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summer 2011 vol. 3 no. 2
excellence
at
WALSINGHAM ACADEMY
Inside:
Living the Spirituality
of Mercy
Alumni in Film
Meet the Board
of Trustees
MARK YOUR
calendars
August
23rd
First Day of School
September
23rd
Mercy Day Liturgy
30th
Booster Club’s Annual Golf Tournament
Enjoy a round of golf at the Annual
Walsingham Academy Golf Tournament,
sponsored by the Athletic Booster Club. Set
along the ridge of a natural bluff, Kiskiack
offers a day of golf for players of all levels.
October
1st & 2nd
28th
Reunion Weekend
Reunion Weekend provides an opportunity
to rekindle past friendships, share memories,
and allow classmates to reflect on the time
that has passed by since graduation. All
classes are welcome to participate!
Ring Day
November
19th Upper School Fall Film Festival
December
13th
16th
US Christmas Concert, St. Bede Catholic Church
LS Christmas Concert
January
29th
Open House
February
3rd
21st Grand Day & Spirit Night
Pancake Supper
March
3rd
Parent Board’s Annual Auction
Alumni are invited to attend all the events listed above. Be sure to check www.walsingham.org for details.
In Every Issue:
opposite
Features:
Upcoming Events
4
Message from the President
8
Student Highlight
10-11
Athletics Update
12
14-17
Note from the Alumni Office
Class Notes
5
Living the Spirituality of Mercy
6
Alumni in Film
7
A Music Program’s Growth
9
The Class of 2011
18-21
Meet the Board of Trustees
Walsingham Academy Is A Distinguished Catholic Christ-Centered
Community for Academic Excellence
On the cover:
Rising 5th grader Clare Kinney,
pictured in front of the Academy’s
proclamation. Clare is the daughter of
Jay and Anne Digges Kinney ’80.
excellence
at
WALSINGHAM ACADEMY
summer 2011 vol. 3 no. 2
from the pen of
sister mary jeanne...
Dear Family and Friends,
As another school year comes to a close, I extend heartfelt
thanks to each of you for your support of the Academy’s
commitment to excellence. Generous contributions,
whether through volunteerism or financial gifts, continue
to help us move the Academy forward.
We have had an exciting year— we welcomed a
new Principal to the Upper School, Miss Katherine
Johnson; expanded our service projects in and beyond
Williamsburg; the Madrigals travelled to the Vatican this
winter to perform for the Pope; Coach Billy Barnes won
his 300th basketball game this season; the first annual
Walk for Excellence was a success; and a new Director of
Marketing has joined the Academy.
Board of Trustees
David Julien, Chairman
Robert W. Hershberger, Vice-Chairman
Louise Canfield, Secretary
This time of year helps us celebrate and reflect on the
Mission of Walsingham Academy and its place in the lives
of those entrusted to our care. On June 11, we graduated
56 young men and women who will take the next stage
in their development by attending colleges all over the
country. This class earned an impressive $2.8 million in
scholarships to assist them in this next step.
William L. Brauer
John Cooke
Charles Crone
Gregory Davis
Michael J. Fox
Sister Virginia Hasson
Page Hayhurst
John E. Kerner
Amy Kerr
Lisa Krass
Sister Barbara MacWilliams
Kevin Murphy
Sister Mary Jeanne Oesterle
Bill Reeser
Richard Setian
Susan Zoboli
Our Board of Trustees, as well as a dedicated
administrative team, faculty, and staff have worked
tirelessly to provide an outstanding, well-rounded
education steeped in Mercy values.
Reunion Weekend will bring many alumni back to campus
in the fall. I have had the opportunity to see many of them
over the past year, and they continue to make us, their
families, and society so proud.
Editors
Courtny L. Fout ’01
Alumni & Events Coordinator
Janet W. Reid
Director of Advancement
Robin Strup
Director of Marketing
It will be a joy to keep in touch with our graduates, and I
will be thrilled when they share their successes with us.
It is my dearest hope that our recent graduates, alumni,
parents, students, and friends all feel a strong connection
to the Academy. Please know that each of you have a
place at Walsingham and a continued place in my love and
prayers.
Design
Colleen Carpinelli
Creo Designs
Sister Mary Jeanne Oesterle
President
Professional Photography
HaLee Curtis
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Living the
Spirituality of Mercy
by Steven DeLaney, Campus Minister
suddenly change our lives in a way that solves all problems.
Shea notes, “To say that the last power of human life is love is
not to eliminate the question… there is not a once-and-for-all
answer.” As we got off that train into the night air with happy
parents hugging their children, the real question for us was
“What now?”
In my work with young people at Walsingham, I often return to
my own primary experiences of faith. We all have them – these
defining moments in our lives, experiences when we have felt
God’s presence, experiences that leave us with deep feelings
of purpose and commitment. They function as touchstones,
places we return to when we have to make new decisions.
It is out of experiences such as these that one can begin to
meaningfully talk about the “works of mercy.” The core values
of the Sisters of Mercy which hang in every classroom of our
school rise out of the experiences of people who risk loving
others, who risk believing that if they reach out to those in
need, God will meet them there.
The train slowed to a stop just north of DC. I looked out the
window, but it was dark, and all I could see was a few lights
from buildings in the distance. I leaned back into my seat,
listening to the waves of laughter and chatter from the kids
sitting around me. Some had not even noticed we weren’t
moving. I was grateful there was no one else sitting in our
train car – we were pretty loud.
The spirituality of mercy, brought to life by Catherine McAuley
and carried on faithfully by the Sisters since then, is not
a list of commandments. It is the memories of deep faith
experiences that can act as a map for those of us living today.
It is the questions that are meant to spur us into taking deep
risks for love – risks like the students who went to Camden
took. The poet David Whyte writes of such experiences. They are:
We were on the way home from Camden, NJ, thirteen students
and three teachers, after four days of living and volunteering
in one of the poorest cities in the country. The impact of the
trip was tangible – you could feel it in the train, hear it in the
voices of the students as they talked about what they had
done, see it in their tired and excited faces. They were coming
home from what theologian John Shea calls “a revelationfaith experience” – an experience of life so intense that it
shapes the way we see the world and how we interpret our
other experiences [1]. Our trip to Camden was an experience of
choosing to see the very poor with eyes of love – the eyes of
Christ. And in doing so our hearts were opened, broken open,
and a new experience of God was made possible. It was that
experience still flooding through the students and teachers
with me on that train.
questions
that can make
or unmake
a life,
questions
that have patiently
waited for you,
questions
that have no right
to go away. [2]
As we drew nearer to the station in Williamsburg, one of the
students said, “I don’t want to get off the train. Once we
get off, then it is over.” There was a quiet moment as we all
realized this was true. We were going back to our regular lives
– our families, our school work, our homes. Once we left the
train, the trip was over. What would be different? How would
we feel now that we were home again? Would we lose this
time together? Could we somehow hold on to it?
That moment of reluctance – when we did not want to get off
the train – reveals the defining moment of any deeply spiritual
experience. As important as the experience was, what matters
more is what we do with it. A “revelation-faith experience”
- Shea uses both words to emphasize that it involves God
(revelation) and us (faith) – is not an experience that can
The best advice I could give the students as we got off the
train that night was to let the questions haunt them. Create a
sacred place in your heart for them and let them live there.
Don’t forget the people we met, the homeless people you
cared for, the children with whom you played. Don’t look for
an easy answer, but let the experience begin to reshape the
way you see your life. Let it be a touchstone, an inspiration,
a daily prayer that you whisper as you walk the halls, as you
talk to your parents, as you hang out with your friends. Live it
in your daily life, and it will nourish you, and lead you to the
places where you must go.
[1]
[2]
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John Shea, Stories of Faith. The Thomas More Press, Chicago. 1980.
David Whyte, Everything is Waiting for You. Many Rivers Press, USA, 2003.
CELEBRATING
our students
alumni in
film
Tara O’Hagan ’95 and brother, Christopher O’Hagan ’90, have teamed
up to produce a short film entitled Creation: The Story Behind the
Beginning that is currently running in the 2011 global film festival
circuits. The comedy short is essentially a cross between Paradise Lost
and VH1’s Behind the Music.
Recently, Amuleto Productions has become a family
business. This spring, Chris decided to leave his position at the
Dallas law firm to join Amuleto as a writer and in-house
legal counsel. Tara and her brother have a busy few months
ahead of them. In addition to launching a new website, they
have two new projects in the pipeline. The first, Safelight 19,
is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi television series; the second, Fever,
is a British feature film with a “coming of age” plot. At this
young stage of their company, Tara and Chris are proud that
Amuleto has already received accreditation from the Tribeca
Film Festival and look forward to the bright future.
