Titan Trail (Winter 2016)

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TITAN TRAIL

Parallel Paths

Alumni pairs discover the power of partnership. —See stories on page 28-31

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Fromthe Head of School

I am often delighted by the sight of a Trinity alum crossing the Dunn Courtyard to Morgan Hall. Familiar faces and fond memories collide when alumni return and they reconnect with teachers, coaches, club sponsors and others who made a daily difference in their lives. ey seek out a favorite teacher to share how class presentations prepared them for the boardroom. ey take a coach aside and marvel at how often they still look back upon courtside lessons of goal setting and grit. ey share with a club sponsor how their extracurricular dedication has given them the confidence to take on challenges in collaboration with others. is issue of the Titan Trail features stories about our alumni who have traveled far and dreamed big. ey are turning the talents they nurtured here at Trinity into careers, service opportunities and personal journeys. You’ll also read about two teachers who have provided inspiration and guidance for a quarter-century, and about the students forging their own paths every day. As I write, I see our students in the courtyard, and I am excited about the stories they will tell and thankful for all that our faculty and staff do here. Our teachers and coaches are program builders and dreamers, but they are also keenly interested in our young people and the promise they provide for our future. To anyone eager to feel optimistic about today’s youth, I say, “Come and join us around the courtyard for a few stories.”

Mission Statement: Our charge is to challenge Trinity students to discover their paths, develop their talents and strengthen their character

Robert A. Short Head of School

within a dynamic academic community.

Contents

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FEATURES

Brian Phillips Head of Campus Life Lee Sprague Head of Faculty Life Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00 Head of Student Life Becky A. Currier Interim 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 E. G. Allen III ’84, Secretary Frank Barksdale, Jr. Paige H. Bell Sheryl E. Black Bryan A. Brassington Benjamin D. Bretz ’97 Jeffrey D. Elgin Keyser H. Glancy Leesa Witty Gregory ’93 Mary Jane Hogue Charles T. Hill, Jr. ’98 Stephen E. Hupp, Vice Chair Marcus Jones ’00, Faculty Representative Cynthia A. Joyce, Treasurer William G. Londrey ’84 Matthew Majikes, President, Trinity Parents Association Virginia Flemer Marchetti ’75 Kathy Ashby Merry, Chair Rob Methven Beth Loeper Nash Lynn Strader Phillip P. Tarsovich, Past Chair John A. Young ’83 Advisory Board J. Read Branch, Jr. Otis L. Brown Carol Estes-Williams Kathy Graziano Dr. E. Bruce Heilman Joseph C. Kearfott Kelly J. O'Keefe Dr. W. B. Perkinson, Jr. Virginia H. Totten Dr. Henry I. Willett, Jr. Richard weatt Wilson III Charles F. Witthoefft

The Titan Trail is published twice yearly by Trinity Episcopal School’s development office. Laurie Hedgepeth Director of Development David Ready Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Hurt Assistant Director of Development Judy Rocawich Marketing and Communcations Assistant Ellie Donahue Boyd ’04 Development Assistant–Alumni Relations

Silver Stars 22 Tandem Trekkers 28 Runs in the Family 30 Double Exposure 31

SECTIONS Around the Courtyard 2 Athletics 14 Philanthropy 20 Grandparents Day 24 Cabaret 25 Homecoming 26 Class Notes 32

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ADMINISTRATION

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Around the Courtyard

ON MY HONOR… Student leaders from the Honor Committee presented the annual Honor Chapel on August 31. In a solemn ceremony, befitting the seriousness of the promise, each Trinity student pledged in writing to uphold the standards established in the Trinity Honor Code. “Our Honor Code allows us to have a community of trust,” said one student leader. “And we all must work together to keep it that way.”

THE SHORT ERA BEGINS Officially installed on the morning of September 2, 2015 as Trinity’s fourth Head of School, Rob Short spoke to gathered students and guests at a special convocation in the Estes Athletic Center. “Our Trinity is so focused on you [the students]…” he said. “You’re at the center because

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caring educators, parents and board members are focused on you. They see the origins of the future in each one of you. They see it in the opportunities that we can offer to you.”

to create spaces and times for you, the student. The future begins with each one of you, and it’s inside of you right now.”

“In an ever-changing world, the future is shaped by lifelong learners and by dreamers,” he continued. “Our happy task as caring stewards of your future is

On Saturday, September 26, Trinity’s Operation Smile Club hosted the 8th Annual Miles for Smiles 5K Color Run. Seventy student volunteers organized and

MILES FOR SMILES

worked the event, with another 70 participants. One hundred twenty five pounds of colored powder were thrown throughout the course. Funds raised would cover the cost of seven facial reconstructive surgeries for children in need.

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PADDLE POWER 110 Trinity freshmen and 10 faculty chaperones paddled down 15 miles of the Upper and Lower New River Gorge on the annual Freshman Class Retreat in mid September. Camping for two nights along the way, the group traveled in 60 two-person inflatable “duckies” (kayaks) on the Upper New, and then teamed up in 16 eight-person rafts to tackle the notorious rapids of the Lower New. At the campsites, the 9th graders enjoyed bonding activities and excellent food, along with stories and marshmallows around the campfire. A rite of passage for Trinity freshmen for over 25 years, the Freshman Class Retreat moved last year from the former Camp

Sheridan to a new program hosted by Adventures on the Gorge in Lansing, WV. “Students learned to work together to power and steer their duckies, plenty of history and the stories behind the names of the Rapids, and how to put up their own tents when we camped,” said retreat coordinator Chris Markunas ’01. “The consensus was a pretty enthusiastic two thumbs up for the trip.”

SWIM TO SCHOOL NOW A TRADITION Members of the varsity swim team and kayakers in the Trinity Outdoor Program joined forces for the second annual “Swim to School” on the morning of September 28, 2015 on the James River. The group of about 25 swimmers and a dozen boaters swam and paddled west, against the current, for about an hour before arriving ashore just south of the Trinity campus. They all made it to Morning Meeting in plenty of time, too. When these Titans tell their grandchildren that they swam a mile to school, upstream, in 70-degree water, it won’t be an exaggeration!

WALKING ON WATER Trinity made history on October 23 at the Pony Pasture rapids — as the world's first high school stand-up paddleboard team competed in the first such race — ever! About 10 racers from Trinity faced competitors from Collegiate in slalom races down the James River, around buoys anchored in the water. At the following Monday’s Morning Meeting, it was announced that the Titans are now the “world champions” of high school stand-up paddleboard racing!

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THE WINNER AND STILL CHAMPION… The Operation Smile Club hosted its annual pumpkin-carving contest on October 29 in Dunn Courtyard. Prizes included “most creative,” “best likeness,” and “most school spirited.” This year’s “best overall” winner was the indomitable duo of Marti Truman and Sarah McDermott — who turned their pumpkin into a deluxe cheeseburger platter.

KEEPING THEIR MEMORIES ALIVE Spanish teacher Chris Mercer and his students have been celebrating el día de los muertos at Trinity for the past four years. Each student chooses a person to celebrate and then creates a tribute paper that includes a paragraph in Spanish and images of the person’s favorite activities, foods and places. Students honor past loved ones by reading their paragraphs to the class and adding an object to the class altar. 4

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When the altar is complete, students celebrate with traditional Mexican music, food, games and art. The event is both solemn and joyful as students remember those they’ve lost and celebrate the spirit and love that never dies. The Trinity altar is open for all community members to view and contribute. Over the years, students and staff have left hundreds of objects and notes for their loved ones in this special Trinity tradition.

SPOKES 15, TITANS 5 On November 2, Christian Largo ’17 invited his Sportable Spokes wheelchair basketball team to compete in an exhibition game with a group of Trinity players and coaches on Dale Travis Court. The visiting Spokes topped the Titans 15-5 in an eight-minute game, cheered on by a spirited all-school crowd and the Trinity Pep Band. Sportable is a local organization that empowers athletes with

physical and visual disabilities to compete in various arenas of sports. “While I am very happy with my life, [my disability] makes it so I don’t always get to do the things I might want to, like playing on the Trinity football or basketball team,” Christian said, addressing the entire student body before the game. “Because of Sportable, I’ve been able to participate in tons of different sports, including soccer, tennis, lacrosse, rock-climbing, softball and swimming… As we all are encouraged to discover our paths here at Trinity, I have discovered my own path through sports.”

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A MODEL PERFORMANCE Twenty-seven Titans participated in the annual UVA Model UN Conference (VAMUN). Andrea Eichenberger ’17 won Honorable Mention for representing William Whipple of New Hampshire in the 2nd Continental Congress. Jack Johnson ’17 won Honorable Mention for representing Wang Huning, the Director of the Policy Research Office of the CCP Central Committee, in the 18th Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party. This is the seventh consecutive conference in which Trinity has earned at least one individual honor.

Tour de Physics The week before the world’s greatest bicycle racers and most fervent cycling fans converged en masse upon the city of Richmond last September, physics teacher Elizabeth Kelley invited a bike coach and a mechanic from EndorFin, a local fitness triathlon training group, to talk to her AB/IP physics students about the physics behind how bikes work and what makes them fast, efficient, and aerodynamic. For extra credit, students had to go see the UCI race in person and send selfies to Ms. Kelley.

BATTLE OF THE BRAINS On Saturday November 14, WTVR Channel 6 aired a Battle of the Brains match, in which Trinity’s fearsome foursome defeated Charlottesville High by a final score of 360-280. The final question, which the Titans answered correctly: “What country will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup?” If you guessed “Qatar,” you’re also among the winners. TITAN TRAIL

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Bay Days Thirteen 8th graders spent three days in late October on an extended interdisciplinary field trip to Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Fox Island Environmental Education Center. “The definition of an estuary is something with changing salt content,” said Ned Trice, biology teacher and trip leader, “so in addition to studying the salinity of the bay, we were also there to study changes to the bay over time — the past, present, future of birding, crabbing, and geographical land forms. We went to Smith Island and talked to the locals, asking them how the ecology and the economy of the bay have changed together over the last 50 years.” Out in the middle of the Bay, the group of 8th graders got a taste of life with limited resources — limited electricity and water pressure and no cell phones, just to name a few. “You learn about not being so dependent on technology,” said Trice, “and at the same time it helps you realize how much you love those things and to be respectful for what you have.” An up-close-and-personal study of bay ecology, geography and cultural life on the bay, this unique educational experience allowed them to touch, smell and even taste things they may have seen only on a screen or in a book. “We went there to touch the mud, listen to the wind, feel the water, get bitten by a crab,” said Trice.

