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HEAD OF SCHOOL Trinity has always been a place where connections and community are key. As I begin my 31st year at Trinity, it is a joy to reflect on the many relationships that have been built between students and teachers — as well as with the greater Richmond community. Just one example is Junior Work Week, a longstanding Trinity tradition in which students engage with local businesses, schools and agencies in meaningful work. Each year I am struck by the profound shaping that occurs during that one week in March; their stories are full of excitement.
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.
I recall one student spoke about how amazing it was to be entrusted with shooting and editing a film. Another student spoke about the unique confluence of nurture, science and precision that supports newborns in their first few days of life in a neonatal ward. Yet another student’s experience at a law firm in the city gave him a new appreciation for the power of legal frameworks on people’s day to day lives. What I love about their stories is that although they varied widely, each student is leveraging their own gifts and passions. In these moments of discovery the joy comes to the surface of their work. These moments guide their gifts to the broad needs of the world. In each case, beyond our hallways, courtyards, and spaces, we engage with the larger community and shine a light on an almost infinite array of opportunities for young people. These possibilities apply as well to our teachers and staff; our whole community is enriched by Richmond and the broader world. After just one year of implementing our five-year strategic plan, Honor the Mission, even more opportunities are now available for students outside of the school grounds — many of which you will read about in these pages. The best part about our engagement is that it is something we have always done; it is natural to us and has always been very Trinity.
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Robert A. Short Head of School Lee Sprague Associate Head of School Teaching & Learning - Faculty Life - Strategic Initiatives Brian Phillips Head of Campus Life Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00 Head of Community Engagement Anna Prillaman Athletic Director Anne Hurt Director of Development Margie Vaughan Snead ’85 Director of Admission Joseph M onaco Director of Operations BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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24 www.trinityes.org The Titan Trail is published twice yearly by Trinity Episcopal School’s communications and development offices. Development: Communications: Anne Hurt David Ready Director of Development Director of Communications & Marketing Julia Bowling Katie Pullman Alumni and Annual Giving Associate Marketing & Communications Specialist
Photography: David Ready, Katie Pullman, Mark Sprinkle, Bridget Hazel Photography, Macon Pegram, Steve Davies, Candid Color, Alison Minehart, Elizabeth Kelley, The Richmond Forum, The Richmond Times-Dispatch
On the Cover: Trinity student volunteers teach beginners to paddleboard and kayak in the shallow James River Canal at Dominion Riverrock, May 2019. Photo by Macon Pegram.
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GETTING OUT THERE! River City Rapids On The Job The Forum Family Win-Win Partnerships Titan Society 2019 Graduation
SECTIONS 02 Around the Courtyard 04 Faculty News 05 Trinity Welcomes 12 The Arts 16 Athletics 23 Philanthropy 32 IB Essays 33 Words of Wisdom 35 Class Notes
Officers Jeffery D. Elgin, Chair Charles T. Hill Jr. ’98, Vice Chair, Treasurer Leesa Witty Gregory ’93, Secretary Lisa Acquaye E.G. Allen III ’84 Susan A. Aprahamian, President, Trinity Parents Association Beth Williamson Ayers Cynthia L. Coleman Chris Ellis ’81 Leesa Witty Gregory ’93 Kyle W. Hendrick ’05 Elizabeth Kelley, Faculty Representative David C. Kearfott ’94 Matthew Majikes Gayle C. Marget Robert T. Methven 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 Tracy Teal ADVISORY BOARD Mary Bliley J. Read Branch Jr. Otis L. Brown Milton Cerny Swannee Goodman Ericson ’75 Carol Estes-Williams Daniel Allen Gecker Kathy Graziano Dr. E. Bruce Heilman Mary Jane Hogue Stephen E. Hupp Joseph C. Kearfott Kelly J. O’Keefe Dr. W. B. Perkinson Jr. Gary E. Thompson Dr. Henry I. Willett Jr. Richard Thweatt Wilson III Charles F. Witthoefft
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TOUR DE TRINITY In the tenth year since the Tour de Trinity began, teams of students and faculty raced on tiny tricycles around the auxiliary gym in pursuit of le maillot jaune (the yellow jersey). After laughs and crashes and some creative riding styles, the Operation Smile team took first place. Team entry fees go to 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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In a new event to celebrate the study of Latin, the Latin club hosted a “gladiator duel.” Students jabbed and spun around the Howerton Plaza in pursuit of glory. At the end of the tournament, Blake Loughran ’20 emerged as the victor.
To celebrate a job well done, Molly Sanyour’s ’01 ceramics students hosted a chicken and waffles lunch served with the plates, bowls, cups, pitchers and vases they created. Each student was tasked with creating a set of six of one item that ultimately was glazed white and used for this classic southern cuisine.
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A favorite Trinity tradition, students capped off the annual Pi Day celebration with over one hundred homemade pies for tasting! Students also competed in a Pi memorization contest midweek (Aliza Switzer ’22 won with 114 digits) and created Pi-themed art (Claire Gorey ’20 took home the award for most creative art).
PIGS, DUCKS AND RABBITS, OH MY! Students in Alice Phillips’s IB Biology and Sustainability Systems classes took a trip to Polyface Farm in Swoope, VA, outside of Staunton in April. The farm is known internationally as a leader in regenerative practices in sustainable agriculture; they raise pigs, chickens, rabbits, ducks, turkeys, eggs and cattle.
BATTLE OF THE BOTS Trinity’s Robotics Team 539 worked hard over six days and two competitions to make it to the semi-final round of their Chesapeake District event in Blacksburg, Virginia last year. Through their persistent efforts, they knocked off the number one ranked alliance with their own “bracket buster” moment. The team advanced to the District Championship event to cap off an incredible year.
CORN MASTER In May, Katie Schools ’19 was crowned Corn Master for a second year after another a-maize-ing year supplying the school with corny jokes each Friday! Coming in a close second was David McCracken ’20. Here are a few favorites.
“How does a squid go into battle? —Well armed!” “What did the triangle say to the circle? —You’re pointless!” “What lies at the bottom of the sea shaking? —A nervous wreck!” T I TA N T R A I L
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NEWS FA C U LT Y
NIKKI CARROLL RECEIVES 2019 FACULTY DISCOVERY AWARD Latin and Theory of Knowledge teacher Nikki Carroll, has been selected by the board of trustees as the 2019 recipient of the Faculty Discovery Award. With the grant, Carroll will travel to Morocco this winter with Vergilian Society to study the region’s connections to the ancient Carthiginian and Roman empires.
Stefanie Jochman traveled to Scotland to take the course “Text and Context: Contemporary Literature” at the University of Edinburgh through the Scottish Universities International Summer School (SUISS) via a scholarship from Richmond’s chapter of the English Speaking Union (coincidentally, the same chapter that Trinity’s founding headmaster, Bob Goodman and his wife Jinny belonged to).
Brian Phillips, Chris Markunas ’01, Kyle van de Kamp ’12, and Chris Williamson ’00 attended the USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) Conference & Expo in Louisville, KY last March. The group is excited to test their new skills on the lighting and sound equipment installed in the PAC. 4
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NEW FACULTY Will Cottrell will teach biology and chemistry. He has a BS in biology from Appalachian State University. Steve Dowell is joining Trinity as a math teacher. Dowell has both a BS in mathematics and a BA in classical culture, both from the University of Georgia. He also has a MEd from George Mason University. Louis Ferro will be joining the world language department as a Latin teacher. Ferro has undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Virginia, in classics and teaching respectively. Mallory Hansen is the new school counselor. Hansen is a University of Georgia alum, earning her undergraduate degree in communication and later earned her master’s in counseling from Richmont Graduate University in Chattanooga. Ali Moriarty is joining the visual arts department as the 2D drawing and painting specialist. She earned her undergraduate degree from FIT in New York and later her master’s in art education from Adelphi University. Morgan Norge will also be joining the math department. She is a recent master’s degree graduate from VCU and also received her undergraduate degree in applied mathematics there. She is the sister of Trinity grad Ben Norge ’09. Alicia Raymond is the new Assistant Athletic Director. Raymond was an outstanding member of the tennis team at Longwood, where she earned both undergraduate degrees in English and MA in creative writing.
FACULTY MILESTONES Hillary Wood Grotos ’77 welcomed her eighth grandchild, William Earnest Carpenter, on June 10, 2019. Laurie Hedgepeth retired as Director of Development after 13 years at Trinity (read more about Hedgepeth’s tenure on page 23). She will spend the next school year assisting with the creation of Trinity’s archive. Craig Akers retired from his full-time position in June, having taught chemistry at Trinity 11 years. He and his wife look forward to spending more time with family in Georgia. Ashley Bawol got engaged to Jordan Eubank in July. They are planning a Thanksgiving wedding.
TRINITY WELCOMES… Last school year, Trinity welcomed speakers from around the state to share their experiences, ideas and knowledge with the Titan community. Topics ranged from the tangibles like the future of solar power to the abstract such as the relationship between faith and science.
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Rev. Kendra Grimes, chaplain at Randolph-Macon College “I’m here today to tell you that faith and science don’t have to be at war, and they don’t have to be kept separate in separate spheres.”
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Evan Feinman, executive director, Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission and TESMUNC keynote speaker “Try to fully inhabit the view of the people you’re trying to work for, because the only way you’re ever going to be able to organize, gain real expertise, and actually move and change society is to understand where people are coming from.”
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David Wild, performance analyst at Dominion Energy and Junior Achievement volunteer “Ethics is how we live our values ... [and] most ethical principles conflict.”
