Powhatan IMPACT Report2016 – 2017 School Year

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Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends,

It is hard to believe that last year (2016-17) marked my 6th year as Head of this incredibly special institution. I believe in leading by serving, and I found that time truly flies when one embraces and engages the community you serve. As we close our 69th year of educating students to ‘learn not for school but for life’ I am honored to continue the beloved traditions and serve Powhatan with the same mission and values that have sustained us for nearly 70 years.

I feel proud of our community daily—proud of our faculty and the curriculum they have built, proud of our Board of Trustees for the work they do selflessly for Powhatan, and especially...proud of our students’ accomplishments. You may have noticed that my pride is unmistakably visible on Graduation Day.

The Class of 2017 was a group of full vigor, creativity, academic prowess, and service orientation—all merits that embody the Powhatan Spirit. Our younger students looked up to this class with demonstrable respect and admiration. As an example, this was especially apparent on Field Day when one of our 8th graders, Bailey Vogt, dazzled the community with high jump after high jump. It seemed like a proverbial ‘cast of thousands’ chanted his name to support their friend. Really...how lucky are we to be a part of this vibrant community?

And, last Fall I had the opportunity to spend time with some exceptional people who are part of the Powhatan family from long ago. We held a reunion for graduates of the Blue Ridge Country Day School—the beginning of the Powhatan we know today. More than 40 people attended, some coming from as far away as Florida and Texas, to reminisce and reconnect with old friends. A highlight of the evening was hearing them share stories in the Little Red Schoolhouse Antiques store in Millwood—the original site of our school!

I hope that you will enjoy the photos and stories from this heartwarming evening on Page 6, and further...increasingly appreciate being a part of a school community where life-long connections run so deep.

Warm wishes to all,

Sue Scarborough

We learn not for school,

but for life.____

2016-2017Board of Trustees

JT Anderson Tom Beckett

Barbara BessetteGlen BouderBill Buettin

Beth BurkhardTom ByrdLiza Carr

Cary ClaytorSusan ClaytorMelissa Dabas

Adam HuddlestonJeff KelbleArt Major

Robin McFillenCharlie McIntoshSteve Slaughter

Mike Smith 2

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New Members: Board of Trustees 2017 – 2020

Whitney Werner is a graduate of San Clemente High School in California. Whitney has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development/Psychology from Cal State San Marcos in California and a Juris Doctor degree from Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. She is a member of St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church and the Loudoun Golf & Country Club. Whitney and her husband Paul live in Middleburg, Virginia with their four children Charlie (7th Grade), J.J. (5th Grade), River (4rd Grade), and Micah (1st Grade).

Daniel Leger is a graduate of St. Lucs High School in Montreal, QC. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada and a Ph.D. in Political Philosophy from University of Notre Dame. Daniel is Head of Client Services at Akre Capital Management. He is a member of the Economic Council of Middleburg, Middleburg Tennis Club, and Trinity Church in Upperville. Daniel and his wife Mahoney La Pierre live in The Plains, Virginia with their daughters Emerson (5th Grade) and Finley (5th Grade).

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Powhatan Year in Review

1. (September) Ms. Robin Houck Coutts ‘86, Lower School Science Teacher, is ready for her first dunk at the Back-To-School Family Picnic!

2. (October) The annual Powhatan Book Fair is a treat for all ages. Pictured here: Burns Beckett ‘22.

3. (November) Class of 2017 Shakespeare Production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Pictured in foreground: Bridget Conlon ‘17.

4. (December) Our traditional Carol Sing is always a great way to kick-off the holidays! (foreground: Jake Coutts and Adam Rosenfeld, Class of 2021)

5. (January) The first grade’s annual Chinese New Year Dragon Parade culminates their unit on China.

6. (February) Sophia Appiah and Meghan Duley, fourth grade, are learning some basic skills in basketball at the Winter Blitz On-Campus Program.

7. (March) A graphic novelist workshop allows students to develop storyboard techniques and understanding of inferences.

8. (April) Hannah Garrity, Lower School Art Teacher, helps pre-kindergarten students Annie Cesnik and Ada Lilly create plaster molds of animal prints during Earth Day celebrations.

9. (May) Sydney Dymacek ‘21 enjoys spending time with grandparents on Grandparent/Special Friends’ Day.

10. (June) 2017 Graduates Rose Uran, Mia Dansie, Bell Rowan, and Mason Ellis are all smiles before heading off to the graduation luncheon.

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September 24, 2016 was a memorable night for a special group of Powhatan alumni and the staff who organized it! Over 40 attendees from the very beginnings of Powhatan, the Blue Ridge Country Day School, came together to take a walk down memory lane, sharing their history and memories along the way.

We began our evening with a tour of current-day Powhatan, as some of our guests had not visited the new buildings in some time. Next, we hopped on a school bus and headed over to the place where it all began, the Little Red Schoolhouse. The old walls brought out many memories that were shared, including a recollection of a tack being placed on the chair of one of the teachers and playing outside in what was known as “Cowpie Stadium” – as the play area was essentially a farm shared with some cows!

Before departing for dinner, we could not resist taking a photo of the group on the steps of the schoolhouse, just like they did over 60 years ago. We shared even more stories, memorabilia and photographs over dinner, and Head of School Sue Scarborough had some questions for the group from our current 3rd graders! They wanted to know, “How did you get to school? Did you walk, drive, or ride a horse?” “Did you have posts and rails?” (the answer is yes) “Did you have Chromebooks?”

Much fun and fellowship was shared that evening, and we intend to organize more reunions. Let us know your interest! Most importantly, we recognize that without the Blue Ridge Country Day School and its students, mission and traditions, we would not be the Powhatan School we are today. For that, we are very grateful.

Celebrating the Roots of Powhatan School with a Blue Ridge Country Day Reunion!

Blue Ridge Country Day students in front of the Little Red Schoolhouse, circa 1957 or 1958 and alumni reconnecting at our reunion in Fall of 2016

Alumni Stories “In 1957 the Blue Ridge Country Day School moved from the Little Red School House and became Powhatan

School. This change occurred between my 6th and 7th Form. Probably in 5th Form (possibly 6th) there was a Fire

Drill, where the entire school filed into the Little Red School House Main Room. Now I wonder why the drill meeting

point was within a theoretically burning structure, but that never crossed my 5th Form mind. To provide a diversion

and allow a post-drill inspection, a fire truck had come from Berryville (this is before Boyce had a VFD). Suddenly

someone (not me, although I wish I could claim credit) looked out an open window (no air conditioning in those days)

and screamed “There’s a Fire Truck!; it’s a FIRE!” and jumped out of the window. It took awhile before Headmaster

Bob Evans could restore order. Perhaps someone remembers who the perpetrator was – I have the usual list of

troublemakers (and suspect they know who they are), but hesitate giving blame (or credit) falsely.”

– Thom Flory, Class of 1959

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Some of our alumni en route to the Little Red Schoolhouse on a school bus. Pictured here: Liz

Massie Wyeth ‘61 and Peter Wyeth, Lindsey Massie Huddle ‘60, Susan Golladay ‘62, Thomas Flory ‘59 and Marilyn Stephenson, Susi Bailey ‘61, Priscilla Wallace Lowe, Barbara Clagett ‘64, Sandra Coalson ‘61 and

Branden Goldizen, Derek Joost ’60 and Patricia Foster, Tyson Gilpin ‘57 and Ann Randolph, Ann Barton

Brown ‘64 and Phil Porterfield ‘63

Tommy Dunning ‘55, Diana Watkins White ‘55, Marty Reardon Proffit ‘55 and John Crawford ‘56 enjoying

the evening at Millwood Country Club

George ‘60 and Robin ‘70 Greenhalgh on the patio at Millwood Country Club

Alumni Stories “When I attended the Blue Ridge Country Day School,

there were not very many students, especially in the upper

grades. (During my 7th grade year the roster included only

Maisie Wilson and me.) As a result we were always at a

disadvantage when we played other schools in sports. For

one, we never really had enough students to field a proper

team and had to fill positions with younger students, and

on boys’ teams, with girls. (It must be admitted, in at least

one instance, a member from this category was far better

than any of the boys.)

After several years of establishing our ineptitude, a

parent—I can’t remember who it might have been—perhaps

as an incentive, or perhaps sympathy, or maybe sensing

a safe bet—promised to take the entire school to see the

Washington Senators play, if ever we won a baseball game.

For a time things went on as usual, but one spring

something amazing happened. Some of you may recall

that some sports took place in the Burwell’s field adjacent

to the school. This was not always an ideal venue. In the

case of basketball, for example, there was a basket, only

one, I think, set up on top of a hill, and many dribbles would

carom upwards at an oblique angle, as if yearning for

the bottom. A bit beyond the hill was the playing field for

football or baseball, depending on the season. This was

bumpy, and we had to share it with the Burwell cows.

Ordinarily when we played baseball in the spring, it was

really softball, but for games against other schools we

switched to baseball proper.

Our opponent for the fateful game was Boyce Elementary,

historically our most fearsome rival. Our contests had

always featured enormously one-sided scores.

Back to the game. For some unfathomable reason it

stayed close, inning after inning. Boyce was slightly ahead

up to the final one. Blue Ridge put a couple of runners on

base. Alas, I don’t recall who was batting, but he (or she)

lifted a lazy fly to the outfield. Too bad, we thought, as the

center fielder drifted over to make a game-ending catch.

I interrupt here to remind that the playing fields were

shared with the Burwell cows, not always, but on occasion.

And there was clear evidence that cows had been there in

the very recent past.

You can guess what’s coming. After he slid in a particularly

massive and gooey cow pie and lost his balance, so

horrified and focused only on his plight was the outfielder—

he really was a mess—that all the runners maneuvered the

bases for an historic win.