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Out Loud this winter, a national competition sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Yanna was the winner, reciting “My Papa’s Waltz” by Theodore Roethke and “Echo” by Christina Rossetti. She advanced to represent Trinity at the regional contest at Center Stage in February.

ECCE, TITANI! Fourteen Trinity Latin students attended the Virginia Junior Classical League Convention in late November. Joining over 1,800 Latin students from across the state at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Titans competed in academic and creative contests centered around the language of Ancient Rome. Six Trinity students placed in these competitions. Macte virtute!

A ONE-OF-A-KIND LAB REPORT

Chemistry and IB Physics students in late November. The day involved two lab activities, one in a chemical engineering lab and another in a multi-discipline Clean-Lab (a 'one of a kind' teaching facility and the only one on the East Coast). “Part of the purpose of IB is to push students outside of their comfort zones and areas of expertise and direct them down a new path,” said physics teacher Elizabeth Kelley. “Our goal was to expose the IB students to engineering and the opportunities VCU offers.”

POETRY OUT LOUD Reciting poems by heart, Garrett Allen ’16, Isabella Anderegg ’17, Yanna Nicolaides ’17, and Ken Stevens ’16 were the four participants in this year’s Poetry

“I love the contest because it provides a unique path for Trinity students who have an interest in a number of different fields — English, drama, voice, speech — but haven’t necessarily found their niche yet,” said Allison Marchetti, the contest’s sponsor. “As an English teacher, I love how close the students get to language through this exercise. Knowing a poem by heart is a true gift, one that could serve you and other times during times you can’t foresee.”

VCU alum and chemistry teacher Hayden Hodges ’10 arranged a trip to the VCU School of Engineering for IB TITAN TRAIL

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An Honor to Host The Trinity Honor Committee, in conjunction with the Owings Fellowship program at Washington & Lee University, hosted a leadership symposium in early November aimed at promoting honor and integrity in secondary schools in the mid-Atlantic region. Representatives from area schools, including Saint Christopher’s, St. Catherine’s, Collegiate, Benedictine, and St Gertrude’s, also attended. Held in Trinity’s Speight Alumni Room, the event was the first of its kind, and the W&L visitors facilitated small group discussions. In their role as hosts of the event, Trinity Honor Committee members Virginia Allen ’18, Grace English ’17, Jake Hogge ’16, Oliver Methven ’16, Emma Nash ’16 and Oriana Nordt ’17 facilitated the opening activity with an icebreaker and a series of questions for small-group discussion. “Amy and I were so proud of our student leaders— how well they spoke and how enthusiastic they were in facilitating the small groups,” said Alice Phillips, who, along with Amy Chaplin, co-sponsors the Trinity Honor Committee. “We were also so inspired to see student leaders from other schools and hear the great work they are doing. The faculty from other schools were effusive in their appreciation for the event.” The goals of the day’s program were threefold: first, for the students in these unique leadership roles to meet, and find inspiration from others like them; second, to become aware of the variety of policies, procedures, and philosophies of student-run honor committees; and third, to brainstorm about ways to show leadership and promote honor in their school communities. “It was a day that renewed my spirit as an educator,” said Phillips. “I was so inspired by our student leaders and so glad to be a part of honor education.”

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HOUR OF CODE For the week of December 7-13 in the Powell Library, students were engaged in fun, hour-long introductory computer science tutorials sponsored by Code.org. The “Hour of Code” is a worldwide effort to demystify and introduce millions of students to coding and show that everyone can learn the basics. “Students are trying everything from using JavaScript to guide droids through missions in Star Wars to learning programming logic like ‘repeat loops’ and ‘if statements’ with Minecraft, Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies,” said Laurie Frye, instructional technology facilitator.

SWIM RVA Members of the swim team volunteered this December at the SwimRVA Jingle Bell Classic fundraiser for area learn-to-swim programs. “We were excited to help support the purchase of caps, goggles, suits and the lessons themselves for the folks learning to swim here in RVA,” said swim coach Alice Phillips.

MARKING THE CALENDAR Trinity is featured prominently in the “Richmond 2016” calendar of iconic area landmarks, a series of sketches by local artist Eliza B. Askin. The original pen-and-ink drawing was presented to retiring Headmaster Tom Aycock as a gift from the class of 2015 at their commencement last May.

THE ART OF PHILLY About 60 IB Visual Arts students enjoyed three days of on-site exploration through some of the country’s best art collections over the weekend of January 29-31 in Philadelphia. Sites visited by the group included the Barnes Foundation Museum, the Rodin Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Students were encouraged to seek out works to use in their Comparative Study, an integral component of IB Visual Arts program. “By identifying principles of design, they are able to articulate what they like and what they don’t like, what is working and what isn’t,” said Meredith Turner, art teacher. “The emotional effect of seeing these works of art in person is just fantastic.”

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A Taste for Sustainability For Trinity science students, oysters in the Chesapeake Bay make for an ideal — and delicious — way to learn about estuarine ecology, water quality and biological diversity. On a Monday in September, a group of over 30 students from classes in IB Environmental Systems and Societies, AP Biology and Independent Study in Sustainability visited an island in the Chesapeake Bay near Gloucester, VA. Marti Truman teaches the IB Environment Systems class. She says the trip is especially great, because the students get to have some fun and experience the environment they study first-hand. “We have been doing real science at the island for years,” she said, noting long-term studies of the mortality and growth rates of Virginia oysters along with abiotic factors of the bay ecosystem. After testing the water for salinity, water temperature, turbidity and dissolved oxygen, the students then enjoyed a taste test of some of Virginia’s finest bivalves. “We are talking about sustainable food,” said Page Mauck, who taught the sustainability class. “Oyster aquaculture is the most sustainable seafood.”

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Trinity Welcomes…

e Rev. Brenda S. Overfield from St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Midlothian presided over the Eucharist service on September 30. She spoke to students about the concept of faith as a conscious decision. “Worry is a waste of the imagination, because half of the things we worry about never happen,” she said. “Faith is not easy. We struggle. Take a chance, and then act as if it was the right decision.” Jennifer Parker, portrait artist and Trinity parent, spent two days in the Wilton Visual Arts Studio in October, working with all levels of students on 12" x 12" portrait paintings in oil. Beginning by “drawing in the darks,” she

demonstrated how to develop the “underpainting” in order to “work in the lights” for skin tones and volume. Kevin Erickson, Trinity parent, visited the AP Biology and Sustainability class in late October to help students build a hydroponic indoor tower garden to grow vegetables in their classroom. ought of by some as a potential solution to the scarcity of nutritious foods in “inner-city food deserts,” the tower gardens can grow food four times faster than traditional soilbased agriculture. “ey’re super sustainable,” said Erickson “and are a great way to teach kids about growing food.”

At Chapel on November 22, the guest speaker was Trinity parent Chris DeRoco, a pastor at Redemption Hill Church. Entering the holiday season, he asked students to consider both the meaning and the power of gratitude. “We can’t be happy if we’re not grateful,” he said. “And we can’t be grateful if we’re always looking at what we don’t have. e person who is not content now will not be happy with more stuff.”

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In conjunction with Hanukkah on December 7, the visiting Chapel speaker was Rabbi Jesse Gallop of Temple Beth Ahabah. He spoke to Trinity students about the historical origins of Hanukkah and the evolution of traditions like latkes, menorahs, dradels and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). “is is a season of light and hope, to believe in miracles,” he said, “Together with other religious traditions this is a time

of year to unite as one humanity.” Later in the week, interested students enjoyed a Hanukkah lunch with fresh latkes provided by parent volunteers. Students enjoyed a watercolor demonstration by visiting artist, Advisory Board member and Trinity grandparent Dr. Baxter Perkinson in early January. “Art doesn’t have to be the way you earn a living,” he said, “but it can be the way you make a life.”

e Rev. Molly Bosscher, Associate Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Richmond, presided over the annual Epiphany Eucharist on the morning of January 6, 2016. In her homily, Rev. Bosscher encouraged students to set goals and rejoice in their accomplishments. e best friendships are founded on shared values, not shared interests, said Cabell Glancy ’14, who was invited to Trinity for Morning Meeting on January 11 to speak about honor. “You can’t have shared values unless you understand your own values,” he said, which derive from an individual sense of honor. “is is a time for you to figure out what you believe in and what you care about, and then bring that sense of honor to the Trinity community.”

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Faculty News

DISCOVERING ADVENTURE From bell to bell at a Chapel in late September, Michael Stratton ’02 kept the entire student body in rapt attention, as he reported back, as promised, from his adventure-packed trip through four national parks in the American West over the summer of 2015. “Traveling and experiencing the world is a part of me that I will always find space in my budget, but getting time to share with all of you in Chapel is priceless,” Stratton said. The trip was funded in part with the help of the $2,500 grant that accompanied his selection for the 2015 Faculty Discovery Award. Stratton showed four videos he shot and edited himself, one from each national park he visited: mountain-biking in Moab, Utah in Arches National Park and neighboring Canyon Lands National Park; kayaking down the creeks and canyons of Yosemite National Park; and exploring the majestic back country of Denali National Park on foot. The videos captured both the spine-tingling thrills of his adventure along with the stillness and unique natural beauty of the wide-open western landscape. “My favorite part of hitting the road is turning my phone on ‘Airplane mode’ for extended periods of time,” he said. “Instead of worrying about emails or grading papers, I am just focussed on survival.”

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FACULTY FAMILIES

ALL THAT GLITTERS… Chris Mercer is the author of Todo Lo Que Brilla (Delta Publishing), a new Spanish 3 level reader about the modern day small-scale gold miners that work throughout the southern mountains of Ecuador. Sold with an accompanying documentary produced by Mercer and former William & Mary professor Dr. Kris E. Lane, the book has sold over 1,000 copies nationwide in its first year. “I use this book in my classes at Trinity,” says Mercer. “The themes of globalization and interpersonal relationships fit in well with the IB curriculum.”

