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From the Headmaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Faculty & Staff Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Around the Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Alumni Class Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Features
Winter Sports Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Spring Sports Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A Collaboration Between Students and Faculty. . . . . . . . . 14
14 Visible Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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to [email protected] or to Hilton
Head Preparatory School Communications,
8 Fox Grape Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
29928. We reserve the right to edit submissions
for length, style or clarity.
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Valedictorian and Salutatorian Speeches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Editor: Lainie Crose ‘86
Art Director: Lori Parker
Values Enhanced with Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contributors:
What Does it Mean to be an AP Reader?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Becoming a Leader Through the Teacher Cadet Program. . . 20
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Perspectives is a publication intended for
the alumni, parents, friends and students of
Hilton Head Preparatory School. Perspectives
is published by the Hilton Head Preparatory
School Office of Institutional Advancement
two times each school year.
The ABC’s of Ann Petrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service Learning at Carolina House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
New Members Inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. . . 24
The Last Ham Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Stay Connected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Frederica Carson Art Purchase Awards . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Israel Bejar, Kathryn Bishop ’13, Margot Brown,
Peter Cooper, Chance Cook, Lainie Crose ’86,
Matt Dakolios, Ian Devine, Jerry Faulkner,
Peg Hamilton, Katy Hudak, Jane Inglis, Lew Kent,
Kyle Maloney, Liz Nash, Ellie Nixon ’13,
Molly O’Neil ‘13, Dan Sheehan, Ron Simmons,
Paige Sullivan, Bryan VanGronigen,
Clint Van Aswegan, Kevin Wald, Foster Willey ’17
Photos & artwork courtesy of:
Rachel Allen, Grace Anderson ’13, Sarah Benedik,
Margot Brown, Paul Carrabba ’21, Lainie Crose ‘86,
Sarah DeMaria, Elizabeth Hudak ‘21, Kelsey Lauerer ’13,
Alana McCallion ’18, Hannah Parker ‘13, Lori Parker,
Kathryn Ramseur-Riley, Christian Steinmetz ‘14,
Nathan Stevens, Angela Taylor, Burt Willey,
Foster Willey ’17, Willie J. Rice Photography,
the Phin Yearbook Staff and by submission.
Mission
Hilton Head Preparatory School seeks to
educate college-bound students in a safe
environment. Instilling personal integrity
is central to our educational purpose.
The cover photograph is by Christian Steinmetz ‘14.
The photo was taken with a Franka Solida Jr. camera,
which was manufactured in West Germany in 1954.
This being a film camera, Fuji Acros 100 black and white
120 mm film was used and was developed by Christian
using Ilford ID-11 developer. He then scanned the
negative into a digital image.
Core Values:
Renewing Our Commitment
During this past academic year, Hilton Head Prep made a renewed commitment to its core values of
rigorous academics, school family, the individual and service. All of these values constitute the foundation for
the decisions we make to help our students grow and develop their abilities and talents to the greatest extent
possible. While the composition of our student body continues to evolve – as it always has – to reflect
changing conditions on our beautiful island, we adhere to those core beliefs that sustain our Prep community.
We welcomed many new members to our community, including students from the local golf, tennis and
riding academies, in addition to five students from mainland China. The number of students participating on
our athletic teams, in our theatrical productions, and in service and leadership activities remained at a very
high level. We expect that next year will bring new acclaim to all aspects of a Prep education.
Two initiatives from the English Department were highlights of our last trimester, the first being poetry
readings by students from all three divisions during the month of April (Poetry Month throughout the U.S.).
The second was the inaugural issue of Pull of the Tide, the new literature and arts journal. Encouraging
students to produce, through speaking and writing, is one of the skills being emphasized throughout our
school. Indeed, the focus on skills as opposed to content is a trend which will help students to become
life-long learners. Another example of our students’ ability to demonstrate their talents in larger settings
was their continuing success in local, regional and international science fairs.
Prep students excelled this past year in sports, the visual and performing arts, and in new community
service projects. Many of our varsity athletics teams participated in state tournaments, some of them winning
regional titles and others placing first or second in the state. Our two musicals, along with a farewell concert
for performing arts teacher Ben Wolfe, all received rave reviews. Our visual artists once again garnered
a variety of awards in various contests. And many students devoted countless hours to different service
organizations, both on and off campus, including a new upper school teacher cadet program that provided
academic support to students in the classroom.
As we welcome new teachers for the upcoming school year and as we hone our approach toward a more
skills-oriented teaching strategy, we do so with our understanding that all decisions should be based on our
core values. Please join us in the 2013 - 2014 school year as we celebrate our continuing development as one
of the premier independent schools in the Lowcountry.
We strive to prepare a diverse population
of qualified students for academic
challenges, for a successful college
experience, and for rewarding lives.
Peter R. Cooper
Headmaster
Hilton Head Preparatory School admits students of any
race, color, national, ethnic, or religious affiliation to all
the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally
accorded or made available to students at the school.
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It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national and ethnic origin in administration of its
educational policies, financial aid, and athletic or
other school-administered programs.
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Faculty & staff Highlights
Krista Hanna [Kindergarten], Stephanie Pullon [Learning Resource Specialist] and Kate
Clark [US Math] have been named Rotary Teachers of the Year.
Faculty & Staff
Highlights
Sarah Benedik [MS Science] and Angela Taylor [LS/MS
Science] received their Master Naturalist certifications in
June, after completing the 10-month program. Benedik and
Taylor participated in a series of environmental workshops
around the state and completed an assigned project.
They learned about the natural history of local plants,
animals, habitats and geology, the history and processes
of landscape change, as well as the most relevant topics in
present-day sustainable natural resource management.
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Stephanie Pullon [Learning
Resource Specialist] was
accepted into the Academy
of Orton-Gillingham
Practitioners and Educators
at the associate level. OrtonGillingham is an instructional
approach for students who
have difficulty with reading, spelling and writing
of the sort associated with
Jane Inglis [Head of LS]
dyslexia.
delivered the commencement
Peggy Kennedy [US
address at her high school
Administrative Assistant] won alma mater on May 25 in
the Spring Bravo Dolphin
Ohio. Four generations of
award for her hard work
her family have been a part
and dedication in keeping
of the St. Mary’s community
the Upper School running
and several of her classsmoothly, including oversight mates from 1972 were in the
of the new telephone system audience.
and monitoring attendance.
After serving as an AP
Reader in both Literature
and Language, and as a
Table and Exam Leader,
Peg Hamilton [College
Counseling] was promoted
to Assistant to the Chief
Reader at the College
Board’s annual AP readings
in Louisville, KY in June.
Additionally, Mae Chalk [LS/
MS Spanish] was promoted
to Table Leader for the AP
Spanish Language exams
and Tina Webb-Browning
[Science Department Chair]
was invited to be a Reader
for the AP Chemistry exams.
Michael Bassett ‘92 [US
English] was selected by
the senior class at North
Broward Preparatory School
in Coconut Creek, FL, to
deliver the keynote address
at their graduation. Bassett
taught at the school for six
years prior to coming to
Hilton Head Prep and this
marks the first time that
students selected a former
faculty member.
Mae Chalk [LS/MS Spanish]
began an online training
seminar in June, sponsored
by Walden University, to
complete her certification
to teach Spanish online
for students of higher
education.
Tina Webb-Browning
[Science Chair] has been
selected to be an evaluator
for the Society for Science
& the Public’s Broadcom
MASTERS competition for
middle school students
concentrated in the science,
technology, engineering
and math skill set.
Stephanie Pullon [Learning
Resource Specialist]
received the SCISA Middle
School Teacher of the Year
Finalist Award in April. She
was one of three finalists
out of 125 member SCISA
schools. She received a
plaque and monetary
award.
Long-time Hilton Head
Prep teacher Ann Petrie
[First Grade] received the
Fall Bravo Dolphin award
for inspiring others and
demonstrating a selfless
dedication to her students,
colleagues and the entire
Prep community.
Peter Cooper [Headmaster] was invited to the 75th
anniversary celebration at the school in Bogota, Colombia
where he served as Director (Headmaster) from 1987 - 1991.
In addition to opening the time capsule from 25 years ago,
Mr. Cooper was one of four former directors to speak at the
school’s graduation exercises.
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Jane Inglis [Head of LS] and Lainie Cantrell Crose ’86
[Director of Communications] graduated from the Hilton
Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Leadership
program, Class of 2013, in June.
Karen Cherry [JK-Second
Grade Arts/School Nurse]
became a Certified Legal
Nurse Consultant (CLNC)
in April. As a CLNC, she will
provide medical expertise to
lawyers in medically-related
cases.
Rachel Allen [US World
Languages] has been
appointed chair of
the World Languages
department.
Bryan VanGronigen
[US Social Sciences] was
promoted to chair of the
Social Sciences department
this spring.
Bryan VanGronigen [Social
Sciences Chair] attended
an AP workshop for the
U.S. Government and
Politics class at Woodward
Academy in Atlanta, GA
in early June. He learned
about content resource
design and assessment
calibration.
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Jane Inglis [LS Head] has
been invited to serve on the
Board of Directors for the
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton
Chamber of Commerce
Junior Leadership program.
Carol McHugh [Fourth
Grade] married Peter Ryan
in February at the Colleton
River Plantation Club in
Bluffton.
Ariana Dakolios, daughter of
Matt Dakolios [MS Math]
and Tara McKnight Dakolios
’03, turned six months old
this spring.
Mae Chalk’s [LS/MS
Spanish] granddaughter,
Larkin Mae Monkaitis, was
born on June 1 in Asheville,
NC. Larkin’s parents, Mollie
Chalk ‘03 and her husband,
Chris Monkaitis ‘03, are both
alumni of Hilton Head Prep.
Lainie Cantrell
Crose ‘86 [Director of
Communications] accepted
an invitation to serve a twoyear term on the Board of
Regents for the Hilton Head
Island-Bluffton Chamber
of Commerce Leadership
program.
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EASTER EGG
HUNT
You are never too old for an Easter egg
hunt! The senior class organized a hunt
for their Pooh Pals and spent some quality
time on the front lawn searching for the
elusive oval treasures. Fifth Grade Buddies
also enjoyed an egg hunt with junior
kindergartners.
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agricultural community of Jinotega, set high in the mountains
bordering Honduras, students built two single family homes for
single mothers of multiple children, some of whom have special
Gavin Hurlbut
Ryan Henderson
Zac Edri, Archer Brooks, Gavin Hurlbut, Allie Burak, Laurel Woerheide, Zach June, Isi
Quevedo, Rachel Allen, Ryan Henderson, Shaun Topper and Roosa Mäkinen.
sanitary and sustainable waste management. Students gained
Archer Brooks
invaluable insight into the harsh realities and injustices that plague
the developing world, and saw firsthand how lives can be drastically
changed through small acts of kindness.
Samantha Marotta
Bow Wow Service Project
Abby Miles
eight hours a day to better the lives of those less fortunate. In the
needs. They also built two latrines, which are essential in providing
Julia Willey
Izzy Bauer
opportunity to spend spring break in a developing country, working
In April, fourth graders made chew toys and treat bags for dogs at area animal shelters
as a community service project.