And soon after, there was a bus ride to Washington”

– Derek Joost, Class of 1960

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A Tradition of Support at Powhatan SchoolSince the time of its founding, Powhatan School has been able to thrive and excel due to the generosity of

supporters who have embraced our mission, we learn not for school, but for life. Each and every gift allows

Powhatan to invest in the best education for our students whose creativity, confidence and intellect will be

called upon to make a difference in this world.

Your gifts are essential in providing our students with the quality educational experience they receive. Like

many independent schools, Powhatan thrives on a combination of tuition revenue and the private support

from our parents, grandparents, alumni, friends, corporations, foundations and grants to meet both annual

operating expenses and long-term strategic needs. These gifts support the people and programs that make

Powhatan vibrant, especially the hardworking faculty who guide our children every day.

Your Annual Fund gift makes a difference in so many areas!

Financial Overview 2016-2017

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Instructional 56%

Auxiliary Camps and Services 5%

Tuition Assistance 9%

Administrative 18%

Buildings and Grounds 13%

Expenses

RevenueTuition and Fees 88%

Other Income 12%

Every gift of every size matters. If you are interested in making a gift to Powhatan School’s Annual Fund, please call Amy Sluss in the Development Office

(540) 837-1009 or visit http://powhatanschool.org/donate/ to give online.

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Honor Roll of Donors 2016 – 2017

1948 Club($10,000 and greater)Ms. Betsee ParkerBlue and White Club($5,000 - $9,999)Mr. and Mrs. Steve HessbergFive Pillars Club($2,500 - $4,999)Mr. and Mrs. George AvantMr. and Mrs. Scott BessetteDr. and Mrs. T. Glen BouderDr. Tracy Fitzsimmons and

Mr. Knox SingletonMs. Andrea GreeneKentland Foundation

Mrs. Helen Walker Mr. and Mrs. William Walker

Mr. David Morris and Ms. Selena SmartMr. and Mrs. Erik NelsonLeadership Circle($1,000-$2,499)Dr. Victor Appiah and Ms. Mary OseiMs. Erin G. Austin and Mr. Brian Handy Dr. John S. Avant, Sr. Ms. Susan C. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beckett Ms. Elaine Bernstein Mr. Gordon Bonin and

Ms. Catherine G. Des PrezMr. and Mrs. John C. Burkhard Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Burkhard Dr. Jason T. Call and Dr. Jillian H. Call Mrs. Liza Glaize Carr ‘90 and

Mr. John P. Carr Ms. Cary Claytor ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cooper Dr. Guangtu Gao and Ms. Qian Geng Dr. and Mrs. Gerald B. Gildersleeve Dr. Robert C. Green, III ‘68 TJ Guarriello Family Foundation Dr. and Ms. Jacob Haun Dr. Alison Cole Hessberg ‘93 and

Dr. Kevin Hessberg Mr. and Mrs. John JohnsonMr. and Mrs. David Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kesler

Delta Air Lines Foundation Lantz Construction Dr. and Mrs. James Larson III Mrs. Susan C. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. McFillen Mr. Brown Sharp and Ms. Damaris Abeles Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shockey Mr. Karthik Shyamsunder and

Dr. Archana ShyamsunderMr. Stephen C. Slaughter ‘91 and

Mrs. Amy Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. Scott Slavin Dr. and Mrs. James R. Sluss II Dr. and Mrs. Curtis J. Thwing Mr. and Mrs. Paul Werner Mr. and Mrs. Gary Williams Circle of Excellence($500-$999)AnonymousAnonymousStacy Barrett, Barrett Machine, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. H.K. Benham Mr. Thomas M. Cornette and

Dr. Michelle Kotkin Mr. David Craig Ms. Toni L. Crane Dr. Joseph M. Damron, Jr. ‘67 and

Mrs. Kathy Damron and Joe Damron ‘05

Mrs. Eileen Davis Dr. Donald Dilzer and Dr. Annette Dilzer Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dunphy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dymacek Dr. Jessica Edwards and

Dr. Marc Richman

Exxon Mobil Corporation Mr. Jeffrey Y. Flynn ‘76 Mr. Thomas T. Gilpin ‘67 and

Mrs. Jean Gilpin Mr. and Mrs. Fred Glaize III Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Grafton Mr. and Mrs. J Daniel Hall Mr. and Mrs. James Hasle Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kelble Drs. Robert and Leslie Kidd Dr. and Mrs. Edward Kofsky Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Larkin Mr. Christopher A. Molden, Melco, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Mark Morris Dr. and Mrs. Jared Pell Mrs. Steffany Slaughter Plotts ‘94 and

Mr. Greg Plotts Mr. and Mrs. Cary Scarborough Mr. James P. Simpson, IV ‘72 Dr. and Mrs. Eric D. Starley Mr. and Mrs. David B. Strider Mr. Lilburn T. Talley, Jr. ‘74 and

Mrs. Denise Talley Mrs. Mary S. Triplette ‘59 Dr. Austin Westover and

Dr. Mitra M. Westover Chief’s Circle($250-$499)AnonymousMrs. Carlene Ackerman Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bacon Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bouck

Thank you to all who donated to Powhatan’s Annual Fund Campaign during the 2016-2017 school year. Your gifts made an invaluable impact to our program that benefits all of our students. Your spirit of giving is very appreciated by our teachers, our staff, and all of those who care for our school.

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Mr. Phillip B. Brondstater ‘75 and Mrs. Jackie Brondstater

Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Byrd, III Ms. Barbara H. Clagett ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Claytor Caroline Cook Buechle ‘92 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Conroy Ms. Frances W. Crawford ‘59 Dr. and Mrs. Sanjay Dabas Mr. and Mrs. Tom Farrell Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Don Fitzsimmons Mr. and Mrs. David Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Philip Glaize, Jr. Mr. Martin Goon and Mrs. Megan Stickel Mr. Christopher Hagert and

Dr. Christie Hagert Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. Harris Mr. Darrin Hill and Dr. Elizabeth Leffel Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hilton Mr. and Mrs. William Hottel Mr. Edward Irwin and Ms. Patricia Gray Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mahrenholz Mr. and Mrs. Walt Malinowski Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Mallory Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Manheimer Mr. Will G. Martindale and

Mrs. Micki Martindale ‘88 Page Monahan McEachern ‘70 Mr. Charles McIntosh ‘71 and

Mrs. Sandra McIntosh Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Megeath Ms. Virginia ‘Page’ Mitchell ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Dino Morgoglione Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Myer Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Oates Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Onderko Mr. and Mrs. William S. Peebles, IV Ms. Edna Rodriguez-Wilson Mr. Manoj Sharma and

Dr. Sheetal SharmaMrs. Natalie Swope Greenhalgh ‘93 and

Mr. Langdon Greenhalgh Mr. Matthew C. Szechenyi Jr. ‘91 Mr. William S. C. Talley ‘76 Mrs. June Thwing Mr. and Mrs. William Walker Mr. and Mrs. Donald Walter IV Mr. and Mrs. Jason Weis Diana W. White ‘55 Ann Brown Woodward ‘64 Circle of Friends(under $250) AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Frank Armstrong, IVMr. and Mrs. Joseph Babineau Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Bacon Ms. Sheila Baker Ms. Catherine M. BarrMr. and Mrs. Bob Bayliss Mr. and Mrs. Steve Benson Dr. and Mrs. Scott J. Berman Mr. Kenneth Bitner Mr. Bill Bowen

Mr. and Mrs. William Bowers Mr. Kevin BrannerMs. McChesney H. Breen Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bryant Mr. Joseph Burke Mr. and Mrs. Brian BurkeMr. and Mrs. Larry Burkhart Mrs. Jennifer Willey Burks ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. James Burton Ms. Gretchen C. Byrd ‘91 Mr. Thomas W. Byrd Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Byrd Dr. and Mrs. Eston Caldwell, III Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Paul Caruso Christ Church CaresMr. and Mrs. Steven E. Cluss Mr. and Mrs. Josh Cockey Jr. Ms. Robin Houck Coutts ‘86 Ms. Leah Coxsey Dr. and Mrs. John CrandellCrawford Electronic, Inc.

Mr. John W. Crawford ‘56 and Mrs. Polly Crawford

Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Crenshaw Mr. and Mrs. Steve P. Czaban DBA Pyramid Builders Ms. Nicole D. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DefrangeMr. and Mrs. Michael A. Dickerson Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Dickson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Diehl Mrs. Lucy Dorick ‘64Dr. and Mrs. William W. Ellis Mr. Richard A. Farland Mrs. Ruth Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ferrari Mr. Brian Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Sam Foltz Mrs. Mary C. Fore Mr. Donald Fowler Ms. Hannah Garrity and Mr. Rick LillyMrs. Barbara GerhardDr. and Mrs. T. Avery Gibbs Dr. and Mrs. James GibsonDr. Heather Gibson and Mr. Kevin Wetzel Mr. William M. Gilpin ‘94 and

Mrs. Ryan Gilpin Immy Byrd Glaize ‘93 and

Philip Glaize, III Dr. Alok Gopal and Dr. Meenu Gopal Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gray Greenway Garden Club Ms. Calla Gudheim Ms. Liza GudheimMs. Susan W. Gudheim Mrs. Samantha Gudheim Piatt Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hagert Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Hardy Jeffrey P. Harris, Jr. ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Headley Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hetzel Dr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Hillyard, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hobbs Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hockman Dr. and Mrs. Warren Hofstra Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. HollowayHottel & Willis, P.C.Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jaffe Ms. Carolyn Johnson Mr. Wellington H. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Kalbach Mr. Henry P. Kern III Mr. Rick Kern and Mr. Trey Kern Mr. and Mrs. James H. Kotz Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kronfeld Mrs. Judith Landes Ms. Tracie Lane Mr. and Mrs. John P. Lewis Mr. Christopher P. Lewis ‘80 Ms. Lesley Linster Lodge Construction, Inc.