Tara O’Hagan ’95 found herself in transition just two years
ago. Following graduation from Walsingham, she had gone on
to Fordham University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree
in International Studies, with a minor in Economics. She joined
a top firm as a corporate paralegal, but was not fond of the
work. Tara moved to London in 2003, where she joined Lehman
Brothers’ Legal and Compliance department. Then the stock
market crashed in March 2009. Tara promptly left her position
at Lehman Brothers for a CCO position at the London branch of
Moore Capital Management.
In that time of financial uncertainty, Tara was scouted on
the street by a casting director just two weeks prior to the
crash, which made her realize there might be a future for her
in film. Interestingly enough, several of the clients at Moore
Capital Management were involved in the film industry. There
Tara was able to make a number of contacts, network, and learn
more about the business of filmmaking.
She had always been drawn to the arts. Given her classical
ballet training, Tara had an interest in performance and
production. In fact, she reports being involved in every drama
production while at the Academy. Tara was also inspired by her
aunt, a television journalist in the 70’s who had broken into the
industry when it was primarily a ‘men’s club.’ However, when
selecting a career path, Tara went with a more practical choice.
In March 2010, Tara decided to take a leap; she combined
her background in finance with her love of filmmaking and
founded Amuleto Productions with a friend from Fordham. The
company brokers feature films through private investors, large
production, and distribution houses. Tara and her colleagues
also acquire and develop their own screenplays.
While Tara had been busy in London, her brother Chris had
been hard at work, too. Following graduation from Walsingham,
he earned a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Washington &
Lee University, as well as a J.D. from George Mason University.
Christopher, then a partner at the Dallas law firm of Carstens
and Cahoon, LLP, had come up an idea for a short comedy. His
notion? An interview style film with the individuals involved
with the creation of earth and fall of man.
After suggesting the story to Tara, the two agreed it
was worth a go. Chris wrote the script, while Tara made
arrangements across the Pond. Creation’s filming and
production was completed in August 2010, and the film should
be released for distribution before the end of 2011. The film is
currently running the 2011 global film festival circuits.
(pictured l to r): Christopher Rithin, Tara O’Hagan, Chris O’Hagan, Chris Wild, and
Ryan O’Donnell.
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a music
program’s
growth
in students’ words...
Shannon Connolly ’99
recalls that her time spent
with Teresa Yoder was the
highlight of her high school
experience. “She certainly
influenced and inspired me
more than any other teacher
at any point in my life. Mrs.
Yoder was and is unique in
her energy, her passion, and
her ability to recognize and
nurture potential in young
people.” Connolly recalls,
“She was sometimes very tough on me and never let me
get away with anything, but I really needed someone like
that in high school. She expected more from me than any
other teacher, and because of that, I worked harder for
her than anyone else.” Connolly’s relationship with Mrs.
Yoder did not end when she was graduated from high
school; it grew stronger. Shannon’s father passed away
while she was in college. Mrs. Yoder was a tremendous
source of support for her, “She helped us arrange the
funeral and put together some beautiful music. Most
importantly, though, she was there, providing hugs and
Kleenex to my family on a really tough day.” Connolly
has been out of high school for twelve years, but she
never misses an opportunity to see Mrs. Yoder for lunch
or coffee when she is in town, “I consider her to be one
of my dearest friends.”
by Megan Florakis
There is no mistaking the music room in Walsingham
Academy’s Upper School. A piano takes center stage with desks
arranged around it. The chalk boards are covered in music
scales and notes, and the walls are adorned in sayings like
“Music is not only heard, it is felt with our hearts” and “I’m not
teaching music theory, I’m teaching you to think.” This room
is music teacher Teresa Yoder’s domain, and the sayings are
words by which she lives. Yoder’s love for music has allowed
her to create a connection with her students, thus creating
relationships that have stood the test of time.
She came to interview at Walsingham Academy
twenty-one years ago at the insistence of Sister Marianna
Walsh, principal at the time. She never considered accepting the
position because she was currently living in Norfolk. According
to her, the interview gave her a good excuse to visit The Pottery.
She never made it to The Pottery that day. “I remember getting
the sense the moment I walked in the building that I was at
home,” she recalls. She visited during graduation practice and
observed, “I watched these amazing young men and women
preparing, and I remember thinking this is a very special place.”
After meeting with Sister Marianna, Teresa knew that this job
was her calling and accepted the position. Since 1989, she has
used her abundance of energy and spirit to develop a music
program that rivals some of the best in the country and leaves
lasting impressions with her students.
The beginning was challenging to say the least, Yoder
says, “The boys who joined viewed it as a freebie course,
and they never thought they were going to have to actually
sing.” She knew that she was going to have to build the music
program from the ground up, so she started by reaching out
to students and making music fun. The music room quickly
became the space where many students spent their free time.
Her first concert was a memorable one, not only because
she tossed her conductor’s baton into the audience, but also
because she let go of some of her professionalism and allowed
the students to express themselves. “The greatest gift was
seeing the smiles on their faces as I was conducting,” she said.
Today, Teresa Yoder works hard for those smiles and
continues to instill a spirit of determination and persistence in
her students. Every student at Walsingham knows Mrs. Yoder.
Teaching is her passion, not just a job.
Yoder has come a long way since first coming to
Walsingham Academy. This year has been especially eventful.
In addition to Yoder’s normal lineup of performances, the
Madgrigals were given the opportunity to host a master class
with members of Anonymous 4. The Madrigals’ recent trip to
the Vatican to sing for the Pope also attracted an incredible
amount of media attention. Achievements aside, Yoder’s true
gift is the experience and attention she has given her students
over the years. She has opened her heart and been a friend and
counselor to many. Others, she has helped realize dreams and
given the tools to reach them.
John Athayde ’95 credits
Yoder with a great deal of
influence on the career fields
he chose: design and music.
His work with Yoder on the
Yearbook Committee ignited
an interest in design, which
has led to a career in web
and graphic design. Athayde
was always interested in
music; he started playing
piano when he was six
years old. By the time he
finished high school, he was
playing bass, mandolin, and drums. Today he plays
in a band called Juniper Lane and is proud of their
opportunity to open for Coldplay at the Verizon Center
in Washington, DC in 2008. “Sure I could have ended up
in these things on my own,” said Athayde, “but having
the encouragement and sometimes the ‘kick in the pants’
to keep going definitely paid off in spades.” Athayde
credits Yoder for where he is today, “You could say that
her guidance and allowing me to try all sorts of stuff out
that hadn’t been done before gave me a fearless attitude
toward trying new things. She is part of a group of
phenomenal teachers I had in the early 90s that worked
in such an amazing way to push all of us to not settle
and always go for the top bar.”
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STUDENT
highlight
soccer with a purpose
a life.’ He first heard about
the tournaments when
watching the 2010 World
Cup in South Africa; several
famous international soccer
players support this movement
as an effective way to use
soccer to help the people of
South Africa. The tournament
seemed to be a great way
to make a difference while
doing something he loved.
Spencer received support
from different departments
after presenting the idea to
the administration; Athletics
provided equipment and fields,
the Theology Department
fielded a team, and the varsity
soccer coach generously gave
up his Saturday to assist with
equipment and logistics.
This April, rising senior Spencer Kiniry
hosted an INSPI(RED) Lose the Shoes
Soccer Tournament at the Academy to
benefit Grassroot Soccer, an organization
that supports AIDS prevention education
in developing nations. Over 40
participants and volunteers helped raise
more than $2,4 00 to benefit the worthy
cause.
Spencer caught ‘soccer fever’ at a young
age—he joined his first recreation league
team at age five. He played for the
Virginia Legacy Soccer Club from seventh
grade through sophomore year and
Walsingham’s Varsity soccer team since
his freshman year. Spencer is an active
member of the World Cultures Club,
volunteer at the Virginia Living Museum,
and a former member of the Madrigals
choral group. In his freshman year, he
became certified to coach soccer and
worked through Virginia Legacy assisting
as an elementary grade level coach for
two years.
Spencer concentrates on activities for
which he is most passionate when
balancing school, soccer, and ‘having
When asked the biggest lesson
he learned from coordinating
the event, Spencer notes, “Everything
takes longer to organize than you think
it will!” He plans to get the word out
sooner next year so that people have
time to organize more teams. Since the
event was so successful, Spencer says
that he will definitely hold it again next
year. Spencer’s
brother Liam, a
rising sophomore,
is also a soccer
fanatic. Liam will
likely carry on
the tradition after
Spencer graduates
next May.
Having attended
Walsingham since
kindergarten,
Spencer reports
that he has
enjoyed his
experience here.
He appreciates
the close-knit
environment and
the opportunities
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to participate in various sports and
activities. He has made many dear
friends, and hopes they will remain
friends for life. Walsingham’s rigorous
academic program has also left Spencer
feeling equipped for college. In fact, he
has taken classes at William & Mary
for the past two summers, and handled
the work load well. Spencer reports that
he will be choosing a college based on
academic rigor, but he will likely play in
a recreation league. He is certain he will
continue playing the beautiful game.
