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Walsingham Academy Is A Distinguished Catholic Christ-Centered Community For Academic Excellence
Building Character & Integrity
Through Athletics
IN THIS ISSUEPage 12 2013 Fall Trojan Athletics Highlights
Page 18 2014 Winter Trojan Athletics Highlights
Page 24 2014 Spring Trojan Athletics Highlights
FEATURE ARTICLESPage 6 From the Desk of the Athletic Director
Page 17 Volleyball - A Game Of Principle
Page 21 The Walsingham Academy Athletic Booster Club
Page 30 New Strength & Conditioning Program Gives Trojan Athletes an Edge
Walsingham Academy Athletics serves as
an integral part of the overall educational
experience by developing mature, well-rounded
individuals physically, socially, and academically.
Participation in athletic programs prepares
student athletes to successfully compete, as well
as promotes the ideals of excellence, leadership,
and service. The goal of the athletics program
is to help each student discover and reach his
or her highest potential, accept and cope with
success and defeat, and apply thought and
action to better the student, team, school, and
community.
Walsingham offers Varsity, Junior Varsity, and
Middle School interscholastic sports, as well
as a variety of after school sports programs in
the Lower School. Over 85% of the students in
grades six through twelve participate annually in
athletics programs at the Academy.
WALSINGHAM ACADEMY ADMINISTRATIONSr. Mary Jeanne Oesterle, President
Neil Bailey, Director of Athletics
Martha McArthur, Upper School Director
Mary Johnston, Lower School Director
Scott Bolton, Director of Student Life
EDITORS
Mike Sherman, Advancement Coordinator
Robin Strup, Director of Marketing
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the Sisters of Mercy,
Board of Trustees, Faculty, and Staff of
Walsingham academy congratulate the
class of 2014 on continuing the tradition of
excellence at Walsingham academy.
49Graduates...$3.2 Million in Merit Scholarships & Awards
197 College & University Acceptances
Walsingham’s Class of 2014 received offers of admission to the following colleges and universities:
William Benjamin BarnesMadeline Kate BatemanTyler Thomas BellDaniel Scott BrauseCatherine Louise CavittOlivia Ann ChohanyAlexander George ChristieMatthew Logan CleckleyCollan Alexander CrytsLindsey Clare deCampHannah Marie EasopMatthew Patrick FaulknerIan Michael GallagherYicong GanLacey Melissa GeroDuncan Vincent HamraAnne Margaret Harris
Cole Martin HutchersonKwang Hwi Rick JeonChandler David JulienRobert Alexander KenneyDoyoung KimLiam Archer KiniryMiguel Cameron KissoonBlake Hamilton KrassKaitlyn Marie LacombeLuke Jacob LeJeuneMichael Domenic MaglieriJacob Clinton MarquardtNikolai Zoran MartinovicCarley Alexandra McQuainVictoria Sinclair MillironsJosé Francisco Panbehchi
University of AlabamaAmerican UniversityArizona State UniversityAverett UniversityBates CollegeBaylor UniversityBoston UniversityBridgewater CollegeUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, RiversideUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Santa Cruz California Maritime AcademyCatholic University of AmericaCollege of CharlestonChristopher Newport UniversityClemson UniversityCoastal Carolina UniversityCollege of Coastal GeorgiaUniversity of Colorado BoulderUniversity of ConnecticutCornell UniversityDenison UniversityUniversity of DenverDePaul UniversityDePauw UniversityDrexel UniversityEast Carolina UniversityEastern Mennonite UniversityElon UniversityEmory & Henry UniversityFerrum CollegeFlorida Institute of TechnologyGeorge Mason UniversityUniversity of GeorgiaGoucher CollegeGuilford CollegeHampden-Sydney CollegeHigh Point UniversityThe University of IowaJames Madison UniversityUniversity of KansasUniversity of KentuckyLongwood UniversityLouisiana State UniversityLoyola University of ChicagoLynchburg College
Marquette University
University of Mary Washington
Marymount University
Massachusetts Martime Academy
Meredith College
Methodist University
University of Miami
Millsaps College
University of Missouri
Mount Saint Mary’s University
New York University
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ohio Wesleyan University
Old Dominion University
Pennsylvania State University
Pratt Institute
Purdue University
Radford University
Randolph College
Randolph-Macon College
Rhode Island School of Design
University of Richmond
Roanoke College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Saint Mary’s College
Sewanee: The University of the South
University of South Carolina
Southern Methodist University
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Syracuse University
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Thomas Nelson Community College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
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University of Virginia
Wake Forest University
Washington & Lee University
Washington College
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At Walsingham Academy, we pride ourselves on providinga21stCenturyeducationforourstudents.Striving to be ahead of the curve, we are not bogged down by excessive testing or by artificial hoops created by governmental bureaucracies. We are able to incorporate technology, cooperation, leadership, and problem solving into the lessons our children learn on a daily basis. We understand the role that athletics play in preparing our students for the future and in creating a healthy, vibrant learning community. Over the past year, we have been intentional in strengthening all of the connections that make us who we are and bringing all of the elements of the Walsingham community together.