Mr. Todd LodgeMrs. Mary Elizabeth Guest Looney ‘79

and Mr. Gregg Looney Mr. and Mrs. Tomislav MarincicMr. Bert Martin Page Monahan McEachern ‘70 Dr. and Mrs. W. D. McWhorter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mitchell Ms. Barbara Muse Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Myer Mr. and Mrs. Amir Naghib National Institute for Automotive Service

ExcellenceMr. and Mrs. Gary Nichols Mr. Charles Pine, Jr. Randolph Macon AcademyMatthew D. Reames ‘88 Mr. David Ring Mrs. Laura Robb Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Robb Ms. Mitzi Rodriguez Ms. Alice Rodway Mr. Robert L. Rogers and

Ms. Kathryn McGinnis Mr. Scott Rosenfeld and

Dr. Shyama RosenfeldMr. and Mrs. John F. Rowan Mr. and Mrs. James Royston Mr. Ryan C. Royston ‘87 and

Mrs. Rieman Claytor Royston ‘92 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ryan Ms. Carol SaundersMr. John D. Schutte ‘73 and

Ms. Theresa E. Morgoglione ‘70 Mrs. Mariellen Schwentker Dr. and Mrs. Andrew E. Schwentker Mr. Samuel A. Slaughter and

Ms. Judith McCann-Slaughter Mr. and Dr. Roger SlussMr. and Mrs. Robert W. Smalley, Jr. Ms. Robin H. Stack Ms. Tamson Stone-Conrad and

Bryan H. Conrad ‘69 David McKinley Strider ‘04

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Joseph E. Strider ‘06 Mr. Rajesh Subedi and

Mrs. Nandita Subedi Summit Community Bank Delaney B. Taylor ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. David Toth Charles and Wendy Vogt Mr. James Vogt and Mrs. Kelly Vogt Mr. Dan Vredenburg and Ms. Trish Moon Mr. Maocheng WangMr. and Mrs. John Warren Mr. and Mrs. Rob WarrenClara Weiss Fund

The Weiss and Murphy Families Dr. and Mrs. H. G. White, Jr. Benson W. Wiedemer ‘16 Mr. John D. Wiedemer and

Ms. Betsy Pritchard Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wilkins, Jr. Mrs. Orme Wilson, Jr. Elizabeth M. Wyeth ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Yoder Mrs. James R. York Mr. Nathan Zuckerman ‘94 and

Mrs. Jenn Zuckerman

Annual gifts may be designated to specific areas that are closest to your heart or to where they are most needed.Annual Scholarship Aid FundMr. Scott Cooper ‘73 Mrs. Barbara GerhardMr. and Mrs. Matthew GraftonMs. Lesley LinsterMr. and Mrs. Dino MorgoglioneMr. and Mrs. James RoystonDelaney B. Taylor ‘10 Crocker ConservancyGreenway Garden ClubFund for Faculty SalariesMr. Joseph BurkeDr. and Mrs. T. Avery GibbsMr. and Mrs. James H. KotzMr. and Mrs. Michael J. OnderkoMr. James P. Simpson, IV ‘72 Benson W. Wiedemer ‘16 Fund for OperationsDr. Jessica Edward and Dr. Marc RichmanHal Oxenham Fund for Continuing EducationMr. and Mrs. Eric KeslerDelta Air Lines FoundationMr. and Mrs. Mark MorrisMorgoglione-Robb Fund for Curricular ProgramsDr. and Mrs. Josephy M. Damron, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. T. Avery GibbsDr. and Mrs. Jared PellMr. and Mrs. Langdon Greenhalgh

Technology FundMr. and Mrs. Robert DiehlMr. and Mrs. Bob MahrenholzMr. and Mrs. Robert W. Smalley, Jr.Designated GiftsMr. and Mrs. Scott BessetteMr. and Mrs. Josh Cockey, Jr.Exxon Mobil Inc.Dr. Tracy Fitzsimmons and

Mr. Knox SingletonMr. and Mrs. Gerald GildersleeveMr. and Mrs. Richard GrayMs. Andrea GreeneMr. and Mrs. Donald ShockeyGifts-in-KindMr. and Mrs. H. K. BenhamMr. and Mrs. Josh Cockey, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Sanjay DabasDr. and Mrs. James GibsonMr. and Mrs. Howard KronfeldMr. and Mrs. Austin S. LandryMr. Stephen Slaughter and

Frederick Block, Brick & Stone, Inc.Ms. Heather WilsonCuriosity Ignited! Capital Campaign Gifts 2016-2017Bank of America FoundationMr. Scott Cooper ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Glen F. KoontzThe Marjorie S. Lewis Charitable Fund

Mr. and Mrs. John P. LewisMr. Michael A. SmithMr. Michael Smith and Dr. Connie SmithDr. Tracy Fitzsimmons and

Mr. Knox SingletonClara Weiss Fund

The Weiss and Murphy FamiliesMr. and Mrs. Adalbert von Gontard

General EndowmentMr. Thomas T. Gilpin ‘67 and

Mrs. Jean Gilpin The Elizabeth Cook Fund for Professional DevelopmentMr. Peter Cook Mrs. Caroline Cook Buechle ‘92Lucy M. Gilpin Endowment Fund for Financial AidMr. and Mrs. William S. Peebles, IVMary B. Porterfield Fund for Continuing Education in Mathematics and Technology Mrs. Susan Porterfield Golladay ‘62 Mr. Philip T. Porterfield, III ‘63 Mikie Jones Visiting Author ProgramMr. Clint JonesIn Memory of James T. Anderson, ‘81 Randolph-Macon AcademyChrist Church CaresStacy Barrett, Barrett Machine, Inc.Summit Community BankMr. and Mrs. Frank Armstrong, IVMs. Susan C. BaileyMr. and Mrs. Bob BaylissDr. and Mrs. Scott J. BermanMr. Bill BowenMr. Kevin BrannerMs. McChesney H. BreenMr. and Mrs. Larry BurkhartMr. and Mrs. Harry F. Byrd, IIIMr. and Mrs. Thomas T. ByrdDr. Jason and Dr. Jillian CallDBA Pyramid Builders

Mr. Granville M. KernsMr. and Mrs. Michael A. DickersonMr. and Mrs. Andrew Ferrari

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Phillip Coffey, Associate Trustee and past parent, was instrumental during the rebuilding of Powhatan School after the devastating fire in 1988. Colleagues recall his kindness, generosity and positive spirit. Because of his love and deep commitment to our school, hundreds of students are enjoying the benefits of a Powhatan education today. He served on the Powhatan Board of Associate Trustees until his death on April 11, 2017.

Anne Wheeler, Powhatan’s amazing librarian for 31 years, passed away on August 14, 2017. Mrs. Wheeler was a fixture in our library for over 3 decades, instilling a love of reading and of

literature in hundreds of Powhatan students. She was instrumental in starting the Visiting Author Program that many generations of students have enjoyed. Her love of Powhatan and its children was unparalleled.

Dino Morgoglione, husband of former faculty member Carolyn Morgoglione and proud papa to Terri ‘70 and Greg ‘71 Morgoglione passed away on September 23, 2017. Dino was a visionary and instrumental in the growth of youth soccer in the Shenandoah Valley. He helped many Powhatan students sharpen their soccer skills along the way.

In Loving Memory

Mr. Donald FowlerDr. Guangtu Gao and Ms. Qian GengDr. Heather Gibson and Mr. Kevin WetzelMr. Thomas T. Gilpin ’67 and

Mrs. Jean GilpinMr. and Mrs. Philip Glaize, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Fred Glaize, IIIMs. Calla GudheimMrs. Susan W. Gudheim Ms. Liza GudheimMs. Samantha Gudheim PiattMr. and Mrs. Ralph L. HardyMr. and Mrs. William HottelHottel & Willis, P.C.Mr. and Mrs. Adam Huddleston Mr. Wellington H. Jones Mr. Rick KernMr. Trey KernMr. Henry P. Kern, IIIMr. Christopher P. Lewis ‘80 Lodge Construction, Inc.

Mr. Todd Lodge Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. McFillenMr. and Mrs. Robert MitchellMr. Christopher A. Molden, Melco, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Dino MorgoglioneMs. Barbara MuseMr. and Mrs. A. F. MyerNat’l. Institute for Automotive Service

Excellence

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan OatesMr. Charles Pine, Jr.Mrs. Steffany Plotts ‘94 and

Mr. Greg PlottsMr. David RingMr. and Mrs. Christopher RyanMs. Carol SaundersMr. and Mrs. Cary ScarboroughMr. John D. Schutte ‘73 and

Ms. Terri Morgoglione ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Donald ShockeyDr. and Mrs. James R. Sluss, IIMs. Robin H. StackDr. and Mrs. Curtis J. ThwingMr. Maocheng WangMr. and Mrs. Jason WeisMr. John D. Wiedemer and

Ms. Betsy PritchardMr. and Mrs. James R. Wilkins, Jr.In memory of Anne BellMr. and Mrs. Donald ShockeyIn memory of Phillip CoffeyMr. Thomas T. Gilpin ‘67 and

Mrs. Jean GilpinMr. and Mrs. William S. Peebles, IIIIn memory of Kenneth Gilpin ‘63 Mr. and Mrs. William S. Peebles, IIIIn memory of Don NiemannAnonymous

In honor of Robert and Henry AvantDr. John S. AvantIn honor of Thomas and Jack BowenBill BowenIn honor of Brooks GerhardMrs. Barbara GerhardIn memory of Will Chambers ‘75, Reveley Lee ‘93, and Ann Douglas Moler ArmelMrs. Paula M. MyerIn honor of Charlotte and Grace Emma HetzelMrs. Carlene AckermanIn honor of Mary HofstraMs. Andrea GreeneIn memory of Reveley Lee ‘93 Mrs. Natalie Swope GreenhalghIn honor of Lucy NicholsMr. and Mrs. Gary NicholsIn honor of Sue ScarboroughMrs. Sally H. MegeathIn honor of Victoria ‘09 and