Since the first INSPI(RED) SOCCER
Tournament event in 2006, high school
and college students around the world
have been organizing Lose The Shoes
3v3 Tournaments to benefit Grassroot
Soccer. More than 15,000 students from
100 schools have risen over $200,000
in support of effective, meaningful
Grassroot Soccer programming in Africa.
Lose The Shoes has become a movement,
mobilizing the next generation of
students, advocates, and soccer players
to unite and actively seek a solution to
the AIDS and health pandemic affecting
youth across the globe.
The Class of 2011
56 Graduates…$2.8 million in Scholarships & Awards
167 College & University Acceptances ...8,900 Community Service Hours
John Christopher Abelt
Mary Carolyn Arczynski
Ziyun Ban
Jayce Daniel Beck
Kelly Austin Bennett
Jeffrey Scott Bolton
William Austin Bomar
Helen Elizabeth Brown
Madeline Reed Brown
Jessica Elizabeth Bryhn
Lucas John Caccetta
Casey Marie Carr
Jacqueline Marie Chisam
Seok Won Choi
Nicholas Jorge Cordova
Kaitlyn Lee Curtis
Brian Jackson Duffy
Jacob Anthony Epstein
Sheldon Raoul Gagne’
Hannah Elizabeth Gaynor
Daniel Jerome Gimenez
Matthew Clarence Gimenez
Nicholas Cole Graziano
Emelie Barker Gunn
Samuel Thomas Hamilton
Gabrielle Cierra Horne
Kathryn Elizabeth Ingles
Cecilia Coke Johnson
Nathan Kendall Jordan
Emma Christine Kiely
Matthew James Kincaid
Connor Benjamin Lee
YuSeong Lee
Melanie Alexis Maglieri
Genevieve Elizabeth Marquardt
Kevin Patrick Milewski
Grayson Thomas Moore
Elizabeth Marie Morgan
Matthew Davisson Morse
Brittany Hope Nally
Alexander CaHu Ngo
Mason Andrew Norsworthy
Dershil Bharat Patel
Aaron Joseph Potkay
Paul David Reilly, Jr.
Clay Thomas Rodgers
Eleanor Brinton Ruffin
Anna ElizabethTrigg Sargeant
Meaghan Grace Shea
Arden Elizabeth Sizemore
Elizabeth Scott Socha
Jamileh Grace Soueidan
Aakash AshokThakkar
Leigh Ann Vogelbein
Alexandra Grace Watkins
Derek Daniel Worstell
The Class of 2011 received $2.8 million in Scholarships & Awards.
Graduates were offered admission to the following colleges & universities:
Anna Maria College
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Binghamton University
Bryn Mawr College
Campbell University
Catholic University
Christopher Newport University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
College of William and Mary
Dickinson College
Drexel University
Elon University
Emerson College
Ferrum College
Flagler College
Florida State University
Franklin College
Furman University
George Mason University
Georgia Tech
Greensboro College
Hampden-Sydney College
Hofstra University
Hood College
Iowa State University
James Madison University
Kansas University
Kent State University
Lehigh University
Longwood University
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Lynchburg College
Marymount University
Middle Tennessee State University
Mississippi State University
Mount Holyoke College
New York University – Tisch School
of the Performing Arts
Old Dominion University
Perdue University
Pennsylvania State University
Radford University
Randolph College
Randolph Macon College
Roger Williams University
Rutgers University
Salve Regina
Seattle University
SUNY Maritime College
Texas A & M University
The Citadel
Tulane University
University of Alabama
University at Buffalo
University of Denver
University of Florida
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University of Georgia
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
University of Oregon
University of Rhode Island
University of South Carolina
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University
Virginia Wesleyan College
Wake Forest University
Washington & Lee University
Washington State University
Westminster College
UPDATE
athletics
It was an exciting second semester, full of great games and big upsets.
We have some great highlights to share with you, as well as standout performers.
Basketball
Our Varsity Boys played a strong season,
ending 22-9 overall. The team had some
exciting wins over Peninsula Catholic,
Norfolk Academy, Nansemond Suffolk
Academy, Greenbrier Christian, Hampton
Roads Academy, and Norfolk Collegiate.
The Trojans captured the championship
title in both the Walsingham Invitational
Tournament and Peninsula Catholic
Christmas Tournament. Congratulations to Congratulations to Boys Basketball Coach Billy Barnes, as
he earned his 300th win vs. TCIS rival Greenbrier Christian
Corey Brown for being named First Team
Academy. We are both honored and proud to call Coach
Barnes a Trojan! Coach Barnes completed his 19th year at
All-Conference for the TCIS and First
the helm of the Boys Varsity Basketball program.
Team All-State, and to Brandon LaRose for
being named First Team All-Conference for
the TCIS. Jacob Rudy ’04 led the Lady Trojans in their rebuilding year. The Varsity
Girls team ended the season 3-16 overall with a great win over Greenbrier Christian
Academy. Leading scorers included Perry Smith, Ashley Barnes, and Jackie Chisam.
Both JV teams played very well and beat some great competition this season; they
both finished the regular season 7-10 overall. Highlights include the boys’ wins over
Williamsburg Christian and Peninsula Catholic and the girls’ wins over Peninsula
Catholic and Cape Henry Collegiate. The Middle School girls ended their season on
a high note with a win over Cape Henry Collegiate. Congratulations to the Middle
School boys for taking home the PIAL crown for the second year in row.
Swimming
Walsingham competed in the TCIS Championships and came in 4th out of 10 teams
in both the Women’s and Men’s divisions. Top performers were Kelly Bennett, taking
Bronze in the 200 Free and 500 Free; Amanda Bennett, taking Silver in the 100 Back;
Rob Folsom, taking Bronze in the 200 IM and 100 Back; and Cole Sanderson, taking
Bronze in the 100 Breast. In the relays, the Trojans placed 3rd in the 400 Free; the
relay team included Amanda Bennett, Meghan Shea, Scottie Socha, and Kelly Bennett.
Twelve swimmers qualified to move on to the State VISAA meet. Congratulations to
Kelly Bennett for being named First Team All - State.
Baseball
Varsity Baseball made great strides this season and blew out several opponents with
an explosive offense and strong pitching. They finished 11-9 overall, with exciting
wins over Nansemond Suffolk Academy, Peninsula Catholic, Norfolk Christian, and
Hampton Roads Academy. Congratulations to Dylan Cheely on being named First
Team All-Conference for the TCIS and First Team All - State, and to Mitch Owens on
being named Second Team All-Conference for the TCIS. Middle School Baseball has
been very successful this season. Ending the season 8-2, they beat both PIAL and
conference opponents with ease.
Soccer
The Varsity Girls played a tough season, finishing 6-9 overall. The team had some
great wins over Peninsula Catholic, Greenbrier Christian, and Hampton Roads
Academy. Congratulations to Reilly Pieri on being named Second Team All-Conference
for the TCIS. The Middle School Soccer team finished the season 9 - 5, with some
exciting blowouts against Nansemond Suffolk Academy and New Kent High School.
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UPDATE
athletics
Lacrosse
The Varsity team made great improvements this season, having played strong defense
in many games. The team took second place in The Stewart Invitation Tournament
and placed two Trojans on the All-Tournament team. The Middle School Lacrosse
team played a great season, finishing 13-2 overall. The team was proud to bring home
The Ware Academy Tournament Championship.
Golf
The golf team had an outstanding season, finishing 10 - 3 overall. They had some
exciting wins over Hampton Roads Academy, Greenbrier Christian, Nansemond
Suffolk Academy, Peninsula Catholic, Norfolk Academy, and Norfolk Christian. The
team took second place in the state tournament. Congratulations to Trevor Cacetta for
being named First Team All - State.
Tennis
The Varsity Boys displayed great singles and double play all season, and finished
7 - 3 overall. The team had some great wins over Norfolk Collegiate, Bishop Sullivan,
Peninsula Catholic, Nansemond Suffolk, and Norfolk Christian. The boys advanced
to the state tournament’s semifinals and lost a very tough match to Covenant School.
Congratulations to Matthew Kincaid on being named First Team All-Conference for
the TCIS and First Team All - State.
Track and Field
Walsingham hosted their final home Invitational Meet in May, which included teams
from Bishop Sullivan, Nansemond Suffolk Academy and Norfolk Collegiate. Standout
performances on the boys’ side from Adam Link, won both the 1600M and 3200M;
Collin McAtee came in 1st in the 800M; Corey Brown brought home the gold in
the Triple Jump and silver in the High Jump. The boys’ 400M relay team took 3rd
place at the meet. On the girls’ side, Joanna Morelli placed 1st in the 1600M, Gabby
Horne placed 1st in the 300M hurtles and 2nd in the 100M hurtles; in the Long Jump
competition, Julia Janka and Sydney DeBlass placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. The
girls’ 400M relay team took the gold for the day!