Awards
Daughters of the American Revolution
Four students were honored by the Captain William
Hilton Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
in February. Fifth grader Willis Woerheide and eighth
grader Ryan Nimmer were awarded the Good Citizenship
medal and Anna Sulek won the American History Essay
Contest for her essay about American hero and Polish
revolutionary, General Thaddeus Kosciuszko. She received
the Excellence in History medal and a cash prize. After
Helen Cardamone
winning the Good Citizens Award locally, senior Helen
Cardamone went to the next level in the competition winning the Good Citizens State Scholarship Award for South
Carolina for demonstrating dependability, service, leadership, patriotism and academic excellence. She received
the prestigious Good Citizen pin and a cash prize for her commendable high school
dossier and essay about the freedoms and responsibilities of good citizens.
SCISA
COMPETITIONS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPELLING BEE
Seventh grader J.D. Monts and eighth
grader Alex Parsick placed third (by grade)
in the SCISA Regional Spelling Bee.
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The weather and tide conditions were
perfect for the seventh grade science class
to release the horseshoe crabs they had
observed in their classroom back into the
wild. The program, which is run in conjunction with the Coastal Discovery Museum
and the S.C. Department of Natural
Resources, enables students to learn
firsthand about the horseshoe crab’s life
cycle and the importance of these marine
animals to the local red knot bird, a species
completely dependent upon horseshoe
crab eggs for their survival.
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MATH TEAM
The upper school Math Team placed
sixth, out of 29 teams, in the 2013 SCISA
High School Math Meet. Senior Alex
Gordon placed tenth overall, out of 145
competitors, in the individual competition.
LITERARY MEET
This winter, the Literary Team traveled to
Holly Hill, SC for the annual SCISA Literary
Meet. The Upper School team took second
place overall. Heath Cunningham and
Sabina Sister took second and third place,
respectively, in Oral Interpretation. Maren
Czura took first place in Extemporaneous
Speaking. Marisa Wojcikiewicz and
Will Monts took third and fourth place,
respectively, in the Essay competition. In
the Middle School division, Ava Nixon
took second place and Frank Milbourn
took fourth place in Oral Interpretation.
Samantha Kriney and Ryan Nimmer took
HERITAGE
SCHOLARS
Seniors Kathryn Bishop and
Ellianna Nixon were selected as 2013
Heritage Scholars by the Heritage
Classic Foundation. They each
received a $4,000 scholarship
renewable each year for four years.
second and fourth place, respectively, in
Extemporaneous Speaking. In the Lower
School Competition, Trey Middleton
won second place in Storytelling and
Luke Herman won fourth place in Poetry
Recitation.
CHESS TEAM
The upper school Chess Team won the
SCISA State Championship for the seventh
consecutive year. Tenth graders Lucas
McMillan and Noah Sulek placed first and
second, respectively, in the individual competition. In the Lower School competition,
kindergartner Aden Parsick placed twelfth
out of 86 competitors in grades K-5.
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Keylan Hanna
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John Guo
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DALMATIANS
Morgan Woodson
Doug Hubbard
Every year, lower school students celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday
at the Breakfast, Books and Bears celebration by coming to school
dressed in pajamas and reading books by the beloved author.
Rollin Crose
Aden Parsick
For the first time, middle school students presented their own production of the Tony
Award-winning musical “The Secret Garden,” based on the classic children’s novel by
Frances Hodgson Burnett, in April.
Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade played important
roles and the chorus was also the crew for the show, singing and
acting as the servants and gardeners of the large manor house.
Lower school music teacher
Jim Fritz and alumni parent,
Pam Capriotti Martin
co-directed the musical and
Shannon Hegarty
eighth grader Ava Nixon
served as assistant director
and stage manager.
Ned Gilleland
Jaden Kidd
Anna Sulek
MacKenzie Joyner
Lower school students sang and
danced their way through a charming
production of “101 Dalmatians” in the
annual spring production. Fifth grader
Anna Sulek as Cruella Deville provided
the perfect blend of evil and humor,
while the 101 black and white “pups”
were all too cute. An enjoyable evening
was had by all.
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BRICKS 4 KIDZ
Students in junior kindergarten and
kindergarten spent a morning in February
with Bricks 4 Kidz learning critical thinking
skills and teamwork by constructing model
buildings using Lego® bricks.
Eighth graders Samantha Kriney,
Allie Jehle and Stephanie Orrell raised
more than $3,000 for Relay for Life and
helped coordinate Hilton Head Prep’s
presence at the event.
Astronomy
Michael Santorum
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Emmett Askeland
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The Fifth Grade Cast
In March, the second grade was transformed into a 19th
century one-room prairie schoolhouse in the Pioneer Unit and
study of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic “Little House in the Big
Woods.” Students dressed in traditional pioneer clothing, baked
cornbread, churned butter, learned songs and dances and played
frontier games.
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Samantha Kriney
Hudson Monts
Isabella Hassett
Charlotte Covington
Delaney Leonard
Stephanie Orrell
Frank Milbourn
Julia Gigante
Annabelle Corbitt
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The annual Spring Strings and Orchestra concert featured something a
little different this year – special guests and local island favorite, Cranford
& Sons. Co-founder Eric Reid is an alumnus from the Class of 2006 and
when his former teacher, Cathy Klimoff, called and invited them to perform
with the students, he couldn’t refuse!
Breakfast,
Books &
Bears
Using money from a Palmetto Electric “Bright Ideas” grant, the eighth grade
science class purchased the necessary materials to teach an astronomy unit.
Students were divided into teams and given topics to present to the class. Each
team was required to teach two class periods, including hands-on activities to
demonstrate their concepts. The eighth graders then led a discussion with fourth
graders about planets in the solar system.
Nicholas Marotta
Cooper Baroni
The Crowley Building took on the look
and feel of a castle during a cross-curricular,
interactive unit of study on medieval times.
First graders learned about life in a castle,
the stages of knighthood and the feudal
system. Students also participated in a
costumed knighting ceremony, street
market festival where students “sold”
homemade candles, and a traditional feast,
for which students made barley soup and
one-of-a-kind goblets fired in a kiln.
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Legally Blonde
Manicure Party
Our Favorite Things Musical Revue
In April, Hilton Head Prep presented “Our Favorite Things,” a musical and dance
revue of the top shows over the last four years. The one-night-only performance
featured smash-hits from “Grease,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Footloose,” “The
Sound of Music,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “The 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee” and “Legally Blonde.”
Some of the female cast members from
Legally Blonde delighted lower school girls
with a “Legally Blonde” Manicure Party.
Lower school girls received manicures,
learned the “bend and snap” and enjoyed
pizza together. Of course there were plenty of
pink decorations to put them in the sorority
girl mood!
“Footloose”
“Grease”
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Senior
Showcase
Senior visual and digital
artists displayed their artwork in
the Senior Showcase at Honey
Horn Plantation in April. The
annual tradition has become
one of the highlights of the year
as students get to show friends,
family and others in the community the best of their artistic
expressions.
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The sizeable cast of 31 included
15 students who were new to the
Hilton Head Prep stage. Senior
leads included Alli Kenneweg as Mark Oppenheimer
Elle Woods, Mark Oppenheimer
as Warner Huntington III, Taylor
Calamari as Emmett Forrest and
sophomore Hannah Simpson as
Paulette Bonofonte. The music was
led by Musical Director Brandon
Kaufman. Choreographer Kathleen
Watkins returned to Hilton Head
Prep, bringing years of experience
in dance instruction – including
her work as Dance Captain in the
Broadway cast of “Fosse” – to the
production.
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For the first time, the annual Island School Council for the Arts Promising Picasso’s Student
Art Exhibition was a competitive juried show where entries were selected by a committee. This
year, 184 works were submitted by students in southern Beaufort County schools, and 72 works
were selected to exhibit. Of those selected, 15 pieces were by Hilton Head Prep students.
The artwork was hung at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in February. Senior Emily Beasley
won first place, junior Deia Hunt placed third
and senior Gracie Anderson received an honorable mention. Select works by Drew Askeland
(6), Christian Steinmetz (11) and Hannah Parker
(12) were also chosen for the Promising Picassos
Student Art Pop-up Gallery and displayed in area
locations in March.
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When sorority girl Elle Woods
gets dumped by her upper-crust
boyfriend, Warner, she follows him
to Harvard Law and soon discovers
how smart she really is, challenging
the stereotypes, all the while being
authentically Elle! That’s the premise
behind Hilton Head Prep’s winter
production of “Legally Blonde,” a
crowd-pleaser full of peppy musical
numbers, exciting choreography,
two adorable pooches and plenty
of hot pink!
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Juniors Christian Steinmetz
and Julia Nahman placed first and
second, respectively, and eighth
grader Stephanie Orrell placed first
at the Sea Island Regional Science
Fair for upper and middle schools.
Hilton Head Prep upper school
students won the top prize in five
of the seven categories, 17 awards
in total. Middle school students
took home the top prize in the
Social and Behavioral Science
category and won a total of 15
awards.
Steinmetz and Nahman,
along with freshman Will Monts,
attended the Intel International
Science and Engineering Fair in
Phoenix, where Nahman won a
four year, $15,000 a year scholarship to the University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia.
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Coach Jerry Faulkner
A record 23 boys signed up for the varsity boys basketball
team this season. Last season, Coach Sulek established a strong
foundation of solid fundamentals and work ethic, which gave us a
great head start.
With only one senior, we were a young team; however,
co-captains Charlie Wilmot and John Eck did a superb job of
leadership. There is no doubt that this leadership, both on and
off the court, was instrumental to the team’s success.
No matter what definition you use, the word “success” is
rooted in victories, and progressing from a record of 4-23 to a
record of 14-13 in one year’s time, is a successful season. Even with
our losses, the team was competitive, with eight of their 13 losses
by a margin of only six points.
This team truly represented Hilton Head Prep with class.
A season without a technical foul and many examples of true
sportsmanship defined the team.
Highlights include winning the Colleton Prep tournament
(defeating last year’s state champion Lawrence Manning and rival
Hilton Head Christian Academy in the process), placing second in
the Ret Thomas Tournament, beating HHCA and Pinewood Prep
at the end of the season, and making the state tournament.
Although we will face some challenges next year with the loss
of two key players and a tough game schedule, most of the team
is returning and they are anxious to meet the challenges head on.
Bowling
Coach Bryan VanGronigen
The first ever Hilton Head Prep bowling team had an extraordinary season. No one on the team had bowled competitively
before and it was a tremendous amount of fun to not only teach
them how to bowl, but also to work with them on their physical
form and mental game. They were enthusiastic, curious and eager
to learn, and the team dynamic that was created only supplemented the energy and camaraderie.
We participated in two qualifying matches for the state tournament and won one of them outright. And, to the surprise of others, we
placed second in the state tournament – a truly remarkable feat in the
first year! I sincerely look forward to coaching the team next year.
JV Boys Basketball
Coach Kevin Wald
The JV boys basketball team had a lot to be proud of this year.