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Dr. Gail Newton, lifelong educator and children’s advocate “It is our opportunity to make a difference in the world … as you interact with children everywhere in your family or in your life… be there for them, listen to them, care about them, and advocate for them.” APRIL 9
Elena Brooks-Perkins, education and outreach manager at Safe Harbor “If something seems too good to be true,” she said, “It is … Do your research.”
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Steve Birdsong, president, Performance Solar “Right now, 24.5% of the world’s power is produced by renewable energy. 10 years ago, we were closer to 4%. When you approach that 30% mark, it becomes very mainstream and very affordable, which is the big difference.” T I TA N T R A I L
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A world class museum. Two top universities. Centuries of history. Fortune 500 companies. And a river runs through it all. Lists like this one have proliferated in recent years, as the Richmond area consistently sits atop national lists of the best places to live and work. It’s also a great place to learn — and the resources available to Trinity students in RVA provide endless opportunities to integrate life into learning and learning into life. Trinity’s newest community engagement opportunity, grade level Community Partnerships, is a direct outgrowth of the school’s five-year strategic plan, “Honor the Mission.”
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Biking, paddling and climbing through the Outdoor Program, Trinity students broaden their understanding of the natural world and gain an appreciation for the environmental and cultural richness within the greater RVA community. At the Richmond Forum, pages welcome international thought leaders to the city and act as ambassadors for both the city of Richmond and Trinity. Through Junior Work Week, Trinity juniors dip their toes into the workaday waters and enrich Trinity’s network of Richmond area companies and organizations.
Getting out there! and a first-in-RVA MoonBoard indoor bouldering wall, complete with mobile-app activated LED-lit climbing paths. Finally, Stratton has been overseeing the creation of a 5K mountain-biking trail connecting the campuses of Trinity with nearby St. Michael’s Episcopal School.
RIVER CITY RAPIDS “I like to see Trinity’s Outdoor Program as a gateway to the outdoor community,” says Alex Pegram ’21. “I believe everyone should paddle down the James at least once in their life because it is so cool to see a city to the left of the river and the wilderness to the right.” The mission of the Trinity Outdoor Program is to “connect students to the natural environment so that they become engaged and caring stewards of their local and global communities.” As the Outdoor Program continues to grow and thrive as an extracurricular and interscholastic program area, more Titans have the opportunity to witness their city from that unique perspective. According to program coordinator Michael Stratton ’02, yearly participants usually include about 25 kayakers, 25 paddleboarders, 20 mountain bikers and nearly 90 rock climbers. Interest at other schools is growing as well, and Titans have been competing for the last few years against Collegiate, Maggie Walker and a homeschool group in kayaking and paddleboarding.
Every spring, program participants share their expertise with thousands of visitors to Richmond at the East Coast’s largest outdoor sports festival, Dominion Riverrock. At the center of the annual Riverrock festival are two large green tents emblazoned with the Trinity shield, where several dozen Trinity student volunteers teach beginners how to paddle a kayak or stand up on a paddleboard. “It’s actually really neat to see how Trinity has become a feeder system to Riverrock,” said Jon Lugbill, executive director of Sports Backers, the festival’s cosponsor in a May article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. In addition to the student volunteers, Trinity also fields competitors for paddling races throughout the weekend against professional level competition. “Only five people competed the long-distance paddleboard race, and three of them were Trinity students,” says Stratton. “The other two were professionals from out of town.” Ever modest, Stratton heaps praise on the experience and enthusiasm of his assistant coaches, Ben Moore, Brandon Dysart ’17 and Matt Londrey, who he says are the major reason Trinity’s program has surged to the pinnacle of high school outdoor sports in the Richmond area. Participants like Reedy are grateful. “Every experience I have had with the outdoor program is one of my favorite memories from high school,” she says.
Along with learning how to paddle, bike and climb, students can’t help but learn to love and care for the environment they spend so much time exploring. “I’ve seen parts of RVA’s parks system that I didn’t know existed,” says Lindsay Reedy ’19. “The James River is a really interesting place to have these experiences because it cuts through the center of downtown, and it really forced me to come to an understanding that the urban/city life and environmental care and action are connected.”
Bryn Shannon ’20 climbs her way into the second round of competition at the Dominion Riverrock Boulder Bash in May 2019.
On campus, the former maintenance shed behind the Academic Building has been transformed into a full-time Outdoor Program headquarters which includes a replica trail shelter (The Wood Shed) << Opposite page: Mark Wheeler ’19 and Marina Eichenberger ‘20 compete against professional competition in the SUP downriver race at Dominion Riverrock.
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ON THE JOB “It’s nice to see that you never stop learning,” says Kenley Morriss ’20, reflecting on her week on the job last March. Moriss’s take on Junior Work Week fits perfectly with Trinity’s commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of discovery and learning. All members of the junior class participate in Junior Work Week, a career exploration opportunity managed by Trinity’s College Counseling Office. “Instead of coming to school for a week, they partner with a host employer in the Richmond area and shadow that employer on the job site getting experience in the career,” says Chet Childress, the program’s coordinator and college counselor. “Junior Work Week really aligns with the school’s mission element of ‘discover your path.’ It is very student centered.”
Ryan Ash ’03 cracks the books with Jack Kenzakowski ’20 at Blackburn, Conte, Schilling & Click, P.C.
As they spread out across the city, the students engage with local communities and organizations and gain a first-person view of how the working world works. These students leave such a positive, lasting impression that many of the host employers ask to participate year after year, even though it is the student’s responsibility to seek out an opportunity for him/herself. “This is a great program — I wish they had this when I was in high school,” says Carrie Leone, a registered nurse at Bon Secours and a 2019 host employer. “It may tell a student what they want to do, but I think it is also important to have a student realize what they thought they wanted to do is not exactly how they imagined it would be. There is nothing like hands-on learning.” Regina Jimenez, an executive assistant at Brandywine Realty Trust, hosted two Trinity students last spring. “The biggest benefit for them is to just see what it’s like to come into an office every day and
Abby Knight ’20 puts her skills to the test at the Chesterfield Fire Department.
work,” she says. “This gets them exposed to what life is going to be like for them once they’re out of their school environment. I think it’s fantastic that the school does this and gives the students this opportunity. I highly encourage any company to do it.” Daisy Norman ’20 spent her week at Brandywine. “Communication is the number one thing [I took] away from this experience,” she says. “It’s so important to translate what you’re doing to the people around you like your peers, so that there’s no surprises, no bumps in the road.” Norman says she felt a real sense of purpose during her week on the job during Junior Work Week. “At Brandywine I felt like I was needed in a way,” she says. “It was just more exciting. Somewhere new, something different every single day. It was really refreshing.”
Left: Alum Gabriela Larus ’10 hosts Caitlynn Collins ’20 at engineering firm RK&K. Right: Criffin McCray ’20 (center) helps Virginia State Capitol tour guides Mark Greenough and Emily McLeod.
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“Junior Work Week really aligns with the school’s mission element of ‘discover your path.’ It is very student centered.”— Chet Childress
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THE FORUM FAMILY “Thousands of eyes are watching you,” says Elizabeth Kelley, head of the science department and faculty sponsor of the Richmond Forum Page Program at Trinity.
when they step inside the theater,” he says. “The students are always eager with a smile, a welcome, and an outstretched program book… Our Trinity pages are truly a part of the Forum family.””
Before each of the six annual speaker programs at Richmond’s Altria Theater, Kelley reminds the 40 student volunteer pages of this and ticks off the other basic expectations: “Arrive at six, stuff and handout programs. At intermission, collect questions and run them backstage. No phones, no chit chat. Present yourselves in a professional manner.”
“I feel privileged to represent Trinity at these Forum events,” says Jack Kenzakowski ’20. “When I wear my Trinity tie and my student badge, I feel like I have a certain reputation to uphold. When guests approach me and thank me for volunteering and talk about how nice of a school Trinity is, I feel like I am doing right not only by myself but also by the Trinity community as a whole.”
In exchange for their hard work, the pages have the chance to rub elbows with world leaders — and participate in some of the most important intellectual conversations of our day.
“The common theme throughout all of these speaker events is how to take what you have learned and apply it to make the community around you a greater place,” says Kenzakowski. “Whether it be in the political realm or just in a neighborhood, the speakers teach everyone that we all have the ability to make change for the better.”
Billed as America’s largest nonprofit speaker series,The Richmond Forum has consistently welcomed the world’s most influential and engaging speakers to Richmond. Previous speakers include former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, former prime ministers of the UK and Israel, media personalities Tina Fey and Ron Howard, and astronaut Captain Scott Kelly. Bill Chapman, executive director of The Richmond Forum says Trinity students play an instrumental role in the success and popularity of the programs. “They’re often the first faces our subscribers see
Lucie Speck ’20 says her page experience has made her feel more connected to the Greater Richmond community and engaged with the world. “Each of the Forums that I attended this year exposed me to a different way of looking at the world,” she says. “By participating in the Richmond Forum, I feel like I have become a student of the community and of the world, instead of solely a student of Trinity Episcopal School.”
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WIN-WIN PARTNERSHIPS A direct outgrowth of the school’s five-year strategic plan, “Honor the Mission,” the Community Partnerships program was developed in 2018 to intentionally “create and nurture mutually beneficial community partnerships to build connections beyond traditional boundaries, expand perspectives and bring life into learning and learning into life.” In 2018-19, each grade voted to choose an area nonprofit to become a community partner — helping to harness and focus the energy of over 100 students to make an impact on an organization they found personally meaningful. By partnering with area nonprofits, students build sustained relationships and begin to empathize with the individual and systemic needs of the community. “Adolescence is, developmentally, an inwardly-focused time and yet, given the opportunity, adolescents enjoy and are enriched by acts of philanthropy,” says Head of Community Engagement Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00. “There are so many worthwhile causes in the Greater Richmond area, and we have such a vibrant internal community. Focusing that energy outward allows students to engage in meaningful and sometimes life-changing experiences that help them to understand the larger world around them.” THE 8TH GRADE partnered with Fit4Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to improving children’s health and reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity in the Richmond region. The students engaged in several projects throughout the year, including assembling seed packets and conducting research projects about different food access issues within the region. They spent two days at Southampton Elementary School as part of Fruits and Vegetables Day, where they helped the elementary school students try fresh salsa that they had made.