Mitchell Smith ‘12 Mr. Michael A. Smith

Anne Wheeler

Dino Morgoglione

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J.T. Anderson ‘81 and Beth AndersonBrenda AndertonErin AustinLeigh AvantPeter Babineau ‘18 Susan ‘Susi’ Bailey ‘61 Lori BalesCathy BarrTom and Tolly BeckettScott and Barbara BessetteDavid and Bonnie BitnerGlen and Julia BouderMartina Bouder ‘17 Heather BowenBreigh BowersJackie BrondstaterAndrew and Zoe BrownPaula BryantBill BuettinJohn and Beth BurkhardCynthia BurtonGordon Burton ‘18 Harry Byrd, IIITom ByrdJillian CallJ.P. and Liza Carr ‘90 Trice CesnikBarbara Clagett ‘64 Cary Claytor ‘88 Susan ClaytorMelissa CooperBridget Conlon ‘17 Linda ConroyEmma Coutts ‘17 Pippa Coutts ‘16 Robin Coutts ‘86 Frances Crawford ‘59 Richard CrimJay and Melissa DabasIan Davenport ‘09 Jeff and Katy DicksonLisa DilgerBen Dilzer ‘17 Lauren Dilzer ‘19 Scott and Annette DilzerCharlie Donovan ‘18 Christine DonovanThomas DunningAngie DymacekGuy and Susan EavesHarriet Ellis

Stephanie EllisLily England ‘17 Anthony and Heather FarrellLaura FidlerMorgan Fisher ‘19 Tracy FitzsimmonsDavid FlemingChloe Flores ‘19 Kelly FloresJulie GarrisonHannah GarrityChris GelmanMelissa GelmanQian GengEddie and Emily GerenskiGerald GildersleeveTom Gilpin ‘67 and Jean GilpinSusan Porterfield Golladay ‘62 Meenu GopalLaurel GreeneChris and Christie HagertBrian Handy and Erin AustinCelie HarrisAudrey HasleMike HatfieldJ. Tyler HeadleyKevin and Alison Hessberg ‘93Stacy HetzelKaren HillyardRobin HockmanJacquelyn HollmanHarry HollowayAdam HuddlestonJesse and Laurie Houck Hudson ‘94Christine HuxolEd IrwinDeanna JohnsonKelly JohnsonMeagan JohnsonGinny KalbachJeff and Erika KelbleCheri KeslerEd and Niki KofskyJenny KronfeldAustin and Olivia LandryTracie LaneMahoney La PierreAngie LarkinJoseph Leekity and Felicia LeonardDonna LeonardMarjorie Lewis

Mike and Rebekah LewisStephen and Shannon MackeyKaren MagahaAbby Major ‘19 Art MajorWalt MalinowskiIsabella Manheimer ‘19 Bert MartinAnnie Martindale ‘17 Ryan and Meghan McDonaldTom and Robin McFillenKit McGinnisAnn McIntoshCharles McIntosh ‘71Bianca McNeely ‘17 Sally MegeathStephanie MooreStuart MonroeCarolyn MorgoglioneClay and Susan Morris ‘89David Morris and Selena SmartLisa Weiss Murphy ‘71 Eric and Martha MyerFred and Paula MyerJoe and Tamara Myer

Volunteers 2016 – 2017

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Katherine Myer ‘19 Maggie Myer ‘25 Reagan Myer ‘21 Ryan Mueller ‘17 James and Trisha NashedErik and Sarah NelsonLynn NiemanKurt NybergRyan and Raychel OatesChristine OnderkoMary OseiAdrienne PastoreAlaina Pastore ‘17 Emma Pell ‘17 Jared and Kristi PellJulie PettlerSteffany Plotts ‘94Kimberly PowellDevin PrestonBetsy PritchardRama ReddyCelina ReiterPeggy Mahaney Rhoades ‘54 Marc Richman and Jessica EdwardsAnn Robb

Alice RodwayMitzi RodriguezElouanne Rogers ‘19 Bell Rowan ‘17Ryan ’87 and Rieman Royston ‘92 Cary and Sue Scarborough Edward and Joanna SchillingBetty SchutteRachel SchwartzSteven and Melody SchwartzmanRijesh and Khushali ShahSheetal ShyamsunderJim and Amy SlussMichael Shipway and Lori RobertsStephen Slaughter ‘91 and

Amy SlaughterRobert SmalleyKathy SmartMike Smith Eric and Jaime StarleyRobert StiegTamson Stone-ConradEverett SutphinPamela TennysonBrian and Katie Terzian

Ann ThompsonBen Thompson ‘17 Nathaniel Thompson ‘18 Shari ThwingKaren TrentMatt and Michelle TrunnellRose Uran ‘17 Kelsey VanEyl-GodinKatherine Viti ‘13 Adalbert and Beatrice von GontardDiane WalterJason and Teresa WeisChloel WelchWhitney WernerKevin Wetzel and Heather GibsonJohn and Maxine WilleyElizabeth WilliamsHeather WilsonSteve and Linda WilsonCummie YorkBetsy YoungWeiling ZhaoJen Zuckerman

Thank you, Volunteers!

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Awards

Front row: Bianca McNeely, Foxcroft School; Sophia Pettler, James Wood High School; Ryan Mueller, John Handley High School; Ethan Baker, Clarke County High School; Emma Pell, Foxcroft School; Isabel Bonin, Wakefield School; Martina Bouder, John Handley High School; Alaina Pastore, Clarke County High School; Leo Howerdd, John Handley High School

Second row: Rose Uran, Foxcroft School; Mason Ellis, Clarke County High School; Mia Ingram, Mercersburg Academy; Annie Martindale, Clarke County High School; Bridget Conlon, Highland School; Lily England, John Handley High School; Hayden Burke, Millbrook High School; Ben Dilzer, Clarke County High School

Last row: Cullen Horowicz, Jefferson High School; Ben Thompson, Clarke County High School; Eli Dunphy, Georgetown Preparatory School; Emma Coutts, Clarke County High School; Abby Bales, John Handley High School; Molly Young, John Handley High School; Bell Rowan, Holderness School; Mia Dansie, James Wood High School; Bailey Vogt, Woodgrove High School; Wynn Morris, Clarke County High School

Class of 2017

This year, The Niemann Service Award goes to a student who has a passion for giving back to others, both young and old. She has been a camp counselor for Powhatan, both in Mrs. Rodway’s art classes and with the youngest Pre-K and Kindergarteners. She spent hours working for a food bank and donating money to refugee charities in Israel as well as tutoring students in Hebrew at her synagogue. This year, she spent many hours after school constructing (with the help of Mr. Royston) a free library box for the Winchester Literacy Volunteers so that people who cannot get library cards can still borrow a book. The 2017 Niemann Service Award goes to Bridget Conlon.

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The Head’s Award is given by Sue Scarborough with the advice of the faculty to those students who appear special in our eyes for a specific reason. This year, two Head’s awards will be given.

The first Head’s Award goes to a student who tries her best each day to live by our school values as she interacts with her teachers and classmates. She is willing to help others, treats everyone with respect, and positively tackles any task that she encounters. In the word of one of her teachers, “this student has the ability not only rise to the top but to motivate others to work alongside her, thus rising them to the top with her”. Martina Bouder is receiving the first Head’s Award.

The second Head’s Award goes to a student who also embodies our mission and school pillars. She always seeks to improve herself, listens to others by giving them her full attention, and is honest (even in the most challenging situations). She thinks carefully about her decisions and how they will affect others and is quick to volunteer where she is needed. A quiet yet confident leader, she empathizes with others. Emma Coutts is receiving the second Head’s Award.

This year’s winner of the Nancy Talley Writing Prize truly enjoys expressing herself through the written word. Her body of written pieces throughout her years in the Upper School is impressive and her teachers are always inspired by what she has to say and how she expresses herself. The judges for this year’s prize had this to say about her essay: “This essay is genuinely funny at times, very inventive, and well-structured from beginning to end. This student took a broad essay prompt and made it uniquely her own. Congratulations to Alaina Pastore, this year’s Nancy Talley Writing Prize Winner!

This year’s Gilpin Personal Achievement Award goes to a student who, in the opinion of the faculty, has shown great personal achievement while at Powhatan.

The faculty has watched this student grow in confidence over her years at Powhatan. She has opened her heart to trying new ideas and taking risks, which has eventually led her to be a behind the scenes leader for many class activities and an open minded individual to all the possibilities of any situation. Her love for the Arts is palpable and contagious and she has earned the admiration and respect of her teachers and classmates. The Gilpin Personal Achievement Award goes to Mia Dansie.

This year, because of the diligent, focused and goal oriented work of two students over their sixth, seventh and eighth grade years, we have a tie for the Associate Trustees’ Award for Academic Excellence. Both of these young people excel in many areas, but continue to put their academics first, as evidenced by their consistent high achievement and drive toward excellence. The Associate Trustee Awards for Academic Excellence goes to Ben Thompson and Bailey Vogt.

This year’s recipient of the Mahaney Memorial Cup is a well-rounded student and leader in his class. But what distinguishes him for this award is his constant and steadfast integrity in all situations, whether he is kicking a ball on the playing field, helping with a bake sale or taking a test in a classroom. His interactions with others are thoughtful and coupled with civilty because he sees the good in everyone. Because he is a loyal friend, teammate and scholar, he has earned the respect and admiration of the faculty and his classmates. The Mahaney Memorial Cup is awarded this year to Bailey Vogt.