This past year has been filled with many highlights: introducing new traditions such as the “Under the Lights” games, the new Trojan logo, and Lower School Recognition Nights at big basketball games. These are all things that bring us together, students, faculty, parents, and the greater community. By sharing these moments, we are better able to enhance the things that make Walsingham great and better prepared to confront our challenges together. Our athletic department embraces the challenge of being a catalyst for our community, and we will continue to seek new ways to strengthen those bonds moving forward.
The2013-14schoolyearwasagreatoneinsomanyways, including incredible leadership from our senior class, huge wins, and some unbelievable performances from our students. School records were set, milestones reached, and tough lessons learned. Twelve percent of our senior class will continue competing in athletics at the collegiate level, compared to the national average of
2%.Itwasalsoaverychallengingyear,withourteamsfacing untimely injuries, very tough opponents, and a lot of close losses.
The new school year offers a fresh start and we are moving aggressively into the future with heightened expectations, a vigorous work ethic, and the confidence that we can continue to build on the great tradition of success in Trojan Athletics. Our students have been participating in our first-ever, year-round strength and conditioning program that will not only give our young people an opportunity to get healthier and stronger, but
also allow them to develop the perseverance, resilience, and sheer toughness needed to succeed not only in athletics but also in today’s society. We have bolstered our already strong coaching staff with more great coaches and educators who will help inspire and guide our students to success. Our coaching staff now includes
AcademicAll-Americans,NationalChampions,StateChampions,andnationallyrecognizedexpertsintheirfields. Though accomplished, they are hard at work every day trying to get better. Our facilities, already among the best in the area, are being improved to give our students and community the very best we have to offer.
Inthefollowingpagesyouwillreadaboutsomeofthetremendous people that will lead our programs into the future; bright, talented, and hard working; they are up to the challenge of the heightened expectations of the 2014-15schoolyear.Theyunderstandtheirimportanceand their role in our learning community and they will represent all of us very well.
Go Trojans!
From the Desk of the Athletic DirectorBy Neil Bailey,
Director of Athletics, Walsingham Academy
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Q. How long have you been a student at Walsingham Academy? What role does athletics play in the Walsingham experience?
A.IhavebeenastudentatWalsinghamAcademysinceKindergarten. Athletics has played an enormously largeroleinmyWalsinghamexperience.Irememberlooking forward to being able to participate in the sixth grade, as well as having some of my best memories at Walsingham on a sports team.
Q. What’s your secret for balancing sports, maintaining your grades, and a social life?
A. Balancing sports, athletics, and a social life is not aneasyfeatandonethatIstrugglewithduringeverysportsseason.Mypersonalstrategyisprioritizingwhat’s thrown at me. School always takes priority over sports,butmosttimesIcanmanagetogivebothmyfull
attention.WhenIcan’t,it’sjustsomethingthatIhaveto cope with by doing my best in the given situation. Inacertainway,athleticsbecomesasociallifeforme.However,offthefield,Iusuallyhavetimetoparticipateinmanysocialfunctions,butIthinkitissafetosayplaying three sports and balancing school and social activities at Walsingham leads to a very busy schedule.