Adam Banwarth and his wife, Sarah, welcomed their daughter Evelyn Kay on September, 15 2015 weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches. She joined big brother Caleb.

Mercer says he is currently fielding offers from publishers for his second Spanish language novel. “The new book, House Divided, is based loosely on the experience of José Santiago, Trinity's technology specialist,” Mercer writes. “The story tells parallel stories of two Cubans whose lives were changed by the Cuban Revolution in very different ways, but who are strangely connected by a series of coincidences.”

Cheri Bradby and her husband, Brian, welcomed their son Deus Noe on October 13, 2015 weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces.

AYE, AYE, SKIPPER FRYE! Sailing almost every weekend out of the Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Laurie Frye and her team of sailors aboard the Mad Hatter, earned the title “Best Boat in the Chesapeake Bay’ this fall. The award was the culmination of a season in which they survived a water spout, tornado, nor’easters, cold water, sheeting rain, and three overnight sails. The Mad Hatter crew has also won Commodore's Cup, Best Off-Shore Boat, Spring Series Winner, and Fall Series Winner.

Elizabeth McDermid and her husband, Gray, welcomed their daughter Alice “Paige” on November 12, 2015 weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches. She joined big sister Nancy Gray.

Sam Mickens and his wife, Shelley, welcomed their daughter Emma Jean on December 8, 2015 weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce. She joined big brother Taylor.

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— C hampions —

Athletics

FALL ATHLETICS

Field Hockey A near-perfect season, the fall 2015 campaign saw the Titans go 24-1, repeating as LIS Tournament Champions and being ranked No. 1 in the state for the entirety of the season. They ended the year ranked No. 18 in the nation by USA Today. But they saved the best for last, avenging a 2014 loss to Norfolk Academy in the finals of the VISAA state tournament, defeating them 5-1 and earning Trinity its first-ever state championship in field hockey. “The girls decided when they got home from last year’s state final that the goal was to get back to that game with a shot at winning a State Championship,” said Head Coach Margie Vaughan Snead ’85. “Their mantra for the season was ‘Never Give In.’ They decided they did not want to be distracted by anything. They vowed to work together as a team so they could face any obstacle— together.”

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Outscoring opponents by a staggering 140-14, they recorded 15 shutouts on the season and have been undefeated on their home field for two straight seasons. Dominating competition even at the state level, the Titans outscored opponents in the state tournament 17-1. Coach Snead lauded the “crucial leadership” provided by the senior class: Margaret Benson, Amy Maier, Emma Nash, Eli Roberto, Cam Rogers, Annie Snead, and Christie van de Kamp. “The girls always comment on the support they have gotten from

the school community,” she said. “They are very appreciative of the crowds that came out to cheer for them and they all agree the home fans were a huge advantage for us during the season.” Addie Nash ’18 was the team’s leading scorer with 37 goals and 4 assists. Annie Snead ’16 led the team in assists with 32 and added 21 goals. “Ella Donahue ’17, Aubrey Scott King ’18, Emma Nash ’16, and Christie van de Kamp ’16 also made significant contributions to the scoring effort,” said Coach Snead. “Our offensive effort also included

threatening performances from Teresita Ambrogi-Torres ’17, Savannah Maestrello ’17, Maggie Ellis ’18, Sydney Lee ’18, Abby English ’19, Sally Snead ’19, and Ciara Smith ’18. The defensive unit was anchored by freshman goal keeper Erika Latta ’19 but included veteran players Grace English ’17, Catherine Hughes ’17, Hallie Larsen ’18, Claire Magill ’17, Amy Maier ’16, Eli Roberto ’16, Cam Rogers ’16, Lara Tomenchok ’16 and Christie van de Kamp ’16. Bizzy Hyatt ’17 also covered the cage for us.”

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Boys Cross Country The boys cross country team entered the 2015 season as the favorites to repeat as the VISAA Division I State Champions with the team returning experienced runners, depth and a lot of talent. “The boys showed poise under these high expectations and set goals of focusing on each day, embracing the training process and reaching their full potential,” said Head Coach Marcus Jones ’00. “The team undertook a rigorous summer training plan and pushed their physical limits throughout the fall. This relent-

less pursuit of perfection yielded outstanding results in major invitationals across the states as the boys made a compelling case as the top Metro-Area crosscountry team.” “On November 6, at the Virginia Prep League Championships, the Titans faced an unseasonably hot day and an exceptionally hilly course but raced brilliantly, placing five runners inside the top 12 finishers en route to another team title,” Coach Jones said. “A week later, at the VISAA State Championships, the Titans used a strong, closely spaced pack

of four (Cole Shugart ’16, Steve Jean ’16, Nick Jean ’19, Max Galbraith ’18) to guide the team to a comfortable victory over 2nd-place Fork Union.” The state championship was boys cross country's fifth title in the last six years.

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Football Back-to-back VISAA Division II State Champions, the 2015 Titan football squad led the division from wire to wire, finishing 9-2, with their only losses coming at the hands of Division I teams (including nationally-ranked Woodberry Forest). Undefeated within the division, the Titans also logged two wins over Division I opponents and cross-town rivals Collegiate and St. Christopher’s — an unprecedented combination. “This was the toughest schedule we’d ever faced,” said Head Coach Sam Mickens, adding that the goal of the season was not simply to defend the 2014 title but to do so at home. “Our senior leaders like Frank Barksdale and Jackson Eliasek were so humbled by the incredible fan student support in last year’s title game at STAB,” he said. “What a great statement about their connection to the spirit and sportsmanship that makes Trinity athletics so special.” In another parallel to last season, the Titans set new records in 16

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nearly every offensive category — often by the same player who held it in 2014. And just as in 2014, utilized a strong passing attack much of the season, only to flip the script in the playoffs and find just as much success with the running game. • Blake Bowen ’16 threw for over 3,200 yards on the season, breaking his own record of 2,700, set in 2014. • Jake Brown ’16 set the single-season receiving record with over 1,200 yards. • Blake Bowen ’16 broke the school record for touchdown passes with over 37, as well as tying the single-game TD record (7). • Quinton Wingo ’16 became the first Titan to run for over 1,000 yards in a season, logging an incredible 258 yards in the final game. • Thomas Deutsch ’17 had five interceptions in a season, breaking that of Rimoni Dorsey ’14 from 2014 (Jake Brown ’16 had four, tying the previous record).

Coach Mickens is quick to praise not only the hard work and quiet resolve of his players but also the superior strength and conditioning afforded by Trinity’s state-of-the-art training facilities. “This was one of the first teams to be in Coach Adam

Banwarth’s weight room for all four years,” he said. “They carried themselves with a lot of confidence, because they had worked hard for four years.” “This is also the smartest team I’ve ever coached,” he said.

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“Because of their aptitude, we were able to use our kids in multiple positions to do various complex offensive and defensive schemes. Jake Hogge ’16 could play all five offensive line positions. Zane Lewis ’16 knew everyone’s defensive back position calls and where he was supposed to be. Jackson Eliasek ’16 played three different positions. And like Aaron Rodgers, Blake Bowen ’16 had the ability to audible a change to any play to get into a more favorable formation.”

Girls Volleyball Finishing with an overall record of 15-7, the girls were 10-4 in the LIS, a record good enough to earn them second place in the regular season and a No. 2-seed in the LIS Tournament, which ended with a championshipgame loss to St. Catherine’s. The girls earned a berth into the VISAA state tournament for the first time in three years. “The girls wanted to win the LIS this year and advance far into the state tournament,” said Head Coach Steve Eliasek ’86, noting

that illness and injury played a factor in almost every game of the season. “A lot of the reserves had to step up and play good volleyball to win the matches that we did,” he said. “One of the key players that did this over and over again was Kristen Bolinger ’16, who came in as a sub and was versatile, filling in for multiple players as needed.” Coach Eliasek praised the leadership of his senior captains: Emma Benedetti ’16, Avery Archibald ’16 and Morgan White ’16. “Kate Pepper ’18 started her second season as a setter, and she is on track to be the best setter that Trinity has ever had,” said Coach Eliasek. “Ginnie Neal ’16 returned from being injured all of last year, changed positions, and her defense and passing allowed our attack to shine.” Coach Eliasek recalls two defining moments for the 2015 season. The first was an early season loss to Norfolk Academy, in which they played their hearts out. The second was the semifinal match against St. Anne’s Belfield in the

LIS Tournament. “I don’t think anyone on the schedule could have beaten us that night, we played so well,” he said. “This is the strongest Trinity team that I have coached,” he said. “Every player in the program can share in the credit for that. Whether on the bench or on the court, you have a role, and if everybody plays to the best of their ability, then things turn out the right way.”

Boys Soccer Titan soccer saw continued growth and development in the fall of 2015, ending the season ranked No. 10 in the state, with a second-place finish in the VPL regular season (4-2-1). Their overall record was 9-4-4. The season ended in heartbreaking fashion, in penalty kicks after sudden-death overtime in the first round of the VISAA State Tournament to eventual champion Paul VI. “It was a fantastic effort by the team and an incredibly exciting match for our fans even though we did not get

the win,” said Head Coach Brian Phillips. Once again, the team achieved its primary goal, winning the VPL Sportsmanship Award. This year, the Titans also reached their aims of finishing in the top four of the VPL, top 10 in the state poll and of qualifying for the state tournament. Coach Phillips points to two tough losses (North Cross and Benedictine) that “helped to galvanize the team and sharpen our focus.” “We worked hard this year to be a team of flexible players, willing and able to play in multiple positions,” said Coach Phillips. “One of our mottos was ‘Tape don’t lie,’ which showed how committed we were to learning and improving after every match.” Also notable were the Titans’ defensive statistics, which included a .941 goals against average.