Sailing
Seniors on this spring’s squad include Gena Marquardt and Jamileh Souidan, who
showed superb leadership throughout the sailing season. The team advanced to
compete in both the Atlantic Coast Championship and Nationals Regatta. For the
second year in a row, the sailing team has raised the most amount of money in
support of the Leukemia Cup. Congratulations to Gena Marquardt for being named
the Virginia State Women’s Champion and Women’s MVP All-Honors. Gena was also
named First Team All - State in the TCIS.
GO TROJANS!
The Booster Club is committed to supporting the Athletics program and promoting
spirit among the greater Walsingham community. In addition to hosting sports
physicals, assisting in tournaments, and running the Spirit Store, the Booster Club
hosts fundraising events, including the Annual Golf Tournament and Spirit Night
Dinner. For more information about Booster Club Membership or to make a
contribution online, please visit the Athletics section at www.walsingham.org.
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from the alumni office
It is my pleasure to share the
progress made this semester, as
well as the initiatives in place
for the coming year. If you are
interested in any of the following
opportunities, please contact
the Alumni Office at alumni@
walsingham.org or (757) 259-1408.
The Class Correspondent program is gaining ground! Just seven
months in the making, 24 classes have adopted correspondents.
What is a Class Correspondent? A correspondent gathers news
and updates from his classmates twice a year, and forwards
the class column to the Alumni Office for inclusion in the
class notes section of this publication. If your class is missing a
correspondent, please consider volunteering to fill the role.
The new online directory launched earlier this spring. If you
have not already done so, I encourage you to register as a new
user and make updates to your profile. This is a great tool to
help you stay connected with your classmates!
The Alumni Association Board will be expanding this fall. This
is an exciting time, as the program is being realigned to better
suit the needs of the alumni community. If you are interested in
serving in this capacity, please contact the Alumni Office.
Have you wondered if Walsingham alumni are in your area?
Regional gatherings are a great way to network with alumni!
Hosts are needed for the following cities: Atlanta, GA;
Charlotte, NC; Charlottesville, VA; Chicago, IL; New York City;
Washington, DC. Please let me know if you would like to host a
regional gathering!
The Academy’s Annual Auction will take place on Saturday,
March 3. Donating an auction item is great exposure for
your business and a wonderful way to support the school.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Reunion Weekend is quickly approaching! The Academy will
host Reunion Weekend September 30-October 2. All classes are
invited to attend; registration details are forthcoming. We hope
you will be able to attend this special event!
Courtny Fout ’01
Alumni & Events Coordinator
[email protected]
Phone: (757) 259-1408
The Walsingham Academy Alumni
Office has redesigned the Alumni
page of the Academy’s website to
make it easier to use than ever before.
We invite you to explore the site
and log on to the new online alumni
directory.
The new online directory includes:
A complete, password-protected,
searchable alumni directory, The
ability to edit your own profile and
automatically notify Walsingham of
the changes
Event information and online
registration
Online giving
Unless you opt out, passwordprotected information viewable by
fellow alumni may include: your name
(first, maiden, married), spouse’s
name, address, phone number, email
address, class year, occupation, and
position. To hide some or all of your
information, log in to view and edit
your profile, or call Courtny Fout at
(757) 259-1408.
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11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Annual Walsingham Academy Golf Tournament $
Kiskiack Golf Club
Shotgun Start
Start the weekend with a round of golf at the Annual
Walsingham Academy Golf Tournament, sponsored by
the Athletic Booster Club. Set along the ridge of a natural
bluff, Kiskiack offers a day of golf for players of all levels.
Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Lunch, dinner, and beverages will be provided.
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
1:00 pm
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Reunion Welcome Reception
Upper School Foyer
This evening will be the perfect kickoff to Reunion Weekend.
Join us in the Upper School Foyer for a welcome reception.
There is no charge to attend, so come reminisce with fellow
alumni about your days around the Green.
Saturday, October 1
10:00 am to 11:30 pm
Academy Address Brunch & Hall of Fame Induction $
McAuley Auditorium
Join members of the administration during brunch to learn of
the progress Walsingham has made in the past year. Following
the Address, two new alumni will be inducted into the Athletic
Hall of Fame.
Academy Tours
Upper School Steps
See how much the school has changed since your last visit to
campus! Meet on the steps of the Upper School to find a tour
guide.
Alumni Soccer Game
Soccer Field
Come out to cheer on your classmates as they play against the
Academy’s own varsity boys soccer team. Interested in playing
on the alumni team? Contact Chris Kerner ’92 at ckerner@
kernergroup.com.
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cocktail Reception & Reunion Banquet $
McAuley Auditorium
Join fellow alumni for a cocktail reception, followed by a
delightful buffet.
Sunday, October 2
9:30 am
Farewell Breakfast & Morning Prayer $
Register online at www .walsingham.org/reunion
$ indicates registration fee.
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’51
notes
Col. Martin Fisher came back to campus
in May to share his firsthand Pearl Harbor
experience with two Upper School history
classes. The students appreciated his
unique insight.
’53
Correspondent: Kathleen Williams Lemmers
email: [email protected]
6617 Williamsburg Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22213-1523
No news to report. Please send your updates!
’59
Correspondent: Kaywood Greeve Fuqua
email: [email protected]
207 West Shasta Avenue
Chico, CA 95973
Aurise Eaton is working with the Peace
Corps in Jordan. This is her second
assignment, having worked in Yemen from
1975-1979. She teaches English to grades 1,
5, 6 and at the local university! She hopes
to come home to Northern California by
Christmas.
Kaywood Greeve Fuqua still lives in Chico,
CA. She just returned from a family reunion
in Australia and Tasmania. Prior to that,
she took a family trip with her brother,
Gerald Greeve ’62, to Hawaii and safely
avoided the tsunami.
’61
Correspondent: Nancy DeWald Owens
Email: [email protected]
3208 South Cardinal Court
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Bette Wilbur Norris retired in 2007 after
forty years of teaching. She reports that
it took exactly 5 ½ seconds to adjust to
retirement! Her husband John still teaches,
but will retire after the 2011-2012 school
year. The two reside in Indiana on Lake
Michigan, about 45 miles from Chicago.
Andrew Ringgold sends his best from
Redwood Country in northern California.
’62
Correspondent: Marilyn Wolfe-Kirk
Email: [email protected]
3736 Arnold Street
Houston, TX 77005
After over 30 years at Intel, Gerald Greeve
retired in January. He and his wife Margo
plan to spend the summer enjoying the
Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.
The two live in downtown Portland, OR.
This September, they will leave from Los
Angeles for a two month cruise and land
adventure to Australia and New Zealand.
Kevin McClintock and wife Melissa Pratt
Elizabeth Metz Bliss is temporarily living in
Saudi Arabia where her husband Hap is one
of two American architects monitoring the
construction of a new University Pediatric
Teaching Hospital in Riyadh. His original
two-year contract has been extended
another year, so they will return to Atlanta
in June 2012. Elizabeth reports that life in
the Middle East is fascinating and they have
taken advantage of the opportunity to travel
to neighboring countries.
Cheryl Lirette Clark recently retired
from the New York State Department
of Correctional Services as Director of
Shock Incarceration and the Willard Drug
Treatment Campus. Upon retirement, she
traveled to Ecuador with the Pachamama
Alliance for 13 days in December 2010 January, 2011 as an “end of the old, start
of the new” adventure in the Andes and
the rainforest. Dr. Clark travels regularly
throughout the US and is working on a new
book about Social Synergetics™, a model
she developed based in the discoveries
of R. Buckminster Fuller. She has several
nieces and nephews who are young enough
to be her grandchildren, and she does her
best to spoil them accordingly. When she
has a moment to breathe, she continues
restoring her 150 year old brownstone home
in upstate New York.
Marilyn Meyer Wolfe-Kirk retired in 2008
after 23 years with Shriners’ Hospitals for
Children as Infection Control Coordinator.
She and her husband Harry love traveling—
recent trips include cruising on the Baltic
Sea and down the Elbe in Germany to
the Czech Republic, and visiting Camden,
ME. They enjoy the outdoors, birding, and
weekending at their vacation home in Texas.
’72
Correspondents: Robert Lorigan
Email: [email protected]
503 Beacon Sound Way
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Louise Oliver Brooks
Email: [email protected]
2828 Westchester Road
Richmond, VA 23225
No news to report. Please send your updates!
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Kim Merton with son Charley
’73
Correspondent: Patricia Kidd
Email: [email protected]
4025 Countryline Road
Kents Store, VA 23084
Rosemary Check’s mother passed away
this year. She was comforted by hearing
from so many of her classmates.