“We would like every kid to try a sample and make it a fun environment,” says Fit4Kids program manager Nellie Bradley, who also says the support of the Trinity eighth grade volunteers was invaluable. “The only way this is possible is with volunteers.”
THE 9TH GRADE class engaged in nine different projects for The
Doorways, a nonprofit that provides lodging and support for patients and their loved ones who need to be close to the hospital but not far from the feeling of “home.” Students collected and donated hundreds of children’s books along with ceramic bowls, plates, and mugs made by Trinity students. They made over 100 handmade bookmarks and holiday greeting cars and filled them with inspirational quotes. In the Doorways’ latest newsletter, representatives wrote: “These meaningful gifts and acts of selfless service by these students have meant so much to our guests, many of whom spend weeks to months at a time away from their own homes as they or their loved ones undergo medical treatment. Through these small but important acts, these students have brought home a little closer to our guests. We know this rising class of leaders will also be our next generation of philanthropists. Thank you, Trinity Episcopal School!”
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THE 11TH GRADE partnered with Shalom Farms, a nonprofit
that strives to connect communities with healthy food and teach others about healthy lifestyles. The juniors educated themselves and the Trinity community about the importance of sustainability and access to healthy food options. Their partnership included tours of the farm, multiple Morning Meeting lessons on food deserts and access, a school-wide brown-matter collection (compost) in which they collected 75 pounds of compostable material, and two servicelearning field trips to the farm for Trinity’s Sustainable Systems class.
THE 10TH GRADE was excited to partner with Sportable, a
nonprofit that transforms the lives of people with physical and visual disabilities through sport. Their efforts included assembling merchandise for Sportable’s annual tailgate fundraiser, which all four class officers attended. They volunteered at their Spooktacular wheelchair basketball tournament as well as the Monument Avenue 10k and even helped produce their annual newsletter. In educating our own community about Sportable, the sophomores spread awareness about adaptive sports and recreation throughout the Richmond region.
THE 12TH GRADE class worked with the James River
Association to help understand the ways in which everyone impacts the beautiful natural resource that is the James River. The class shared facts and figures with the community during Morning Meeting and through partnerships with Trinity’s SEA Club, culminating in different projects during Earth Week.
Hunter Leemon, Sportable’s executive director, wrote: “Thank you for being such a wonderful partner to our organization. You and your team of students have made such an impact on our organization. We are very lucky to consider you a part of the Sportable family. Thank you again — your students are the best!”
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THE BIG SHOW Trinity students once again filled the entire Estes Athletic Center last May with hundreds of works of art, including drawings, paintings, ceramics, 3D sculptures, photography and digital mixed media. Professional artists served as judges and announced their choices along with those of the Trinity visual arts faculty for each category. “Best in Show” went to Colin Goodpasture ’19 for his unique knit tapestries depicting photoreal portraits. See more photos at
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THE DINING ROOM Last spring, the performing arts department put on Trinity’s third rendition of “The Dining Room,” previously performed on the Trinity stage in both 2007 and 1990-91. See more photos at
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UNO, DOS, TRES, QUATORZE! More than 200 student musicians from across the Richmond area performed throughout the day at Trinity’s 14th Annual Titan Jazz and Art Festival on Saturday, April 13. Jazz bands from Collegiate, Huguenot, Steward, Deep Run, Godwin, Trinity and the VCU Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band filled the bill, while the event headliners were Quatro na Bossa, a local quintet that specializes in Brazilian music. As always, the grand finale featured Antonio Garcia, nationally acclaimed director and head of Jazz Studies at VCU, conducting the VCU Greater Richmond High School Band. See more photos at
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ArtsPOWER Trinity was the proud host school for this year’s installment of ArtsPOWER, a full-day, multidisciplinary event aimed at fostering collaboration between area high school artists on Friday, April 12, 2019. Each participating school sends a delegation of two students who specialize in one of four artistic areas: movement, visual arts, music and drama. Groups are mixed up at random and rotated through a series of interdisciplinary workshops designed to expose students to all facets of the creative process. “The music kids explore drawing, and the visual artists try some theatre,” said Brian Phillips, Trinity theatre teacher and one of the event’s founding instructors.
The theme of this year’s conference was “presence,” and all participants enjoyed putting their phones aside for the entire today to be focused and present in the moment. Along with visiting arts faculty from the respective schools and specialists from the Virginia Rep and SPARC, Trinity welcomed student guests from Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, Blessed Sacrament, Center for the Arts at Henrico, Collegiate School, New Community School, St. Catherine’s School, St. Christopher’s School and St. Gertrude High School.
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Athletics BENCHMARKS/RECORDS: Least regular season losses in school history (1 loss); Brooke Tylka ’19 led LIS in scoring (17 goals); highest ever seed in state tournament (No. 2); a program record four players selected for 1st-Team All-State. MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Beating Norfolk Academy 6-3 after trailing 0-2; wins over the Highland School (the VISAA D2 state champion) to give them their only loss of the season; beating a very talented Maggie Walker team (who went on to win their regional championship). INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES: • All-LIS: Ally Moore ’19, Brooke Tylka ’19, Mary Catherine Petrucelli ’20, Abby Mayes ’20, Lauren Park ’20, Rick Hamlin (coach of the year) • All-State (1st Team): Brooke Tylka ’19, Mary Catherine Petrucelli ’20, Abby Mayes ’20, Lauren Park ’20 • All-Metro: Brooke Tylka ’19
GOLF HEAD COACH: Andy Bender (6th season) CAPTAINS: Gabe Parker ’19 W/L RECORD: 5 - 4 POSTSEASON: 2nd in VPL Championship; 6th in VISAA (state) BENCHMARKS/RECORDS: Shot season-best 143 vs. Woodberry Forest. Garrett Kuhla had a 1.182 handicap over the course of the season and was named VISAA Golf Player of the Year.
COACH’S REMARKS: We played a fast, aggressive, entertaining style of play that brought out some of the largest crowds in program history. This team really resonated with the students, parents, and faculty of the Trinity community. The only two teams we lost to all year were the D1 state finalists. The senior leadership was phenomenal, the assistant coaches were wise and passionate, and the commitment level was excellent. All of this combined to make 2019 one of the best, most magical seasons in program history.
INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES: • All-Prep: Garrett Kuhla ’22, Gabriel Parker ’19, Griffin Winn ’22 • All-State: Garrett Kuhla ’22 (Player of the Year) COACH’S REMARKS: This season was marked by steady and consistent play. We were a very strong team that was able to compete with all schools in the Virginia Prep League. To have the state player of the year is a tremendous honor. We look to continue to build on this foundation.
GIRLS SOCCER HEAD COACH: Rick Hamlin ’96 (15th season) CAPTAINS: Brooke Tylka ’19, Ally Moore ’19 W/L RECORD: Overall: 14-3-3 / League: 5-2 POSTSEASON: 2nd in LIS; advanced to LIS championship game; made state tournament
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SOFTBALL HEAD COACH: Christy Darlington (9th season) CAPTAINS: Lucy DiLoreto ’19 W/L RECORD: Overall 8-7 / League 5-5 POSTSEASON: 3rd in LIS, ranked 6th in state, lost in state quarterfinals BENCHMARKS/RECORDS: Ally Doherty ’22 struck out 92 batters; 8 players had batting averages over .300; Mackenzie Eggers ’21 and Kayla Quigley ’22 stole 16 bases combined. INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES: • All-LIS: Lucy DiLoreto ’19, Ally Doherty ’22 • All-State (2nd Team): Lucy DiLoreto ’19 COACH’S REMARKS: This was our comeback season! Four new freshmen joined us this year, and everyone raised their level of practice and play to the next level. Our goal was to earn a home game for the LIS tournament, and we did it by playing one inning at a time. Beating St. Catherine’s (8-3) at their field for our opening game set the tone for the season. We accomplished our goal of making the state tournament by changing our strategy and approach based on our opponent. Next year, we’re committed to earning a home game for the state tournament in 2020.
BASEBALL HEAD COACH: Tim Merry (1st season) CAPTAINS: NA W/L RECORD: Overall: 5-17 / League 2-7 POSTSEASON: 5th in VPL BENCHMARKS/RECORDS: Patrick Way batted .409 with .567 on-base and .659 slugging percentages. INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES: • All-Prep: Patrick Way ’19 COACH’S REMARKS: Our expectation is to make the state tournament each year as a guaranteed seed. Our credo was “expect nothing, do something, blame no one.” There is good, young talent coming along that will soon play significant roles on the varsity squad. Returning seniors, Loughran, Nelson, Failon and Hobbs will provide servant leadership from the front.