We had some very exciting wins, particularly against rival Hilton
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Head Christian Academy. Despite more losses than wins this season, our boys played with a great attitude and a lot of heart. They
put in the effort, supported each other every step of the way and
played hard right up until the final buzzer each and every game. It
was an honor to coach such a hardworking group who represented
themselves and their school exceptionally well in every situation.
JV Girls Basketball
Coaches Dan Sheehan and Mike Kilpatrick
We were thrilled with the progress the team made on the court
this season, finishing with an 11-5 overall record, 5-3 in our region.
The girls were challenged each and every day, and during the course
of the season each player made significant improvements. The girls
worked very hard to understand the game plan and to execute it
when they were out on the floor. Everyone on the team was willing
to be coached. They were outstanding teammates, always working together, being unselfish, supporting one another and staying
positive.
Abby Kandel earned the Coaches’ Award for her amazing
defense and her fast and aggressive offensive style. Kendall Smith
was recognized as the Offensive Player of the Year Award for her
sensational outside shooting. She had a record setting year shooting three pointers. Catherine Sheehan earned the Outstanding
Team Contribution award for her outstanding work as our team’s
point guard. Maddie McDonald was a top defender and solid
rebounder. Kate Herman led us on defense and always had a positive attitude. Carley Willey helped out the team with her energetic,
“do whatever it takes to win” approach. Cori Leonard was “instant
offense” for our team whenever she entered the game. Foster
Willey got off to a very promising start, but an injury forced her to
the sideline. Alex Wynne improved steadily throughout the year,
making some key contributions at the end of the season.
Highlights include a hard fought, come-from-behind, last minute victory over Northwood Academy on our home court. We also
played a superb game against a very strong Porter Gaud team,
when we scored over 40 points in a losing effort. The girls played
with great chemistry and precision in wins against Bible Baptist,
Thomas Heyward, Ashley Hall and First Baptist. We are looking
froward to watching all the girls continue to grow and develop next
season.
Middle School Girls Basketball
Coach Liz Nash
The middle school girls basketball team experienced a dream
season. Although they lacked game experience in the start of the
season, they worked hard and truly became students of the game.
That was the turning point and that was the moment success on
the scoreboard began. We ended the season with seven wins and
six losses. The team won the last six games and three of those
seven wins came in nail-biting overtime play.
The girls worked well together all season and were tremendously
supportive of one another. Coaches Nash and Woerheide really
enjoyed working with these athletes, who always gave 100% effort.
Their vast improvement as players and teammates was a real
testament to their character. We look forward to seeing them back
on the court next year.
Middle School A Boys Basketball
Coaches Ron Simmons and Matt Dakolios
The middle school boys basketball A team ended their season
the way they started – with an undefeated run toward a tournament championship. The talent-laden squad began the year
emphatically, winning all three games in the St. Francis Tip-off
Classic and finishing the year with an exclamation point, winning
the 1st Annual Bolden Classic tournament. In between those
accomplishments, the team ran off an impressive string of victories
finishing undefeated in South Carolina for the second time in three
years. The only blemish, on what would otherwise be a perfect
season, was a defeat in Savannah in the holiday tournament at
Temple of Glory.
Second year starter Mac Orie and newcomer Robbie Morway
led the team in scoring and rebounding, while Waddy Brooks
led the team in assists, finishing as the team’s third leading scorer.
Wingmen Ben Jackson and John Blackshire were relied upon to
loosen up zone defenses with their sharpshooting.
Defense, however, was the team’s calling card, with players like
Bryan Allen, Michael Morway, Matt Warshaw and Dorsey Barker
consistently pressuring the perimeter and big men Cole Frederick,
Kwame Agyei-Minta and Alex Parsick, the team’s most improved
player, denying interior access, blocking shots and igniting the fast
break with aggressive rebounding.
Middle School B Boys Basketball
Coach Israel Bejar
The Middle School Boys Basketball B team was in a rebuilding
year. We had quite a few players from last year who moved up to
the next level and we also had a lot of new players coming from
the sixth grade, many of whom had never played the game. I’m
particularly proud of the way they put their hearts into it.
Over the course of the short season, our team made dramatic
improvements. Several games were close and, although we fought
fiercely, the experience (and average height) of the other teams
prevailed. We played St. Francis several times over the season and
even though we lost to them, the score grew closer each time we
met them on the court. In our last game against St. Francis, we lost
by only two points.
Several players developed strong leadership skills and continued to encourage the rest of the team to play hard throughout the
season. We learned basic defense and offense, shooting stance,
release and fighting for a position under the glass in order to
win the rebounds. Our strategy was to create two teams, playing
alternating quarters, which allowed all of the players the opportunity to contribute to the team, while at the same time learning and
having fun.
Athletic Awards
VARSITY BOYS
BASKETBALL
Outstanding Team
Contribution
John Eck
Coaches’ Award
Charlie Wilmot
Most Improved
Randy Young
JV BOYS
BASKETBALL
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Tyler Fox
Coaches’ Award
Lucas McMillan
Pride Award
Andrew Moody
JV GIRLS
BASKETBALL
Coaches’ Award
Abby Kandel
Best Offensive Player
Kendall Smith
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Catherine Sheehan
BOWLING
Outstanding Team
Contribution
John Sheehan
Coaches’ Award
Greg Warren
MS BOYS
BASKETBALL
Outstanding Team
Contribution
A Team: Robbie Morway
Mac Orie
B Team: J. D. Monts
Coaches’ Award
B Team: Michael Santorum
Most Improved
A Team: Alex Parsick
B Team: Tate Wilkinson
MS GIRLS
BASKETBALL
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Allessandra Reuben
Defense Award
Abigail Barker
Most Improved
Alana McCallion
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Varsity Golf
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Coach Kyle Maloney
After taking home the State Championship title in 2012, the
varsity golf team looked to repeat the victory in 2013. Seniors
Woody Woodward and Mitchell Campbell provided strong
leadership for the team and really took on the role of mentoring
the younger golfers. Our boys played exceptionally well throughout the season and finished in the top three in all of the region
matches.
Although we did not bring home the title for the second
consecutive year, the team made a good showing at the State
Tournament, finishing in third place out of 20 teams. Woodward, a
Wake Forest commit, and Mitchell Campbell finished the season
with All State Honors. We look forward to the upcoming season.
Varsity Boys Tennis
Coach Clint Van Aswegan
The boys tennis team had a great season this year, making it
all the way to the state finals. Our top two players, Andrew Schafer
and Jared Woodson, made invaluable contributions and were
selected to the All-Region team. Two new welcome additions to
the team were Colton Lavery at number 3 and Matt Kandel at
number 6, who helped strengthen our team and helped us attain
the second seed in the state tournament. Although we lost in the
state finals, we improved our standing from the previous season,
where we lost in the semifinals.
Overall, we had a very successful season and we look forward
to next year, where we plan to take the next logical step to the
state championship.
Varsity Baseball
Coach Lew Kent
The 2013 baseball season was one for the record books. The
Dolphins finished 18-6 overall, won the region, and advanced to
the state semifinals where they eventually lost to Wilson Hall. The
historic campaign proved the Dolphins were able to win due to a
well-balanced attack of pitching, defense and timely hitting.
The Dolphin’s superb defense was led by senior shortstop Jake
Martin, junior second baseman John Sheehan, junior first baseman
Randy Young, senior outfielder Marcus Hindall and junior centerfielder Cole Gardocki. Juniors JT Marbut and James Leonard
logged in the majority of time in left field. Third base was manned
by freshman Tyler Fox and junior Braden Mitchell. Freshman EJ
Churchich and junior Kevin Campbell provided stellar play behind
the plate. The pitching staff was led by junior Greg Warren and
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freshman Tyler Fox. The Dolphin offensive attack was led by Kevin
Campbell, John Sheehan, Jake Martin, Randy Young, Tyler Fox and
Greg Warren.
The Prep Dolphins bid a fond farewell to seniors Jake Martin
and Marcus Hindall. The 2014 Dolphins will return all but two starters and will attempt to avenge their semifinal loss to Wilson Hall.
Varsity Boys Soccer
Coach Matt Dakolios
The varsity boys soccer team had a successful campaign and
made the state playoffs for the second consecutive year. A fairly
young group with one senior, the boys fought through a tough
schedule to finish 9-10, before losing to eventual state champion
Cardinal Newman in the state quarterfinals.
Many improvements were shown and building blocks were
established for a big run next season. Teron Daley and Ryan
Henderson led the scoring with 11 and 9 goals, respectively, while
senior captain Logan Clark tallied 5 goals and 11 assists on the
campaign. Logan Clark and junior defender Andrew Spencer were
named first team All-Region, while junior midfielder Will Peterkin
was named to the second team.
Highlights of the season include beating Hilton Head Christian
Academy (HHCA) in a penalty kick shootout, where keeper Zenon
Parker blanked the Eagles on all three of their penalties. The team
also came together in the final two regular season games, one in
which they defeated rival HHCA in extra time, and a 3-2 defeat
against Beaufort Academy, after a loss earlier in the season. All in
all, it was a successful year on which the team will build for more
success in the future.
Varsity Girls Soccer
Coach Chance Cook
In many respects, the 2013 campaign for the varsity girls soccer
squad was a learning experience for many of our underclassmen,
including 6 eighth graders who made the leap to varsity and gained
valuable playing time from the outset. Although the 9-10 overall
record does not jump off the page, it was a solid season from a
young team that had some hard-luck losses along the way.
Highlights of the year include a 1-0 victory over state champion
Beaufort Academy and our exciting 3-2 triumph in overtime over
Pinewood Prep, a school we have not defeated in six years.
Senior captains Ellie Nixon and Halie Parker provided leadership and kept an even keel out on the field, with Ellie serving as a
defensive stalwart and Halie commanding the midfield while still
being the talisman of our attack. Significant contributions also were
made by eighth grader Abby Kandel, who was the second-leading
scorer on the team, and ninth grader Carley Willey, who provided
defensive bite and could single-handedly change the tenor of the
game with her tenacious play at multiple positions.
While it certainly was a year marked by the type of inconsistency that stands as a hallmark of any team with talent that is still
young and acclimating to the nature of varsity-level competition,
the successes certainly outweighed the challenges. The team
practiced with vigor, juggled their multiple commitments well and
genuinely strove to improve as individuals and as a collective unit.
In the end, the program has a strong footing and Dolphin fans can
look forward to watching our young players continue to grow and
thrive over the next few years.
Middle School Girls Soccer
Coach Ian Devine
As the youngest team in the league, the middle school girls
soccer team had a season of growth and development. Led by
captains Sarah Orie, Daisy Woerheide and Charlotte Covington,
the girls improved each game. While we had difficulty scoring, our
defensive play was outstanding from top to bottom. Despite the
departure of several eighth graders who will move up to the varsity
squad next year, we have a number of holdovers ready to step into
more prominent roles and we look forward to a successful season.
Middle School Boys Soccer
Coach Israel Bejar
The middle school boys soccer team had an outstanding
season. We won all but one game, including winning every game
during the St. Peters tournament.