Peter Clark sends his best from Annapolis, MD.
Richard Eanes resides in Seaford. He plays
bass guitar and sings for Lynda Smith & Live
Wire, a country band out of Matthews, VA.
Michael McDevitt’s daughter and oldest
son recently graduated from Virginia Tech.
His youngest is a freshman at High Point
University. Michael works at Ernst & Young
in the real estate valuation group advising
his clients on their real estate investments.
Bly Brown resides in Harrisonburg, VA. She
recently took a trip to Italy and France to
visit her daughter Eleanor, who has been
studying abroad in Florence. She is also
preparing for her son Austin’s wedding this
summer.
Mary Genet recently made a career
change. She is now a Director with Bank
of America Global Capital Management,
Wealth Distribution. So far, she thinks it
was a very good move for her. Mary still
loves living in Chicago.
Congratulations to Kevin McClintock on his
recent marriage to Melissa Pratt. The two
were wed this April at the Dallas Center for
Architecture in Dallas, TX.
’75
Raley Rabon Austin is writing songs about
her son, who died tragically in May 2006.
She plans to have the songs recorded by a
hip-hop label.
CLASS
notes
’76
Correspondent: Mary Webb Johnson
[email protected]
111 Lakewood Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
No news to report. Please send your updates!
Erika Murphy Stein’s children
’78
Correspondents: Gina Clayton
Email: [email protected]
160 Killarney
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Chuck DiMeglio
Email: [email protected]
1419 Mayhurst Boulevard
McLean, VA 22102
New correspondents. Please send your updates!
’83
Correspondent: Laura Swartz Clancy
Email: [email protected]
6420 24th Street N.
Arlington, VA 22207
Michelle Bouffard Groves and husband
Mark will celebrate their 20th anniversary
this September. They live in Chesapeake,
VA where Michelle is a full time mom to
their four children and Mark is a partner at
local law firm. The two stay very busy!
’90
Correspondent: Kimberly Angles
email: [email protected]
6144 S. Mayfair Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Congratulations to Kimberly McReynolds
Merton and husband Jason on their 20th
anniversary. The two will renew their vows
in Cancun, Mexico. Her son Charley (4) will
walk her down the aisle.
’91
Magali deVulpillieres attended Walsingham’s
Annual Auction in February and captured
the evening’s excitement with her
photographer’s eye.
’92
Correspondent: Chris Kerner
[email protected]
4216 Ambassador Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
The Lee Family
Peter Lubrano and daughter Ellie
with his wife Noelle and son Rowand. Mike
works as an Account Executive with an
industry leading corporation in the medical
rehabilitation field.
Bobby Singley resides in Williamsburg
with his wife Mary Anne, and children
Anne Marie and Ashby. Bobby works for
the family business, RJS & Associates, as a
commercial broker and works side-by-side
with his father and brother Joseph Singley ’96.
Adelle Page Carpenter is busy with her
ever-expanding business, the Virginia
Regional Ballet, which is based in
Williamsburg, VA. Her ballet company puts
on several productions throughout the year,
the largest of which is The Nutcracker each
December. Adelle and her husband Andrew
have three children.
’96
Correspondent: Joe Singley
email: [email protected]
423 North Boundary Street, Ste. 200
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Congratulations to Amy Fiorenza on her
recent marriage to William Columbus
Potter, V. Amy works as a senior surgical
device specialist for Covidien, formerly
United States Surgical, in Richmond. The
two will relocate to Charlottesville within
the next year once William graduates from
Medical College of Virginia’s Dental School.
’97
Correspondent: David Friedman
email: [email protected]
4317 Fauquier Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
Tucker Nystrom moved back to
Williamsburg after traveling the world as
an award-winning chef. He now teaches at
the Culinary Institute in Norfolk, VA and is
happy to be back in Virginia.
David Friedman and wife Lauren welcomed
a beautiful daughter in July 2010. Caroline
Lyons weighed 8 lb, 1oz.
Michael Irelan lives in Mount Pleasant, SC
Erika Murphy Stein and husband Wes
welcomed a beautiful baby girl in February.
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Emma Margaret weighed 8 lb, 4 oz. and
joins big brothers Cole (5) and Logan (2).
Suzanne Tetrault Carley and husband Sean
welcomed a healthy baby boy in November.
Thomas Prescott joins big sister Abigail (3).
’99
Correspondent: Jennifer Hayden
Email: [email protected]
6201 St. Johns Wood
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Shannon Connolly is living in Los Angeles
and completing her medical residency in
family medicine at UCLA.
’00
Peter Lubrano and wife Kate welcomed a
beautiful baby girl in November. Elizabeth
‘Ellie’ Deanne weighed 9 lb, 3 oz.
Justin Lee and Sloan Borman Lee
welcomed a beautiful baby girl in January.
Mary Augusta weighed 8 lb, 2 oz. She joins
big brother Barrett (3).
’01
Correspondent: Mary Wilke
email: [email protected]
902 Dunhill Way
Newport News, VA 23602
Marinos Kokolis (hon. ’01) and wife Athena
welcomed a healthy baby boy in February.
Elias Marinos weighed 6 lb, 0.5 oz. He joins
a sister, Penelope (4), and brother, Yianni
(2). Marinos manages two family-owned
restaurants in Williamsburg.
Congratulations to Thomas Bonnett on
his recent marriage to Jamie Gordon of
Richmond, VA. The two met while at
James Madison University. They were wed
in October in Midlothian and reside in
Moseley. Thomas works in commercial real
estate, while Jamie works with legal claims.
CLASS
notes
Grayson Lee Johnson
(photo courtesy of: Monica Sigmon Photography)
Congratulations to Allison Forrester on her
recent marriage to Maj. Mark Oberson, a
C-17 pilot in the Air Force. A wedding was
held in Carillon Beach, FL. In the fall, the
two will relocate near Fort McGuire AFB, NJ.
’02
Correspondent: Patrick Dwyer
Email: [email protected]
2706 Plyers Mill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Congratulations to Patrick Dwyer on his
recent engagement to Melissa Rhoderick of
Silver Spring, MD. The two met through a
mutual friend during college. Patrick works
as an Associate Director of Annual Giving
at The Catholic University of America;
Melissa, for the accounting firm of Ernst &
Young in northern Virginia. The two reside
in Silver Spring, MD. An October wedding
is planned in Williamsburg.
Elizabeth Ellis Johnson and husband Ben
welcomed a healthy baby boy in March.
Grayson Lee weighed 7lb., 7oz.
’03
Correspondent: Michael Soberick
Email: [email protected]
8508 Gaines Point Road
Hayes, VA 23072
New correspondent. Please send your updates!
’05
Correspondent: Amanda Soberick
email: [email protected]
5347 Discovery Park Boulevard
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Meredith Forbes graduated from CNU
with a B.A. in Political Science in ’08
after completing University of Virginia’s
Semester-at-Sea Program and studying in
India and the UK. She recently finished her
first year at American University’s School of
Allison Forrester and husband, Maj. Mark Oberson
Peyton Brauer and wife Jackie Dean
International Service where she is earning a
M.A. in US Foreign Policy while working for
BAE Systems in Washington, D.C.
Greta Lukyste graduated from University
of North Carolina at Wilmington in ’10.
She played basketball for UNCW and the
Lithuanian National team last summer. She
now plays for a professional team in Huelva,
Spain. Greta enjoys her life by the Atlantic
coast and her travel around the country.
Christa Samaha graduated in ’10 from
James Madison University with Bachelor’s
degrees in Psychology, Spanish, and
Secondary Education. She is currently
enrolled in the Secondary Education
Master’s program at James Madison
University. Next year, Christa will work
as an Educational Leadership Consultant
for Kappa Alpha Theta Headquarters in
Indianapolis, IN.
Brian Twiddy graduated from James
Madison University in ’09 with a B.S. in
Psychology and is living in Harrisonburg,
VA working as a Property Manager and
Leasing Agent for Kelley & Associates
Property Management.
After graduating from the College of
William and Mary in ’09, Vincent Norako
moved to Alexandria, VA. Earlier this year,
he moved from Alexandria to Surf City,
NC. He is a Marine Corps Communication’s
Officer for 3rd Battalion 10th Marines
stationed at Camp Lejeune. He anticipates
deploying later this year.
’06
Correspondent: Laura Hayes
email: [email protected]
26 Bray Wood
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Congratulations to Peyton Brauer on his
recent marriage to Jackie Dean. The two
met at James Madison University. A June
wedding was held in Long Island, NY.
Peyton graduated from James Madison
University in ’10 with a B.S. in Public
Administration. He went on to work at
Sentara Hospital in Williamsburg, and then
at a Federal Contracting Service Corporation
in Northern Virginia. He is currently a
Business Development Manager for Chenega
Corporation and lives in Springfield, VA.