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BOYS TENNIS HEAD COACH: Jackie Berens (1st season) CAPTAINS: Seth Rhodes ’20, Charlie Aprahamian ’19, Joe Gaidos ’19 W/L RECORD: Overall: 8-7 / Prep League: 1-5 POSTSEASON: Four of six singles advanced to the semifinals; and all three lines of doubles advanced to semifinals. MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Avenged a 2-7 loss to STAB with dramatic 7-6 senior night win. INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES: • Trinity Round Robin All-Tournament Team: Paul Hewitt ’22, Maxwell Reece ’22, Charlie Aprahamian ’19 (Tournament MVP) COACH’S REMARKS: This season we improved our tennis IQs with shot selection and diversity, teamwork on the doubles court and patience in points (i.e. learning to identify when to be defensive, offensive or play a neutral ball). The early loss against STAB was a huge moment of growth for the guys, and they started to identify what was smart tennis play and things you need to do to win against all different types of opponents. Through their improvement and dedication to growing, the second time we played them at home they were victorious in their retribution match and came out on top.
TRACK & FIELD HEAD COACH: Morgan Harris (2nd season) CAPTAINS: Kenley Morris ’20, Joe Love ’20, Millie Speake ’22 W/L RECORD: Four state qualifiers (Morgan Williams ’19, Logan Carter ’19, Joe Love ’20, Kendrick Robinson ’20); five top-10 finishes; two state runners-up POSTSEASON: Girls: 5th in LIS Boys: 7th in VPL Titans advanced to the state championship finals in five events. INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES: • All-State: Logan Carter ’19 (2nd Team), Morgan Williams ’19 (Honorable Mention) • LIS 400-meter champion: Logan Carter ’19 COACH’S REMARKS: This was a solid season, and the coaching staff is already preparing for next season. Summer workouts will emphasize proper running form, explosiveness and strengthening. Next season, the team will participate in a greater number of meets, which will allow more opportunities for athletes to qualify for the postseason.
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HEAD COACH: Chris McQueeney (3rd season) CAPTAINS: Logan McCool ’19, Marshall Rotella ’19, Ephriam Chong ’19 W/L RECORD: 6-11
HEAD COACH: Margie Vaughan Snead ’85 (20th season) CAPTAINS: Carthen Smith ‘19, Sally Snead ‘19 W/L RECORD: 8-7 POSTSEASON: 4th in LIS, advanced to semifinals
MEMORABLE MOMENT: A late-March home game against Flint Hill lasted five overtimes before the Titans ultimately lost 12-11.
BENCHMARKS/RECORDS: Sally Snead ’19 was leading scorer; Maggie Turner ’20 recorded the most draw controls.
BENCHMARKS/RECORDS: Ranked in the state poll for two weeks for the first time since moving to division one. Matt Williams ’20 led the team in scoring and Jack Jenkins ’21 led the team in assists.
INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES: • All-LIS: Sally Snead ’19, Maggie Turner ’20
COACH’S REMARKS: This year we were led by 13 seniors and their goal was to make it to the state playoffs. We started the season off strong, earning rankings in week 1 and week 3. Unfortunately some tough losses late in the season prevented a playoff berth. Our motto was “Together we are stronger.” This was apparent in many close games this year. When we played together we were better. We played a tougher schedule this year and added a lot of good opponents to test where we are as a program.
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COACH’S REMARKS: While the roster was young, the team captains did a terrific job of fostering an environment of inclusiveness. The team had great chemistry, a strong work ethic, and commitment to getting better every day while being positive contributors no matter what our role. We had a five-game win streak in the middle of the season that really reflected their growth as a team. Next season, we are returning a lot of young talent and the program is in great hands.
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HEADLINE MAKERS PAIR OF ACES
NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ANNA PRILLAMAN Anna Prillaman began her tenure as Trinity’s athletic director this summer. Prillaman brings to the position six years of athletic administration experience at Trinity, the past two as associate athletic director. She has been a classroom teacher and student advisor at Trinity and boasts 15 years of coaching experience that includes stints in volleyball, basketball, tennis and softball at St. Anne’s-Belfield School, Atlee High School, St. Catherine’s School and Trinity. She holds a master’s in education from the Center for Sport Leadership at VCU and was recently named a certified athletic administrator (CAA) by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. “I am humbled and excited for the opportunity to lead Trinity’s Athletic Department,” Prillaman said. “Our coaches are passionate, our leadership is dedicated to the mission of the school, and I could not feel more at home in this extremely supportive community. I look forward to working diligently and intentionally alongside our coaches to provide the support needed for our student-athletes and programs to succeed.”
In 2019, both Richmond Times-Dispatch basketball All-Metro Player of the Year awards belong to Trinity Titans! Henry Coleman ’20 is the third straight Trinity boys basketball player to achieve this honor. Elaina Chapman ’19 is the girls recipient, making this the first time since 2013 that both the boys and girls All-Metro players of the year come from the same school. Chapman is the first Trinity girls basketball player to ever receive the Times-Dispatch Player of the Year award. Both Coleman and Chapman also earned accolades as part of the All-USA Virginia teams.
SIGNING DAY Parents, family, faculty, coaches and students gathered on April 18 to celebrate two Trinity seniors officially committing to compete at the intercollegiate level. Late April is a traditional time for seniors to sign their national letters of intent, and Trinity seniors joined student-athletes nationwide with this signing ceremony. Patrick Way ’19 is headed to Randolph-Macon College to play football. Reed Powell ’19 will play football at the University of Richmond. Powell and Way join 13 other Trinity seniors from the class of 2019 set to compete at the intercollegiate level next year. “I’ll be forever grateful for this group of seniors for all they put into this program,” said Sam Mickens, varsity football coach. “For years to come, any success we have in the future, we can point back to this senior class.”
FRESHMAN IS TOP STATE GOLFER Last spring, freshman Garrett Kuhla ’22 was named VISAA golf player of the year. The award is determined by the player with best cumulative scoring average over the season. He finished the season with a 1.182 handicap, shooting a two-over-par 74 at the state championship.
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SOCIETY SPRING 2019 RECEPTION It was all smiles and celebration at Trinity’s annual Titan Society Party on May 16. Steve and Heather Benedetti graciously opened their home to honor Trinity’s Titan Society donors and reflect on the completion of another successful school year. “One of the best parts of being involved with a school is to see how alums, grandparents, students, teachers and parents come together to illustrate their appreciation through generosity,” Rob Short shared with guests. “Our amazing campus is just one manifestation of this generosity, but it can be seen and felt across every program at the school. Thank you.”
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PASSING THE TORCH New Development Director Anne Hurt Will Build on Retiring Director Laurie Hedgepeth’s Foundation of Success leadership on the board of the Virginia Association for Fundraising Executives (VAFRE). In her time at Trinity, Hurt has already made her mark on the school’s development programs. Whether at the strategic level with the board of trustees or working hands-on with parent and alumni volunteers, Hurt has sought to bring creative and innovative ideas to the development process. “Development at its heart is relationship driven, and Anne has worked over the years to develop strong relationships with all of Trinity’s constituencies — students, parents, grandparents, alumni, trustees and peer organizations,” said Head of School Rob Short.
After more than a decade at the helm, Director of Development Laurie Hedegepeth retired on July 1, 2019 leaving a remarkable legacy. Stepping into the role of director of development will be Anne Hurt, who has worked in partnership with Hedgepeth for the past five years as Trinity’s assistant director of development. Hedgepeth has served as director of development since 2009, a period through which the school has achieved sustained growth, capital improvements and a head of school transition. As principal fundraiser for the Future Pathways Capital Campaign through its completion in 2017, she worked with Heads of School Tom Aycock and Rob Short to help revitalize and transform the 42-acre campus. The campaign, which resulted in the construction of more than $12 million in new or renovated facilities, included the Estes Athletic Center, Aycock Stadium and the Perkinson Arts Center. “It was an honor to be a part of an era of profound change for Trinity,” said Hedgepeth. “I have had the pleasure of working with so many people who shared a vision for the school’s future, and were willing to give generously to make that vision a reality.” Well-positioned to take the reins, Hurt brings significant Richmondarea nonprofit experience to Trinity — both from previous positions at St. Joseph’s Villa and the Richmond Ballet as well as her ongoing
“I feel so honored and excited,” said Hurt. “The generous spirit of the Trinity community is unlike any other and continues to inspire me each day. I look forward to continuing to grow the strong program that Laurie nurtured and working with our leadership, volunteers and supporters to ensure that our dreams for Trinity become a reality.” To read more about this leadership transition visit: trinityes.org/faculty
TRUSTEE TRANSITION Several members of the Trinity Board of Trustees completed their volunteer service to the school in June 2019. Leaving the board are Bryan Brassington, Lauren Flood, Mary Jane Hogue, Danny Lawrence and Bill Londrey ’84. We appreciate their leadership and dedication to the Trinity community. We welcome the newly elected members, Beth Williamson Ayers, Cynthia Coleman, Chris Ellis ’81, David Kearfott ’94 and Tracy Teal. Susan Aprahamian will serve as the Trinity Parents Association representative to the board as its new president. Serving as officers for the coming year are Jeff Elgin, chair; Charles T. Hill, Jr. ’98, vice-chair and treasurer; Leesa Witty Gregory ’93, secretary.
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Speakers launch this year’s graduates out into the world with messages of kindness, confidence, support and gratitude
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he vocabulary of graduation oratory is often assertive and forceful, celebrating achievement, ambition and action. But the words that echoed through the Estes Athletic Center on Saturday, May 25 came from a different lexicon: one that celebrates gratitude, support, kindness, comfort and fun. The graduation speakers all spoke from the heart, and each found a way to anchor their remarks firmly in the Trinity culture of compassion and community. English and theatre teacher Chris Williamson ’00 stole the show with his trademark mix of sentimental sincerity and dry wit — interweaving cogent maxims with fantastical anecdotes about how to make (and live with) life’s endless choices. There was laughter and there were tears. “I want to talk about gratitude, which is a subject I don’t think we talk about enough here at Trinity, and the reason is obvious — it’s because there’s no G in [the word] Titans,” said Williamson to roars of laughter. “We all know that Titans are Trustworthy, Intentional, Tough, Altruistic, Neighborly and Sincere, but think about all the attributes we are leaving on the table because of our short mascot name.” Shifting to the sincere, Williamson publicly thanked his own parents. “They knew that Trinity was the right school, even before I did. My mother and father placed my priorities ahead of their own,” he said, before extending that gratitude to all the parents and grandparents in attendance. “I’ve seen firsthand the sacrifices you have made for your own children and grandchildren. Watching all of you has made me a much more grateful son and a wiser father.”