The success of our season was largely due to the winning
combination of experienced players and new players. Our more
experienced players relished in their roles as mentors for the
newer, younger players. They worked hard during every game in
order to let the new players gain some experience in the field. The
new players on our team made the team stronger and we were
very fortunate to have them. They all worked hard to improve their
speed, endurance and footwork. Each player had the opportunity
to play different positions and in doing so, they learned to have an
offensive and defensive mindset at all times.
Middle School Baseball
Coach Dan Sheehan
The middle school baseball team played a blended JV/middle
school schedule this season. We practiced every day after school,
working on all aspects of the game. We had lots of fun and we
worked very hard. We played well against Hilton Head Christian
Academy, winning 6-4. We fought hard against Thomas Heyward,
losing a close one. During our last playing day of the season, we
split a double header against the Bluffton Green Machine. The
boys enjoyed playing on our finely manicured Dolphin field on a
gorgeous Saturday afternoon.
Athletic Awards
VARSITY BOYS
BASEBALL
VARSITY BOYS
SOCCER
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Jake Martin
Rookie Award
Tyler Fox
Coaches’ Award
Marcus Hindall
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Logan Clark
Coaches’ Award
Zenon Parker
Most Improved
Teron Daley
BOYS TENNIS
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOYS SOCCER
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Andrew Schafer
Coaches’ Award
Jared Woodson
Attitude Award
Colton Lavery
BOYS GOLF
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Woody Woodward
Coaches’ Award
Mitchell Campbell
Most Improved
John Larson
VARSITY GIRLS
SOCCER
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Halie Parker
Scholar-Athlete Award
Ellie Nixon
Coaches’ Award
Forest Richardson
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Karl Johnson
Coaches’ Award
Cole Frederick
Most Improved
John Horner
MIDDLE SCHOOL
GIRLS SOCCER
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Charlotte Covington
Coaches’ Award
Daisy Woerheide
Most Improved
Adelaide Lavery
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BASEBALL
Outstanding Team
Contribution
Ned Gilleland
Coaches’ Award
John Blackshire
Most Improved
Dorsey Barker
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Upper School Work Groups
By Ron Simmons, Head of Middle School
By Katy Hudak, English Department Chair
T
he upper school faculty has undertaken a
new approach to creating solutions for
some of the biggest challenges and opportunities we face as a division. Instead of the
traditional model of the administration
devising the path forward, the faculty
formed collaborative groups around some of
our most pressing issues and worked with
students throughout the year to come up
with creative, workable solutions through
“a diagnostic lens.” Initially proposed by
Head of Upper School Nathan Stevens,
the ultimate goal is to propose and design
adjustments or additions to the experiences
and broader constituency involvement.
We first determined three important
areas of focus: Alumni Relations, the Senior
Capstone Experience, and Out-of-Class
Programming. Faculty signed on, then
recruited interested students to join the
ongoing conversations, and Upper School
Work Groups were born.
The faculty was encouraged by how many
students embraced the concept of working
side-by-side with their teachers. Each group
counted anywhere from three to six students
among their numbers. Their presence was,
by all accounts, enriching and vital.
AP English teacher and college counselor
Peg Hamilton felt that the groups’ inclusive
nature confirmed a growing belief among
her upper school colleagues.
“Although this was a novel idea for us,”
she asserted, “it was important. Student
input needs to be a part of all we do. After
all, we’re the grown-ups. We’ve been to high
school. Now it’s their turn, and they should
have a voice.”
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For their part, students also enjoyed
having a place at the table when it came
to helping determine their own and their
classmates’ experience in the upper school.
“Aspects of Prep like out-of-school
activities are something that can be
improved significantly by student input,”
said rising senior Greg Warren, a member of
the Out-of-Class Programming group.
“I think this collaboration will be very
beneficial to the school in the future.”
“Providing opportunities to learn together is the
linchpin for our continued
growth,” said Head of Middle
and interim Head of Upper
School Ron Simmons.
“The work group structure
was just a way to formalize
the collaborative spirit and
collective engagement that
is clearly present in the day
to day interactions between
teachers and students at
Hilton Head Prep.”
The kind of collaboration
fostered by the groups doesn’t always make
for neat, linear, product-oriented meetings,
but there is no doubt that they have created
rich conversations and a thoughtful
approach to complex areas of school life.
The groups will continue through the
coming year to finalize the proposals and
ideas that grew out of this year’s
meetings. The Out-of-Class
Programming group has chosen
class trips as its central focus,
while those working in the Senior
Capstone Experience are working
hard to create something more
than a “hoop” for busy seniors to
jump through.
The Alumni Relations group
is excited about a program
they have developed with the
help of senior Kathryn Bishop.
Inspired by the Teacher Cadet
program, the group proposed an
Administrative Cadet based in
the Development Office. Kathryn, herself
a teacher cadet, jumped on the opportunity
to help make this proposal a reality. She
devoted her Senior Project time to working
out the details of the new student position,
which may be implemented as soon as the
2013-14 school year.
“The ultimate goal of our work is to
establish an active and long lasting
relationship between alumni and the school
through alumni-senior interaction, contacting
Seventh graders Shalina Parker, Charlotte Covington
and Nicole Sister participated in the Recipe Challenge.
Starting with three primary colors, the team used
mathematical equations to create new colors.
“… we strive
to imbue initiative,
engagement
and self-reflection
in our students …”
alumni for information and celebrating
alumni achievement,” said Bishop.
Science Chair Tina Webb-Browning
commented, “The work groups are one
of Nathan Stevens’ lasting legacies to the
upper school. I can’t see us going back
to the traditional top-down model after
experiencing the more collaborative
approach.”
The upper school faculty has embraced
the philosophy of scholar Peter Senge, who
asserts that “students are not just passive
recipients of information but are co-creators
of knowledge and participants in the
evolution of the school.” The value of these
groups lies in ensuring that students and
teachers together work to redefine program
here at Hilton Head Prep.
Seventh graders Thomas Gulbin and Josh Williams tested
parts of the blood in a simulated blood lab and solved the
mystery of the “alien” blood.
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the Campus
Assessment
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Visible
Learning
A Collaboration
Between
Students and Faculty
“What can students actually do with what they learn?” Clearly memorizing
scientific processes and mathematical algorithms cannot be the takeaway for
meaningful learning in today’s classrooms. In a skills-based curriculum, students
need opportunities to transfer their skills independently beyond traditional
assessments. Ultimately, we must aim to deliver students who understand the
usefulness and applications of their learning.
Taking to heart the ideas of Jay McTigue and Grant Wiggins from
“Understanding-based Curriculum and Cornerstone Assessments,” we set out
to create a performance-based assessment that intertwined both seventh grade
science and math learning targets, in authentic tasks, that require students
to draw upon their previous lessons to solve the task at hand. The tasks were
complex and cross-curricular in nature so inquiry, critical thinking and collaboration
were essential components for success. At Hilton Head Preparatory School, we
strive to imbue initiative, engagement and self-reflection in our students so the
tasks would require a variety of problem solving techniques, clear communication,
a variety of roles and the careful recording of each attempted solution.
Ingrained in the seventy-five minute assessment were the core competencies
of seventh grade math and science. Students needed to use their skills of
measurement, logic, graphing, equations, systems, factoring, geometry, unit
conversions, exponents, and computation in order to solve tasks involving human
body systems, genetics, motion, density, volume, magnification, states of matter,
rates of change and other topics involving life, earth and physical science. All of
the tasks could be completed by applying the scientific method and using the
skills and key concepts they had acquired throughout the year.
In groups of three the students analyzed data, identified patterns, investigated
cause and effect, defined problems, chose appropriate units, questioned each
other, planned experiments and debated results. In “Monster Blood”, students
had to look at three “blood” samples, separate their components by centrifuge,
record the difference in percentage of components in each sample, then decide
which ecological environment would be intolerable for each.
For “Motion Graph”, students were given a variety of connecting lines on
a graph measuring distance from wall and time in seconds. Students worked
together to recreate the motion that would create such a graph of horizontal,
steep and nearly flat, positive and negative sloping lines.
Students solved “Party Bowls”, a task where they were given different starting
amounts of two different candies and different rates of consumption then asked
to predict when, if at all, would the bowls contain the same amount and if so
how many, by making a simpler problem, using a table, and solving a system of
equations.
In the debrief with students, it was clear that demonstrating their learning
through performance tasks provided levels of motivation and relevance that were
simply not replicable using traditional assessment measures. It was no surprise
that putting the learning in hands-on, real-world
context would excite students, however
there were unintended consequences.
We did not expect students to report
with pride and satisfaction partial
completions on the most difficult
stations or that they would be far
more eager to share their experiences
and problem solving methodologies
compared to their traditional year-end
exams.
For our teachers, the assessment
was invaluable. It became clear which
concepts had been learned and
lost, learned but not to the level
of transferability, and learned and
truly understood. It was evident that
this type of assessment become a
permanent part of our future trimester
assessments and final exams, at least
in the traditional context, need to be
carefully reconsidered.
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Class of 2013 Graduation
Valedictorian
ood morning friends, family, faculty and
fellow graduates. We, the class of 2013, have
accomplished quite the task. It may seem like a blur
for many, but the last twelve years of our lives have
been some of the most defining. Judging by our
impressive caps and gowns, it is clear to me that we
have reached a crucial moment in our lives. In order
for us to be able to truly appreciate this moment, it
is necessary to look back at how we arrived here, and
also ahead to the array of possibilities that lie in front
of us.
I clearly remember the day I joined this school
during my freshman year. Attempting to navigate
through swarms of students in some absurdly
cramped hallways proved to be pretty difficult and
somewhat nerve-wracking. At that point, I had no
idea that these strangers surrounding me in the halls
would become some of the most influential and
encouraging people in my life. I remember Helen
walking me to my first class and placing my care in
the capable hands of Kelsey and Halie in my very first
Prep English class. Already, I had begun to feel the
effects of Prep’s caring community.
Amongst Miss Shelton trying to get me to figure
out exactly what “my deal” was and Lu encouraging
me to color my Biology workbook, my connection
to the community at this school grew. I’m not quite
sure how it happened, but I’m glad to say that Prep
has truly made me a more open and more accepting
person. Throughout my time here, I’ve been able to
watch new students join our class and feel that same
sense of welcoming that I felt less than four years ago.
Whether we’ve been members of the Prep community for the past twelve years or merely one, every
single one of us has completed the necessary requirements and courses that bring us to this final moment.
Ms. Ham chased us down for our last few hours of
community service so that we could be right here,
experiencing a moment that is once in a lifetime. In
just a few minutes, we will all be receiving pieces of
paper that let us know that we’ve made it.
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of the
2013 Campus
Graduation
G
4.850 GPA
to attend
Emory University
Major:
Environmental
Studies
It really is a cause for celebration, and we could
not have done it without the incredible and infinite
support of our family, friends and teachers. They
provided us with shoulders to cry on when things
were hard and patted us on the back when things
went right. Our parents have worked their whole lives
to get us to this moment. Without them, we would
not be the accomplished high school graduates that
we are today. For that, I would like to say thank you
to my family, especially my parents, and acknowledge
every single person in this audience who supported
us as we moved toward such a promising time in our
lives.