Q. Describe your basketball experience at Walsingham Academy. Why do you love participating?
A. My basketball experience at Walsingham has been great. Alongside doing our best in games, it has been a memorable experience to build and strengthen the relationships with my friends on the court. We have become a family and we win and lose together.
Q. What’s the best piece of advice you can share with today’s young student athlete?
A.ThebestpieceofadviceIcanofferwouldbetogiveone hundred percent in everything you do. A game is a short period of time in which one has to try their best. The real challenge, however, is giving it your all in practice. Although it sounds cliché, “practice makes perfect” really does ring true.
Q. What roles have coaches played in your life? Are there any interactions with your Walsingham coaches that have made you a better individual on or off the court or field?
A.ThecoachesthatIhavehadatWalsinghamhaveall had different styles and constantly challenge me toadapttothem.AllthecoachesIhavehadhavesupported me on and off the court.
Q. What college would you like to attend? What are your career aspirations? Do you aspire to play sports at the college level?
A.Iamveryundecidedaboutcollegeandmyfuture.Iwouldliketoattendacollegethatchallengesmeacademically,butalsoonewithasportsprogramthatImight fit into whether through the school, through club athletics, or through my support as a fan. Playing sports atacollegelevelisafantasticopportunitythatIwillwelcome with open arms if it comes my way, but it is not my only aspiration on the collegiate level.
Q. What is your favorite quote?
A. My favorite quote is “Life begins at the end of your comfortzone.”ItisaquotefromNealeDonaldWalschthatIfeelembodiesmyapproachtobothsportsandacademics.
Q & A with Ashley Barnes, Class of 2015Sports: Basketball, Field Hockey, and Soccer
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Q. How long have you been a student at Walsingham Academy? What role does athletics play in the Walsingham experience?A.IhavebeenastudentatWalsinghamAcademyforthree years now. Walsingham athletics are central to our school spirit and a time for the students to develop bonds with others.
Q. What’s your secret for balancing sports, maintaining your grades, and a social life?A. Unlike nonparticipating students, we don’t always have the luxury of being able to talk to teachers after school,soifIamuncertainofsomethingfromtheclassroomIgointoschoolearlyforadvice.Nearlyallof my social life is involved with the team, so playing baseballisonewayofsocializingforme.
Q. Describe your baseball experience at Walsingham Academy. Why do you love participating?A. Baseball at Walsingham Academy has provided memomentsthatIwillrememberfortherestofmylife. My teammates, who have become more like brothers than friends, have been there for me through the normal ups and downs of sports and school. We really are a family. For me, playing baseball has always beenmypassion.ItrulybelievetheloveIhaveforthegamestartedevenbeforeIwasborn;baseballisjustafamily tradition for me. For someone, following several generations of baseball players, it was just natural for me to grow up playing the game. Knowing that, it makes for a great feeling to be on the hill and know that everyone is backing me, even if they aren’t there watching in person.
Q. What’s the best piece of advice you can share with today’s young student athlete?A.Getyourschoolworkdone.Itmaybehard to have a game after school, in Virginia BeachorRichmond,gethomearound10:30PMor11:00PMandstillknowyouhaveaton of homework to get done before the next day. Many times you just want to get that shower and go to bed, but you just have to stick it out and get it done, so you don’t miss your assignments or have to do make up work.