Board Chair Rob Methven, who had taught the class of 2018 about the Maori word whanau (family) last year, had a new word from his home country of New Zealand for this year’s graduates. The Maori word aroha [uh-RO-hah], which means compassion and kindness, is perfectly suited to Trinity’s philosophy, said Methven. “Each day you wake up, choose to lead with aroha — with compassion, with empathy, with kindness — and with a willingness to listen to those around you,” he said. “Lead with what it means to be a Titan.” Caroline Benedetti ’19, valedictorian, compared the moment to the experience of the title character of Disney’s The Lion King. “We are all a very young Simba. High
school was our time to explore ‘everything the light touches,’” she said. “Like Simba we are about to experience a radical change in our lives. Whether you are going to college, taking a gap year, or pursuing other interests, you are about to leave behind the structure, support and comfort of a daily routine and the amazing people on this campus –– you may have to rely only on yourself for the first time... I challenge you to lean into this uncertainty.” For Hannah Collier ’19, salutatorian, rising to the frequent, varied challenges of high school, could not have been accomplished without the help and support of her “running buddies,” both literal and figurative. “Running isn’t fun,” she said. “Anyone who tells you it is, is probably faking it, or just used to it... having someone right there next to you, to motivate you, to propel you forward, and to share your burdens is priceless, and makes it all the more enjoyable.” “Here at Trinity, we are all fortunate enough to be surrounded by individuals willing to listen to you,” said Collier. “In my experience, every faculty member I’ve approached has always been willing to be that buddy for me and those around me when we seem to be lacking. However much of my support and my drive has come from my class, the class of 2019. ... I feel as though I have been pushed forward by all my peers in one way or another.” In a fitting preamble to each these varied, yet thoughtful paeans, Head of School Rob Short reminded them that the key to life is all in maintaining the right perspective. “Life is full of surprises, bumps in the road, wrong turns, and flat-out failures,” he said. “Reflect on your journey constructively. Recognize where you missed an opportunity, but don’t wallow in missteps.” “You will be the ones to architect the future, do it with the right perspective, and you really can’t fail.”
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ACADEMIC AWARDS Caroline Terese Benedetti, Valedictorian Hannah Margaret Collier, Salutatorian Anna Boettcher Black Lydia Ryan Cash Nicholas Landon Goradia Allison Paige Moore Elisabeth Lee Patterson Lindsay Burke Reedy Benjamin Jefferson Slone IV Sydney Anne Smith Brooke Elizabeth Tylka SENIOR CLASS AWARDS
Head of School Award Caroline Terese Benedetti Leadership Award Tolliver Christina Mance Titan Award Jonathan Michael Celerin
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Senior Class Award Tolliver Christina Mance Benjamin Jefferson Slone IV Athlete of the Year – Female Elaina Faith Chapman Athlete of the Year – Male Clay William Swinger Bill Davies Award Lucia Gray DiLoreto George Tyler Michael Allison Paige Moore Dale Travis Sportsmanship Award Abigail Davis English Nicholas Landon Goradia Brooke Elizabeth Tylka
Richmond Times-Dispatch Scholar/Athlete Award Charles Matthew Aprahamian Sally Diane Snead Ann Randolph Jonas Scholarship Colin Matthew Goodpasture Bethany Award for Service Mathilde Rae Gammino Bishop’s Award for Character and Integrity Hannah Margaret Collier Brad McNeer Memorial Scholarship Anna Jane Kelley Civitan Citizenship Award Sally Diane Snead
Founders Award Sally Diane Snead
DAR Good Citizenship Award Hannah Margaret Collier
Grady Richeson Memorial Award Erika Ann Latta Brennan John Tyznar
Laura Kelley Memorial Scholarship Charles Edward Corl
Page Mauck Award Calvin Churchill Hurlbert Ralph White Environmental Stewardship Award Lindsay Burke Reedy
Visual Arts (Photography) Lindsay Burke Reedy Morgan Renee Williams World Languages - French Brian Michael Flood
Trinity Community Service Award Brady Matthew Schlesman
World Languages - Latin Caroline Terese Benedetti
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
World Languages - Spanish Bella Simone Perkinson
English Sydney Anne Smith Mathematics Nicholas Landon Goradia Performing Arts (Drama) Lily Talah Moghanaki Kaleigh Ramos O’Toole Gabriel Julian Parker David Benjamin Thomas Performing Arts (Music) Alexandra Rochelle Dickinson Benjamin Jefferson Slone IV Religion Anna Boettcher Black Science Hannah Margaret Collier Social Studies Charles Matthew Aprahamian Technology Calvin Churchill Hurlbert Visual Arts (2-D) Caroline Terese Benedetti Anna Boettcher Black Lucy Alexandra Bolin Allison Claire Corbett Katesby Ross Fuller August Russell Harr Riley Nicole Hogge Paloma Sison Hoover Erika Ann Latta Mary Kate O’Neil Julia Marie Olson Meredith Bickerstaff Orne Gabriel Julian Parker Carthen Temple Smith Visual Arts (3-D) Felicity Jayne Davies
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F. Norton Hord Memorial Scholarship Ronald Linwood Bell III George Washington Book Award Andrew Arnold J.W. Bliley III Key Club Award Jillian Jones Allen Mount Holyoke College Book Award Sophie Macrae Bruns Randolph College Book Award Abigail Faith Knight
Freshman Scholars (top 10) Sophia Aprahamian Henry Clarke Bruns Henry Bacheler Burt Estelle Chong Emery McLeod Lauer Kayla Joanne Quigley Maxwell Thomas Reece Charlotte Joan Rufe Aliza Kathleen Switzer Anna Caroline Tetterton
Randolph College Classics Book Award Atesh B. Camurdan
Sophomore Scholars (top 10) Nicole Dhindsa Graham Guerette Genevieve Marie Johnson Ella Ryan Kirksey Elisa Madigan Catherine Xiang Monaco Annie Downing Nash Rebecca Marie Short Calder Stephens Sprinkle Margaret Turner
St. Lawrence Book Award Claire Marie Gorey
Hugh O’Brian Award Cate Monaco Ellie Madigan
West Point Leadership Award Sydney Claire Whiting
Emily Huffman McLeod Scholarship Estelle Chong Junior Scholars (top 10) Jillian Jones Allen Sophie Macrae Bruns Dylan S. Dhindsa John Kenzakowski McCall Elizabeth Phillips Jay Sabharwal Caroline Grace Schuster Bryn Kellen Shannon Lucie Stanton Speck Sydney Claire Whiting
Randolph-Macon College Book Award Jay Sabharwal Richmond Panhellenic Award Bryn Kellen Shannon Sewanee Book Award Lela Backes Creamer
UVA Jefferson Book Award John Kenzakowski UVA John Merchant Book Award Dylan S. Dhindsa Wellesley College Book Award Jillian Jones Allen
William & Mary Leadership Award Lucie Stanton Speck Williams College Book Award Christian Compton Sprinkle
Chatham University Book Award Marina Nicole Eichenberger
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he class of 2019 represents the best of Trinity’s tradition of talent and achievement. In a graduating class of 119 students, 99% will attend a four year college or university. Virginia colleges, both public and private, drew 79 students, or 66% of the class. Many Titans are venturing farther afield, to Yale, Penn State, Loyola Maryland, Emory, Georgetown, UCLA, the University of North Carolina and other colleges and universities well beyond Virginia. In all, 40 students will be attending a school out-of-state. Trinity graduates will attend college in 15 different states including Connecticut, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee, Mississippi, Massachusetts, North Carolina, California and more. Trinity students also continue to discover their paths at more highly-specialized schools in music, art, and technology. A number of students will continue to compete in athletics, both at the Division I and Division III level. Director of College Counseling Dan Geary and College Counselor Chet Childress again helped students and their families navigate the ever-changing college application process. According to Geary, “the class of 2019 was a very talented group of students who distinguished themselves in many positive ways and wisely chose schools that represent a good fit for them.”