Looking back at everything that led up to this, it is
easy to see today as simply a day of finality for Prep’s
class of 2013. However, I challenge my classmates
and myself to see this day as just the opposite: a day
where we can ask ourselves, “What’s next?” Much
of what you perceive in life is based merely off of
perceptions. Viewing this day as a new beginning
encourages us to realize that we’re in the real world
now. This is a place where we have to throw away
the papers and the grades and learn to apply what
we’ve learned in high school to situations that actually
matter.
I stand here surrounded by my inspirational
classmates. They are scholars, writers, athletes,
performers and artists, and every single one of them
has inspired me and will continue to inspire me to
do my absolute best, because that’s all I can ask of
myself. I know that my classmates will all live up to
their own personal bests as well. I’ve seen them excel
in areas far more complicated and impressive than
academics alone, and I am truly honored to be a part
of such a talented and real group of people.
Graduates, at the conclusion of this day, we
should be excited to embrace our futures. When you
catch yourselves seeing this as a day of finality, ask
yourself the question. What’s next? In just a few short
months, maybe even sooner, we will all be heading
our separate ways to find our own individual answers
to that question. Not yet are we ready to settle,
because the first seventeen or eighteen years of our
lives are nearly miniscule compared to the amount of
potential that lies ahead of us. This potential is what
we need to embrace. Now, we can take everything
that Prep has given us and use it to move forward and
accomplish absolutely anything.
I would like to end with a little inspiration from
Ms. Webb and the very wise Dr. Seuss: “You’re off
to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is
waiting, So … get on your way!” Congratulations to
the class of 2013. Thank you.
Ellianna
Nixon
G
ood morning friends, family, faculty and most
importantly, the Class of 2013. Four years ago
I stood in this same gym behind this same podium
and spoke to and about these same people, give or
take a few. It’s staggering to think about how much
has changed since then. For one thing, I can actually
see over the podium now. Well, only because of my
high heels, but it still counts. And for another thing,
we’re not just graduating from middle school and
moving to a different building on the same campus,
now we’re graduating from high school and moving to
different cities, states, time zones.
Everyone who knows me, whether well or only
slightly, knows that I love to talk. I could talk for days.
Once I was talking on the phone with Lucy Cram,
a former Prep student who now attends boarding
school in New Jersey, and I was telling her a story. I
was in the middle of relaying something that probably
only I would find funny, when all of a sudden I heard
laughter in the background. I, being as I find myself
amusing, kept on with the story because I assumed
she was laughing at how hilarious I am, because,
who wouldn’t, but then I noticed it wasn’t just her
laughing, there were multiple people. Now I was
feeling suspicious, so I paused and asked her what
everyone was laughing at. Lucy, hardly able to breathe
from laughter, says that once I started talking, she put
a timer on her computer on and she proceeded to
record the length of time I talked without her saying a
word back to me. She and her friends sat in her room
and watched the timer tick away as I talked for five
entire minutes without even an “okay” or a “really”
from Lucy. And I hadn’t even noticed.
That being said, I thought, when I found out
about being salutatorian, that writing this speech
would be a breeze. But I could not have been more
wrong. I procrastinated. I found every excuse not
to write it. I think maybe subconsciously I felt that
writing this speech made graduation real. And if
graduation is real, that means leaving is real too.
Leaving Prep, our parents, our friends, our teachers.
It’s all real and happening to us, and the thought
of that is a little too much for me to handle. But I
have to handle it, just like I had to handle writing
this speech. But how does someone write a speech
summarizing something where words don’t seem to
suffice? Twelve out of my 18 years of life have been
spent at this school.
I have a confession to make to this audience
today. There was a time period where I struggled with
my feelings about Prep. I wanted to leave, transfer,
get out. I thought the small size of this school was
suffocating and infuriating. I wanted to leave and
4.775 GPA
to attend
Clemson University
Major:
Education
find bigger and better things out there. I don’t know
if I was just selfish and ungrateful, or if I was just too
blind to notice how truly special our school is. I have
attended Hilton Head Prep now for twelve years.
Years filled with insanity, laughter, anger, sadness, joy.
And now that I’m finally here, standing before you
all today with so many mixed emotions it’s making
me dizzy, I can truly say with immense sincerity that
I regret nothing. If I had left when I had wanted to
I would have missed out on the greatest experience
of my life. Yes, Prep is small, and with that comes
disadvantages, but hey I’m small and yet here I am.
Right here I still am, lost for words that properly
express my sentiments about today. I started to think
back on the things my grade and I had been through
together. What stands out in my mind, and always
will happened in ninth grade. I was sitting in History
class next to Charlie Wilmot when he got called
out to go talk to Mr. Basirico. When we found out
about Nancy, our whole grade was a disaster. We
were heartbroken for Charlie. After the funeral, our
whole grade went back to Charlie’s house, just to be
there for him in whatever way we could. I remember
that night that we all just wanted to be together,
with Charlie. So we spent the night. Ten or fifteen
of us crammed onto one couch, but we didn’t mind.
Because we were together. I was next to Charlie on
the couch, and still to this day the most heartwarming
thing I’ve ever heard were Charlie’s words right before
he went to sleep. He whispered: “Good night Nancy.
I love you.” Charlie, you don’t know that I heard
you say that. And you also don’t know that in that
moment, I realized what a truly amazing person you
are. I’ve been giving that night a lot of thought lately,
because it was the first time our grade rallied together
to be there for someone we loved. I have never felt
closer to this class than that night.
A couple of weeks ago, I was searching for a quote
to put on my page in the yearbook, and I came across
this one: “The trick is to enjoy life. Don’t wish away
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LOWER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
By Jane Inglis,
Head of Lower School
and Paige Sullivan,
Lower & Middle School
Technology
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n Lower School, we emphasize character
development through our monthly values
program, in which we focus on respect, honesty,
responsibility and empathy, among others, each
month throughout the school year. This year, we
enhanced the monthly values program by integrating
technology to better connect the core curriculum
with the technology curriculum.
Once a month at a morning assembly, Head of
Lower School Jane Inglis and Headmaster Peter
Cooper introduced and discussed specific values
with all lower school students. Teachers then
continued character development discussions in their
classrooms, highlighting each value’s importance
and its practical application. Students discussed
what the value meant to them and integrated it
into a written format. Depending on grade level,
students were empowered to define the monthly
value, write poems or compose multiple paragraph
essays to record their thoughts. Language arts
instruction and composition expectations were
differentiated to meet individual student needs.
Building on the language arts compositions,
students received typing and formatting instruction
during their computer technology classes and
responses were stored as digital files. The youngest
students were taught how to open a Word
document and progressed to forming uppercase
letters by holding the shift key. Many of their
phonetic spellings and phrases were priceless
and printed “as is” for families to enjoy. Other
compositions were intuitive and insightful. The
monthly value written document begins with
rudimentary skills, such as centering titles
and adding the writer’s name. Younger students
generated student-produced story interpretations
in a software drawing program.
Their masterpieces were imported separately
into Word documents. All lower school students
utilized computer technology to record their
language arts compositions with appropriate
verbiage and pictorial content. With grade level
advancement, students receive instruction
regarding tabs, font styles and line spacing.
Students learned to search online for appropriate
clip art to illustrate their character development
essays. As students progressed, they also learned
to include stimulating document enhancements
such as text wrapping, clip art borders and photo
placement.
Finally, students learned how to save digital
files in an organized manner so that they may be
easily retrieved. Saving each digital file to a central
drive accessible from all school computers is
adequate for younger students; however older
students also learned how important it is to create
back-up files of important work. Easy access to
documents in multiple locations is an important
concept to utilize. In computer instruction,
students are encouraged to create subject folders
to organize their projects in all of their subjects.
At the end of the school year, each student
in grades K-5 was given a spiral bound “value
booklet” to chronicle their personal story of
achievement. Each lower school student now
has a personalized record of their character
development growth, value by value, to reflect
upon and treasure. They should all be very
proud of their work!
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What does it mean
to be an AP Reader?
By Lainie Crose
Perspectives | summer 2013
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“Being an AP Reader,
and now a Table Leader,
enriches my role as a
Spanish teacher at
Hilton Head Prep.
It’s a great opportunity
to network and
get ideas to improve
your own teaching.”
– Mae Chalk
Spanish
very year hundreds of thousands of students around the country file
nervously into test taking centers in the hopes of doing well enough on
their AP exams to earn college credit. While most are familiar with the
world of AP exams, little is known about how the test is graded and perhaps even
less about those who grade them.
After the AP exams are completed, AP teachers and college faculty members
from around the world gather in the United States in mid-June to evaluate and
score the free-response sections
of the AP exams. Last year alone,
11,000 AP Readers evaluated more
than 3.7 million AP exams in 34
subjects. What’s interesting is that of
those 11,000 AP Readers worldwide,
three of them are right here at
Hilton Head Prep – and that speaks
volumes about the quality of our
faculty.
“The Reading draws upon the
talents of some of the finest teachers Peg Hamilton conducts a training session with her
team.
and professors that the world has
to offer,” said Trevor Packer, Senior Vice President, AP and College
Readiness at the College Board. “It fosters professionalism, allows for
the exchange of ideas and strengthens the commitment to students
and to teaching.”
College counselor and AP teacher Peg Hamilton became an AP
reader in 1991, first in AP Literature and now in AP Language. Seven
years ago she became a Table Leader and was recently promoted
again to Assistant to the Chief Reader for AP Language. Lower
and Middle School Spanish teacher Mae Chalk just completed
her eighth year as an AP Spanish Language Exam Reader and is
now in her second term as Table Leader. Science Chair Tina WebbBrowning just completed her first year as an AP Chemistry Exam
Reader.
The process for becoming an AP Reader is lengthy, but it is a
process that, according to Hamilton, the Educational Testing Service
has “down to a science.” A teacher must first submit a resume and
apply for the position. If selected or “invited” to be an AP Reader, he or she must
participate in a training process to ensure he or she fully assimilates the official
scoring rubric and can score all essays with accuracy and validity. A group of AP
Readers, supervised by a Table Leader, is then assigned to one specific freeresponse question that they read and score for the duration of the reading. The
entire process is carefully monitored on site so that all student work is accurately
assessed.
If reading AP exams is such a lengthy and rigorous process of certifications,
applications, training, reading and grading…why do it?
“Being an AP Reader, and now a Table Leader, enriches my role as a Spanish
teacher at Hilton Head Prep,” said Chalk. “It’s a great opportunity to network and
get ideas to improve your own teaching.”
Hamilton readily agrees, saying “It is some of the most rewarding work they
as teachers can do. AP Readers have an unprecedented opportunity to network
with colleagues in their chosen field, exchange ideas, share techniques and see
what others are doing in the classroom. There are opportunities for personal and
professional development as they not only read student work but then gather to
discuss what they need to teach at the secondary level and what colleges expect
of incoming freshmen.”
Like all AP Readers, Hamilton takes her role very seriously, addressing her table
every year with the words she first heard in 1991 from the then Chief Reader Lee
Abbott of The Ohio State University: “Every student is entitled to a good and fair
reading.”