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Girls Tennis The girls improved to 6-10 this season (4-6 in the LIS) and boasted an LIS singles champion, Alissa Rosen ’16 and LIS doubles champions Alissa Rosen ’16 and Brittney Watkins ’18. Despite falling just short of their goal of making the state tournament (they were No. 10, and only top eight teams advance), the girls were proud to finish in 3rd place overall in the LIS tournament. “The theme of this season was commitment,” said Head Coach Jackie Kidwell. “You have committed to being a part of this program, something bigger than yourself. We spent the season learning how tennis can be a team sport, and how important it is to come to practice and matches every day prepared to give 110% because your teammates are counting on you.” Coach Kidwell says the team will never forget an early season match against Hampton Roads Academy. “Our girls started taking down HRA's players one by 18

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one, all in very tough matches and coming off the courts with smiles from ear to ear and cheering each other on across the courts” she recalled. “Just as we were about to close out on the official win, a storm came through and canceled the match that we never got to finish out. This match lit a fire in the girls, showing the potential we had ahead of us for the season.” Alissa Rosen ’16 was the team’s top individual performer, at No. 1 singles, finishing 13-1 regular season, 15-1 overall, with her only loss to Norfolk Academy's No. 1, the state MVP.

Girls Cross Country Finishing tied for 4th in the LIS, and 7th in the state, the girls cross country team overcame major setbacks due to midseason injury, which caused the team to reassess their hopes of challenging for a league title. “We had to reassess those goals and the girls responded very well, really coming together as a team to do their best,” said Head Coach Laura Hamlin Weiler ’00. While we did not reach all of our goals, we finished the season on a strong note at the state meet.” Taking inspiration from Head of School Rob Short’s year-opening speech in which he encouraged every student to “become part of something bigger than yourself,” Coach Weiler said: “The girls truly embraced the credo and ran for one another more than they did for themselves individually. This was the largest team we have ever had, and also the most diverse across grade levels.”

Katie Bowe ’16 made the All-LIS team for the fourth consecutive season, finishing in the top four all four years, including runner up 5th in the VISAA state meet, having finished 5th or better in every state meet in which she competed, including runner up last season. Another season highlight was the fifth consecutive Special Olympics of Virginia one-mile race, hosted by the cross country program at Trinity on August 29, 2015. “We are so proud of and inspired by our work with the SOVA athletes,” said Coach Weiler.

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Fall 2015 Athletic Honors and Accolades Field Hockey

Football

LIS All-League: Ella Donahue ’17, Amy Maier ’16, Addie Nash ’18, Annie Snead ’16, Christie van de Kamp ’16

VISAA D-II Offensive Player of the Year: Blake Bowen ’16

VISAA All-State: Amy Maier ’16, Annie Snead ’16, Christie van de Kamp ’16

VISAA D-II Coach of the Year: Sam Mickens

VISAA State Player of the Year: Annie Snead ’16 Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro First Team: Amy Maier ’16, Annie Snead ’16, Christie van de Kamp ’16 Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro Player of the Year: Annie Snead ’16 NFHCA All-South-Region: Annie Snead ’16, Christie van de Kamp ’16 U19 Junior National Team: Annie Snead ’16

Boys Cross Country All-League: Nick Jean ’19 (4th), Cole Shugart ’16 (5th), Max Galbraith ’18 (8th), Steve Jean ’16 (9th), Bill Londrey ’17 (12th) All-State: Cole Shugart ’16 (6th), Steve Jean ’16 (13th), Nick Jean ’19 (14th), Max Galbraith ’18 (16th) Virginia Prep League Coach of the Year: Marcus Jones ’00

Girls Cross Country LIS All-League: Laurel Goodpasture ’17, Katie Bowe ’16 VISAA All-State: Katie Bowe ’16 Katie Bowe ’16 represented the United States in the World Mountain Running Championships in Wales in September.

VISAA D-II Defensive Player of the Year: Trevor Taylor ’17

VISAA D-II All-State: • Offensive Player of the Year: Blake Bowen ’16 • Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Trevor Taylor ’17 • Coach of the Year: Sam Mickens • 1st Team Offense: Trevion Armstrong ’16, Blake Bowen ’16, Jake Brown ’16, Luke Fruedenthal ’18, Jake Hogge ’16, Quinton Wingo ’16 • 1st Team Defense: Thomas Deutsch ’17, Chase Hickman ’16, Zane Lewis ’16, Michael Sacks ’17, Foster Singleton ’18, Trevor Taylor ’17 • 2nd Team Offense: Thomas Deustch ’17, Jackson Eliasek ’16, Foster Singleton ’18 • 2nd Team Defense: Jake Hogge ’16, Aaron Scott ’17 Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro: • Honorable Mention Offense: Blake Bowen ’16, Jake Hogge ’16 • 2nd Team Offense: Jake Brown ’16 • 1st Team Offense: Trevion Armstrong ’16

Girls Volleyball LIS All-League: Avery Archibald ’16, Morgan White ’16

Boys Soccer VPL All-League: Ethan Hinckle ’17, William Howard ’17, Addison Hyatt ’16.

Girls Tennis LIS All-League: Alissa Rosen ’16 (1st Team), Brittney Watkins ’18 VISAA All-State: Alissa Rosen ’16 (1st Team)

Katie Bowe ’16 represented the United States in the Junior Mountain Running World Championships in Wales in September. Alissa Rosen ’16 and Brittney Watkins ’18 competed as a doubles

team in the 2015 USTA Junior Tennis Team Nationals in Columbia, South Carolina, representing Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. They finished fourth in the nation out of 32 teams that made it to the national level. Annie Snead ’16 was named a finalist for the 2015-16 Lexus Pursuit of Perfection Scholarship for the top scholar-athlete in the Richmond area. Annie Snead ’16 was named Richmond Times-Dispatch “Scholar-Athlete of the Month” for December 2015. Zane Lewis ’16 was named Richmond Times-Dispatch “Scholar-Athlete of the Month” for January 2016.

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“Trinity’s IB program has allowed me to learn in-depth material in many different subjects. I have gained new insight and interest in music by performing in the jazz band and the theater program. I have also become more confident and opened up socially during my time here.” —Colette Creamer ’17

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$1M donation buoys private school renovation —By Katie Demeria “We’re very grateful for Baxter and Elaine’s contributions,” Short said. “Philanthropy toward your fellow man is so important for these students to see.” The full budget for the theater work is between $1.2 million and $1.5 million, and Short said the school will be reaching out to alumni and current parents to raise the rest of the funds. It is the final piece of the school’s $10 million Future Pathways Capital Campaign, which was started in 2003. With this latest donation and the Perkinsons’ first gift in 2012, the couple is now the Southside school’s largest single benefactor, the school said in a release. Trinity Episcopal Head of School Robert Short (left) and Baxter Perkinson, who with his wife has donated a total of $2 million to the school. Photos by Katie Demeria.

The couple became a neighbor to Trinity in 1974, when the building that currently houses the arts center was the campus’s only structure. Now the 39-acre campus houses multiple buildings, including a recently constructed 50,000-square-foot athletic center.

A recent donation will help a local private school raise the curtains on its latest project.

“As I grew up, Trinity grew up,” Baxter Perkinson said. “I take great pride in what they’ve accomplished.”

Trinity Episcopal School has received a $1 million donation from Baxter and Elaine Perkinson to help it fund a renovation of its theater in the Perkinson Arts Center, so named for the couple’s first $1 million donation to the school in 2012.

The Perkinsons said they were both were raised by uneducated parents but pursued education on their own, which Baxter Perkinson cited as a reason why they wanted to give to the school. He is a dentist who works full-time with his practice, Virginia Family Dentistry. Elaine Perkinson was a biochemist before the couple had their four children.

A previous renovation to the arts center was completed in 2013 but did not include updates to the theater, which is located in the same building. “It’s the one spot on our campus that has not changed very much at all, and it needs it, it really needs it, to serve the kids,” Trinity Head of School Robert Short said. The theater will get new seats and a new stage, and improvements will be made to the building’s exterior. Worley Associates is the architect on the project, and Kjellstrom & Lee is the general contractor. Work is expected to start this spring and should wrap up by the beginning of the next school year. About $600,000 of the Perkinsons’ donation will be immediately available to the 43-year-old school for the renovations, while $400,000 will go toward long-term estate planning.

Baxter Perkinson said he developed a passion for painting, particularly watercolor, as an adult and hopes to encourage the students at Trinity to foster their own art interests. He has never sold a painting, instead donating them to philanthropic causes. “I learned how to paint as an adult, with no inkling I would ever do such a thing,” he said. “Then, even more importantly, I found something important to do with the paintings, which intrigued me to keep doing it.” The Perkinsons have one grandchild enrolled at Trinity and another expected to enroll next year. Founded in 1972, Trinity has almost 500 co-ed students in grades 8-12. Tuition for the 2015-16 school year was $22,100.

REPRINT: Published online at RichmondBizSense.com on December 22, 2015

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Silver Stars

Bob Alley, Julie Urena celebrate 25 years of teaching excellence

The humorous historian: Bob Alley adds laughter to his lessons

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ooking around the room right now, it appears that several of you are exercising your second amendment rights.”

If you took Bob Alley’s AP government class at Trinity at any point over the past 25 years, you’ve probably heard that setup. No, Bob Alley’s classroom isn’t an “open carry” zone — just a normal classroom full of kids with their sleeves rolled up — get it? The right to bare arms? Known as one of the high priests of the Trinity cult of corny jokes, Alley says he tries to inject humor whenever he can in a lesson. “It gets their attention, and makes them laugh, always a good thing, and hopefully makes them remember better than they would if I hadn’t.” A few of Alley’s greatest hits that any former student can recite: Legal amicus curae briefs? (No boxers!)

“Bob is a masterful storyteller,” says Marcus Jones ’00, former student and current colleague in the history department. “He has a rare and unique ability to make history meaningful to students. Long before education schools were teaching teachers how to make their content meaningful, Bob Alley was doing it, and he didn’t need to read about how to do it in a book. Being a great teacher and connecting with students is who he is.” To hear Bob Alley tell it, teaching was probably his destiny from the very beginning. “My entire family are teachers—mother, father, brother, his wife and my wife,” he says, “so I had no choice.” Alley grew up on the campus of the University of Richmond, the son of Robert S. Alley, humanities professor. As a student at VCU, Alley’s favorite teacher was Bob Holsworth, a history professor who fed his interest in all things political, and started him on the path toward a political science degree.