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES CLASS OF 2019 Acadia University American University Appalachian State University Asbury University Belmont University Berklee College of Music Boston College Boston University Bridgewater University Bryant University Catholic University of America Chatham University Christopher Newport University Clark University Clarion College Clemson University College of Charleston College of William and Mary Colorado State University Delaware State University Drexel University East Carolina University Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emory University Fordham University Furman University George Mason University George Washington University
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Georgetown University Glenville State College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University High Point University Howard University Indiana University Bloomington James Madison University John Tyler Community College Liberty University Longwood University Loyola University Maryland Maastricht University, Netherlands Marist College Messiah College Morehouse College Middle Tennessee State University Mississippi State University New York University Norfolk State University North Carolina State University Northwestern University Ohio State University Old Dominion University Penn State University Providence College Purdue University Radford University Randolph College
Randolph-Macon College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology Savannah College of Art and Design Shenandoah University Southern Methodist University Spelman University Shippensburg University St. Bonaventure University St. Francis University Temple University Texas Christian University The Citadel Tulane University University of Alabama University of Arizona University of California Los Angeles University of California Irvine University of California Santa Barbara University of California Santa Cruz University of Charleston University of Colorado Boulder University of Illinois University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Lynchburg University of Minnesota Twin Cities University of Mississippi
University of New Hampshire University of North Carolina Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Greensboro University of North Carolina Wilmington University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Tennessee University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan University Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University West Virginia University Wofford College Xavier University Louisiana Yale University
COLLEGE DESTINATIONS Charles Matthew Aprahamian University of Richmond Justin Tyler Barker Virginia Military Institute Caroline Terese Benedetti Yale University Lilly Lewis Bivens Elon University Anna Boettcher Black University of Virginia Lucy Alexandra Bolin Virginia Commonwealth University Bryson Alexander Bowen Mississippi State University Angel Faith Burgos University of Richmond Cameron James Burrows James Madison University Alexander Lawson Bush Old Dominion University Logan MaKenzie Carter Virginia Wesleyan University Lydia Ryan Cash University of Virginia Jonathan Michael Celerin John Tyler Community College Elaina Faith Chapman University of Richmond Ephraim Chong University of Richmond Zachary William Clopton Virginia Tech Robert Stewart Coleman James Madison University Hannah Margaret Collier University of Virginia Allison Claire Corbett Virginia Commonwealth University Charles Edward Corl University of Richmond Stella Noble Crichton James Madison University Felicity Jayne Davies University of North Carolina Wilmington Andrew Wesley Davis Hampden-Sydney College Alexandra Rochelle Dickinson Belmont University Caroline Grace DiFrango Elon University Lucia Gray DiLoreto Longwood University Liam Christopher Edsall Randolph-Macon College Taylor David Eggers Clarion College Anna Brass Eliasek Gap Year; University of South Carolina Abigail Davis English Georgetown University
Ryan Tyler Evans Penn State University Brian Michael Flood College of William and Mary Logan Austin Frayser James Madison University Robert Michael Froehlich George Washington University Qingyang Fu University of California Santa Barbara Katesby Ross Fuller Loyola University Maryland Joseph Winston Gaidos Virginia Tech Mathilde Rae Gammino Loyola University Maryland Colin Matthew Goodpasture Christopher Newport University Nicholas Landon Goradia Virginia Tech Owen Michael Gorey Virginia Tech Jacob Ivan Gottschalk James Madison University James Edward Gould III Virginia Tech Jarrett Adam Grose James Madison University Shraddha Harikumar Virginia Commonwealth University August Russell Harr Roanoke College Caroline Grace Heaton Virginia Tech Jacob Bishop Helsley Randolph College Wylie R Hicklin Virginia Tech Blair Lee Hinckle James Madison University Dylan Edward Hinton Old Dominion University Riley Nicole Hogge Virginia Tech Paloma Sison Hoover Virginia Commonwealth University Calvin Churchill Hurlbert Gap Year; Roanoke College Imani Denae Jefferson Old Dominion University Nicholas Grant Johnson Messiah College Julia Kabbani George Mason University Anna Jane Kelley Loyola University Maryland Lauren Emily Kinslow Virginia Tech Josef Weber Kuhn Belmont University
Erika Ann Latta University of Richmond Jack Thomas Lauer John Tyler Community College Michael Leroy Lomax Morehouse College Jiayin Lyu University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Catherine Joy Magill Randolph-Macon College Daniel Spencer Majikes Virginia Tech Tolliver Christina Mance University of Virginia Duncan Cade Marshall University of South Carolina Andrew Joseph Mauney Elon University Logan Joseph McCool University of Tennessee George Tyler Michael Elon University Corey Dillon Miller Chatham University Jaqueline Alexander Milley Virginia Military Institute Megan Renee Minor North Carolina State University Lily Talah Moghanaki Savannah College of Art and Design Allison Paige Moore College of William and Mary Corbin Allen Nash Rochester Institute of Technology Elizabeth Lyell Nash Randolph-Macon College Julia Marie Olson Virginia Tech Mary Kate O’Neil Virginia Commonwealth University Meredith Bickerstaff Orne James Madison University Kaleigh Ramos O’Toole Emerson College Gabriel Julian Parker College of William and Mary Elisabeth Lee Patterson University of Virginia Bella Simone Perkinson University of Richmond Julia Ann Pettus Virginia Tech William Charles Pilc Jr. James Madison University Ryan Richard Pope University of Tennessee Douglas Reed Powell University of Richmond Lindsay Burke Reedy University of California Los Angeles
Liza Michelle Rennie James Madison University Jordan Imani Robinson Old Dominion University Hannah Page Rose University of North Carolina Greensboro Marshall Wayne Rotella IV Virginia Military Institute William Jake Samet University of California Santa Cruz Jack Douglas Sandler East Carolina University Brady Matthew Schlesman Virginia Tech Katherine Anne Schools Randolph-Macon College Ashley Grace Scioscia University of Lynchburg Emma Katherine Seli James Madison University Zachary Sanford Shumate College of William and Mary Benjamin Jefferson Slone IV College of William and Mary Carthen Temple Smith University of Alabama Sydney Anne Smith University of Virginia Sally Diane Snead College of William and Mary Carter Elliot Steward Virginia Military Institute Samuel Hughes Stone East Carolina University Samantha Thomas Strange Virginia Tech Joseph Charles Swider East Carolina University Clay William Swinger Clemson University David Benjamin Thomas Virginia Commonwealth University Marshall Joseph Trout Furman University Brooke Elizabeth Tylka Emory University Brennan John Tyznar Randolph-Macon College Patrick Isaiah Way Randolph-Macon College Marli Rose Weiss James Madison University Mark Robert Wheeler Virginia Tech Morgan Renee Williams University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Emily Katherine Zinsser James Madison University
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THE BOOK The seniors in the IB Extended Essay program received official bound copies of their work in Morning Meeting on April 15. 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 Programme. In no fewer than 4,000 words, students complete an independent, self-directed piece of research, akin to a college-level 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 Extent to Which Solar Panels are Economically and Sustainably Efficient in Small Businesses, Given Government Policy
Using Physical and Chemical Properties to Identify Compounds Alexandra Rochelle Dickinson
A Whore, Hustler, and Vixen’s Fight Against the Patriarchy: Discussing the Treatment of Agrippina the Younger
The Torment of Ghosts and Flies; Exploring the Effects of Postwar Trauma Through Tim O’Brien’s “In the Lake of the Woods” and “The Things They Carried”
Caroline Terese Benedetti
Caroline Grace DiFrango
Contamination of Tragedy: Rejection of Gender Roles in “The Virgin Suicides” by Jeffrey Eugenides
Atomic Response: The Impact of the United States Acquiring Atomic Weapons on the Soviet Union’s Foreign Policy
Charles Matthew Aprahamian
Lilly Lewis Bivens
“We just want to live”: the Destruction of Sexual Identity in Jeffrey Eugenides’ “The Virgin Suicides” Anna Boettcher Black
An Investigation into Artistic Techniques Used in Protest Art during Social Movements in America from the 1960s-1970s Lucy Alexandra Bolin
Arms Outstretched: The Altering Roles of The Samsa Family in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” Lydia Ryan Cash
How to Make a Murderer: The Effect of Troller Killer’s Patterns on the Arrestment of Serial Killers in 1960 - 1970 Zachary William Clopton
A Comparative Study of the Economic Impact of the Indonesian Palm Oil Industry and the Environmental Deterioration in Borneo Hannah Margaret Collier
Wolves Save Wall Street: To what extent does the presence of red wolves benefit the human populations of North Carolina? Felicity Jayne Davies
Liam Christopher Edsall
Adolf Hitler’s Loathing of Expressionism Brian Michael Flood
An Analysis of the Extent to Which Identity Politics Impact Free Speech in The United States and Europe Logan Austin Frayser
Will “America First” Make America Last? Mathilde Rae Gammino
The Red Blood of Rome: To What Extent Did the Subculture of Roman Wine Consumption Mirror the Culture of Rome as a Whole? Colin Matthew Goodpasture
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Chinua Achebe’s Deconstruction of Imperial Racism Through “Things Fall Apart” August Russell Harr
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Richmond Floodwall Riley Nicole Hogge
Lesser Known, Just as Surreal: An Analysis of Rene Magritte’s Influence on Surrealism
Allison Paige Moore
The Godfather Effect: How Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather” (1972) Portrayed and Impacted ItalianAmerican Culture Gabriel Julian Parker
What’s on Your Plate?: The Effect of a Country’s Development on Malnutrition in Children Under the Age of Five Elisabeth Lee Patterson
The Moral of Storytelling: Tim O’Brien’s Short Story “On The Rainy River” Anna Jane Kelley
Bella Simone Perkinson
Group Theory and its Application to Sudoku
The Discreditation of the the American Dream in Jeffrey Eugenides’ “The Virgin Suicides” and “Middlesex”
Lauren Emily Kinslow
An Investigation into the Influence of Jazz Music on Modern Popular Music Josef Weber Kuhn
Analyzing Consonance and Dissonance in a Keyboard Compared to an Electric Bass Daniel Spencer Majikes
A New Deal Fit for Old Racism: An Analysis of How The New Deal Excluded African Americans
Nicholas Landon Goradia
Tolliver Christina Mance
The Extent to Which the NCAA Operates as a Monopoly and Generates Abnormal Profits in the Long Run
Playing with Power: Female’s Manipulation over Men in “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Owen Michael Gorey
Megan Renee Minor
An Examination of John Mayer’s Traditional and Modern Outlook on the Blues
“White Man’s Fetish”: The Loss of Identity in Igbo Society to European Colonialism in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart
The Extent to which Antibiotics in Food Animals Affects the Amount of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria in Humans
Paloma Sison Hoover
The Applicability of Lagrange Optimization Techniques in Solving Bayesian Search and Detection Problems
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The Effect of Globalization on the Feminine Beauty Standards of Nigeria and India
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A Duke Indeed: Duke Ellington’s Unique Treatment of Harmony and Timbre Benjamin Jefferson Slone
The Spark: An Evaluation of the Stonewall Riots as a Catalyst for the Advancement of the LGBTQ Rights Movement Sydney Anne Smith
The Application of Euler’s Constant e in Binomial Probability and the Normal Distribution Clay William Swinger
The Nature of Loss: The Effects of Psychological Trauma in Tim O’Brien’s “In The Lake of the Woods” Brooke Elizabeth Tylka
WORDS OF WISDOM EXCERPTS FROM SENIOR CHAPEL SPEECHES (MAY 2019) 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. They are asked to reflect on how Trinity has helped them discover their path and offer advice to younger students in attendance. Jackie Milley spoke first, thanking her teammates on the swim team for making each day fun. “I learned that you need to surround yourself with the right people,” she said. “That is why I love swimming here. The group of people I was with everyday after school were the best.”