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Leadership opportunities
B ’s
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Around
Lower
School
the Campus
Becoming a Leader Through the Teacher Cadet Program
The
of
a
By Jane Inglis, Head of Lower School
By Kathryn Bishop, Class of 2013
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his year the Upper
levels to interact in acaSchool created a
demic, athletic and social
new Teacher Cadet
environments. That is what
program to give juniors
truly sets Prep apart from
and seniors the chance
other schools. Prep really is
to give back to the
a “family” and the Teacher
community of learners that
Cadet program is only one
Upper School faculty have
example of this unity and
been trying to foster. The
interaction.
role of a Teacher Cadet
Juniors Greg Warren
is to assist a teacher in
and Shaun Topper helped
his or her classroom and
Mr. VanGronigen in his
work with students to
freshman and sophomore
advance their learning
classes and both speak
and overall comfort
highly of the program’s
Teacher cadet Kathryn Bishop [second from left] assisted freshmen Anita Uwadia, Zach June and Colton
with the education
Lavery with their English assignments.
benefits for both the
process. Social Sciences teacher Bryan
memorize Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and
Teacher Cadets and the students in the
VanGronigen brought this program to life
researching banned books for final research
classroom.
at the beginning of the year after having a
papers. The experience was unbelievably
Warren appreciates that the program
similar program at his public high school for rewarding and it has given me a deeper
means something different for everyone
students who were interested in the field of understanding of the learning process and
involved. He focused on the role of the
education.
teacher and his or her interaction with
“I knew this program could be benstudents.
eficial to Prep because the school is a
“Focusing on how people act in the
small institution and we simply don’t
classroom as opposed to just what is
have enough teachers to create the
being taught allowed me to see things
electives we need,” said VanGronigen.
in my other classes that I never noticed
“One of our main goals is to provide
before,” said Warren.
students with a leadership experience
Topper shared a similarly rewarding
both in and out the classroom.”
experience, saying “I enjoyed seeing
The level of interest among the
the students’ progress that directly
students was so high that students
resulted from my instruction. I saw
requested the course be made into
the product of my energy and efforts
a for-credit elective, instead of
manifest within someone else.”
non-credit, which was the initial intent.
So rewarding was my own experiTeacher Cadets Shaun Topper, Julia Nahman, Advisor Mr.
Bryan VanGronigen, Kathryn Bishop and Greg Warren
Faculty agreed and revised the structure of
ence that I created a course syllabus and
the course to allow for that.
application for an Administrative Cadet
Throughout the course of my senior year, even made me consider a career in education. for my Senior Project. We hope to create
I was a Teacher Cadet for one of Mrs. Hudak’s My favorite aspect of the program is having
a program where students become more
freshman Fundamentals of Writing courses.
younger students take my advice seriously and involved with the Alumni Association and
My role ranged from observing discussions
using it to improve their work in the classroom. connecting with the greater community
and working with small groups on writing
Prep has done a wonderful job providing
through social media. I am excited to see
thesis statements, helping them dissect and opportunities for students in different grade
where Prep takes this program in the future.
Perspectives | summer 2013
nn Petrie’s circle of life has centered on teaching first graders
for 43 years. Hilton Head Prep is indeed fortunate that
Ann has called the Crowley Building home for twenty-five
of those years. One of her greatest teaching rewards is watching
“Lifers” blossom with talent and promise from first to twelfth grade.
Ann cherishes the joy of spending time with her students once
again as the circle continues and her first graders become senior
“Pooh Pals,” mentoring students in kindergarten and first grade.
After graduating with a degree in elementary education from
William Woods College in Missouri, Ann began her lifelong passion
of teaching language arts in Cincinnati, where she learned and
implemented “best practices” for teaching young children.
Ann joined the Hilton Head Prep family in 1984, teaching first
at May River Academy in Bluffton before moving to our island
campus with the 1985 merger. She immediately distinguished
herself as a lower school leader through her subject matter mastery,
love for children and eagerness to embrace new methods of
teaching to accommodate different learning styles. It was evident
early on that Ann had a particular passion for teaching young
children how to read. She enjoyed watching the joy on their faces
as they learned a new word. She also exceled at developing
innovative approaches to teaching fundamental writing skills,
year after year, sibling after sibling.
For many years, Ann Petrie or “Lady Anna” and I, as “Lady
Irisha,” had great fun transforming the Crowley Building into a
castle setting to teach our first graders about life in a castle, the
stages of knighthood and the feudal system. This cross-curricular,
interactive unit of study is highlighted each year with a costumed
knighting ceremony, followed by a street market festival where
students sell their homemade candles as members of a guild. For
their feast, students made barley soup, served in bread bowls and
one-of-a-kind goblets fired in a kiln.
Ann’s ability to teach to each child’s strength earned her the title
of SCISA Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2005. Lucy Crowley,
former Head of Lower School, recognized this accomplishment,
saying, “We appreciate the honor that you have brought to our
school as well as the honor we have of your teaching here each
day.” Ann has also been distinguished as the Lower School Rotary
Teacher of the Year three times during her career at Prep.
Ann has always been a team player who is more than willing to
share her expertise with fellow educators. She was part of Prep’s
Mentoring Program, collaborating with new teachers and assisting
them in understanding our educational programs and “community
of learners” philosophy.
As part of Ann’s legacy to Lower School, we established a “Love
of Reading” award in her honor. Every year a first grader will be
recognized for their genuine love of the printed word and their
name will be added to the plaque. This year both Amanda Hudak
and Garrett Simons were distinguished by receiving this award. In
appreciation for Ann’s service at Prep, a ceramic pastel birdbath and
recognition plaque have been added to Lucy’s Garden.
I will treasure my memories of being a team partner with Ann
for 20 years and look forward to being lifelong friends. As Ann
begins her retirement, faculty, staff, parents and, of course, the
children, will remember the wonderful educational gifts so
generously given with love by first grade teacher, Ann Petrie.
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Service Learning at
Carolina House
By Foster Willey, Class of 2017
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Class of 2013
Hilton Head Preparatory School
Remington Grace Anderson=+ . . . . . . . . Northeastern University
Austin James Baker+*. . . . . . . . . University of Colorado/Boulder
Emily Paige Beasley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Kentucky
Kathryn Mary Bishop+* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wake Forest University
Jill Sydney Brunori=*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wake Forest University
Taylor John Calamari#+* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College of Charleston
George Mitchell Campbell=. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skidmore College
Helen Hart Cardamone#+*. . . . . . . . . . . Wake Forest University
Brooke Nicole Churchich^+*. . . . . . University of South Carolina
Dylan Andrew Clark. . . . . University of South Carolina/Beaufort
Kaitlyn Denise Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coker College
Logan Matthew Clark#+*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clemson University
Marina Wilson Colket. . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Barbara City College
Kyle Medland Collett. . . . . Savannah College of Art and Design
William Thorn Walker Crotty. . . . . . . . . . Wright State University
Kaitlyn Jo Diaz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High Point University
Kelly Levering Dodd=+*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villanova University
Russell Andrew Freed+*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lehigh University
Maggie Marie Gasser+*. . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Barbara City College
Alexandra Rose Gordon+*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duke University
Riley John Gula+*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Mississippi
John George Gulbin+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhodes College
Margaret Elizabeth Gulbin. . . . . University of Colorado/Boulder
Marcus Decatur Hindall. . . Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Kelsey Grace Izzillo#. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clemson University
Justin Jennings Kaiser#. . University of North Carolina/Charlotte
Alexandra Marie Kenneweg#+*. . . . . . . . . . University of Georgia
Zachary John Krin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida Gulf Coast University
Kelsey Ruth Lauerer+*. . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Barbara City College
Jake Tee Martin=*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Young Harris College
Abigail Greene Miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winthrop University
Ellianna Frances Nixon#+*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clemson University
Molly Catherine O’Neil+* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emory University
Mark Ryan Oppenheimer#+*. . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Miami
Tyler J. Orford. . . . . . . . . . University of South Carolina/Beaufort
Halie Josephine Parker#+*. . . . . North Carolina State University
Hannah Leigh Parker#+* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College of Charleston
Jordan Michelle Rekeweg^+*. . . . . . . . . . . . . Fordham University
Andrew Jonathan Schafer=. . . . . . . . University of South Carolina
Juan Manuel Sheppard=. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Furman University
Sabina Sister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Chester University
Charles Remington Wilmot#+*. . . . . . . . . . . . Auburn University
Woody Bryan Woodward=+*. . . . . . . . . . Wake Forest University
Patricio Gabriel Yunga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Undecided
*Honor Graduate (90 and above cumulative GPA all four years) +National Honor Society #12-Year Student ^Legacy Graduate =Signed Collegiate Athlete
$2,266,774
in Scholarships
and Grants
Awarded
8 Graduates
Competing in
Athletics at the
Collegiate Level
11 Lifer
Graduates
(Lifers are students who
have attended Prep
from first grade through
graduation.)
66 Advanced
Placement
Classes
Completed
Hilton Head Preparatory School | A Community of Learners
8 Fox Grape Road | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Bobbie Somerville, Director of Admissions
[email protected] | 843-671-2286, ext. 505
A private, independent school serving students in junior kindergarten through twelfth grade
Over 3,000
Hours of
Community
Service
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he Clare Bridge wing of the Carolina House is designated for those who have late
stage Alzheimer’s disease and strong cases of dementia. My great grandmother,
Kathleen, is living in the Clare Bridge wing. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s many
years ago, but only recently her disease began to worsen.
Watching my great grandmother deteriorate before my eyes is devastating for my family
and me, so she is one of the reasons I chose to volunteer at the Carolina House. My great
grandmother is 90 years old, and most days it takes many reminders for her to remember
who I am. This can be very difficult, but I have noticed that as my hours at the Carolina
House have increased, she has started to recognize me more easily than she could just a
few months ago, before I began volunteering.
My family has a very personal connection with Alzheimer’s disease, so it makes this
whole experience that much more special. Growing up with my great grandmother, I
learned how to be more patient and understanding while working with dementia patients.
Patience is a huge component when working with the residents of the Carolina House.
If you try to rush them during an activity, they will become frustrated and lose interest
immediately. For those who cannot see very well, I usually assist them with paintings and
other visual activities when they need it, and after watching me work, they gain more interest and try again. Seeing the residents smile and laugh with one another while working on
projects, playing Bingo, watching a movie or sitting outside in the sun, makes me extremely
happy. It makes me feel that I am making a huge impact on the lives of these people.
There is a certain couple living together in the Carolina House that makes me smile
every time I see them. I am not sure of the man’s name, but the woman’s name is Mickey,
which is short for Michelle. She has about a twenty-second memory, which means she is
unable to remember a question, let alone a conversation, that occurred twenty seconds
prior. A conversation with Mickey goes somewhere along the lines of her asking for your
name, telling you hers, asking where you are from, and then repeating the same conversation. Her husband just laughs when this happens, and has learned to accept the fact that
his wife does not remember their conversations. His love for his wife is so great that he has
learned to deal with it, stand by her side, and support her no matter what happens.
The interesting thing about Alzheimer’s disease is that despite all of the recent events
the residents cannot recall, the patients can recall certain things about their childhoods.
For example, I was talking to my great grandmother a few weeks ago, and she told me
about all of the fun times she had when she was a Girl Scout in middle school. She also
told me stories about all of her greatest adventures and jobs she had while growing up.