Q. What roles have coaches played in your life? Are there any interactions with your Walsingham coaches that have made you a better individual on or off the court or field?A.Besidesworkingonmygame,Iseemycoaches almost every day during season and by their own experiences and stories, or the rules that they set during season, they’re
helpingmebecometheplayerIwanttobe.Intermsof baseball, Walsingham is still small on the baseball radar,sotheteamandourcoachesdevelopeda“Davidand Goliath” mindset; which means we schedule games against the bigger schools with deeper, older rosters. We learned early that we won’t back down, because if we try, no matter the odds, it’s still a better chance than when you’re not trying at all.
Q. What college would you like to attend? What are your career aspirations? Do you aspire to play sports at the college level?A.Rightnow,thetopschoolsIaminterestedinare,Liberty University, the University of Virginia, and the UnitedStatesNavalAcademy.IhopelaterinmylifetobecomeamemberoftheUnitedStatesNavy.Ifmyskillsonthefieldcontinuetogrow,andIhavetheopportunitytoplayincollege,Iwouldlovetoplayformy college team.
Q. What is your favorite quote?A. My favorite quote is “Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up.”
Q & A with Ryan Gallaccio, Class of 2017Sports: Baseball and Basketball
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Q. How long have you been a student at Walsingham Academy? What role does athletics play in the Walsingham experience?
A.IhavebeenastudentatWalsinghamAcademysincethefourth grade. Athletics play a huge role in my experience at Walsingham, being a part of the soccer and field hockey teams are the best part about my school experience. The sportsIplayarenottheonlysportsthathavemademyexperiencebetter.Ilovetogooutandwatchallthesportseach season and cheer on my friends. Everyone really gets into the games whether it’s basketball or baseball or soccer and it’s just a lot of fun and adds to the school spirit. Sports really bring our whole school together.
Q. What’s your secret for balancing sports, maintaining your grades, and a social life?
A. Balancing sports and schoolwork can be really hard. GettinghomelatefromgamescantiremeoutandIwon’twanttodomywork,butIhavenoticedthatduringthefallandspringseasonswhenIplayfieldhockeyandsocceriswhenIhavethebestgrades.SportsareapushformetodobetterinmyschoolworktoobecauseIknowIcan’tplayifIfallbehind.IwanttoplayfieldhockeyincollegeandIwon’tbeabletodothisifIgetbadgrades.BalancingsportswithmysociallifecansometimesbechallengingbecauseIhavefieldhockeytournamentsalmosteveryweekend,butIalsohaveasociallifewithinfieldhockeybecauseI’mfriendswiththepeople on my travel teams and we are all really close-knit and a lot of fun.
Q. Describe your field hockey experience at Walsingham Academy. Why do you love participating?
A. My field hockey experience at Walsingham hasbeengreat.Istartedplayingin
seventhgrade.ThereasonIevenstarted field hockey was not
becauseIwantedtoplaybut because one of my
friends was playing and she really
wanted me to play too;atfirstIsaid
“no” but then gavein.Itwas
honestlythebestdecisionIhavemade.Ourteamhasgrownalot over the years. We have many talented players and we have a new coach this year who is going to really help better our fieldplayandtacticalskills.Ihavealwayslovedbeingapartof the Walsingham field hockey program because everyone is encouraging and they push me to be my best.
Q. What’s the best piece of advice you can share with today’s young student athlete?
A.ThebestpieceofadviceIcansharewithtoday’syoungstudent athlete is to keep up your grades and try to do the most with the sport you’re playing. A lot of people don’t realizethatifyouaretryingtoplayasportincollegenomatter how good you are, grades are a huge part in a college’s decisionforyoutoplayforthem.Ittookmealittletimetorealizethat,butthroughoutmyrecruitingprocessoneofthemost common things college coaches stress to me, among others, is to keep up my grades. Also, do more in your sport by joining club and travel teams and doing camps and clinics. Thosehelpsomuch.MyjunioryearofhighschoolIjoineddifferent travel teams for field hockey and did camps and clinics and the amount of skill these teams camps and clinics taught me and how much better they made me at the sport andmylevelofplayinginjustayearisamazing.
Q. What roles have coaches played in your life? Are there any interactions with your Walsingham coaches that have made you a better individual on or off the field?
