouraged when things get tough, just keep pushing and putting in work to improve. I finished the season averaging a double-double. I earned many accolades this season, earning a Third-Team All-ODAC honor. Aside from basketball, I am studying to earn a double major in psychology and Spanish with a minor in sociology.” Taylor White ’16 has continued her sports excellence for the William & Mary Tribe women’s gymnastics team, and was one of four gymnasts invited to compete in the NCAA regional meet as an all-arounder her sophomore year all while making the dean’s list with a 3.6 GPA.
Morgan White ’16 made dean’s list at Virginia Tech this past spring.
Class of 2017 Colin McManus ’17 finished up his first year at Liberty University and is studying cyber security.
In Sympathy The Trinity community offers its condolences to the families of the following people who have recently passed away. We apologize for any unintentional omissions As of July 17, 2018 Eugene Strohkorb, father of and Lockie Strohkorb Harris ’76 and Carolyn Strohkorb Frasier ’77, died on February 6, 2018. Christian Wood ’18, brother of Alison Wood ’17, died on February 13, 2018.
Lya Wood, mother of Hillary Wood Grotos ’77 and Rachel Wood Russell ’80, and grandmother of Lya Zeno Sinclair ’02, Clair Zeno Carpenter ’05, Falor Zeno ’08, and Tappe Grotos ’15, died on February 22, 2018. Louis Graziano, husband of Advisory Board member Kathy Graziano, and grandfather of Joey Graziano ’12 and Thomas Graziano ’14, died on February 25, 2018. Michael J. Flood, father-in- law of current trustee Lauren Flood and grandfather of Lexie Flood ’17 and Brian Flood ’19, died on March 14, 2018. Carol Layton, sister of Greg Layton ’79 and Chris Layton ’82, died on March 26, 2018. Jill Gift Lockhart ’78, sister of Jan Gift Boyer ’76 and James Gift ’81, died on April 16, 2018. Gerald G. Bates ’86 died on May 2, 2018. Robert C. Goodman, Jr., Trinity’s first headmaster and father of Swanee Goodman Ericson ’75, Carey Goodman ’76, and Alice Goodman Brown ’85, and grandfather of Ellie Ericson Sherrill '05 and Will Ericson '09, died on May 7, 2018.
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In Memoriam Robert C. “Bob” Goodman, Jr. FOUNDING HEADMASTER Robert C. “Bob” Goodman, Jr., Trinity’s founding headmaster, died on May 7, 2018, surrounded by his family. Goodman devoted his life to the education of young people and built a long, international career in independent education.
Echoing Griffen’s remarks at the same service was Tom Aycock, Trinity’s third headmaster. “Bob believed strongly that if you take the time to get to know someone –– to really get to know someone,” Aycock said, “it’s really hard to hate them.”
Goodman began teaching in Staunton, Virginia and met his wife, Jinny, while they were both teaching at Christchurch School. After opportunities led them to schools in Georgia, Tennessee and beyond, a commission from Trinity’s founding board of trustees in 1972 beckoned them home to Virginia.
Aycock praised Goodman’s stewardship of the young school. “Whatever you’re building, the most difficult part is the foundation,” he said, “and Bob built a solid foundation for so much of what we have here today.” Recalling a story when Goodman scaled the roof of the gym in order to retrieve some “misplaced” plants, Aycock, said, “Bob was the type of school head, that when something had to be done, he just rolled up his sleeves and did it.”
Goodman would lead Trinity for its first 14 years, building the school’s enrollment to over 400 students within the first few years. His tenure oversaw the building of the academic campus, the Carpenter Gymnasium (1973-75) and the original Fine Arts Center (1985). At the time of the school’s founding in the early ’70s, the city of Richmond was being pulled apart by issues surrounding the integration of public schools. Trinity’s founders were committed to the principal that “Trinity would be entirely open to members of all races and other religious bodies.” “One of his greatest desires in life was unity; Bob loved to bring people together,” said Brian Griffen, Trinity chaplain, during Goodman’s memorial service at Trinity in early June. “...It didn’t matter what race you are, what creed you professed, or what socio-economic background you came from. When a student walked through the doors of this school, they were going to be cared for and educated…Black or white. Believer or non-believer. Boy or girl. Rich or poor. All are one as Titans.”
Rob Short, Trinity’s current head of school stated: “We will remember Bob for the many ways in which he helped students discover themselves and find wonder in the world. We remember how he welcomed students to Trinity from all over the Richmond area and from around the world, forging bonds that lasted for decades.” Goodman is survived by his wife, Jinny, children Swannee (’75), Carey (’76) and Alice (’86) and grandchildren Will (’00) and Ellie (’05), and one great-grandchild. For five decades — well beyond his tenure as headmaster — the Goodmans rarely missed an arts or athletic event at Trinity. In the fall of 2017, Goodman was inducted into the Trinity Athletic Hall of Fame for showing fans what “once a Titan, always a Titan” really means.
“We remember how he welcomed students to Trinity from all over the Richmond area and from around the world, forging bonds that lasted for decades.” — Rob Short Photos from left to right: Breaking ground on the Trinity campus in 1972 with Bishop David S. Rose. / This portrait hangs in the room in Morgan Hall named in Dr. Goodman’s honor. / Inducted into the Trinity Athletic Hall of Fame in the fall of 2017.
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