Marshall Rotella told underclassmen not to be afraid to fail. “Branch out and try new things,” he said. “Coming into Trinity I thought I was a basketball player... I picked up a lacrosse stick for the first time freshman year and have never looked back.” Rotella also reflected on Trinity’s impact over his high school career. “No one in this room is the same person they were four years ago,” he said. “As we experience new things and are challenged in new ways we grow as a person.”
Sam Strange remembered her first “Titan for a Day” visit, while still in 8th grade. “My mom picked me up, and the second we got in her car, I looked at her with tears in my eyes and said ‘This is where I want to be.’” From that moment, it didn’t take her long to find her path at Trinity. “I had my first ceramics class with none other than Molly Sanyour. I went home that day and said to my parents, ‘Guys, I think I found my thing.’”
Daniel Majikes also found his path with the guidance of Trinity’s supportive teachers. “They are willing to go the extra mile to help students all the time,” he said. “That kind of dedication normally only comes from parents, but Trinity has teachers that care about your success… It’s a little cheesy, but sometimes I really feel like some teachers can act like a second support group, a home away from home, as ‘Trinity parents.’”
Sally Snead reflected on finding her own path amid the footsteps laid by her family full of Titans. “Now I understand that everyone’s four years are unique to them, and no one else,” she said. “I have been within this community since the day I was born, and saying goodbye is the most-bitter sweet moment I have ever felt.” She concluded: “To all of you sitting in the bleachers, soak in every moment and every opportunity you have… nothing is like Trinity, and nothing will ever come close to the friendships, lessons, and experiences that you will have simply by walking these halls.”
Photoss from top to bottom: Jackie Milley, Marshall Rotella, Sam Strange, Daniel Majikes, and Sally Snead
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OCTOBER 4-5, 2019
HOMECOMING WEEKEND With Classes of 4s and 9s Reunions
JOIN US FOR
TRINITY’S ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST
Friday, October 4, 2019, 7:00-10:30 p.m. Oysters, Dinner, Beverages and Live Entertainment! (See back for more details)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Grandparents Day (*For new grandparents only*) ............................ 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. ..............Perkinson Arts Center
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Reunion Class Evening Party........................................................6:30-8:00 p.m. .......................Academic Building Classes of 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 Oyster Roast (Ages 21 & older, please).............................................7:00-10:30 p.m....................... Dunn Courtyard $40 Admission $20 Admission for Reunion Class Alumni
Attire: casual RSVP at: trinityes.org/Homecoming All are welcome!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
IB Diploma Candidate Luncheon...................................................11:30-12:30 p.m.....................Speight Alumni Room Football vs North Cross High School ............................................1:00 p.m..................................Aycock Stadium Student Homecoming Dance ........................................................8:30-11:00 p.m.......................Auxiliary Gym
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Class of 1976
Sarah Wyeth McLaughlin ’76 shared a photo from the first year at Trinity. Classmates in the photo include John Wyeth ’75, Jim Ware ’76, Mike Jenkins ’75, Kelly Webb Hagan ’76, Bruce Meyer ’76, and Cary Eure Green ’76.
Class of 1985
Clayton Black ’85 writes: “I moved from Washington, DC this year to start a new position at a large tech company in San Diego. Living in sunny Southern California has been a wonderful experience so far. Recently, I had a great time catching up with Jill Flora ’85 when she visited from her home in Portland, OR.” Shirine Hossaini ’85 co-produced an independent film titled “Fruits of Peace,” that tells the story of the children of a prisoner of war returning to Vietnam 50 years later to walk in their father’s footsteps with those that were involved with his captivity. Mark Priest ’85 writes, “I am a principal engineer for TORC Robotics Inc. in Blacksburg, VA where I develop software to allow cars, trucks, construction equipment, and military vehicles to drive themselves.”
Class of 1986
Scott Lewis ’86 writes, “My son Tanner graduated from James River High School this spring and is heading off to the University of Virginia in the fall. Wahoowa!”
Class of 1989
Timothy Mountcastle ’89 writes: “I have been in private practice in northern Virginia for 13 years performing plastic surgery and vein surgery. My wife Meredith and I have two kids: Noelle (6) and Catherine (4).”
Class of 1993
Courtney Hall Kohut ’93 writes: “I am the business manager in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University, managing faculty research funding and the Business Center administrative team. On a personal note, my daughter Riley (9) is finishing up 4th grade at the Cranbury School and my son, Evan (15) is finishing up his freshman year at Princeton High School!”
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SHIELDS AND AYCOCK
Class of 1997 & 1999
Robbie Shields ’97 and Chris Aycock ’99 met for dinner in Shanghai in April. Chris is the director of development of Stuart Hall School in Staunton, VA and Robbie is a college counselor, teacher, and alumni community builder for Qibao Dwight in Shanghai. They enjoyed catching up — even if it was miles away from Trinity!
Class of 2000
Vanessa Rudolph ’00 writes: “I am a registered nurse/nurse educator/proponent in Trauma Informed Care & Human Rights. In December 2018, I received a promotion and began working in my current role. I am responsible for the development, standardization, and logistics of staff education for the Behavioral Health Clinical Service Group within the Capital Division. Our division includes 18 hospitals in 4 states (NH, KY, IN and throughout VA). Currently I am earning my master’s of healthcare leadership through Western Governors University and I’m the mom of two spectacular rescue puppies.”
REUNION CLASS CHAIRS! 1979 — Susan Snead Bowling, Nancy Fleming, and Julie Dunn Beck 1984 — Class Chairs needed 1989 — Class Chairs needed 1994 — Caroline Totten Gary and Wright Ramsey 1999 — Chris Aycock, Charlie Burnham, Katie Williams Desbrow, Winburn Carmack Augustine, and Mariah Enochs Brent 2004 — Ellie Donahue Boyd 2009 — Philip Tickle and Marlee Dunbar 2014 — Emily Dodson and Ceanna Adams
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MARGET
Class of 2001
Hilary Brown ’01 and Lee Appleton were married on May 11, 2019 at Big Spring Farm in Lexington, VA. Bridal attendants were Trinity best friends and classmates: Emily Haney Davis ’01, Caroline Cobb Amey ’01, Christine Kim Lu ’01, and Debby Slater Edelstein ’01. Hilary is a graduate of New York University, and is assistant director of donor relations at the University of Richmond. Lee is an associate at KPM Law in Richmond, where the couple resides.
Class of 2004
Wes Glisson ’04 writes: “I am a senior account executive at Untappd, Inc. in North Carolina. My wife, Rachael, and I have two kids, Grady (3) and Emerson Mae (9 months). Rachael graduated from nursing school in May!”
Class of 2005
Clair Zeno Carpenter ’05 and Will Carpenter ’05 welcomed William Earnest Carpenter on June 10, weighing 8 lbs. 15 oz. Big sister Hannah loves her little brother already!
Class of 2006
Marcus Nelson ’06 married Megan Caldwell-Meeks on June 15, 2019 at the Martoca Beach Garden in Mexico. The couple met during their sophomore year at West Point and now live in Richmond with their daughter, Ella.
Class of 2007
Ryan Marget ’07 writes, “I married Graham Theisen on May 25, 2019 at Gayle and George Marget’s house in Salisbury. My friends from Trinity that joined the celebration were: Chris Fishe ’07, Anne-Stuart Teeter ’07, Chris Snowden ’07, Bradley Burleigh ’07 and Quinn Huffstetler ’07.”
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IEVA KUBLINA ’00 NAMED GREATEST TRINITY ATHLETE BY TIMES-DISPATCH In a series of profiles celebrating “legendary athletes,” one from each Richmond area public and private high school, the Richmond Times-Dispatch selected Ieva Kublina ’00 as Trinity’s representative. The article cited her time on the basketball team both at Trinity and Virginia Tech, her WNBA draft, her decade-long professional European career and her appearance in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Titans listed as “honorable mention” in the story were Molly Breidenbaugh ’14, Tyler Johnson ’14, Margie Vaughan Snead ’85, Annie Snead ’16, Barbara Strehler ’09 and Christie van de Kamp ’16.
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Class of 2008
Will Massey ’08 writes, “I just finished my residency in emergency medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk and started working for HCA Healthcare as an independent contractor in the emergency department.”
Class of 2009
Jon Witt ’09 and wife Ashleigh welcomed their first child, Peyton Robert Witt, on July 12, 2019. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.
Class of 2010
Garrett Simpson ’10 writes, “I am a PhD student in the school of biomedical engineering at the University of Miami.”