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Stephanie Cole attended The Catholic
University of America in Washington, D.C.
and received her Bachelor’s degree in Media
Studies in ’10. Stephanie immediately
returned to CUA master’s program in
business analysis, which she completed
in May. Throughout her academic career,
Stephanie has interned at six different
communication and media agencies. In
addition, she was the news editor for the
University’s newspaper and a free-lance
writer for a bi-partisan political magazine.
Since leaving Walsingham, Stephanie has
traveled to France, Monaco, Italy, Germany,
Switzerland, Ireland, England, St. John,
Bermuda, and various locations across
the US. An avid yogi, Stephanie will be
completing her yoga teaching certification
this summer before her entrance into the
corporate world.
Jacob Stroman completed the five-year
program at the University of Virginia’s
Curry School of Education in May. He
graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in
Government and a Master of Teaching
degree in Social Studies Education. He has
a teaching license with endorsements in
both social studies and biology and hopes
to begin teaching in the 2011-2012 school
year. Jacob is proud to have made the
Dean’s List the past eight semesters and
received a partial scholarship last year. This
past spring break, he took a trip to Italy as
a graduation present.
Colleen Milewski graduated from Villanova
in 2010 and is working towards her Master’s
degree with Christie’s Education in New
York City.
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notes
Madeline Skahill loves Wake Forrest and is
a member of the Chi Omega sorority.
Ann Burton Gerhardt and Tilden Bowditch
attend Washington and Lee University,
where they are very involved in their
sororities and different organizations on
campus. Tilden travelled to Spain in the
spring and Ann Burton will be studying
abroad in Florence, Italy this fall.
Rebecca Johnson is in the Air Force ROTC
at Clemson University. She attended Air
Force field training this summer so she
may enter the professional officer course
when she returns to Clemson in the fall.
Upon graduation, Rebecca will be a 2nd
Lieutenant in the US Air Force, and hopes
to work in Intelligence.
Courtney Phillips Nolen and Ryan Nolen
Megan Ngo in China
Alicia Nopper graduated from the College
of Charleston in ’10 with a Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration. She is
currently living in Boston, MA and works
as a Project Coordinator for CRB Consulting
Engineers.
Theresa White graduated from
Elizabethtown College in May, where she
studied Theater and Performance. Recently,
Theresa has been working on producing
music videos for her songs.
Nick Zullo is living in Arlington, VA and
works for a healthcare consulting firm
located in Washington, DC.
Congratulations to Courtney Phillips
Nolen on her marriage to Ryan Nolen in
July 2010. The two were wed at a family
estate in Gloucester Point, VA. Courtney is
a homemaker and small business owner,
while Ryan is a landscaping foreman. The
two happily reside in Williamsburg.
’07
Correspondent: Laura Ingles
email: [email protected]
112 The Green
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Jennifer George-Nichol graduated from
Columbia University in May with a
Bachelor’s degree in English. Next year,
she will travel to St. Andrew’s University
in Scotland to pursue her Masters in
International Political Theory. Upon her
return, she hopes to work for the US State
Department.
Karen Hall graduated from Virginia Tech
in May. She will stay for an additional year
as part of the advanced degree program
to earn a Master’s degree in Biological
Systems Engineering.
Megan Ngo studied abroad in Weihai and
Beijing, China for 11 weeks last summer and
traveled to Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau,
Chengdu, Qingdao, and Japan. Megan
graduated from James Madison University
in May.
’08
Correspondent: Matthew Banfield
Email: [email protected]
3332 Timber Ridge
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Matthew Banfield was recently named as
the Undergraduate Student Representative
to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The Board is the governing body of the
University, with fourteen members each
appointed by the Governor of Virginia.
Matthew will represent all 22,500
undergraduate students to the Board and
work to foster the principles of engagement
and inclusion on campus.
’09
Correspondent: Clare Simasek
Email: [email protected]
301 Royal Grant Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Clare Spooner just completed her first year
at University of Virginia as a member of the
tennis team.
Tatiana Schrader and Clare Simasek are
both Spanish majors, studying pre-med
at the University of Virginia. Tatiana is
an involved member of her sorority, Delta
Gamma, and Clare is a starting defender/
midfielder on the UVA Club Field Hockey
team.
Dasha Prokhorova and Emily Olsen
both transferred to University of Virginia
this year from their former colleges,
Sarah Lawrence and Catholic University,
respectively.
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Condolences
Margaret Digges Cavitt ’78 on the death of
her husband, Dr. Nicholas Eugene Cavitt, Lt.
Colonel Retired USAMC.
Christina Obenshain Donofrio ’74 on
the death of her brother, Curry ‘Skip’
Obenshain Jr. ’68.
Pamela Fives Meyers ’66 and Carl Fives ’68
on the death of their sister, Barbara Fives
Ellington ’72.
The family of Eloise Jacobs. Ms. Jacobs was
a faithful member of the Academy staff for
nearly forty years.
Is your class missing a
correspondent?
Consider volunteering to
fill the position!
The class correspondent is a vital link in
the alumni community. Correspondents
gather news from classmates and
prepare that information to be published
semiannually in the class notes section
of Excellence magazine. The class
correspondent also keeps the Alumni
Office notified of classmates’ address,
phone, and email updates, and assists in
locating lost classmates.
Interested? Contact the Alumni Office
at [email protected] or
(757) 259-1408!
Meet the Board of Trustees
Established in 2002, the Board of Trustees provides overall governance of the Academy in the areas of finance,
development, facilities, marketing, and community relations. The Academy is grateful to the following individuals
for their service as members of the Board of Trustees.
William Brauer
Born and raised in
Hampton, VA, Bill
attended public
schools, as his father
was Chairman of
the Hampton School
Board. He holds a
B.A. in Business and
an M.B.A. from The College of William
and Mary. Following graduation, he
worked as an advertising agency account
executive for a short time before joining
what is now PricewaterhouseCoopers in
a number of roles. Since 1992, Bill has
served as Executive Vice President at
Christopher Newport University, where
he is responsible for the finance and
administrative operations of the school.
Having grown up on the Virginia
Peninsula, Bill was always impressed with
the reputation of Walsingham Academy
for its academics and the success of its
students. Bill and his wife Michelle have
two children; Colin ’04 and Peyton ’06
are both Walsingham graduates. He has
served on the Board of Trustees since
2007.
Louise Canfield
Born and raised in
Jackson, TN, Louise
attended public
schools through high
school. She holds a
B.A. in Speech and
Hearing Therapy from
Middle Tennessee
State University and a M.A. in Speech
and Language Pathology from the
University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Louise
spent the majority of her career as a
Speech Pathologist. She joined Child
Development Resources in 1995 and
currently serves as the State Coordinator
for the Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist
Network.
The Canfields were drawn to
Walsingham’s mission, Christ-centered
community, and commitment to
academics. Louise and her husband
Robert have three children, two of
whom attended the Academy; Kelly’98
and Stephen’03 are both graduates
of Walsingham. Louise has served on
the Board of Trustees since 2002 and
previously served on the Advisory
Council.
John Cooke
Born and raised in the
suburbs of New York
City, John attended
both public and private
schools kindergarten
through graduation,
changing schools
ten times in thirteen
years due to his father’s occupation as a
professional gambler. John holds a B.A. in
Business from Montclair State University,
and a M.A. in Psychology and M.B.A.
from Fairleigh Dickinson University. For
31 years, he was employed in five major
international corporations in both line and
staff positions, including Andrew Jergens
Company, Bendix Corporation, Gulf &
Western Company, Timex Corporation,
and Clark Equipment Company. During
half of that time he was an elected officer
and senior executive of the last four of
those prominent firms, and a member of
the Board of Directors at two of them.
Thereafter, he formed The London Group,
an international consulting firm that
specialized in strategic human resource
management, serving major corporations
around the world for over twenty years.
For health reasons, John retired in 2006,
but continues to do pro-bono consulting,
mainly with not-for-profit institutions.
John served on both the Engineering
and Architectural Councils at the
University of Notre Dame for 17 years
and was a member of the Business
Council at the University of Illinois. He
was named “Executive of the Year” at
Bendix Corporation in 1982. John was an
executive in residence at both Harvard
University’s School of Business and
DePaul University’s School of Commerce
in 1984. For his countless hours of
service, John was awarded the Daniel C.
Lewis award for exceptional volunteer
service at the Mason School of Business
at William and Mary, as well as the
Jim Ukrop “Burn the Ships” award for
volunteerism in 2007. In 2008, he was
made a Huntington Fellow and Trustee of
the Mariners Museum in Newport News.
John has served on the Board of Trustees
since 2010.