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Ethan BakerEthan is creative in so many areas! Whether sketching, writing creatively, making videos or playing the piano, his mind is always thinking of how an idea can come to life. Most recently, Ethan showcased his affinities during his Chapel Talk about developing his own YouTube Channel. He works

hard in all subject areas, but English and Science are his favorite subjects. Ethan’s teachers describe his work ethic as efficient, diligent and thorough – while always being curious. During his years at Powhatan, Ethan played soccer all three years in the Upper School and wowed us as Mr. Hannagan in Annie and Oberon and Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Beyond the walls of Powhatan, he has taken piano lessons for seven years at Shepherd University and performed in many recitals there. For community service, Ethan helps at a nursing home and volunteers at his church by playing the piano during the children’s part of the service. Ethan’s next step will be a great one as he moves on to Clarke County High School next year. He is ready for high school and will enrich his next community in many ways.

Abby BalesPositive, upbeat and always smiling, Abby is ready to take on the world! Her zest and energy for life is contagious for us all, but her personal passion is volleyball. In addition to playing on a sports team every season in the Upper School, Abby also plays on the Blue Ridge Volleyball Association

travel team. A solid athlete and strong team mate, she will be greatly missed next year by her coaches and the Athletic Department. However, Abby’s strengths go far beyond the playing fields. Her teachers describe her as a steady and thoughtful learner and reliable group mate who always does her fair share. She has written some lovely poetry in English class and her favorite subject is history. During her time off campus, Abby volunteers at the Highland food pantry. She has also helped at many Powhatan events since her arrival in fifth grade. As Abby heads off to Handley High School next year, we send along with her all our wishes for the success for which we know she is capable!

Izzy BoninIzzy is a delightful student who works very hard and puts forth her best effort each day at Powhatan. She has embraced her years in the Upper School by playing field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse with enthusiasm and commitment along with singing in the chorus and being a quiet yet respectful friend to her classmates. A lovely writer, her work reveals her inner-expressive side, creativity and sense of humor. We all enjoyed her stunning Chapel Talk about her family trip to China and her love of travel. And Mrs. Hobbs will never forget Izzy’s 7th grade essay about her love of cleaning and tidying – she was ready to take her home and put her to work! During her free time, Izzy loves to cook (I hear her chocolate buttercream cake is to die for!), play tennis and board games. She also helps to take care of three dogs and five cats – no wonder she likes to clean – she gets lots of practice!! Next year, Izzy is headed to Wakefield School where we know she will continue to blossom and shine. Way to go Izzy!!

Martina BouderWe know that Martina will be running a corporation someday – she is always on the ball – a real thinker and doer! However, she never achieves her goals at the expense of another person’s feelings – she shows empathy for all. One of this year’s Rail Captains, Martina has played sports all three seasons in the Upper School – volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse. She participated in Upper School Student Council and is a member of the Creative Writing Club where she contributes to the Powhatan Voices editorial team. Outside of Powhatan, Martina has a brown belt in Kenpo Karate and writes stories collaboratively with one of her classmates. Her real passion, though, is playing on her travel volleyball team which she has done for two years. Get ready Handley – you are getting a great volleyball player! Martina has been a CIT at Powhatan’s Summer Camp and has attended Blue Ridge Environmental Governor’s School where she has developed an interest in marine biology. Martina is ready to soar, and we can’t wait to see where she will land!!

Hayden BurkeOn a Saturday or Sunday afternoon when the weather is warm, where will you find Hayden? At second base on the baseball field! Hayden is an avid and competitive baseball player, despite the fact that Powhatan does not have a baseball team. He started playing little league baseball at age four

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and has never looked back. At age eight, Hayden was the State MVP for All-Star baseball, and in 2014, he participated in the Cal Ripken World Series. And which team is his favorite pro baseball team – the New York Yankees!! But baseball is only one side of Hayden. He is a serious student, eloquent writer, and a friend to his classmates. During his Upper School years, he played soccer and basketball in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, participated in Student Council and served as a Rail captain in fifth grade. Hayden made us laugh as Daddy Warbucks in Annie and see his serious acting side as Lysander and Starvling in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. And in his spare time, he volunteers at church and raises money for his baseball team. Millbrook High School is getting one of our best next year!

Bridget ConlonA blend of her own style and intelligence, Bridget is a leader in her class. Arriving in sixth grade, she quickly won the admiration of her classmates and embraced Powhatan as if she had started in kindergarten. An advocate for social justice, Bridget uses her poetry and essays to promote civil

rights and acceptance of others. Devoted to her faith, she recently completed her bat mitzvah by reading an entire passage of ancient Hebrew text from the Torah (which went well beyond the Rabbi’s expectations)! But would we expect anything less from Bridget? Here at Powhatan, Bridget’s days are filled with being a Post Captain, volleyball, lacrosse, Student Council, Mathcounts, participating on the winning STEM team at the Foxcroft competition, and playing Annie in Annie. Beyond our campus, she plays travel volleyball, is building a free library box for the Winchester Literacy Foundation, and enjoys reading and writing. And here is a fun fact about Bridget – while living in Hawaii, she took hula dancing lessons! Being a Founders Scholar at Highland will be her next step – but we know that the sky is the limit for Bridget!

Emma CouttsEmma has a smile that would brighten the darkest night! Helpful and positive to all those she encounters, Emma is an important presence in her class. During her Upper School years, Emma played field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades along with

competing with the cross country team for two years. A formidable competitor on the Mathcounts and STEM teams, Emma used her talents in these areas to support her team mates and win recognition for both teams and Powhatan during competition this year. But math and science are not her only interests because if given

some free time, Emma loves to read and write. Taking mission trips with her church and learning karate round out Emma’s days after homework and Powhatan. Emma’s teachers feel she models Powhatan’s pillars and mission, and we know she will continue to heed those lessons as she heads to Clarke County High School next year!

Mia DansieInspired by the books that she reads, Mia is extremely creative in so many areas – reading, writing, and the arts! We all saw a great example of Mia’s innovative side when she recently choreographed and taught the eighth grade dancers for Grandparents Day. Mia has been quite active in the Upper School – playing volleyball and lacrosse, participating in the dance program, being Vice President of Student Council, and joining the Creative Writing Club. During her own time, Mia enjoys playing the piano, dancing, and taking voice lessons with Ms. Davis. She also spent a month at the Arena Stage Performing Arts Camp in Washington, DC. To help others, Mia was a counselor at Powhatan’s summer camp, assisted with Winter Tuesdays, and gathered holiday items for homeless people. And Mr. Legge will really miss your baking creations!! Mia, your teachers and I have watched you grow and blossom so much over the last few years and now we know you are ready to take on the world! James Wood High School get ready – Mia is on the way!!

Ben DilzerHumble and strong, Ben is a calm presence in his class. We all enjoyed his dry sense of humor when he presented his Chapel Talk about Monty Python and “always looking on the bright side of life”, which Ben does in his interactions with others – he is a loyal friend to all his classmates. Soccer has been Ben’s sports passion at Powhatan, but he also played some basketball and participated on the cross-country team. He has shown us his leadership skills by getting elected as Student Council President this year and helping Powhatan with our Rummage Sale. Beyond the school day, Ben has been a Boy Scout since first grade and currently holds a rank of first class with aspirations for attaining Eagle Scout. He plays the piano and has taken violin lessons for three years. To help his community, Ben has been a Powhatan Camp Counselor, worked at the Millwood Food Bank, and is a member of St. Bridgette’s of Ireland Catholic Church. Clearly, he is a well-rounded young man! So it is off to Clarke County High School next year where we are sure we will continue to hear great things about Ben!

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Eli DunphyAn active and involved member of our community since kindergarten, Eli shines in athletics. He participated on the soccer and lacrosse teams during his sixth, seventh, and eighth grade years and played basketball in sixth as well. Eli’s coaches report that he is a dedicated and hard worker,

always willing to help a team mate or younger student. Beyond Powhatan’s courts and fields, Eli is an avid cyclist, recently biking over six hundred miles for a charity event. Additionally, he competed for and won a spot on the National Shooting Team for boys his age in Ireland, which required many practice hours and focus on his part. What really makes Eli a very special member of our community is his kindness to others. He often stays after school to help a teacher and has been found helping our grounds crew with numerous tasks. He is welcoming to new students and is a friend to younger students on the playground. We will all (especially the Head of School!) miss his outgoing smile and warm handshake. Georgetown Prep will be lucky to have Eli next year!

Mason EllisSince her arrival in second grade, Mason has shown us a thirst for knowledge and a quest to push herself ever forward. In other words, Mason is not a passenger, she is certainly a driver when tackling any task. Mason adores riding and takes every opportunity that she can to be on a horse.

Owning her own horse “Imagine That”, Mason has been riding for eleven years – dressage, jumping, and cross country, and she shared her passion eloquently with her Chapel Talk about Pony Club. Mason enjoys other sports as well, including volleyball and lacrosse. She showed us her acting skills by portraying Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and one of the orphans in Annie. To help her community, Mason has worked at the foodbank in Millwood and volunteered at various horse shows. Next year, Mason will be heading to Clarke County High School where she will wow her teachers with her boundless energy and her go-getter attitude.

Lily EnglandLily’s teachers use words such as responsible, reliable, and an excellent student to describe her work ethic at Powhatan each day – with perfect attendance for all of her years at Powhatan!! A team player both in athletics and academics, Lily works collaboratively with others and

simultaneously puts her best effort into all that she does. During her years in the Upper School, she played field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, with lacrosse being her favorite sport. To nurture her creative side, she has taken ballet, pointe, tap and jazz at Vostrikov Academy since first grade and Suzuki violin since she was four years old. She is also a member of the Shenandoah Valley Youth and Chamber Orchestra. In her free time, Lily is a referee for BRYSA soccer league and volunteers at Braddock Street United Methodist Church which she attends regularly. Lily heads to John Handley High School next year, and we can’t wait to hear what her next endeavors will be!