Intense or in tents? Henry David Thoreau’s lesser-known cousin? (Henry David Ca-Hetch) So taken with his brand of humor was former Headmaster Tom Aycock that he began bowing to him in Morning Meeting — just the way Ed McMahon would bow in deference to Johnny Carson each night on the Tonight Show. That shallow bow, hands together, is still how most Titans greet Alley on the paths and in the halls. 22

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He cut his teeth substitute teaching in the Richmond Public Schools. His first full-time job in education — as an in-school-suspension supervisor in Prince George County — didn’t last long, just a year and a half, but it was where he met his wife of 24 years, Pam. An old high school buddy, Page Mauck, told him about a job opening at Trinity for a history teacher in 1991. “I immediately liked the atmosphere here,” he remembers. “It felt like a small school

that was up and coming and seemed a good time to get on board, and that proved to be true.” Outside of the classroom, Alley has been the girls volleyball coach, JV baseball coach, and finally the golf coach for 15 years from 1992-2007. Alley has also led groups of students in Model UN, Youth in Government Club, Model General Assembly, and Mock Trial. Stories are what matter most to Bob Alley. “History is the story of people’s lives,” he says. “I like reading biographies now more than anything. I find that by reading about some of the more interesting people in history, you learn a lot by studying how those individuals interacted with the issues of the time.” Alley, the consummate storyteller, can hold his own against some of the great historians he so admires. His humorous patter, his thoughtful commentary, and his ability to bring history alive for his students through his gift for narrative, make him a key player in the ongoing Trinity story.

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“I love teaching here because I feel like I have a sense of purpose and duty.”

The language of loyalty: French teacher Julie Urena keeps things close to home

St. Christopher’s for three years and in Henrico County for two, Urena joined the faculty at Trinity in 1991. Urena’s son, Emmanuel, graduated in 2013 and her daughter, Olivia, is a now a junior. “My children have grown up at this school. Trinity is like a second home to them,” she says.

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eighbor, student, alumna, faculty member, parent. In that order, Julie Baroody Urena ‘81 has been connected to Trinity in one way or another for her entire life. One of three sisters who graduated from Trinity (Ann-Mitchell ’79 and Becca ’87), Urena grew up in the yellow house on the corner of Cherokee and Pittaway, but she said she and her sisters rarely ended up walking to school. “I would start walking up the road, and any car that would come by would stop and say ‘want a ride?’” “I tell the students about the ‘good old days’ when we had partitions instead of walls and only two buildings on campus,” she says. “There are many physical differences but, on the other hand, we still have very strong school spirit and dedicated teachers.” After graduating from Trinity, Urena studied French at William & Mary, and went to France for nearly a year, where she met her husband, a Frenchman named Gilles. The daughter of a French teacher, she says teaching has always been her calling and has “just come naturally.” After teaching at

From the start, she was eager to be involved in the life of the school. In addition to advising the Sword and Shield Club for 16 years, she has been junior class sponsor, French Honors Society advisor and even took on a stint as prom organizer. In 2005, some enthusiastic students petitioned her to start a French Club, which is still going strong, raising money for the world bicycle relief fund through the “Tour de Trinity” tricycle race every two years. The International Film Festival that she organizes each February is now in its seventh year and expanding to a semester elective course, which Urena will teach. Urena takes particular pride in the 10 years she spent coordinating and chaperoning the school’s French exchange trips. “The exchange trips make the classroom come to life, and make everything that we’ve been studying become relevant,” she says. “I love taking students out of their world so they can be totally immersed in the French culture which is very different from their own. Some of the students have made long lasting relationships with their French families and continue to see them, which is a testimony to the success of the program.”

When students are asked about Julie Urena, words like “relatable,” “approachable,” “felt at home” and “like a second mom” come to mind. “Although I was never very good at French, she always made me feel like I could move to Paris right now and be just fine,” said Brenna Monk ’14. “She gave me confidence and joy every time I stepped into her classroom and never failed to make me feel important.” Amelia Thomas ’16 agrees. “She is always patient and understanding with not only me but the rest of her students, and she recognizes that we all take in different lessons different ways, so she tries her hardest to make everything appeal to everyone in some shape or form,” she says. Despite her global perspective, her many travels and international experience, she has still found her professional home right back to Trinity, where she started out in the house just down the street. “I love teaching here because I feel like I have a sense of purpose and duty,” she said, “and those are the two ingredients to success and happiness in life.”

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The Grand Tour Thursday, October 8, 2015 was the annual Grandparents Day at Trinity, as grandparents of new students enjoyed a lunchtime jazz-band concert and tours of campus with their grandchildren. Head of School Rob Short welcomed the attendees, saying that he thinks often about the opportunities his own grandparents offered him—whether it was a special trip or the chance to go to summer camp. “We do the same thing here at Trinity,” he said. “We create opportunities for young people. It’s a sacred task.”

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CABARET

“R&B: Groovin’ Through the Years.” On Saturday, November 21, the Perkinson Arts Center theatre was the setting for Cabaret, a one-night-only showcase of the exceptional musical talent of Trinity students and faculty. With a playbill chock full of classic songs by the likes of Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding and Booker T & the MGs, the evening lived up to its billing, “R&B: Groovin’ Through the Years.” The special surprise guest co-emcee for the evening was former Headmaster Tom Aycock, who also performed a trombone duet with musical director Brian Rollins. The event was dedicated to the legacy and artistry of the late Richard Harman, a 17-year physics teacher at Trinity, skilled local musician and leading voice in the Trinity community for inclusivity, acceptance and diversity.

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Homecoming and Alumni Class Reunions OCTOBER 9-10, 2015 Homecoming Weekend 2015 was bigger and better than ever, featuring something for everyone, from the most senior alum to the youngest Titan-to-be. Weekend highlights included the Reunion Class Evening Party, the Oyster Roast, the IB Diploma Candidate Coffee Hour, and the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Thanks to all the alums that came out to celebrate; you helped make Homecoming Weekend a huge success!

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Hall of Fame Induction Saturday, October 10, 2015 Marcus Jones ’00 and Brian Rollins were inducted into Trinity’s athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, October 10, 2015. Both exemplify the Trinity values of cooperation, excellence, spirit and sportsmanship. Their names join those of earlier inductees displayed next to Speight Alumni Room in the Estes Athletic Center. Marcus Jones ’00 competed in cross country and track from 1996 to 2000, when he was named All-Prep and All-State multiple times and set four school records. He was an All-Conference athlete at Bucknell University, and has also been a top performer in the Richmond marathon. As a coach, he has guided the Trinity boys cross country team to an unprecedented four state championships. Brian Rollins, whose musical leadership has enhanced the Trinity athletic program since 1998, has made the Pep Band Trinity’s spirited secret weapon at countless games, meets and contests. By infusing the competitive world of sports with the creative spirit of young performing artists, Rollins has established a tradition that represents the best of Trinity’s students who discover their paths in multiple disciplines and support each other in all that they do.

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Tandem Trekkers Craig Dunbar ’81 and Marlee Dunbar ’09

— Pa ra l l e l Pa t h s —

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riathlon can be a pretty selfish sport,” admits Craig Dunbar ’81. “Training long hours and competing to beat your personal best times.” Dunbar started racing when his children (Page ’06, Marlee ’09 and Holt ’12) were in their teens, and he suddenly found himself with free weekends again. But after a few years of training, in the summer of 2012, he says, “I met a mother and daughter that changed my perspective.”

One evening, while swimming in the James, he met Beth Trebour and her 16-year-old daughter, Jenna. Beth was swimming upstream, pulling Jenna behind her in a raft. “Jenna has mental and physical disabilities that will not allow her to swim on her own, but she loves the water,” he says. “She also cannot run but loves to be pushed in a jogging stroller and pulled in a bike trailer.”

and the Monticello-man Olympic Triathlon. Dunbar now serves on the board of United Athletics, which has raised over $100,000 to date to pay for equipment, race registration and a medical fund to help the families meet expenses. “ere are many families that feel like their children cannot be included in athletics events because of their disabilities,” he says. “ese kids are relegated to the sidelines or spend their weekends at home. United Athletics has changed that for over 100 families in Richmond, Williamsburg and

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Lynchburg. We talk about inclusion and community and this is done when we show up on race day.” Still, Dunbar says, it was not easy to build momentum. “It was eye opening to me to witness the discrimination that these families faced when we first tried to participate in many of these events,” he recalls. “Race directors and even entire localities were telling us that strollers were not allowed in their races.” He and Trebour spent years meeting with local and regional race

directors for running, biking and triathlon events to assure them of safety precautions. Eventually, he says the barriers came down. Dunbar says his most memorable race with Jenna was an Olympic Distance Triathlon at Lake Monticello, in which they swam 1500 meters, biked 25 miles and then ran a 10K. “We placed a poster with ‘Team Jenna’ on the side of the bike trailer I was pulling, and every time we got passed they would call out Jenna’s name,” he remembers. “For three hours and 45 minutes that day, Jenna was cheered by over 500 participants. is day, I raced for Jenna. No one called out my name but I felt a shot of adrenaline every time I heard her name! Triathlon was no longer a selfish sport to me.”

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“He thought I was crazy,” she says, but she kept her word. Inspired by the work of Bike & Build—a nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for affordable housing and empowers young adults through cross country cycling trips— Dunbar applied and was selected to lead a cross-country trip from North Carolina to San Diego in 2015. “I have always enjoyed cycling and volunteering and thought this would be a great experience to combine both of them,” she says. “Sixteen million Americans spend over 50% of their income on housing. is means they have less than 50% of their income to provide food, cover education expenses, or medical expenses.” Her trip lasted 72 days (13 build days, 55 ride days and 4 days off), and she and the nearly 30 other participants ended up raising over $160,000. e experience was deeply personal for Dunbar, one that left an indelible mark.

“Because we lived so close, I first learned to ride a bike around the Trinity track.” “Bike & Build is waking up at 4:20 a.m. for 72 days, playing frisbee against the wind in Kansas, 10 a.m. lunch stops on the side of the road,” she says. “It is long talks about life with small town restaurant owners and meeting a homeowner and building their house alongside of them. Every day on Bike & Build is a new challenge and a new experience. You wake up in one town and end in another each day. It forces you to live each day to its fullest because you can’t go back.” She was particularly moved by an email she received from the pastor of a church in Wichita, Kansas that hosted their group along the trip. “You all exemplified what I consider the beautiful side of our nature by your purpose, resolve and attitude displayed during your time here,” he wrote. “It was inspiring. You make me want to do my job better.”

with service (see facing page). “His dedication, honor, integrity, and love have had a strong influence on the person I am and the person I want to be,” she says.“We have participated in a 100K cycling event, many sprint and Olympic distance triathlons, and most recently I supported him in a 13mile swim around Charleston, SC.”