A.Coacheshaveplayedahugeroleinmylife.Ilovebeingpushed and constantly told not to give up and try harder and that’swhatallofmycoachesdo.IalsoknowthatIdonotknow everything about field hockey and still have a lot to learnsoIlovethatIgetachancetolearnfrommycoachesthatIhaveformyhighschoolandtravelteams.Theyareconstantly pushing me and teaching me new things and makingmeawell-roundedplayersothatIcanreachanewlevelofplayeveryday.WithoutmycoachesIwouldnotbetheplayerIamtoday.
Q. What college would you like to attend? What are your career aspirations? Do you aspire to play sports at the college level?
A.WhenIgotocollegeIaspiretomajorineitherbusinessorcriminology.MydreamistoplayfieldhockeyatCNU,whichisanamazingschoolthathasoneofthebestfieldhockeyprograms in their league. Playing field hockey in college is mydreamandthatiswhyIpushmyselftogetbetterandstrongerinthesporteveryday.Iknowplayingatacollegelevel is more challenging then playing in high school.
Q. What is your favorite quote?
A. My favorite quote is “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.”
Q & A with Abby Cryts, Class of 2015Sports: Field Hockey and Soccer
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Q. How long have you been a student at Walsingham Academy? What role does athletics play in the Walsingham experience?
A.IamgoingintomyeighthyearatWalsinghamAcademy.Istartedinthefifthgrade.AthleticsplayedahugeroleinmyWalsinghamexperience.Imetgreatfriends and learned so much participating in soccer until the eighth grade, and playing both basketball and baseball through the varsity level.
Q. What’s your secret for balancing sports, maintaining your grades, and a social life?
A.Organizationandmotivation.Ikeepeverythingorganized-itmakeslifeeasier.Ialwaysknowmytasksandwhentheyneedtobecompleted.Istaymotivatedwithschoolwork,knowingIcanlookforwardtoapractice, a game, or just hanging out with friends.
Q. Describe your basketball experience at Walsingham Academy. Why do you love participating?
A.IhavebeenplayingbasketballatWalsinghamsincesixthgrade.ThecoachesandteammatesI’vehadalong the way have been awesome. The whole school supportstheteams.Ilovehavingsupportnotonlyfrom the student body but the faculty as well.
Q. What’s the best piece of advice you can share with today’s young student athlete?
A. Go out and enjoy the sport you’re playing. Try every sport and never give up on your aspirations.
Q. What roles have coaches played in your life? Are there any interactions with your Walsingham coaches that have made you a better individual on or off the court or field?
A.Coacheshavealwayshadamajorimpactonmylife.Bothofmyvarsitycoaches,BillyBarnesandIanHeisel, have been great role models for me. They care about their players and always push them to do their best. Whether they’re checking in on an injury or givingmeadvice,Ilistentothem,confidentthattheyhave my best interest in mind.
Q. What college would you like to attend? What are your career aspirations? Do you aspire to play sports at the college level?
A.IhaveverballycommittedtoJamesMadisonUniversitytoplaybaseball.Iaminterestedinsportsmedicine.