Charles Crone
Born and raised in
Northern Virginia,
Charles attended public
schools in Arlington,
but went to Hargrave
Military Academy for
his junior and senior
years of high school.
It was a tough transition, as his mother
had died the year before. At Hargrave,
he learned independence and how to
best interact with others. Following
graduation, Charles attended Frederick
College in Portsmouth, VA. After college,
he joined his uncle’s business at The
Williamsburg Pottery. Charles travelled
the world for many years as a ceramics
buyer. He finally retired from The Pottery
as a Vice President, and remains an active
community volunteer.
Charles was drawn to the Catholic
education offered at Walsingham. He and
his wife Ginny have two children; Chris
’85 and Lil ’88 are both Walsingham
graduates. Charles has served on the
Board of Trustees since 2005, and
previously served on the Advisory
Council.
Gregory Davis
Born and raised in
Lexington, VA, Greg
attended public schools.
He holds a bachelor’s
degree in History
from the University
of Virginia and a J.D.
from The College of
William and Mary. In 1986 Greg joined
the Williamsburg law office of Anderson
& Franck, which later merged with
Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. In addition
to working at the firm, he taught as an
adjunct professor at the Marshall-Wythe
School of Law during the beginning years
of his career. Since 2008, he has been the
Managing Partner of the Williamsburg
branch of Kaufman & Canoles, and
a member of the firm’s executive
committee.
Active in community affairs, Greg has
served with the United Way of Greater
Williamsburg and is currently a member
of SunTrust Bank’s Williamsburg Advisory
Board. He was named one of Virginia’s
elite in estate planning by Virginia
Business Magazine in 2006 and 2007 and
received the Virginia Bar Association’s
Community Servant Pro Bono Award
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in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Greg and his
wife Beth have one daughter; Sarah ’09
is a graduate of Walsingham. The Davis
family was attracted to the tight-knit,
supportive community at the Academy.
Greg has served on the Board of Trustees
since 2002, and previously served on the
Advisory Council.
Michael Fox
Born and raised
in Roanoke, VA,
Michael has lived in
Williamsburg since
1991. Following his
private school education
in Roanoke, Michael
received his B.A. from
the University of Virginia with a major
in History and a minor in International
Relations. After graduation, he worked
for U.S. Congressman Herb Bateman in
Washington and his district offices and
Virginia State Senator Tommy Norment
in Richmond and Williamsburg. He
joined The College of William and Mary
in 1997 as Director of Government and
Community Relations in the Office of
Public Affairs. He assumed his current
position as Assistant to the President and
Chief of Staff in 2002. Michael is also
Secretary to the Board of Visitors of the
College.
Active in community affairs, Michael has
served as President of the Williamsburg
Area Chamber of Commerce and is
currently a member of the Executive
Committee of the Chamber. He is a
past chair of the Williamsburg Regional
Library Board of Trustees and presently
serves on the board of The Old Point
National Bank. He previously served as
a board member of the United Way of
Williamsburg and of the Williamsburg
Community Foundation. Michael was
drawn to Walsingham’s reputation for
excellence and parochial traditions.
Michael has served on the Board of
Trustees since 2002.
Sr. Virginia Hasson
Born in Elmhurst,
IL and raised in
Philadelphia, PA, Sr.
Virginia attended
Catholic school from
first grade through
university. She feels
that she received an
excellent academic education and became
grounded in the principles and practice
of living as a spiritual and socially
responsible individual. Sr. Virginia holds
a bachelor’s degree in Humanities from
Villanova University, a master’s degree in
Counseling Psychology from Marywood
College, and a Ph.D. in Educational
Administration and Supervision from
Fordham University. She has taught in
elementary and special education schools,
as well as undergraduate and graduate
settings. For more than twenty years, she
worked with Jesuit Refugee Service in
Asia and Africa either full time or as a
consultant. Sr. Virginia currently serves
as a grant writer for the Mid-Atlantic,
Central American, South American, and
Caribbean Communities of the Sisters of
Mercy of the Americas.
Sr. Virginia is committed to preserving
and fostering the future of Walsingham
Academy, as it embodies the educational
heritage and mission of the Sisters
of Mercy. Sr. Virginia served on the
Advisory Council from 2001-2006, then
rejoined the Board of Trustees in 2010.
Page Hayhurst
Born in Philadelphia
and raised in
Annapolis, MD,
Page attended a
private school that
was originally a boys
preparatory school for
the Naval Academy.
Page holds a bachelor’s degree in Art
History from The College of William
and Mary and a master’s degree in
Humanities and Museum Studies
from University of Richmond. While
in graduate school, she worked as a
museum event planner. Upon graduation,
she moved on to serve as Director of
Development at the Roanoke Museum
of Fine Arts. Shortly thereafter, she
returned to William and Mary to work
in development but was reassigned to
VIMS, where she was responsible for
communications and managing a small
public aquarium and visitor center. Since
2005, Page has served as the Executive
Director at the Virginia Living Museum
–a combination zoo, aquarium, botanical
garden and planetarium focus on the
natural resources of Virginia. This year
Page was awarded the 2011 Excellence
in Non-Profit Leadership Prize from the
Hampton Roads Community Foundation.
The Hayhurst Kiniry family enjoys
being part of a faith-based community
that focuses intently on educational
excellence. Page and her husband Bill
have two children; Spencer is a rising
senior and Liam is a rising sophomore
at Walsingham. Page has served on the
Board of Trustees since 2008.
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Robert Hershberger
Born and raised in
Johnstown, PA, Bob
attended public schools.
He holds a bachelor’s
degree from The
Citadel and a master’s
degree from The
George Washington
University. Bob served in active duty
in the US Air Force for twelve years,
and an additional thirteen years in the
reserves. He was awarded a Bronze Star,
Meritorious Service medal, and four Air
Force commendation medals. Following
active duty, he began a career at an area
Chamber of Commerce. Bob recently
retired from his role as Executive Vice
President at the Greater Williamsburg
Chamber & Tourism Alliance.
During his tenure at the Chamber, Bob
was named “Executive of the Year” by
the Virginia Association of Chamber
of Commerce Executives and earned
the “Certified Chamber Executive”
designation from the American Chamber
of Commerce Executives. He has served
on the Board of Trustees since 2002.
David Julien
Born in Raleigh,
NC and raised in
Annapolis, MD, David
attended Archbishop
Spalding High
School. He holds an
associate’s degree in
Automotive Marketing
and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing
Management from Northwood University.
For ten years, David served as Dealer
Operations Manager at Nissan Motors
Corp. North America, where he was
responsible for the operations of 26
dealers in WV, OH, and KY. He spent a
short year as General Manager at a Nissan
dealership in Charleston, WV, and then
relocated to the Hampton Roads area.
David was Vice President and General
Manager of Oyster Point Dodge Kia in
Newport News for twelve years before his
move in 2005 to Williamsburg Chrysler
Jeep Dodge KIA as President.
The Juliens were drawn to Walsingham’s
tremendous sense of community and
commitment to developing outstanding
young adults. David and his wife Dawn
have two children; Chandler is a rising
sophomore and Shelby is a rising seventh
grader at Walsingham. David has served
on the Board of Trustees since 2005.
Meet the Board of Trustees
John Kerner
Born and raised in
Conneaut, OH, John
attended St. Mary’s
Catholic elementary
school; there he gained
discipline and structure
that have remained
with him for years. He
holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing
from Kent State University. John spent
the first eighteen years of his career with
Honeywell, Inc., where he advanced to
the position of Mid-Atlantic Regional
Director. He transitioned to the Linc
Corporation, an international consulting
firm, where he served as Senior Vice
President for a short time. In 1984, John
started The Kerner Group, Inc., a family
of mechanical and electrical contracting
firms serving the Mid-Atlantic region and
Tampa Bay area. In 2007 and 2008, The
Kerner Group was selected as one of the
50 fastest growing companies in Virginia.
John and his wife Barbara have four
children; Jennifer ’89, Danielle ’90,
Christopher ’92, and Michael ’94 are
all Walsingham graduates. The Kerners
also have three grandchildren who
attend Walsingham. The Kerners were
drawn to Walsingham’s caring learning
environment, structure, and excellent
instructional curriculum. John has served
on the Board of Trustees since 2002.
Amy Kerr
Growing up in a
military family, Amy
enjoyed living in
Colorado, Maryland,
Georgia, Virginia, and
four different towns in
Germany. However,
her mother’s family
has deep roots in Hampton Roads, so she
has always called this area home. When
not enrolled in a Department of Defense
Dependents School, Amy attended three
Catholic schools. Amy holds a B.A. in
Communication with a concentration in
Business and Economics from Randolph
Macon Woman’s College. She began her
career with the local Anheuser-Busch
Companies, first at Kingsmill Resort as
a member of the management team and
later as a public relations representative
for Busch Gardens and Water Country
USA. Amy then joined the Colonial
Williamsburg Company’s Hospitality
Group and advanced to a role that
encompassed comprehensive marketing
for both The Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation and Colonial Williamsburg
Resort Collection. Amy’s work in
marketing has earned her a number of
professional accolades. She now serves
as the Director of Marketing & Public
Relations for Comber Physical Therapy in
Williamsburg.