This was one of her better days, which she rarely has, but it makes me so happy
that she can remember important moments like these from her childhood.
When this community service project was assigned, I was not looking
forward to it. However, now that I have found a project I enjoy and have
a personal connection with, I realize how much fun it is to help those in
need. When you find something that you truly enjoy, it does not feel like
work. Having volunteers at the Carolina House makes the lives of the
residents so much better because it gives them the opportunity to meet
new people and hear new stories.
This project was such a great experience for
me because I was able to gain a new perspective on life and helping others. After spending
so much time volunteering and working with
Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, I want
to continue working with these people, and
possibly others in assisted living homes. One of
the most amazing things about this project was
that it was not just me making an impact on the
residents, the residents made an impact on me.
As a core value at Hilton Head Prep,
service has taken on an increasingly more
prominent role in recent years as students
in all grades participate in some form of
community service. Younger students,
beginning with junior kindergartners,
engage in service projects as a class.
As they mature and begin to work more
independently, students are encouraged
to develop a more personal connection to
their service learning for a deeper, more
meaningful experience.
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When this community service
project was assigned,
I was not looking forward to it.
However, now that
I have found a project I enjoy
and have a personal connection with, I realize how much
fun it is to help those in need.
When you find something
that you truly enjoy,
it does not feel like work.
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ALUMNI NEWS
the
Last
Ham
Chat
The following words were spoken by College
Counselor Peg Hamilton to the senior class
following Heritage break about the rich “heritage”
which is Hilton Head Prep:
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Hall of Fame inductees Danny Nash and
Hadley & Cooper Puntereri.
This spring, Hilton Head Prep
inducted three former athletes
into the Hall of Fame, bringing the
total number of members to 33.
Selection is based on outstanding
athletic accomplishments, dedication
and loyalty to Hilton Head Prep,
contribution to our athletic story and
adhering to the highest standard of
conduct and character.
Joining the ranks of a long list
of outstanding athletes from Hilton
Head Prep, May River Academy
and Sea Pines Academy are Hadley
Puntereri ’00 for basketball and
soccer, Cooper Puntereri ’02 for
basketball and soccer, and Danny
Nash ’04 for tennis.
“This year’s group of inductees
represent a cross-section of the best
Hilton Head Prep has to offer in its
rich history in the field of athletics,”
said Hilton Head Prep Athletic
Director Rich Basirico. “The Hall of
Fame gives us the opportunity to
honor those alumni who devoted
their time and talent to our athletic
program both on and off the field.”
The new inductees were honored
during a special ceremony by their
former coaches and were given a
plaque to keep. Larger plaques, each
with a rendering of their image and
details of their accomplishments,
now hang with distinction on the Hall
of Fame wall located in the lobby of
the Joseph B. Fraser, Jr. Field House.
Perspectives | summer 2013
“Time passes,
and it does not pass …”
I want you to remember that line of
poetry. I don’t know where I read it or who
the poet is, but it has been resonating with
me for the past several weeks.
We’ve just returned this morning from
what we call our “Heritage Break” (or, in
AP Language, what we called our “Heritage
Hiatus”). I mean, where else can you go
to school and get a few days off for a golf
tournament?!
So I started thinking about the RBC
Heritage golf tournament and about that
word … heritage.
The first Heritage Classic golf
tournament was held in Sea Pines on
Thanksgiving weekend back in 1969.
A brainchild of Hilton Head’s visionary,
Charles Fraser, that first tourney featured
such players as Arnold Palmer and Jack
Nicklaus who played on the brand-new
Pete Dye-designed course. Fun fact: Arnold
Palmer won that first Heritage and Nicklaus
helped Dye design the course.
For that first Heritage win, Palmer
took home $20,000 (the total purse was
$100,000). Last year’s tourney featured a
purse of $5.7 million with fans all over the
world marking every player’s move as many
golfers travel right from the Masters to
Harbour Town.
And of course, the Heritage Classic
Foundation has gone on to award scholarships to many area students, including this
year our own Kathryn Bishop and Ellie
Nixon, to the total of over $3.75 million!
Over time, the name of the tournament
has changed … from Heritage Classic to
the MCI Heritage to the Verizon Heritage
to the RBC Heritage. But it is still THE
HERITAGE, and one of our island’s most
cherished traditions. For those of us who live
and go to school here, it is part of our heritage.
“Time passes,
and it does not pass …”
The word “heritage” means “something
that is passed down from preceding generations, a tradition, a practice.” Its synonyms
include legacy, inheritance, birthright,
attribute, convention, custom, rubric and
rule. A heritage, therefore, is transmitted
from the past, handed down … and is not
necessarily a concrete thing. It can also be a
feeling or an event.
All schools have sports teams, proms,
yearbooks, graduations and alumni
reunions. But rep, rich in its own heritage,
has some all its own:
n Pooh Pals
n The Senior Walk at Prom
n Intense science fair
n Poetry Month celebrations
n Dress down days for charity
n Relay for Life participation
n Medieval Times in Lower School
n Fabulous musical productions in all
three divisions
n Academic team competitions
n “Noseeums” at every event
n Days off for the Heritage
n ➢An amazing visual arts program
n Teachers who have been here
seemingly forever
n Lifer dinners right before graduation
n Alumni luncheons at Truffles
n Alumni t-shirts
And there’s always room and time
enough to establish more traditions as we
continue to enrich our own heritage.
EACH OF YOU is part of Prep’s
heritage. Some of us who have been here a
while now teach the offspring of our former
students. Sometimes we welcome back our
alumni as they join our faculty. It is at those
moments that we realize that time passes,
and it does not pass.
I hope you all enjoyed the Heritage
break … and I hope everyone is ready to finish up this school year with dazzlingly good
work and solid effort. After all, that attention
to academic depth is also part of our Prep
Heritage. Go Prep! Thank you.
Stay
Connected
Save
date
– Parents of Alumni Movement
the
By Margot Brown, Director of Institutional Advancement
O
ne of the core values that makes
Hilton Head Preparatory School
such a special place is “school family,”
which includes not only faculty, students,
parents and alumni but also parents of
alumni. Since the sense of community is so
strong at Prep, moving from current parent
to parent of alumni can be a difficult
move for some. To help maintain
that connection, we have started
a movement called “Stay
Connected” and formed
a committee of parents
of alumni to help them
maintain their connection
to the school.
The mission of the“Stay
Connected” movement
is to inform parents of
alumni opportunities to stay
involved and to inform them
of Prep activities. Parents of
alumni continue to take pride in
their association with and are grateful
for the gifts of a Prep education. The
school recognizes that the ongoing
commitment and support of parents
of alumni will help to ensure our future
success.
Members of the Parents of Alumni Movement [back
row, left to right: Leslie Gintz, Catherine Builder, Carol
Schembra, Karen Ryan, Linda Fraser, Karen Buterbaugh;
[front row] Elizabeth Hancock, Melissa Bragg, Gretchen
Goss and Leisa Cram.
Chaired by former board member Carol
Schembra (parent of Christopher ’06) and
Leslie Gintz (parent of Graham ’08 and
KateLynn ’11), both of whom served on the
Parents Association executive committee,
this enthusiastic group has some great
ideas in mind to help their fellow
parents of alumni stay connected.
After parenting a total of three
lifers between them, both Carol
and Leslie said that while they
needed to step back from their
Prep activities while getting their
kids through college, they also missed
the daily connection to the school that
they had put their heart and souls into for so
many years. Working on a program just for
parents of alumni seemed like the perfect
way for them to “stay connected” and
continue to give back to the school.
Members of the committee note that
they are the perfect group to offer volunteer
hours to the school, be cheerleaders at
school events and to be Prep ambassadors
in the community. Their kids are out of the
Jubilee:
Festival of Trees
December 7,
2013
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Alumni Class notes
1997
Catherine Lawrence Oomens
[email protected]
Becca Dupps-Edwards
[email protected]
1993
1998
Margot Olson Bowers
[email protected]
Alumni
Class Notes
Meredith Inglesby
Blanchard, along with
her husband, recently
performed in the musical
spoof “SPAMALOT” at
the Arts Center of Coastal
Carolina in Hilton Head.
They became parents last
year of a baby girl named
Wren.
1984
Sam Bauer
[email protected]
Alan Perry
[email protected]
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1985
Margaret Crenshaw
MargaretCrenshaw1@
gmail.com
1979
Debbie Eakin Cornelia
[email protected]
1972
Class Rep Needed
1973
Sabra Wilkenson Thompson
[email protected]
1974
Class Rep Needed
1975
Teri Dunn-Floyd
[email protected]
1980
Rebecca MacAlarney Smith
[email protected]
1981
Susan Fennell
[email protected]
1982
John Pinckney
[email protected]
1983
Nancy Caldwell Fish
[email protected]
1976
Class Rep Needed
In April, Mike Williams
was named chief executive
officer of Sunteck Transport
Group, a logistics and
freight management
provider. He joined the
organization in 2007 and
has held various positions,
including his most recent
positions of president and
general counsel.
1977
Linda Steadman Fraser
[email protected]
1978
Susanne Rohner Ochsner
[email protected]
Tom Berrigan’s son,
Tommy, will attend the
S.C. Governor’s School
of Science and Math, a
two year boarding school
for juniors and seniors, in
Hartsville, SC in the fall.
Jonathan Wilson ‘89, co-founder of Colony Bay
Productions, recently produced a mini-series, Courage
New Hampshire, which aired nationally on the INSP
Network in late May. The mission of Wilson’s production
company is to provide heroic and inspirational stories of
America’s founders. Jonathan has lived in Los Angeles
and worked in the film business since graduating from
Syracuse University Film School in 1993.
1986
Lainie Cantrell Crose
[email protected]
share his life story with students in the Fellowship of
Christian Athletes.
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Leadership program in
June. She has accepted
an invitation to sit on the
Board of Regents, which
oversees the program, for a
two-year term.
Nancy Perella Dofflemyer and her husband,
Jim, are celebrating their
10th anniversary this year.
1987
Craig Hudson and Dana
Grailer were married on
June 25 on St. John, USVI.
Attending the wedding
were Dana’s two sons,
Logan and Travis, along
with Craig’s three daughters, Kendrick, Laney and
Meyer Anne. Dana works
for AT&T and Craig works
for Merial. The happy
family lives in Dacula, GA,
a suburb of Atlanta.
Lainie Cantrell Crose
Doug Weaver ‘78 recently returned to campus to
1999
Class Rep Needed
Clayton Rollison married
Leah McDonald on June 8.
Stephanie West married
Brandon Stavola in Hilton
Head in March.
Jon Rinaldi married
Glenn Carver serves
on the advisory board for
EpiCenter, an organization
that supports entrepreneurs and small businesses, in Atlanta. EpiCenter
is also the home of the
Entrepreneurship Hall of
Fame.
Nick Murphy
[email protected]
graduated from the Hilton
Head Island-Bluffton
Chamber of Commerce
1994
Travis Gay
[email protected]
1995
Paul Halloran
[email protected]
Catherine Scarminach
married Jonathan Lewallen
in April. She is an estate
planning and probate
attorney with Novit &
Scarminach, P.A. in Hilton
Head.