Q. What is your favorite quote?
A.Myfavoritequoteis“It’snotthesizeofthedoginthefight,butthesizeofthefightinthedog.”–MarkTwain
Q & A with Thomas Chisam, Class of 2015Sports: Basketball and Baseball
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Fall 2013 Trojan SporTS HigHligHTS
jVHeadCoach:RichHigginsAssistantCoaches:FrankFykes&MikeSheedy
Ashlyn GrogranKatie GutchesAlexandra HaggertyJake LobashPeyton Marshall
Matthew BrauseCodyCarpenterBrynleyDellosEvieDuffyJulia Grimson
Eddie MillerFrankie RiggsMia StrupFaith Sullivan
VarSiTy BoySHeadCoach:RichHigginsAssistantCoaches:FrankFykes&MikeSheedy
DuncanHamraChandlerJulienAlex KenneyLuke LeJeuneJake LobashPeyton MarshallEddie Miller
Tyler BellDanBrauseMatthew BrauseCodyCarpenterChrisCorrellIanGallagherJack Grimson
Joey PanbehchiColeSandersonDylanSullivanJack YangC.J.Yoder
Varsity Boys Cross Country had another outstanding year, running to victory at the Bishop Sullivan, Norfolk Collegiate, and Cape Henry Invitationals. The regular season was capped by a first place finish in the Open Division at the Disney Cross Country Festival. In the postseason, the Trojans placed fifth at the State Catholic Championship, where Jack Grimson (’16) and Duncan Hamra (’14) both earned All State Catholic honors. The team ran to a third place finish at the TCIS championship meet, where
Grimson, Hamra, and Dan Brause (’14) earned All-TCIS honors.
At the VISAA Division II Championships, the team placed third in
the state, with Hamra and Grimson claiming All-State honors.
DiSney CRoSS CounTRy FeSTivAlopen DiviSion CHAmpionS
CroSS CounTry
VarSiTy girlSHeadCoach:RichHigginsAssistantCoaches:FrankFykes&MikeSheedy
Ashlyn GroganNicole GroganAlexandra HaggertyGibson HyltonClareKinneyJessica LinkChristineMcBeathElly Olson
ErinCicconeAbigailCurranKeilyCurranCourtneyDiazMadisonDeWittEvieDuffyMaggie EhrhardtJulia Grimson
2013 proved to be another excellent season for Varsity Girls Cross Country. The regular season was highlighted by wins at the Walsingham Invitational and events hosted by Bishop Sullivan, Norfolk Collegiate, and Cape Henry. The team placed third in the Open Division at the Disney Cross Country Festival in Orlando. In the postseason, the Trojans earned fifth at the State Catholic Meet, the TCIS Championships, and the VISAA Division
II Championships. Throughout this season, the team was paced by senior Reilly Pieri, who won four events, never finished lower than sixth place, set new Academy records in the 3-mile (18:44) and the 5K at (19:38.2), and earned All-TCIS, All-State, and All-State Catholic First Team honors.
Reilly PieriFrankie RiggsIsabellaSimmonsFaith SullivanMeredith WatkinsEleanor WeberMarshall Wilson
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SoCCer
HeadCoach:DavidJennerAssistantCoach:JordanMcGregor
MS BoyS
Gage JennerNick KearnsJackson MandartPatrick MurphyJordan NagelRyan Richardson
ChristianAmorThomas BottaMatthew BottaAlexdeCampLucas ElderWill Flannery
Brentan RoweNick SarantakosCarltonWaltripTruitt WasonMatthew Wilcox
jV BoySHeadCoach:JoeCunningham
Gus NorsworthyJackson PauleyLuke PitchfordMax RinaldiAlex Schellpeper
Jonathan ArgamanMichael BurgdorfMichael FaraceJay GutchesEddie Kinney
Billy SchreiberAndrew SmithCavanSullivanMax Wilcox
VarSiTy BoySHeadCoach:RichardPlankAssistantCoach:JeffBolton
ColeHutchersonLiam KiniryBlake KrassMichael MaglieriNikolai MartinovicConnorNorris
Alex BoltonJackChambersTeddy GutchesBowie HanDrewHartman
Sahil PatelBilly RobertsBraden SuttonSteven WigleySam Wilson
Varsity Boys Soccer finished the year ranked #13 in the state, making 2013 one of the most successful seasons. Defense was stressed first and foremost, and that team focus produced five shutouts and an overall goals against average that dropped by over a goal from last season. Highlights included a 4-0 win over Williamsburg Christian, a 2-1 win on the road against Portsmouth Christian, and a late season 3-0 win over Norfolk
Christian. By far the greatest highlight was the “Under the Lights” game at William & Mary’s soccer stadium. Key to the team’s suc-cess was the outstanding leadership from senior captains Cole Hutcherson and Liam Kiniry.