Cullen HorowiczCullen and sports are the same word and at Powhatan, even though we don’t have baseball, swim, or football teams, Cullen managed to avidly play all three sports outside of school AND participate in Powhatan’s basketball and lacrosse programs. A strong Post captain, he gave his all to lead his group in the friendly competitions throughout the year, and in the classroom, he was motivated and responsible – always prepared for class with his assignments completed well and on time. In Cullen’s sports life beyond Powhatan, he has participated at both the local and national level in swimming, basketball, football, and baseball. For two years in a row, he received the Mark Aaron Johnston Football Player award of “Outstanding Character and Effort”. Cullen’s football team won the National Title in 2015 which led Cullen and his team to be recognized on the Senate floor at the Capitol Building in Annapolis, Maryland, and most recently, Cullen played at the national level in the elite baseball Triple Crown Tournaments. Next year, Cullen will head off to Jefferson High School where we are sure he will continue his sports accomplishments.

Leo HowerddAn assiduous student, Leo is an important member of this year’s eighth grade class. Always ready to laugh with a friend, he is known for his keen sense of humor and his ability to make those around him feel upbeat and happy. Leo has spent his sports time in the Upper School playing soccer and basketball, with soccer being his favorite sport. That is evidenced by his participation on the Winchester United Travel Soccer team beyond his school day at Powhatan. Additionally, Leo has taken Karate for three years. For community service, Leo has helped with set up for the New Family Picnic and been an Upper School helper for Winter Tuesdays. And in his spare time, he heads for the Sportsplex to (guess what?) – play soccer! Next year, Leo

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will be heading to John Handley High School, and we send along with him all our wishes for the success of which we know he is capable!!

Mia IngramLeading by quiet enthusiasm and example, this year’s eighth grade class has been positively influenced by Mia. Teachers use words like “unfailingly polite and responsible” to describe Mia’s day-to-day attitude toward her classmates, teachers, and classwork. And although Mia

may seem quiet, her mind is not. She is always thinking and working to solve any type of problem that she encounters. During her time in the Upper School, Mia played field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Her passion is dance, and for nine years, she has taken jazz, hip hop, ballet and tap dancing. Additionally, Mia has played the viola with the Shenandoah Valley Youth and Chamber Orchestra for three years. Mrs. Bryant fondly recalls how Mia has been a mentor to the younger string students at practices. In addition to serving on Student Council, Mia volunteers at Girls on the Run Races, Healthy Families in Winchester, and Powhatan’s summer camp. Mia will be heading to Mercersburg Academy next year where we know she will continue to shine.

Annie MartindaleProfoundly creative, Annie sets the bar high for creative expression in eighth grade. With her favorite class being art, she enjoys drawing and sculpting both at school and in her free time. But Annie is far from being one dimensional! During her time in the Upper School, she played volleyball, basketball, and

lacrosse for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades with her favorite sport being volleyball. She has also achieved a purple belt in American Kempo Karate where she has quickly moved up from white belt to yellow belt to orange belt and now purple belt - all since January 2016! Additionally, she participates in the Origami Club at school. Annie enjoys giving back to the community by volunteering at the Barns of Rose Hill and being an Upper School helper for Winter Tuesdays. Looking forward, Annie is very interested in taking classes in art, photography, and graphic design. Clarke County High School will be her next step, and we know they are getting a wonderful and creative addition to their school.

Bianca McNeelyA student who speaks up for what she feels is right and fair, Bianca is a truthful friend to her classmates. When asked what she will miss most about her Powhatan experience, Bianca confidently answered “my teachers”. And I know her teachers will miss Bianca’s keen mind and open-minded thinking! During her time in the Upper School, Bianca played volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades with volleyball as her favorite sport. She also participated in Student Council for seventh and eighth grades. She was a strong stage presence this year as Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and she directed all the choreography for the play. Always willing to help, whether it is on the bus or creating a video to honor a teacher, Bianca has received several Powhatan Blues for taking the extra step to assume additional responsibility whenever needed. She is one of those unique individuals who can be an up-front leader and also lead behind the scenes. In either role, she is able to do a great job. Her next step – Foxcroft – and who knows all the possibilities!!

Wynn MorrisAlthough arriving in fourth grade, it is as if Wynn has always been a part of this class. A voracious reader and expressive writer, he is able to communicate in witty and clever ways that surpass his age and experience. Wynn has been a formidable and strong competitor on the court and fields. He played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse all three years in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades and competed on the cross-country team for seventh and eighth grades. Soccer and lacrosse get his vote for favorite sports. This year, Wynn served as the Speaker for Student Council and helped with Powhatan’s summer camp. Beyond Powhatan’s campus, Wynn volunteered for Art at the Mill and played travel soccer for six years. Outgoing and fun to be around, we will all miss the spark that Wynn brings to school each day. As he heads off to Clarke County High School, we wish him all the best and know that he will continue to be a positive influence and leader in his class.

Ryan MuellerNot a day goes by that Ryan does not ask the question “What if….”. He loves to ponder BIG ideas and guides us all to think about and discuss all areas of science and history. Over the years, Ryan has truly enjoyed all the scientists who have visited Powhatan – from the man who studied tornadoes to

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astronaut Mark Kelly, to most recently, a Powhatan alum who is studying theoretical physics at Harvard – Ryan always had a question or two for each – a perspective that no one else had thought of. Ryan led the Posts as a co-captain this year, and he participated in soccer and basketball in the Upper School. He has also participated in tennis tournaments, and he hopes to go out for the tennis team when he gets to high school. Ryan eloquently played Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream but he also thoroughly enjoyed working the light booth for the play. Next year, Ryan will head to John Handley High School where there are more BIG ideas to ponder – who knows what answers he will discover!

Alaina PastoreQuiet and original, Alaina is a strong presence in her class. Along with her academic work, she played field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse for sixth, seventh and eighth grades with field hockey being her favorite sport. Her coaches describe her as self-motivated, disciplined and

able to work purposefully without direct supervision, all hallmarks of the mature young student athlete that she is. Always willing to lend a hand to others, Alaina’s good nature and positive attitude make her a true pleasure to be around. Alaina’s favorite subject is history where she is an ace reader and secure analyst but she has a strong work ethic in all academic subjects. Her volunteer commitments have been to help with events at The Barns of Rose Hill and be an Upper School helper with Winter Tuesdays. Alaina heads off for Clarke County High School next year where the sky will be her limit!

Emma PellEmma shines on so many levels! First, an accomplished equestrian, she was ranked in the top twenty pony riders in the country. Winning multiple awards including Best Pony Rider for the Mid-Atlantic Region, Small and Medium Pony Champion in Maryland and Virginia, and qualifying for the Pony

Equestrian Finals for Maryland and Virginia are just a few of her accomplishments. Most recently, she qualified and hopes to be selected for a junior team that will represent the United States at an International Competition this summer in New York. Second, Emma played field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse for all three seasons in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Third, Emma always kept up with her academics by working ahead and keeping up with assignments – no easy feat with all she does beyond the classroom each day! Finally, Emma shares her love of riding with younger students by helping with summer riding camps. Her knowledge and experience help new

riders bloom. Emma is off to Foxcroft next year – and perhaps down the road – a veterinarian! Whatever path she rides, we know it will be successful.

Sophia PettlerArriving in seventh grade, Sophia took on the challenges of moving to a new school with grace and dedication. Consequently, we have all enjoyed watching her develop into a strong and confident student. Sophia jumped right into our sports program, playing field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse in seventh and eighth grades. We will never forget her winning smile as she made many baskets for her team – the fans loved her enthusiasm and joy for the game and it showed her calm, poised and unflustered attitude under pressure – intangible skills that have great value and will serve her well in life! She was also a class representative to Student Council. Sophia has danced jazz for four years and has played on the Winchester United Travel Soccer team. In her free time, she helped at Powhatan’s camp and enjoys hiking. Next year, Sophia heads off to James Wood High School. We know she has just begun to blossom – so who knows where this next phase of her education will take her!!

Bell RowanBell is very talented in all areas of our program. Her teachers know she is a hard worker, committed to her studies. When Bell is not working hard in class, you can find her on the playing field. She played field hockey and lacrosse in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades where Coach Nelson commended her for her competitive spirit and the ability to calmly handle adversity. Additionally, she played lacrosse on a travel team called 3D Lacrosse. Bell enjoys skiing and was on a local ski team for three years. Bell’s picture would not be complete without highlighting her talents in music and drama: beginning with her invitation to attend Interlochen summer camp for three years. She rocked as Miss Hannagan in Annie and brought Hermia to life in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. We will all never forget her Chapel Talk about her family’s journey through her dad’s illness and the beautiful song she sang at the end. Bell is heading off to Holderness School next year where she will put her heart and soul into every challenge she meets – just as she has done at Powhatan!

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Ben ThompsonDemonstrating a responsible, dedicated, and reliable work ethic, Ben is an excellent student in all subject areas, but his favorites are math and science. Ben started participating in Mathcounts in fifth grade, carrying on as team captain and member of two regional Powhatan first place teams which

went on to compete at the State level. He also won first place individual winner at Regionals this year. A competitor in the Virginia Math League, Ben was first in his class for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. For three years, he was the school’s Geography Bee winner and participated in the school’s Spelling Bee for four years – this year earning the runner-up position. Ben played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades and also served on Student Council. Beyond Powhatan, he has played Clarke County Little League baseball and basketball since kindergarten, additionally sharing his love for these sports as a coach and umpire. In what little spare time he has, Ben does service work through Grace Episcopal Church. Get ready Clarke County High School! Ben is coming to make a difference!!