The strong sense of community—
spanning the youngest students through
successful alums, faculty, staff, and the
Academy’s leadership team—attracted
the Kerrs to Walsingham. Amy and her
husband Patrick have a daughter, Regan,
who is entering PreK-4 at Walsingham.
Amy has served on the Board of Trustees
since 2009.
Lisa Krass
Lisa was born in
upstate New York
and raised in the
Northeast and
Geneva, Switzerland.
She attended the
International School of
Geneva and thoroughly
enjoyed her experience abroad. Lisa holds
a bachelor’s degree in French from Keene
State College. Following graduation,
Lisa embarked on a career in human
resources and training. Lisa previously
served on the board of Child Development
Resources, and is a prior chair of its
annual auction. She is now a full time
Mom and active community volunteer.
The Krass family was introduced to
Walsingham by a friend in 2003. They
were drawn to the welcoming air about
the community. Lisa and her husband
Kurt have two children; Emma is a rising
senior, and Blake is a rising sophomore at
Walsingham. Lisa has served on the Board
of Trustees since 2010.
Sr. Barbara
MacWilliams
Born and raised in
Philadelphia, Sr.
Barbara attended St.
Clement-Irenaeus
School and West
Philadelphia Catholic
Girls High School.
It was at West Catholic that she met
the Sisters of Mercy; two years after
graduation she entered the religious
community. Sr. Barbara holds a bachelor’s
degree in Humanities from GwyneddMercy College. She went on to earn two
master’s degrees from Boston College - a
M.Ed. in Religious Education and a M.Ed.
in Catholic School Administration. For
the majority of her career, Sr. Barbara
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has taught in Catholic elementary
schools in Philadelphia, Allentown, and
Jacksonville, NC. She has also served as
an administrator at St. Margaret School
in Narberth, PA and Holy Cross School in
Springfield, PA, where she was nominated
as Outstanding Principal of the Year. Sr.
Barbara returned to the classroom in 1993
and has been at Waldron Mercy Academy
in Merion, PA ever since. Sr. Barbara has
served on the Board of Trustees since
2007.
Kevin Murphy
Born in Cleveland and
raised in Columbus,
OH, Kevin attended
St. Charles Preparatory
School, an all boys
Catholic school in
Columbus. He holds
a bachelor’s degree
in Business from Miami University.
Following graduation, Kevin worked
on Wallace Computer Services’ sales
team for a short time prior to joining
the family business, Midwest Pipe &
Supply Co., Inc., a wholesale business
operating in Columbus, Cincinnati, and
Marietta, OH. The business was sold to
Ferguson Enterprises in 1999. Following
the sale, he held a variety of positions
within Ferguson, and has served as COO
since 2007. The Murphys relocated to
Williamsburg in 2005.
Kevin has very fond memories of his
high school experience and treasured the
feeling of community and a shared set of
values. The sense of community within
Walsingham is principally what attracted
the Murphys to the Academy. Kevin and
his wife Mindy have two sons; Jack is a
rising seventh grader and Colin is a rising
fourth grader at Walsingham. Kevin has
served on the Board of Trustees since 2007.
Sr. Mary Jeanne
Oesterle
Born and raised in
Philadelphia, PA, Sr.
Mary Jeanne Oesterle
attended Catholic school
from first grade through
university. She holds
a bachelor’s degree in
Education from Gwynedd Mercy College,
a master’s degree in Education from
Bloomsburg University, and received
Administrative Certification from Fairfield
University. Sr. Mary Jeanne began her
career in education in 1967 as a teacher of
both elementary and mentally challenged
students. For over thirty years, she has
served as an education administrator
in a number of fine Mercy schools. Her
passion is working with and ministering
to young people in their formative years.
Sr. Mary Jeanne joined Walsingham
Academy in 1990; she served fourteen
years as Principal of the Lower School
before her appointment as President of
the Academy in 2004.
Bill Reeser
Born in Indianapolis,
IN, and raised in
Huntington, WV, Bill
attended St. Joseph
Elementary and High
School. He holds
a B.A. in Business
Administration from
West Virginia University. Upon graduation
from college, he worked for the Campbell
Soup Company for three years in sales
and then joined his current employer,
PepsiCo, in 1985. A 26-year Pepsi veteran,
Bill held a number of positions on the
east coast prior to his promotion in
2007 to Area Vice President and General
Manager of Virginia. He has served
on the Board of Christopher Newport
University’s School of Business, coached
youth sports, and served on various
Booster Boards throughout his career.
Bill had a wonderful educational
experience. His memories are of personal
attention in classes, a faith-based
education, and solid athletic program
where most of the students participated
in at least one sport. The Reesers moved
several times with Pepsi and have always
had success in finding outstanding
Catholic schools. When they moved to
the area, Bill heard about Walsingham
through work. When they had a chance
to visit, the Reesers immediately knew
Walsingham would be a great fit for their
family. Bill and his wife Cheryl have
two children; Bradley, who attended
Walsingham for one year, and Bryan ’10.
Bill has served on the Board of Trustees
since 2009.
Richard Setian
Born in Seattle, WA
and raised Northern
Virginia, Rick attended
Fairfax County
schools, which have an
outstanding educational
track record. He then
attended DePauw
University in Greencastle, IN. Rick
began his career in medical supply sales
and has held sales, sales management,
marketing, marketing management, and
operations positions with Fortune 500
companies. He co-founded AVID Medical
in 1998 and served as acting President
and COO prior to the sale of the business
in August 2010. Rick currently serves as
Vice President of Sales and Marketing for
Medical Action Industries.
After relocating to Williamsburg, the
Setians searched for an academic and
social environment where the core
values were similar to what their sons
experienced at home. Walsingham far
surpassed their expectations –they
became part of a family, not just a school.
Rick and his wife Lisa have two sons;
Andrew ’08 and Cameron ’10 are both
Walsingham graduates. Rick has served
on the Board of Trustees since 2010.
Susan Zoboli
Born and raised in
San Carlos, CA, Susan
attended St. Charles
Grammar School and
Notre Dame High
School in Belmont,
CA. She is thankful
for the foundation she
formed in private school, and for the
many lifelong friendships she found there.
Susan holds an associate’s degree from
Canada College, a bachelor’s degree in
Accounting and Finance from California
State University East Bay, and an M.B.A.
in Risk Management and Insurance from
Golden Gate University. Susan is the
Director of Corporate Purchasing and
Insurance for Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation and teaches insurance classes
as well. She has been recognized by
the American Institute for Property and
Liability Underwriters for the success of
her students.
Susan and her husband Paul moved to
the Williamsburg area in 2000. She began
attending Mass held daily in the chapel at
Walsingham and became well-acquainted
with the Walsingham community. Susan
has served on the Board of Trustees
since 2007.
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New
Faculty
Suzy Fitzpatrick
joins the Lower School
administrative team
from Kaplan Test Prep
and Admission, where
she was the Southern
Virginia Business
Developer.
Robin Strup is
the new Director
of Marketing at
Walsingham Academy.
She brings over twenty
years of executive
marketing and business
development experience, including
strategic planning, creative development,
media planning, public relations, and
online marketing. She and her husband
Jesse have two daughters, Zoë and Mia;
both girls attend Walsingham.
Jessica Spadafora
Boone is in her first
year as Associate
Athletic Director. Jess
comes to Walsingham
with a wealth of
athletic background
having been a Division
I Head Lacrosse Coach for four years at
Bucknell University and a Division III
Head Lacrosse Coach at Randolph-Macon
College. Beginning in July, Jess will
assume the role of Girls’ Athletic Director.
Anne Zagursky
joins the Theology
department this year.
She also serves as the
Coordinator of Christian
Formation at two
Catholic churches in
Newport News. Anne
has experience as the Middle School
Coordinator of the religious education
program at St. Jerome Catholic Church
and as a long-time substitute in the local
public school system.
Introducing the
Walsingham Academy
Christmas Ornament
Showcasing Walsingham Academy’s entrance wall as depicted by artist Kathy Poertner,
this elegant ornament is complemented with 24 kt. gold and an exceptional filigree border.
The ornament is suspended by a red ribbon and presented in a clear view display box.
Supplies are limited; order your ornament today for only $25.00 (includes tax and shipping).
Clip and send the below order
form to:
Walsingham Ornament
c/o Walsingham Academy
PO Box 8702
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8702
Or fax to 757/259-1402
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