Class of 2013
Jessica Ostrowski-Wright ’13 was inducted into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi at George Mason University. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
BROWN
DODSON
Class of 2014
Kenzy Brown ’14 graduated from Longwood with a bachelor’s of science in nursing in May 2019 and passed her nursing boards soon after. She accepted an emergency room position at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond and is currently working towards five additional certifications. Emily Dodson ’14 was engaged to Miles Sadler in May at Crabtree Falls. They are planning a wedding for October 2020. Kress Fowler ’14 writes, “I am the sales and marketing coordinator for Brass Beds of Virginia.” Jack Poindexter ’14 writes, “I am a mechanical engineer for Newport News Shipbuilding.” Jordan Smith ’14 writes, “I am working for a candidate running for North Carolina state treasurer.” Smith lives outside of Raleigh, NC with his girlfriend and dog.
Mentorship, Leadership and Sisterhood Avery Archibald ’16 joined Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) sorority at James Madison in the fall of 2016. During her sophomore year, she became the chapter’s VP of Academic Achievement and made it her goal to expose the 250 women to professional development and academic resources. Since then, they’ve held networking events, professional headshot opportunities, and resume workshops. The sorority chapter was recently recognized for developing a peer mentorship program. Over the summer of 2018, Archibald represented the chapter at the 50th National Convention and Leadership Conference. She now serves as the VP of Membership Education. “Basically, I have 60 new members who call me “mom” and I teach them the standards and values of our organization,” Archibald said. She also serves as a University Innovations Fellow (UIF) which runs through Stanford University’s d.school. “I recently flew to Silicon Valley, CA to attend the UIF meet-up where we spent over 10 hours workshopping at the Googleplex, visited the “Handshake” office, and spent two days at Stanford learning from incredible leaders and thinking about how we might change the future of higher education.” T I TA N T R A I L
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Green, White & Brew II This summer, local Trinity alumni gathered at the Wright House to be the ultimate taste testers for Head of School Rob Short’s home-brewed beer. Attendees were also treated to a special visit from the Carytown Burger and Fries food truck and music from a local band featuring alumni Chip Shelton ’89 and Chris Markunas ’01.
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GROTOS
Class of 2015
Andy Chess ’15 graduated with a bachelor of arts in music from the University of Vermont in May 2019. Erin Deloye ’15 graduated with a bachelor of science in athletic training education from the University of Vermont in May 2019. Jack Freudenthal ’15 was ranked by SouthernPigskin.com as the No. 1 tight end in the ACC following the conclusion of his redshirt junior season. Tappe Grotos ’15 graduated from the University of Lynchburg in the spring of 2019 and passed her nursing boards soon after. She will be returning to Richmond to work in the cardiac step-down unit of Bon Secours. Jamie Hiegel ’15 finished his collegiate career with his first AllAmerican award after finishing in 5th place in the 10,000 meter race at the NCAA Outdoor Nationals. Hiegel has cemented himself as one of the top distance runners in Bridgewater track and field history.
HIEGEL
CANTONE & HARDY
Katie Cantone ’16 and Bailey Hardy ’16 have joined musical forces to form Summer Sol. You can find their Facebook page at @summersolmusic.
Class of 2017
Christian Largo ’17 competed in the 2019 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan in July 2019 and finished in the top 12.
Class of 2018
Katie Grotewiel ’18 is studying at William & Mary and writing for College Magazine online. Some of her recent bylines include: “10 Reasons Liberal Arts Majors Are Killing It in the Real World” and “Does This Spark Joy? 15 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During Finals Season.” Find the rest of her pieces at collegemagazine.com. Grayson Rainey ’18 traveled to Gainesville, FL in February to call the Mizzou vs. Florida basketball game live on the radio for station KCOU. Rainey is starting his second year at the University of Missouri and hopes to become a sports broadcaster.
Class of 2016 Emma Nash ’16 writes: “I worked in the US Referrals Department for World Pediatric Project this summer. The organization works to help children in South America receive medical treatment for lifethreatening conditions. When cases are too severe to do in country, they refer them back to the US for treatment. When the kids were referred to the headquarters in Richmond for treatment, I got to be the one to take them to appointments, surgeries and spend time with them. It was such an amazing experience!”
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FINDING THE COMMUNITY YOU NEED Arden Locher ’14 returned to Trinity to speak in Chapel in early
March about her gap-year experience working for City Year as a teacher in an underserved school district in Philadelphia. Her decision to take a gap year after high school was hard. “The community you need the most might not look like Trinity, and that’s okay,” she said, having attended two other colleges before finding her perfect fit at VCU. “It turns out the community I needed was right in my backyard.”
“It’s okay if you don’t discover your path in just four years,” she said. “In the end, your voice is the one that matters most.”
From ‘Beige Betty’ to ‘Scary Stories’ Austin Zajur ’14 has gained some attention after starring in the popular “Beige Betty” commercial for State Farm. In April, online entertainment site 2Paragraphs wrote: “The younger brother/son who gets hand-me-down “Beige Betty” from his parents is portrayed by actor Austin Zajur. If he looks familiar, Zajur has also been watching a robot named Evelyn play Fortnite lately, in a funny spot for Sprint. Recent appearances on the likes of Speechless is just the beginning for this talented, scene stealing actor... Next up for Zajur is the big screen appearance in Scary Stories To Tell in The Dark, slated for 2019.” 40
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BRINGING NEW ENERGY TO OLD DOMINION In a Richmond Times-Dispatch article from February 15, Old Dominion head basketball coach called Jason Wade ’18 “about as competitive as any student-athlete that I’ve ever been around.” “He is a terrific young man. He’s extremely well-liked. That’s the starting point for me,” Jeff Jones said. “It’s funny how easygoing he is off the court, and he just kind of transforms when he’s on the court.” The article detailed Wade’s family connection to Old Dominion, where his father, Ronnie Wade played in the early ’80s. Wade and the Monarchs ended up winning both the regular season and tournament titles in Conference USA, earning the school its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2011.
Photo: cbuffs.com
STINSON DRAFTED FOR PRO LACROSSE Miranda Stinson ’15 was the 13th overall pick in this year’s Women’s Professional Lacrosse League draft. The University of Colorado player is described as “one of the most elusive dodgers in the game.” According to cubuffs.com: “Stinson leads the Buffs this season in almost every statistical category, including points (66), goals (53), assists (13), draw controls (48), ground balls (33) and caused turnovers (22). She is the Pac-12 Conference leader in goals and is second in points.”
Photo: Richmond Times Dispatch
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Ellie Donahue Boyd ’04, Elicia Wells ’16, and Summer Allen ’18 took the field together this summer in the Women of Richmond Lacrosse League. Boyd played for Sweet Briar College, Wells is a senior at Randolph-Macon College, and Allen is a sophomore at the University of Mary Washington.
Trinity alum Cody Gray ’15 “is not a quitter,” said a feature article in the University of Richmond’s online Newsroom. “When he sees value in something, he keeps at it. So it’s not surprising that he became the first student in the history of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies to be admitted to the School as a senior.” The complete story, published in the online Newsroom at Richmond.edu, follows Gray’s path from a state champion football player at Trinity to a semester at Hampden-Sydney before transferring to the University of Richmond. “At 5’11” and 220 pounds, I was the smallest guy on the defensive line, but I was on the UR football team starting in August 2016.”
Photo: Richmond.edu
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While working on his leadership studies requirement, Gray began volunteering as a mentor with the Youth Life Foundation of Richmond (YLFR). He was later awarded an internship to teach English and math there. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” Gray said. “But when you want to make a difference, you step in. The longer you step in, the greater the difference you make.” Gray’s perseverance, the article said, ultimately led him to be accepted to the Jepson School. The article concluded, “Perseverance, it turns out, is not a bad trait for a leader.”
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Trinity
Athletic
HALL of FAME
Hall of Fame Induction Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00 and Kristen Wong ’03 will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, December 7 in Estes Athletic Center. Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00 competed on several sports teams during her time as a Titan including soccer, lacrosse, basketball and field hockey. She was a part of the 1999 and 2000 basketball championship teams and the 2000 lacrosse championship team. During her senior season of lacrosse, she scored 62 goals and was named Athlete of the Year. She is now the Head of Community Engagement at Trinity and coaches the girls cross country team. Kristen Wong ’03 played lacrosse, field hockey and basketball during her time at Trinity. She was a part of the 2001 and 2002 lacrosse championship teams. She went on to play lacrosse for the College of William & Mary where she was named a two-time First Team All-CAA player and was also selected to the United States Women’s Elite team. Wong is now completing her surgical residency in New York. Any and all Trinity alumni, coaches, faculty and friends are welcome. For questions regarding the Hall of Fame or induction ceremony please contact Julia Bowling, alumni relations associate at juliabowling@trinityes.org or at (804) 327-3153.
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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 24, 2019.
George Bridgforth, father-in-law of Anne Lewis Bridgforth ’77 and grandfather of Austin Bridgforth ’06 and Wells Bridgforth ’12, died on March 11, 2019. Jacques Brousseau, father of Ben Brousseau ’22, died on March 21, 2019. Whitney Bush, mother of Alex Bush ’19 and Carter Bush ’22, died on April 9, 2019. Thomas Witty, father of current trustee Leesa Witty Gregory ’93, died on April 14, 2019. Stephen Bargamin ’82, brother of Paul Bargamin ’80, died on May 25, 2019. Kel Cohen, father of Nancy Cohen Kotz ’80, died on June 6, 2019. Phillip Tarsovich, former trustee chair and father of Amy Tarsovich Carroll ’98, Emily Tarsovich ’08, Jordan Tarsovich ’10 and father-in-law of Mimi Savage Tarsovich ’11, died on June 11, 2019.
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