Rose UranWith a positive attitude and love for life, Rose is a sought-after friend in her class. When Rose arrived at the beginning of sixth grade, she was not a new student for long as she quickly became a joyful member of her class – a testament to Rose’s outgoing personality and ability to get along

with others. Rose’s teachers report that she puts forth effort when she encounters challenges and perseveres to always do her best. As she has matured over the last three years, we have watched her abilities blossom in many positive ways! Beyond the walls of the classroom, Rose enjoyed playing volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse in Upper School. She volunteers at the Millwood Food Pantry and is a teacher helper at her Hebrew School. She also took piano lessons for four years. The faculty will miss Rose’s unique characteristic of being fun-loving or serious – depending on what the situation calls for at the moment. We send her off to Foxcroft next year with all our best wishes and hopes for every success.

Bailey VogtThere simply is no stopping Bailey. Whether running down the soccer field, preparing for a challenging test, or mowing his grandparents’ lawn, he always gives his best. As a Rail captain this year, he inspired his group to victory, yet did so with integrity and thought for others’ achievements – ever a team player. We will never forget his effort at the high jump on Field Day. We all cheered for him as he jumped higher and higher and higher, coming close to setting a record for the school! Socially, Bailey is a friend to all and a person you can count on. Academically, he works extremely hard to continually better himself in all areas of the curriculum. Beyond Powhatan, Bailey has played soccer in Loudoun County since he was four years old. Most recently, he made the Olympic Development Program for Virginia and will travel right after graduation to New Jersey for the Region 1 ODP tournament. Next year, Bailey heads off to Woodgrove High School where he will add so much to their school – that is – if they can keep up with him!

Molly YoungAlthough Molly is last alphabetically in her class, her achievements put her much farther toward the head of this eighth grade group. Since kindergarten, Molly has grown into a strong reader and writer – and an extremely able student. Hard working and dependable, she is comfortable working alone or with a group – always cool, confident, and easy-going. Molly has played volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. But her true love is swimming, which she has done since fourth grade. Currently, she swims on a team in Winchester that competes against teams from other states. As she moves on to high school, Molly will continue her passion for swimming at that level. Molly also enjoys ballet, which she takes at the SCAA. In her free time, Molly helps with Vacation Bible School at Christ Episcopal Church in Winchester and is an Upper School helper for Winter Tuesdays. Next year, Molly heads off to John Handley High School where she will continue to be a strong contributor to that community, just as she has done at Powhatan.

Congratulations Class of 2017!

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1. After graduating from Powhatan in 1960, you had incredible academic success at Concord Academy, Bryn Mawr College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Were there any particular faculty members from Blue Ridge Country Day who inspired your educational journey?

More than fifty years after my graduation, I still remember the names of teachers who introduced me to the wonders of art, language, literature, math, and science. Mr. Oxenham loved English—Shakespeare in particular—and directed my classmates and me in productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Night. I played Peter Quince in the former; it was the first and last time I wore an itchy burlap sack on stage. I also recall Mr. Evans, our headmaster and geography teacher, giving me less than half credit for a map I drew of the United States. Experiencing that early failure taught me an important lesson about resilience and perseverance, a lesson that has stayed with me for decades.

When I became the 28th president of Harvard in 2007, Mr. Evans—and some of my other teachers from grade school, high school, college, and graduate school—traveled to Cambridge to attend my installation. I will never forget seeing them in the audience and feeling so grateful for the part each of them played in shaping my earliest experiences in the classroom.

2. All you have accomplished in your career has undoubtedly inspired countless women and girls. We are proud to say that our female students are bright, articulate, and driven. If you had an opportunity to lead an advisory group with some of our upper school students, what guidance would you offer as they go out into the world?

I would encourage them to resist easy answers. For example, to say that there is one—or even a handful—of gender-based leadership styles underestimates and oversimplifies individuals. In my mind, the most successful leaders, be they women or men, adopt approaches that feel authentic to them. They understand their strengths and use their experiences and insights to guide their decision-making. Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, Jr.—great men who led differently. Jane Addams, Madeleine Albright, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—great women who did the same.

There are as many ways to lead as there are to live. But when I was named President of Harvard, the press was very keenly focused on my being a woman. At the press conference announcing my appointment, someone asked me about being “the woman President of Harvard,” and I responded, “I’m not the ‘woman President of Harvard.’ I’m the President of Harvard.” I didn’t want to be put in a special box.

Then something I didn’t expect started happening. I started getting mail, a lot of mail, from girls around the world and from their parents, messages about being able to imagine this particular future, about being able to do anything. I realized how important it is that I recognize and embrace the symbolic force of my appointment.

Alumni Spotlight: President Drew Gilpin Faust ‘60, Harvard University

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I would also encourage young women in the upper school to share their experiences with girls in the lower school. Women look to other women for models that work and for affirmations that their aspirations aren’t too outsized, and girls grow confident when they see women making decisions, owning achievements, and succeeding in leadership positions.

3. In your installation address as Harvard University President, you said:

“A university is not about results in the next quarter; it is not even about who a student has become by graduation. It is about the learning that molds a lifetime, learning that transmits the heritage of millennia, learning that shapes the future.”

Your words reinforce Powhatan School’s motto: “We learn not for school, but for life.” Could you comment on the importance of developing a love of learning?

People often ask me when I first dreamed of becoming president of Harvard, and the truth is that I would never have guessed that I would lead one of the world’s greatest universities. The love of learning I developed at Blue Ridge and Powhatan and elsewhere helped me become more curious about the world and about my place in it, and education has played a remarkable role in my life. It opened doors for me that I never knew existed, made me bolder than I ever thought I could be, and helped me realize that my future is my own. It is an extraordinary gift—and one worth celebrating and preserving.

Hannah Bonyak – William and Mary

Stewart Brondstater – Virginia Tech

Trilby Brown – Virginia Tech

Riley Buettner – University of Virginia

Hannah Burke – Lord Fairfax Community College

Josephine Burns – Christopher Newport University

Bobby Byrd – West Virginia University

Katie Campbell – Virginia Tech

Lindy Davenport – Cornell University

Olivia Dickens-Bowman – Christopher Newport University

Lucy Dickerson – University of Vermont

Sophia Dorsey – Wake Forest University

Emily Ferrell – Wofford College

Abby Gibbs – Elon University

Janna Hedlund – Loyola University

Virginia Helm – Virginia Commonwealth University

Kara Johnson – Roanoke College

Eli Kidd – University of Virginia

Nicole King – Virginia Tech

Adam Lambert – University of Florida

Alex Lyons – Virginia Tech

Mackie Martin – University of Virginia

Peyton Moriarty – Bryn Mawr College

Jillian Riney – Michigan State University

Rhodes Smith – University of Mississippi

Anna Teutsch – Chico State University

Julia Thompson – Stanford University

Jordan Trelevan – James Madison University

Katherine Viti – University of Virginia

James Wilkins – Elon University

Class of 2013 - Off to College!

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Alumni NewsIn Loving Memory

Thomas (Tommy) H. B. Dunning ‘55, Powhatan graduate and Associate Trustee passed away on October 20, 2017. He was very active in the community with the Blue Ridge Hunt, Christ Church Millwood and always enjoyed helping with the Christ Church Food Pantry. Last fall, he attended the Blue Ridge Country Day Reunion and seemed so happy

to see his old classmates and friends. The Powhatan family will miss his warm smile and witty humor.

Lissa (Melissa) Binnion Burkholder ‘68 passed away at her home in Savannah, Georgia on October 3rd, 2017. She was very active in women’s rights issues, immigrant reform and animal rescue. She always felt the call to help others especially the vulnerable. Melissa left a strong imprint on the many lives she touched both people and animals. She will be missed by her classmates and friends of Powhatan School.

James T. (J.T.) Anderson, Jr. ‘81, Powhatan graduate, parent and President of the Board of Trustees passed away on January 1, 2017. J.T. was a pillar in the Powhatan community and served our school for many years. His love of Powhatan was evident through his unparalleled generosity and daily presence on campus, whether providing counsel or improving the

Crocker Conservancy for our students. J.T. was always giving in a quiet and unassuming way, never expecting nor wanting a lot of fanfare or recognition. His Powhatan friends and family miss his warm smile and gentle leadership.

Class of 1980 – 1989Heath L. Marcus, Class of 1987, was promoted to Captain/06 in the United States Navy. He has been a Naval Intelligence Officer for 22 years and is currently serving on active duty as Chief of Staff for the Naval Education and Training Command’s Full Speed Ahead Task Force, responsible for conducting

Navy-wide training to combat destructive behaviors throughout the fleet. He and his family currently reside in Virginia Beach, VA.

Class of 1990 - 1999Congratulations to Emilia Engelberg Mello ‘92 who worked on the film East of the Southern Wild which was nominated for four Oscars including Best Picture.

The law firm with whom Adam Kronfeld ‘94 is a partner was renamed Duff, Kronfeld and Marquart. Congratulations, Adam!

Class of 2000 – 2009Lindsay Gibson ‘01 has been busy doing reviews. She has several writing projects in the works and continues to amaze us. Here is the website for her article in London TLS: http://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/private/writers-and-museums/.

Lucy Glaize Frey ‘04 was married last summer in Winchester to Tripp Frey, of East Grand Rapids, Michigan. They moved from Hood River, OR to East Grand Rapids in August 2016. She continues to practice clinical nutrition in Grand Rapids, and is a pediatric registered dietitian in the gastroenterology clinic at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. She writes, “I love working with children and their families to help treat and manage both chronic and acute GI-related conditions through nutrition. I truly love everything about food from the science of digestion and absorption of food to cooking food to farming food to eating food!”