— Pa ra l l e l Pa t h s —

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arlee Dunbar ’09 remembers calling her dad, Craig, one night during her freshman year at college and telling him, “One day, I will bike across the country.”

Dunbar can trace her love of adventure sports back to Trinity as well. “Because we lived so close, I first learned to ride a bike around the Trinity track, and have watched countless basketball games in the old gym,” she recalls. “It definitely reminds me where I have come from and the memories shared on campus.”

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Runs in the Family

— Pa ra l l e l Pa t h s —

Debbie Phillips Goodpasture ’88 and Laurel Goodpasture ’16

(Left to right) Laurel Goodpasture ’16, Debbie Goodpasture ’88, Holly Bolger Lanzetta ’88, and Karolyn Hall ’88 prior to the start of the 2015 Richmond Half Marathon. The motherdaughter team of Goodpastures were the race’s top two fundraisers for the Team in Training program, which raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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ebbie Phillips Goodpasture ’88 says she has loved to run since she was on the Trinity cross country team, but it was not until about a year ago that she discovered a way to combine her love for running with a way to give back and make a real difference in the lives of others. When her daughter, Laurel ’16, was in third grade, her best friend’s sister was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 2. en, two years ago, another friend of Laurel’s was diagnosed with leukemia and had to take the year off from school in order to go through intense treatment. Finally, in March of 2015, Holly Bolger Lanzetta ’88, one of Debbie’s Trinity classmates, announced that her son, Sam, who was 4½ at the time, had also been diagnosed with the disease.

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Debbie and Laurel decided to become a fundraising-cum-marathoning dynamic duo and organize through Team in Training (TNT) to both run and raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). “Laurel and I love to run half marathons,” says Debbie. “We love the challenge of the distance, coming up with fun outfits, and all of the planning and time that we have together during these events. Fundraising added another worthwhile challenge.” A talented seamstress, Laurel designed and made dog beds and sold nine of them at the inaugural fundraiser. “At our first open house, we raised $3100,” recalls Debbie. When it came time for the big race in November, the Goodpastures were joined by two more Titans, Holly Bolger Lanzetta ’88 and Karolyn Hall ’88, who walked the route together. “After finishing the run, I walked back to meet Holly and Karolyn,” recalls Debbie.

“At mile 11, Holly’s parents met us with Sam and he joined us for the last two miles. at was amazing! Sam was wearing a survivor shirt and people along the way were cheering for him. is was truly one of the most rewarding experiences that I have ever had. I was so pleased with the City of Richmond and the spectators who cheered for Sam as we made our way to the finish.” In the end, Debbie and Laurel Goodpasture ended up as the top two fundraisers for TNT for the Anthem Richmond Marathon/ American Family Fitness Half Marathon in 2015. In total, the mother-daughter duo raised almost $15,000 for leukemia research. “We feel that raising money for research can truly touch many lives, and I hope that our energy and excitement will inspire others to fundraise,” says Debbie. “Fundraising takes a lot of time and effort, but it is well worth it!”

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Double Exposure Jada Zajur Parrish ’08 and David Parrish ’06

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&D Photo stands for Jada Zajur Parrish ’08 and David Parrish ’06, a husband-and-wife duo who have combined their love for all things photography and Trinity to create a successful local small business.

While Jada had been pursuing a photography degree and spending all of her free time in the dark room since her time at Trinity, David says that photography was initially more of a hobby for him, shooting concert photos and portraits for friends and family. “en, Meg Milak McDonald ’02 saw our work on Facebook, and asked if we did wedding photography,” remembers Jada. “at was our big break. She had the coolest wedding you could think of. en, come to find out her brother was getting married a month later, and so it kept snowballing.” Now, they claim they’ve shot so many Trinity weddings, they’ve lost count. “It’s at least 60 at this point,” says Jada. “e best part is working with people from Trinity,” says David. “It’s a tight bond. I wasn’t aware of it when I was a a student. Even people we didn’t know who are older than us, we have so much in common. “It’s fun because there are so many people I didn’t know in high school,’ says Jada. “Now I feel like I know everybody!”

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While they both attended Trinity at the same time, it wasn’t until three years into their college careers, Jada at UVA and David at VCU, that their paths crossed again at a restaurant in the Fan. In mid-2014, they decided to quit their day jobs and become full-time entrepreneurs. “I like setting my own schedule, and being my own boss,” says Jada, who says she also loves the travel to fun places that comes with shooting weddings. “It’s always fun to go to the beach,” she says, noting that they’ve shot many weddings on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. “We also loved Rebecca Ott Piersol’s ’06 wedding at the Homestead.” e burning question, of course, is “What’s it like working so closely with your spouse?” “We’re good at compromising,” says David. “Just like we have to do that with our business, we can do it in our personal life too.” Jada says it helps that their personalities, like their professional skill sets, complement each other nicely. “David is so logical. He built our website. He’s good at all of the tech-related, gear-related stuff, while I’m more drawn to the

people interaction and the customer service side.” “At the wedding, we’re both taking pictures,” says David, “but in engagement shoots, I’m on the iPad, checking the lights and adjusting the equipment.” e duo celebrated the New Year in 2016 by moving out of the home office and into their own studio in Shockoe Bottom, which may also allow for the addition of some staff to help them sort through and polish the thousands of images they create. “We always like going out and taking photos, but it would be great to have an editing team,” says David.

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Class Notes ’

Class of 1975 Mike Jenkins ’75 was featured on the website Splat-ospheric in August 2015 for his lunch-bag artwork. In his interview he mentioned that it started as a way to divert his daughter’s attention from the lunch he had packed. Mike said: “I guess I figured if I could spark her imagination, she could think of her lunch as anything better than what it was.” He also shared that he realized he would have to do it every day after his daughter said “kids at school run over to look at my lunch bag.”

Class of 1981 Roe Jeffrey ’81 wrote: “I am living in Clarksville, Virginia on the shores of Buggs Island Lake. I took up cycling a while back and participated in this year’s Bike MS in New Bern, North Carolina on September 1213. With the help of several Trinity alumni, I raised over $1,000 to benefit the National MS Society. I also completed my first century ride (100 miles) on Saturday of the event. I’m smiling in my picture, because I’m NOT sitting on the saddle.”

Class of 1991 Jennifer Boynton Lynch ’91 wrote: “My husband, Jamie, and I welcomed Reagan Idella Lynch on August 6, 2015 at 4 p.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 ½ inches long. She joined her big sister, Riley (5) and big brother, James (4). We live in Richmond, and I am a former elementary school teacher, turned stay-at-home mom.”

Class of 1995 e following classmates from 1995 gathered at Brant Verdery’s house on October 10, 2015 of Homecoming Weekend to celebrate their 20th Reunion: Allison Layman Stewart, Andy Bretz, Claire Carney Weston, Jonathan Butrico, Emily Zehler Fishburne, Varna Swartz Redlich, Courtney Briggs Hampton, Brant Verdery, Rupa Somanath Murthy, Jeremy Corazzini, and Danny Hunter. Allison Layman Stewart ’95 wrote: “I have a husband, Chad, and two boys, Brennan (3) and Mason (1). Chad and I met when we lived in Northern Virginia and now we live in Short Pump and love the thriving area! I am a pharmaceutical sales representative and have been in the industry for 12 years. My husband is a surgical sales representative and he is originally from Downingtown, PA, which is right outside of Philly. Before we had kids, Chad and I were able to travel to Spain, Italy, Hawaii and Mexico! Now with children the beach is just enough for us!”

Class of 1998 Chase Hill ’98 wrote: “My wife Lara and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in July. On November 2, 2015 we welcomed Carter omas Hill, weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 20½ inches long. He joined his big sister Anna (5). As a certified financial planner I work as the director of client services and an owner of Heritage Wealth Advisors. Lara is a fourth grade teacher in Henrico County.” 32

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Ann Clement Merritt ’99 married Andrew Douglas Merritt on June 6, 2015. As published in their announcement in the Richmond TimesDispatch: “e bride received a degree in Spanish from the College of Charleston. She received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Virginia. She is the Coordinator of English Language Acquisition at Cesar Chavez Academy in Denver, Colorado. e groom will receive a degree in Business Management from Colorado State University in 2016. He is an Account Executive for Merritt Equipment Company. After a honeymoon in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the couple will reside in Denver, Colorado.”

Class of 2000 John Nickels ’00 wrote: “I am teaching English in Szczecin, Poland, and have just raised money on Kickstarter to develop our application for personalizing English education. Over 100 people, including numerous Trinity alumni got behind the project which was really cool.”

Class of 2002 David Taylor ’02 wrote: “My wife, Meghan and I live in Springfield, Virginia, with our new son Gavin William Taylor, who was born on September 22, 2015 at 7 pounds, 11 ounces. He enjoys sleeping and eating and we couldn’t be happier with him in our lives. I am currently a sales and marketing director at Goodwin House, a retirement community in Alexandria, Virginia. I meet with seniors and share with them how an active retirement community is a great way to live out their retired years. I specifically handle filling residential, or independent living, but sometimes also do assisted living. Meghan graduated from Law School in 2013 and is now an immigration asylum officer for the US government. In our spare time we like to travel, go on runs on the many trails Northern Virginia has to offer and spend time with family and friends.

Class of 2003 Matt Curtis ’03 and wife Ashley welcomed their first child, Judah James Curtis, on September 20, 2015. e couple lives in New York where Matt works as an associate attorney at Lightman Law Firm practicing US immigration law and Ashley is a family psychiatric nurse practitioner at Harris Psychiatric Services.