Perry Hodge
[email protected]
1988
Paula Edwards Wadley
[email protected]
Kimi Reid is a health
and wellness chef
(www.chefkimireid.com)
in Portland, OR.
Kat Simmons Bell and
husband, Justin, welcomed
their son Zackary Justin “ZJ”
Bell on March 5.
2001
Eric Reid ‘06 [far right], along with his band Cranford &
Katie Finger Girardi
Sons, returned to campus to play with lower, middle and
upper school students in the annual Spring Strings and
Orchestra concert.
and her husband are
expecting their second
child in October.
2004
Class Rep Needed
Adrienne Early Guyton
Faleisha Brown
[email protected]
Devon Starry on March 24. and her husband, Nick, are
expecting twins in October. Jim Sauter graduated
from Cumberland School
2000
of Law at Samford UniverMeg
Strimpfel
James
Jaunell Murphy
sity in Birmingham, AL in
lives
in
Bluffton
and
works
[email protected]
for the Hilton Head Home May of 2012 and passed
the Tennessee Bar Exam in
Builders
Hadley Puntereri marthe fall of 2012. He is now
Association.
ried Doug Miller on June 8
an associate attorney with
in Harbour Town.
Morgan & Akins, PLLC
2002
in Nashville, TN, where
Margaret Howell is
David Bachelder
he specializes in insurance
engaged to Stephen
[email protected]
defense and business
Updegraff.
litigation.
Drew and Christine
Lindsay Horne was
Hopper Dumler
Stephanie Brown was
recently engaged to Roman welcomed their third
Beach.
daughter, Abigail Lee, on engaged to Noah Bramble
in September.
April 29.
Brendan Long is a
Mark Finger recently
firefighter with the Bluffton 2003
moved back to Hilton
Fire Department.
David Butler
Head Island from Atlanta.
[email protected]
He works at Harbour Town
Golf Links.
Christopher and Mollie
Chalk Monkaitis are the
proud parents of Larkin
Mae, who was born on
June 1 in Asheville, NC.
Chris, Mollie and Larkin
reside in Weaverville, NC.
2005
Megan Donley
[email protected]
Stephen Foster
[email protected]
This summer, Elliott Fraser
is studying Maritime Law
in Rhodes, Greece. He has
plans to travel to Barcelona
and Mallorca before
returning to Charleston
for an internship.
2006
Addison Goss
[email protected]
Randy Ferree is working
for Siteminis, a leading
mobile customized web
provider, in Atlanta, GA.
Jeremiah Spires recently
became a certified personal
trainer and is working with
clients at gyms in Hilton
Head and Bluffton.
1989
Will Smoot
[email protected]
Taylor Travaglione
1990
Megan McGarty
[email protected]
1991
Shane Scibelli
[email protected]
1996
Jill Bergeron
[email protected]
married Natalie Claie Woll
on April 26 in Charleston,
SC.
Casey Hansen and his
wife Kelly are expecting
their first child this year.
Around
Alumni Class
the Campus
notes
1992
Classmates from 2006 Addison Goss, Simone Bruderer,
Lara Stephens and Natasha Viswanathan gathered at Chris
Schembra’s house over Heritage in April.
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Alumni Class notes
Sloan Bragg works for
Chuck Scarminach
is returning to school to
get a master’s degree in
marketing research at the
University of Georgia.
Reid D’Amico is a rising
Relix magazine, which
focuses on the music
scene.
Catherine Callaway
graduated from Washington
& Lee Law School in May
and passed the S.C. Bar
Exam. He is working with a
law firm in Charleston for a
year, before he begins a year- Michael Hermann signed
long clerkship with Federal
a free agent contract with
District Court Judge Ross
the San Diego Chargers.
Anderson in the GreenvilleSpartanburg area.
Carson Fraser recently
moved to Charlotte, NC to
work in the merchandising
department at Family
Dollar headquarters.
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In March, Brittney Parker ‘11 worked with a team of
biologists at UConn’s College of Agriculture and Natural
Resources. The group tracked a bear wearing a radio
collar, tranquilized it and collected data. The female bear
also had cubs, which the group held and micro-chipped.
Following a spring semester course in African field ecology,
Brittney took a 21-day trek to Entabeni Game Reserve in
South Africa this summer. At this 55,000-acre private
nature reserve, students spent up to 15 hours a day in
activities such as game drives, caving expeditions, venomous snake handling and lessons in everything from animal
tracking to anti-poaching to astronomy.
Aaron Schroeder
Addison Goss is the
director of marketing for
Helen Carlisle, a designer
handbag company based
in Hilton Head. She was
recently engaged to Andy
Cook.
In May Robert Scarminach ‘08 graduated from basic
training at Fort Jackson in Columbia. He is now at Officer
Candidate School at Fort Benning in Columbus, GA.
In May, Ryan Clark
finished his master’s of management studies at Duke’s
Fuqua School of Business,
where he received the
Dean’s Recognition Award.
2007
He was also selected as the
Alexandra Smith
student representative to the
[email protected] Board of Visitors of the Duke
Fuqua School of Business
and will represent student
2008
perspectives on the critical
Carson Fraser
issues facing the Board.
[email protected]
Tania Bruderer ran her
first half-marathon in
Kelsey O’Brien is work- Kim Zwerner is teachCharlotte, NC in April.
ing as a behavior therapist ing high school math in
with autistic children in the Jacksonville for Teach for
Kristen Sutton is enrolled
America.
Beaufort area.
in the Clinical Mental
Health Master’s program
at Georgia Southern
University and serves as a
graduate assistant in the
Office of Admissions. She
is also the vice president of
Sigma Chi Iota National
Honor Society. Kristen was
awarded a grant to attend
the 25th annual convention
of the National Licensed
Professional Counselors in
JP Treadaway ‘08 is currently playing in the
Savannah in June.
Charleston area with his band BYOG.
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graduated in May from
the University of California
at Berkeley with a master’s
degree in civil engineering.
Beginning in June, he will
spend five months hiking
the entire Appalachian
Trail, nearly 2,182 miles.
Follow his adventures on his
blog at http://aarontakes
awalk.blogspot.com/
2011
Carly Smith
[email protected]
Reid D’Amico
[email protected]
2009
Tim Neil
[email protected]
Nicole Schultz
[email protected]
Tim Neil received the
Pearigen Award for outstanding student contributions to
the Sewanee community.
He recently moved to New
Orleans and is working in
the Admissions Office at
Tulane University.
2010
Andrew Maggard
[email protected]
Jarrett Nixon
[email protected]
Lyle Izzillo
[email protected]
Patrick Andrews is a
rising junior at Clemson
University, majoring in
mechanical engineering.
He is a right-handed pitcher
for Clemson’s Division I
baseball team, which is
now ranked among the top
25 teams in the country.
Kirstin Jurgensen was
accepted to the Darla
Moore School of Business
at the University of South
Carolina. This summer she
is traveling to Tanzania to
climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
junior at Duke University
studying biomedical
engineering, and genome
and science policy. He has
a summer internship to
research adipose-derived
stem cells and epigenetics
at Duke Medicine. He
decided to pursue stem
cells after working with the
Division of Medical Genetics last summer where
he researched a protein
engineered treatment for
Pompe disease.
Catherine Zhu recently
worked at a neuroimaging
lab during her spring
semester at University
of Michigan, where she
is studying life science
informatics. This summer
she is working at Hilton
Head Internists as a
medical assistant intern.
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Nicole Roos is on the equestrian team at Berry College
in the open division. While competing at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Competition in
Harrisburg, PA, Roos placed fourth on the flat and sixth
over fences our of 16 riders and the Berry team placed
sixth overall (out of 16 teams).
Marielle Alexander is a
member of the National
Society of Collegiate
Scholars at Villanova
University, where she
achieved a 4.0 for the
year. Three of her drawings
were featured in Arthology,
a Villanova art magazine.
She also volunteered at
the Ronald McDonald
Lawson Builder is
House this spring.
thrilled to have finished
his knob year at the Citadel
Sarah Hancock is
and is eager to move up to
majoring in Biological
company clerk, the highest
Sciences at Clemson
University. This summer, rank for a sophomore, next
she is interning in physi- year. He is studying
business administration.
cal therapy at Hilton
Head Hospital and is
working at the Boathouse. Allie Jaccard was
awarded Emerging
She is also taking a
summer school class and Leader of the Year for
the freshman class at
helping with Prep’s sumCaroline Santorum
the University of North
mer camps.
made the Coquettes dance
Carolina-Charlotte.
team at the University of
South Carolina for the
upcoming school year.
2013
2012
Emily Blackshire
[email protected]
Marc Halseth
[email protected]
Congratulations to some of our newest alumni!
your days, waiting for better ones ahead.” I
didn’t use that quote, but it has stuck with
me. So many of our days are spent waiting
for the weekend, hoping for summer. We
are constantly yearning for the next stage
in our lives. When I was in lower school, I
couldn’t wait for middle school, and when I
was in middle school, I couldn’t wait for high
school. Most of high school, I couldn’t wait for
college. But senior year was different. All of
sudden, as today was getting closer, I wanted
time to slow down. Stop. I wanted to relish in
every moment of high school that I still had
left. Prep, my second home, the only school
I’ve known other than kindergarten. And just
thinking about that makes me realize that if
I’m going to accomplish anything with this
speech it won’t be me telling anyone how to
live their lives or the right way to do things.
It will be to give my time here at Prep justice
for all the amazing memories and times I’ll be
leaving with.
A few days ago, at the senior honoring
ceremony, yes I said a few days ago, I told
you, I procrastinated … but anyways, at
the ceremony, I noticed something I hadn’t
noticed before. Something I now regret but
also accept. It is simply naive to believe that
a class, even one that only has 44 members,
will all get along. Our grade fights. We split
into groups, we gossip, we hold grudges, we
sometimes simply just don’t like each other.
But that’s what makes us a family. At the end
of the day I don’t think there’s one person in
here who I wouldn’t stop what I was doing for
to help in a heartbeat. Our family of 44 has
its athletes, braniacs, thespians, we have our
hippies, our poets, our engineers, we have
our fighters, our lovers, our in-betweeners, we
have our star-gazers and our money makers,
we have our go-getters and laid backers, we
have our stars, our comedians, our believers,
but most of all what we have is each other.
And I don’t know why it took me so long to
notice. I don’t know why I had to be sitting
in a room with everyone at once while we
were individually praised for our accomplishments. I don’t know why I couldn’t see what
this school has to offer everyone. It offers us
a place to become our own. To simply know
some of these people is a true privilege for me,
because I know what we can do. I know what
we have to offer. Congratulations to the Class
of 2013. I’m going to miss you all more than
you’ll ever know. Thank you.
Marc Halseth is studying
mechanical engineering
at Duke University. After
pledging the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity in the spring,
he was elected as Rush
Chair for the coming year.
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Natasha Viswanathan
recently took a new
position with Apple and
has moved from Orlando
to Charleston.
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2013 Frederica Carson Art purchase Awards
Each spring, student artists are invited to submit
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