An update from the Marfings who are all living in the Richmond area. Nick Marfing ‘04 graduated with a degree in creative advertising (top of his class!) in 2014 and he and his business partner own Altimira Film Co. (www.altamirafilmco.com). Nick travels the world doing advertisements, commercials, videos, corporate work - and wedding photography. He is a workaholic but seems to love it and does not consider it work. Spencer Marfing ‘08 is finishing up his last year with a degree in Exercise Science at VCU. Spencer hopes to be a raft guide or an Outward Bound instructor. Dallas Marfing ‘09 is a senior with a major in chemistry also at VCU and is adding on a year to get a minor in psychology. She is applying to dental schools in the fall and talks about Navy dentistry.

Sorrel Perka ‘08 has been been working for an amazing company called ARCC Programs taking high school students on community service and adventure trips. She

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has been to Costa Rica and Cuba, and this summer she is headed to Thailand! This past year she spent most of her time in Western Australia with a Working Holiday Visa. She worked as an au pair for 7 months and had 2.5 months of personal travel in Indonesia and New Zealand. She writes, “I feel so fortunate to have had that opportunity to explore and grow into the person I am now. Taking time off from school and (serious) work helped me gain some clarity and figure out which direction to head next, which leads me to taking the next steps in pursuing a career in teaching. In the fall I will be working as a literacy fellow in the Denver Public Schools, and I’m so excited!”

Ian Davenport ‘09 visited Powhatan and spoke to eighth graders on quantum mechanics. After graduating from James Madison University this past May, Ian is continuing his studies in Astrophysics at Harvard University.

Class of 2010 - 2017

Leland Damron ‘10 travelled to Arusha, Tanzania for an 8 week long internship at the Meru District Hospital. As a Leadership studies major on the Pre-Medicine track at the University of Richmond, she has learned so much about diseases and how to communicate with patients and staff. She writes, “This internship has been an absolutely life-changing experience that, I hope, will stick with me throughout my career.”

Georgie Wilkins ‘10 did an internship for eight weeks at an accounting software start-up called Common Ledger that is based in Wellington, New Zealand. The company specializes in “data plumbing” and has created a product that allows a client’s financial information to sync automatically with an accountant’s general ledger. Being a start-up, the company is still in an initial growth period so many of her projects during her internship were focused on industry research. This research was used to help the company gain a more comprehensive understanding of their competitors and their expansive market opportunity.

Also during her time in New Zealand she was able to travel to a few different cities including Auckland, Rotorua, Picton, and Dunedin. She writes, “It was an incredible experience and definitely a summer I will cherish for the rest of my life.”

Morgan Ré ‘12 finished a position on a research team in Alaska this past summer that focused around the coefficient of restitution of moisture laden matter like sand or dirt. This opportunity was made available to expand upon her internship at NASA two summers ago. Morgan is in her second year at Virginia Tech and is majoring in bio systems engineering and geology.

Powhatan grads Emy Ferrell ‘13, Kara Johnson ‘13 and Nick Kesler ‘12 joined our eighth graders on May 31st and talked about what it means to be a Powhatan alum and their high school experiences!

Congrats to Lindy Davenport ‘13 who received early acceptance to Cornell University where she is attending this fall.

Lucy Dickerson ‘13 was accepted to University of Vermont’s Grossman School of Business and plans to major in Business Administration (with a concentration in marketing and an interdisciplinary theme of Global Business) and also to work toward a minor in Spanish. She will be doing a service-based pre-college week

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in Burlington, Vermont, called Service Trek and has joined the residential life “Leadership Learning Community” at the school, which focuses on building stronger communities.

For the past two summers, Lucy has served on a mission trip to Guatemala coordinated through St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Purcellville, VA. While in Guatemala she built beds for families that couldn’t afford even basic furniture in their homes and was the photojournalist, taking family portraits. Some families had not even seen a mirror!

Mackie Martin ‘13 was accepted early decision to University of Virginia. Congratulations, Mackie!

Congratulations to Catherine Lewis ‘14 who was honored in the Winchester Star’s Athlete Spotlight. Catherine is a senior at Clarke County High School and is one of Clarke’s star Cross Country runners.

A huge congratulations to Maggie McFillen ‘15 who was crowned Miss Clarke County Fair 2017! Maggie is going into her sophomore year at Saint James School.

Benson Wiedemer ‘16 has made the skeet team at Woodberry Forest, a very hard accomplishment for a sophomore and is President of the Paint Ball Club.

Congratulations to Eli Dunphy ‘17 who won the British Open Colts Championship and took the silver medal in the European Colts Championship in the DTL clay target shooting while representing Ireland. He was one out 400 participants. He will travel to Scotland and Australia to shoot in the European Championships and World Championships in 2018. He is the youngest member of the team in over 80 years!!

Weddings

Spencer Burkholder ‘04 married Lauren Kitts in Charlottesville, VA on September 23, 2017. Spencer is a senior associate for a private equity firm, Quad-C. They will be residing in Charlottesville, VA.

Celeste Doerwaldt ‘01 was married to Quinton O’Brien in St. Louis on July 1, 2017, exactly seven years from their first date. She has been doing Muay Thai kick boxing for five years now and that is how she met her husband. After four years as a middle school math teacher, Celeste moved to a project management role at Matter Family Office, a multifamily office serving clients across the country. Congratulations Celeste and Quinton!

David Glaize ‘02 was married to Mimi Worrell on July 8th, 2017 in Cape May, New Jersey. They moved back to Winchester this summer and Mimi is thrilled to join the Powhatan community as our Librarian!

Caroline Search ‘10 married Morgan Walls on Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Winchester, VA. Caroline graduated from the University of Virginia in May earning a BA in English. They will reside in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

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Mary Davis Blood ‘96 married Justin Roxer on June 10, 2017 in Charles Town, WV.

Robert McMillen ‘97 and Jordan DeButts were married on October 14, 2017 at Mountain View Farm, the McMillen’s family farm. Robert and Jordan will be living in Richmond, VA.

Births

Congratulations to Immy Byrd Glaize ‘93 and Philip B. Glaize, III who welcomed son, Philip “Nox” Boyd Glaize, IV on March 20, 2017.

Natalie Swope Greenhalgh ‘93, husband, Langdon and big sister Sienna, welcomed daughter/sister, Gigi Greenhalgh on June 27, 2017.

Bobby ‘02 and Megan Hobbs welcomed their first born, Anabelle Josephine Hobbs on August 26, 2017 weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. and 18 inches long. Bobby and family live in Lexington, VA. Kathleen Hobbs, Powhatan teacher, is very excited and thrilled with her new role as grandma.

Sam Conrad ‘99, wife Elizabeth and little brother Mason are excited to announce the birth of baby brother, Parker McNeal Conrad. Parker joined the Conrad family on Friday, October 27, 2017 weighing in at 8 pounds and 15 ounces.

Lindsay and Peden Harris ‘91 are very proud to announce that their son Holden Jeffrey Harris was born on October 30th. Mom & Dad are over the moon. Happy and healthy, Holden has already shown a voracious appetite and and love of the evening hours. He looks forward to meeting the Class of ‘91!

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And the winner is…

The POSTS! Our alumni and faculty carried on the friendly Post/Rail rivalry even after graduation with a virtual travel challenge this past year. Graduates and faculty logged travels to over 200 unique locations around the world and submitted miles to gain points for their respective team. There is no doubt Powhatan graduates global citizens and we are proud to see our community taking on the world in such positive ways!

Final results: Posts 444,464 miles to Rails 356,598

A tremendous thank you to our alumni and faculty near and far for participating. Not yet joined our Alumni Group? Just search for Powhatan Alumni on Facebook and request to join. We share old and new photographs and news with Powhatan alumni and faculty.

Emily Lindgren ’67 at Monticello for Rails

Chris ’89, Meredith ’94 and Jennifer ’85 Willey in

Cabo San Lucas for Rails

Heath Marcus ’87 in Montreal for Posts

Leland Damron ’10 in Tanzania for Posts

Chris Clark ’10 in Belize for RailsPhilip Embury ’02 in Rio de Janerio for Posts

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In 2013, Powhatan created The Lamp Society to thank and recognize the generous donors whose bequests and planned gifts continue to enhance and expand the mission of Powhatan School that ‘we learn not for school but for life’.

Powhatan’s educational success rests on each of us sustaining its financial success. Every generation, from the beginnings of Blue Ridge Country Day to the Powhatan School of today, has a critical responsibility to help provide the shoulders, the direction and the support for those generations that follow. Planned gifts are a way to secure our organization’s future, expand our programs, extend our mission and reach a greater number of students than ever before.

For more information on joining this esteemed group of supporters, contact Amy Sluss in the Development office. (540) 837-1009 or amysluss@powhatanschool.org

Why I joined The Lamp Society.My son Benson, ‘16 was very fortunate to have attended Powhatan, and we have always been proud that he is a Powhatan graduate. The excellent education Powhatan provided has enabled him to thrive at Woodberry Forest School, and I expect later in college. Our family has a long history of attendance at Powhatan from its founding, and Benson currently has 5 cousins attending the school. It is heartwarming to see Powhatan succeeding in its endeavors and to be at the forefront of the area’s schools

I was motivated to join The Lamp Society since my financial resources were limited during my son’s attendance at Powhatan. I gave to Powhatan each year, but not as much as I hope to one day. So, I included a bequest to Powhatan for a percentage of my estate. Including Powhatan in my long-term plans was a way to reconcile my ability to give with my desire to give.

Having made my commitment far in advance of when Powhatan may ultimately receive it, I designed it to be flexible but consistent in its core purpose: to make Powhatan a continual part of my philanthropic plans. I knew I was planning well in advance, but I also knew my desire to contribute to Powhatan wasn’t going to change. So why not make those plans now?

By including Powhatan in their estate plans, donors, through gifts of all sizes, can continue to touch the lives of many Powhatan students.

– J. David Wiedemer, Past Parent

Make a gift to the leaders of the next generation

Betsy Pritchard, Benson Wiedemer ‘16 and David Wiedemer

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