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Robbie Dickinson ’03 wrote: “I currently work in the telecommunications industry for Lumos Networks with a focus in finance and mergers and acquisitions. I married Cyndie Tucker on June 13, 2015 at Tredegar Iron Works in Downtown Richmond. Cyndie works as a consultant with LMI focusing on data analysis for the military. Together, we enjoy visiting wineries and breweries, playing sports, attending sporting events and traveling.” Megan Hodges Mann ’03 married Kevin Mann on August 15, 2015. eir engagement announcement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch stated: “Megan is a 2003 graduate of Trinity Episcopal and a 2007 graduate of Lynchburg College, where she earned her bachelor of arts in Spanish and sociology. She is the director of development at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Virginia. Kevin is a 2004 graduate of Matoaca High School and a 2010 graduate of Virginia State University, where he earned his bachelor of science in economics. He is a response coordinator at Capital One.”

Class of 2004 Pierre Bowring ’04 traveled to Europe during the summer of 2015. During his trip Pierre wrote: “is has been the most amazing trip ever. I landed in Rome in late June and traveled from Rome to Naples and then took a ferry across the Adriatic sea to split Croatia. I spent two weeks in Croatia, the most magical place I’ve ever seen. In late July I went to Plitvice Lakes with my new fiancée! I proposed to her in Rome! e lakes were so beautiful. It’s the most incredible adventure I’ve ever been on.” Thomas Ewers ’04 wrote: “I got married on June 13, 2015 to Sarah Barrish. My best man was Coleman Sweeney ’04 and the wedding was attended by Titans Heather Hajek Hiner ’04, Jacob Hagood ’04, Daniel Smith ’04, Rhiannon Woody ’07, Lucy Raper ’07, Chris Sweeney ’07, Jarrett Sweeney ’08 and Richard Hankins ’13. Sarah graduated from James River High School and Virginia Tech. We live in Richmond where Sarah works as a marketing coordinator for Royall and Company and I am a homicide detective in Petersburg.” Kim Owen Funkhouser ’04 and her husband Josh welcomed Hannah Mae on November 18, 2015 weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 19¾ inches long. TITAN TRAIL

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Wes Glisson ’04 wrote: “Rachael and I got engaged on July 25, 2015 and are planning a wedding for the fall of 2016. We also welcomed our son, Grady Loken Glisson, on December 5, 2015 weighing 9.2 pounds and measuring 20.5 inches. We live in Wilmington, North Carolina where I am the field operations manager/account manager for a landscape company and Rachael is a certified orthodontic assistant. She will be going to Cape Fear Community College’s nursing program in the fall of 2016. On a day to day basis I work with construction superintendents, landscape architects, heavy machinery and people from all walks of life. I use the Spanish I learned from Señora Davi on a daily basis and am forever grateful for the constant encouragement from the Trinity staff to follow my own path! I really enjoy what I do and would be happy to talk with any current students about opportunities in my field.” Katherine Kearney ’04 got engaged to John Bull in August 2015. Katherine and John reside in Richmond where she is an RN Cardiac Surgery ICU at VCU Health System. Kristin Parrish Lemon ’04 got married this past April to Jesse Lemon. ey had a spring wedding at e Boathouse at Sunday Park. Coleman Sweeney ’04 got married to Kate Tyler on November 21, 2015. e couple currently resides in Richmond where Coleman is a Junior Broadcast Producer at e Martin Agency and Kate is the assistant director of development at Northstar Academy.

Class of 2005 Elle Bass ’05 wrote: “I graduated from the from the VCU Brandcenter in June along with Katie Willis Reichbach ’05. After graduating I rode across the country with my dad to move to Los Angeles, where I work as a brand strategist at the advertising agency Team One. I am on e RitzCarlton global account and conduct research on the world’s affluent. I live with my two dogs Poe & Eva and travel as much as possible.” Ronni Worley Davies ’05 wrote: “My husband Pete and I met in 2009 as coworkers in Blacksburg while both working to complete our bachelors of architecture at Virginia Tech. Upon graduating, we have continued our education through creative fields at VCU. Pete is in his second year at the Brandcenter and I just finished the fashion marketing and merchandising program. 34

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We were engaged in August 2014 and got married on October 3, 2015 at e Rice House, a mid-century modern architectural landmark designed by Richard Neutra. Cassie Worley ’00 was the Matron of Honor. Other Trinity alumni in attendance included Courtney Hughes ’05 and Lauren Wood ’00.” David Staples ’05 married Kathleen Donovan on August 29, 2015. e couple resides in Richmond where Kathleen works for Dominion Virginia Power and David works for Salomon and Ludwin.

Class of 2006 Russell Branch ’06 married Sally Scott on November 21, 2015. e couple currently resides in Richmond where Russell works as a quality manager at Specialty Coating and Laminating.

Kristen Dee Cary ’06 wrote: “I married Brian Cary on October 17, 2015 at the Cannon Memorial Chapel at the University of Richmond. Sarah Goldstein Taylor ’05 was my maid of honor and my brother, Patrick Dee ’09 walked me down the aisle. We reside in Richmond where I work as an interior designer at Baskervill, and Brian is a project manager at Metromont.” David Hudson ’06 was featured in a Richmond Times-Dispatch column in December, 2015 for his position as associate director of content for the White House Office of Digital Strategy. e columnist, Michael Paul Williams, wrote: “His job involved the use of charts, graphics and explanatory texts to enhance President Barack Obama’s address for the White House website and YouTube channel. He was also tasked with proofreading and editing material to make sure no incorrect information went out.” In his interview, David said: “You don’t want to embarrass the president.” e column concluded by mentioning that David “left the White House in August, 2015 to become editorial director at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, a research and grant-making organization founded to accelerate analysis of how structural changes in the U.S. economy — particularly related to economic inequality — affect economic growth.” David said: “e point of this organization is really to move past making the moral case for it and actually present potentially an evidencebased case for why we need to actually work on reducing economic inequality.”

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Nick Wittkofski ’06 wrote: “I’m a farm fellow in the 2015 Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) cohort. Essentially we are learning how to farm and garden sustainably, and develop a deeper understanding of nutrition, through workshops and actual experience. is is also the first year that AMI has offered a Permaculture Design Certificate. It’s been really exciting learning to design diverse, stable and resilient ecosystems that mimic nature but provide for our needs as well. It’s been an exciting summer!”

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Marcus Nelson ’06 wrote: “I’m approaching a second year stationed in Germany and have spent the last 11 months as a logistics plans officer in the 16th Sustainment Brigade. e unit provides logistical and operational sustainment support in both Europe and Africa. I recently worked with the Croatian Armed Forces to spearhead their deployable logistical and sustainment capabilities, embedding with and observing the planning process of the British Army in Gibraltar, and planning logistical support for reconnaissance operations in Africa. When I was home in October I enjoyed coming up to Trinity a few times for basketball open gym.”

William Deutsch ’07 got engaged to Nikki Headley on August 17, 2015. William writes: “I am currently flipping houses and Nikki does billing and coding for a doctor’s office. We are getting married in Richmond in September.” Thomas Eaves ’07 married Katherine Kelley O’Boyle Eaves on August 1, 2015. omas wrote: “We currently reside in Raleigh, North Carolina, where I am programming for the oil and energy industries and Katherine teaches British literature at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy at St. Augustine’s University.”

Class of 2008 Kelsey Butler Fatsi ’08 wrote: “Eli Fatsi ’08 and I welcomed Clover Gene Fatsi on anksgiving, November 26, 2015. She’s the sweetest baby! We’re all doing wonderfully and getting used to the transition into parenthood. I graduated from the art therapy master’s program at Naropa University in the spring and am staying home with Clover for the first few months. Eli is going on his fourth year working at Viget as a developer. We’re still loving the Colorado life!” Rebecca Ott Piersol ’06 wrote: “John and I got married in July at the Omni Homestead Resort with an outdoor ceremony followed by dinner and lots of dancing in the Grand Ballroom. David Parrish ’06 and Jada Zajur Parrish ’08 photographed the wedding and Austin Zajur ’14 was the videographer. Catherine Marchetti ’06, Tim Hagood ’06, Andy White ’06, Brian Taylor ’06 and Hunter Hopcroft ’06 were all in the wedding party. Hunter also read a passage during the ceremony. Keegan Hines ’05, Caitlin Tallent Hines ’06, Wes Regimbal ’05 and John Duni ’05 were also in attendance. It was great to have everyone together in one place and see how far we have come in the past 13 years! My husband, John, is an English and drama teacher at Maggie Walker Governor’s School and I am a fashion and lifestyle blogger at e Crystal Press. We are both proud UVA graduates, John in ‘06 and me ‘10, and we love spending time in Charlottesville.”

Christian Hansen ’08 married Nicole Hansen on June 27, 2015. e couple resides in Novi, Michigan where Christian is the director of children, youth and family ministries at Christ Church Grosse Pointe and Nicole is an anchor/reporter at WILX News 10.

Class of 2009 Elizabeth Forman Dille ’09 married John Adams Dille, IV on July 25, 2015. Trinity alumni in attendance included Anne Forman ’15, Morgan Bass ’09 and Lizzie Holland ’09. Elizabeth just completed her master’s degree in counseling at Longwood University. She and John reside in Glen Allen. TITAN TRAIL

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Katie Markunas ’09 catches up with former Titan Laura Godwin ’10. Katie is teaching English and coaching at Hargrave Military Academy. Laura is working for the Virginia Association of Independent Schools as the manager of accreditation services and statistical analysis.

Class of 2013 Marce Merry ’13 wrote: “I studied abroad at the London School of Economics this past summer, concentrating on econometrics. I loved London, but was very happy to return to Nashville! I am now headed into my junior year at Vanderbilt, majoring in economics and minoring in finance and mathematics. Finally, I was just named captain of the varsity dance team, and can’t wait to kick off our season!”

Class of 2010 e Virginia Association of Independent Schools welcomed Laura Godwin ’10 to their team. e VAIS facebook page noted: “Laura Godwin begins her job as the VAIS manager of accreditation services and statistical analysis, a newly created position. Laura has firsthand independent school knowledge as a graduate of two VAIS schools: St. Michael’s Episcopal School and Trinity Episcopal School.” Chris Phillips ’10 and his mother started a non-profit, Tech For Troops Project, in 2013. ey collect used computers, refurbish them, and donate them to veterans. at first fall they had the Trinity football team help with some computer drop-off days. On September 2, 2015 they received an award at the Pentagon for their work, presented by General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and highest military advisor to the president. Chris wrote: “Tech for Troops Project has grown exponentially year after year; it seems as if it has a life of its own. Currently, I have stepped away from the business but still volunteer when I’m home. My mother still runs it with the help of many volunteers and gracious donations. I accepted a job offer in July with Continental Tire North America and am currently in their outside sales training program. My current position is called a regional GOLD coordinator trainee. It’s a six-month long training program that takes me to a different city every week, where I ride along with different managers, complete tire-industry related training classes, and visit our manufacturing plants. So far I’ve been to Charlotte, St. Louis, Baltimore, New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf area. I’m planning on going to Boston, Cleveland, Atlanta and a few cities out west before I am assigned a territory. I am currently planning a short trip to Australia to visit my sister, Jenn Phillips ’13, who is doing a year-long study abroad program there.”

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Jenn Phillips ’13 finished her second year at William and Mary and promptly flew to St. Andrews, Scotland, where she worked for two months before heading to Adelaide, Australia for a year-long exchange program at the University of Adelaide. Her mom wrote: “Jenn is studying the biology of medicine and will major in Kinesiology at William and Mary. In September she went on a walkabout with eight friends -- albeit in cars -- from Adelaide to Melbourne and Sydney, camping along the way. en she raced back to Adelaide in time to fly to Brisbane with the University soccer team for a country-wide week long soccer tournament. She was a walk-on to their Division I team and is also playing futsal (a South American type of indoor soccer). Her futsal team won the gold medal at the Australian University Games, the NCAA equivalent event that includes all university sports and thousands of athletes. Jenn is enjoying the Australian lifestyle and has views of palm trees from her flat.”

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Mac Strehler ’13 (Washington & Lee), Buck Kirtland ’14 (Emory & Henry) and Jamie Hiegel ’15 (Bridgewater), all former Trinity cross country captains, battled it out over a nearly 5-mile cross country race on a windy day at the Bridgewater campus on October 31, 2015. Hiegel finished 4th overall with a time of 25:55, Strehler finished 7th in 26:05 and Kirtland finished 85th, all showing the toughness and resilience developed during their time as Trinity teammates. At the awards ceremony Hiegel was honored as ODAC Rookie of the Year and Strehler was honored as the ODAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Huntley Polanchek ’15 and runner for Randolph College, current Trinity captains Steve Jean ’16 and Cole Shugart ’16 and current Trinity coach Marcus Jones ’00 attended the meet to cheer on the former Titan runners.

I also had a fun weekend getaway with my teammates at Harper’s Ferry. When not traveling, I volunteered in the ER at Memorial Regional Medical Center which was an eye-opening experience. It was very cool to learn the process of how patients are cared for from the moment they are triaged until the moment they are discharged. I also shadowed my pediatrician for a week and had a great time observing how sick children are treated. I could definitely see myself going into pediatrics one day. I am looking forward to my sophomore year at William and Mary!”

Class of 2014 Molly Breidenbaugh ’14 wrote: “My first year at William and Mary was everything I had hoped for, both athletically and academically. During the fall, I ran cross country and really enjoyed training and competing with my new teammates. We ended up winning the Southeast Region which was an unbelievable feeling after months of hard work. Although, competing at NCAA Nationals in Terre Haute, Indiana was definitely the highlight of my season. Our team finished 17th in the nation and even had one teammate finish as an All-American. It was such a neat experience! On the track, I had the opportunity to race at some big meets like Penn Relays. ose meets always had great competition which allowed me to lay down personal records in both the 3K and 5K. Being at a liberal arts college, I took a variety of courses during my first two semesters. ey were definitely not easy, but I feel Trinity helped prepare me for the challenges I faced at times. I am planning to major in biology and am currently on the premed track, so lots of science in my future! Besides training and relaxing this past summer, I stayed busy with lots of traveling, shadowing and volunteering. I spent a week in the mountains of West Virginia at Capon Ridge Running Camp, where I had a blast being a counselor for high school runners. I then vacationed with my family out west in Sedona, Arizona which was a wonderful trip. e views out there are absolutely amazing!

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Cammie Lloyd ’14 was named the Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week on September 8, 2015 after leading the Tribe field hockey team to a pair of wins. e Tribe’s athletic webpage noted: “is is the first award of Lloyd’s career, and the first for the Tribe this year. Lloyd scored for the first time in her career on 12 minutes into the game against Ohio, and before the halftime horn blew added two more for the hat trick. Her performance was the first hat trick for William & Mary since the opening game of the 2012 season.”

ALUMNI

In The News Our mission is to challenge Trinity students to discover their paths, develop their talents and strengthen their character. How do we know we’re on the right track? Take a look at the paths taken by some of our alumni who have been recognized by the press and the public for their unique talent and firm character. Visit www.trinityes.org/AlumniNews to read about the published accomplishments of your fellow Titans

Austin Zajur ’14 wrote: “In September 2015 I moved to New York City to pursue my acting career. ree weeks later I was cast as a main character in New Line Cinema’s upcoming comedy “FIST FIGHT” alongside Ice Cube, Charlie Day, Tracy Morgan, Christina Hendricks, Jillian Bell and Dean Norris. e movie takes place on the last day of high school and I play the ultimate class prankster named “Neil” who loves to antagonize and annoy his teachers. My advice to current Trinity students is to always believe in yourself and never cut yourself short. In order to succeed trust your heart and work harder than anyone else. Never give up regardless of how much rejection you face and never let fear make a decision for you because life is what you decide to make it. ere is no right way in life, there is only your way.”

Class of 2015 Andy Chess ’15 along with Parker Daniels ’15 and Matthew Majikes ’17 have formed a band called e Trophy Sons. ey spent a few days in August 2015 in the Trinity music studio recording 12 songs for their new album.

SEND US YOUR NEWS With alumni as active and engaged as Trinity’s there is never a shortage of news to share. Weddings, births, adventures, and accompanying photos are all of great interest to your fellow alumni, so send us your news. Trinity Alumni Office 3850 Pittaway Drive, Richmond, VA 23235 Ellie Donahue Boyd ’04 ellieboyd@trinityes.org 804.327.3153 phone 804.323.1335 fax 38

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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

Andrew C. Schultz ’10, brother of Jack Schultz ’11, died on July 20, 2015. Helen P. S. Jarratt, mother of Helen Sue Jarratt Agee ’80, died on July 27, 2015. Reba H. Witthoefft died on August 2, 2015. She is the mother of former board member Gary Witthoefft and former board member and current advisory board member Rick Witthoefft. She is also grandmother of Mark Witthoefft ’93, Jason Witthoefft ’93, Susan Witthoefft Grossman ’94, Ned Witthoefft ’96, Brian Witthoefft ’99, Erin Witthoefft Irwin ’99, Lauren Witthoefft Baggett ’01 and Adam Witthoefft ’04. Dr. Ali A. W. Hossaini, Sr., father of Ali Hossaini, Jr. ’80, Ramzi Hossaini ’82, Janann Hossaini ’83, Shirinie Hossaini ’85 and Basil Hossaini ’86, died on August 5, 2015. Randy S. Oakes ’80 died on August 17, 2015. Richard K. Harman, former faculty member and father of Zavi Harman ’10, died on August 28, 2015. Michael R. Matsen, father of Riley Matsen ’08, died on September 6, 2015. Cary B. Mayo, III, father of Mary Mayo ’83 and Julie Mayo ’86 and stepfather of Blair McGeorge Lauver ’82, died on September 6, 2015. William V. Cabaniss, father of Will Cabaniss ’94, Lee Cabaniss Benton ’95 and Seth Cabaniss ’19, died on September 16, 2015. Richard E. Alford, father of Becky Alford Young ’84 and grandfather of Kathryn Young ’15, died on September 23, 2015. Robert “Robbin” W. Thompson, father of Wrenn Thompson Carlson ’99 and Rikki Thompson Rodgers ’02, died on October 10, 2015. John Lowndes, father of Coleman Lowndes ’09 and Erin Lowndes ’09, died on November 28, 2015. Alvin “Pete” W. Dunbar, father of Diana Dunbar Place ’77 and Craig Dunbar ’81 and grandfather of Page Dunbar ’07, Marlee Dunbar ’09 and Holt Dunbar ’12, died on December 15, 2015. John W. Glisson, father of Wes Glisson ’04 and Woody Glisson ’07, died on December 23, 2015. Robert “Bob” C. Dawson, father of Amy Dawson Zoller ’82 and Beth Dawson McAlhany ’85, died on January 5, 2016.

Richard K. Harman

August 31, 1955 – August 28, 2015

During one of the first weeks of the school year, the Trinity faculty suffered the loss of one of their own colleagues, Richard Harman. The following is an excerpted version of the notice in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on September 3, 2015, which highlighted Harman’s deep involvement in the life of the school and the lasting legacy he leaves. During his life, Richard Harman generously shared his many talents as a teacher, musician and athlete. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University's physics program and was a gifted and well-loved physics teacher and robotics coach at Trinity Episcopal School from 1998 to 2015. Because of him, many of his students pursued degrees in science, math and engineering. e school chaplain wrote to Richard that “you love your students...and look beyond the superficial in hopes of connecting with the genuine.” Richard was also a professional musician who had deep roots in the Richmond musical community. He explored the richness of American music, transcending racial and musical boundaries and forging deep friendships with many talented performers. Richard shared his love of music with his school community. At Trinity, he began the “Unite” program to convey the importance of diversity, an ideal he embraced by example. He brought in musician friends to join him at the Unite events, engaging his students in lively dance and discussion. He embraced diversity to the core of his being. Richard wanted his students to know that diversity was one of this country’s greatest attributes, to be celebrated and profoundly understood. He also transmitted his love of music to his son, Zavi, a talented guitarist and composer. Richard also loved being outdoors and inherited his love of hiking from his father; together with family and friends, he hiked 1,700 miles of the 2,170-mile Appalachian Trail. At age 14, he ran the Boston Marathon with his brother, Peter, at what was then the fastest time ever for a 14-year-old. An avid cyclist, he promoted cycling safety at Trinity. Richard requested that memorial gifts be made to Trinity’s Emily McLeod Endowment. TITAN TRAIL

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Camping and rafting along the New River Gorge in West Virginia over three days in September each year, 9th graders forge bonds that will last throughout their time at Trinity and beyond.