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Field HoCkey
MSHeadCoach:TiffanyCantrellAssistantCoach:MicaylaGallaccio-Rowe
Lauren HudginsCaryHulaMorgan MaddocksMartha NorsworthyCaitlynRogersonLydia RuffinElla SchubringBridgette SmithChloeTringali
JulianaChisholmOliviaClarkMirandaCoplandMargaret EhrhardtStephanie FaraceEmma GardnerLouise GrotonMary Beth GrotonCampbellHickman
VarSiTyHeadCoach:TiffanyCantrell
Shelby JulienMaggie KauffmanBridget KillileaMary Grace MaglieriCarrieMaukEmily MaukKelli MitrovicJohanna PerkinsAllison SchubringZoë Strup
Elsa BarrientosEmalineCarrOliviaChohanyRachelClancyLaurenCrossleyAbbyCrytsMaryCatherineDukeElizaMorganFrielSavannah GagneSydney Griffith
Injuries dogged Varsity Field Hockey throughout the season, but the girls came to every game and practice ready to give it their all. Ashley Barnes (’15) was an offensive force, accounting for about 70% of the team’s goals. Four eighth
graders were contributors, including starting goalkeeper Maggie Kauffman, all of whom benefited from the strong leadership of Olivia Chohany (’14). The Trojans defeated Steward School twice, and the experience gained this season will definitely be an asset going forward.
Fall 2013 Trojan SporTS HigHligHTS
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VolleyBall
HeadCoach:PercySmithAssistantCoach:GeorgeBottles
Maeve Murphy
Grayson Norris
IsabelOvery
Siddhi Patel
CarolineRosack
CatherineWilliams
GabbyDechenes
Lisa Elfendahl
Olivia Hinojosa
Madalyn Hopkins
Allie Maxwell
Katy Miller
Allison Mock
jV
VarSiTy
HeadCoach:JenniferWirtAssistantCoach:GeorgeBottles
Shelton PilandKara PlyerClareProvonchaEmma SchellpeperSamantha SubbertKristen Vogelbein
Patricia BanfieldLisette BrondykeLaurenDuncanJenna HamraMaggie HarrisChelseaMarcombeRajavi Patel
The Varsity Volleyball team had another strong season,
finishing 5th in the TCIS and 5th in the VISAA Division II
with a record of 11-11 and 5-4 in conference. The Trojans
finished their season with excellent statistics of 659 kills,
214 aces, 75 blocks, 1104 digs and 559 assists. Season
highlights included defeating conference opponent Norfolk Academy in straight sets and
winning the Saint Gertrude Gators Invitational Tournament, with Maggie Harris (’14),
Jenna Hamra (’15), and Emma Schellpeper (’15) all being named to the All-Tournament
Team. Senior Captain Maggie Harris was named All-TCIS First Team, and both Harris and
Emma Schellpeper earned All-State Second Team honors.
viSAA STATe TouRnAmenT QuARTeRFinAliSTSAinT GeRTRuDe inviTATionAl
TouRnAmenT CHAmpionS
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Fall 2013 Trojan SporTS HigHligHTS
Sailing
VarSiTy
HeadCoach:Sarah Wolcott
Jacob MarquardtNorman MauryIanO’ConnellTristanO’ConnellMorgan Williams
StantonCampCarsonCooperEricDuffRichard GunnMorgan Kelly
Varsity A fleet had a very productive year with multiple regatta finishes in the Top Four out of 26 boats. B fleet finishes were consistently in the top half of the fleet. Overall, our Trojan sailors ended the season seventh of the 14 qualifying teams and fourth at TCIS. Jacob Marquardt (’14) was named to the All-TCIS First Team as a skipper and, along with letter-winners Eric Duffy (’16), Richard Gunn (’15), and Ian O’Connell (’16), went to New Orleans to sail in the national Great Oaks Regatta. The JV team finished their season sixth out of ten teams and placed as high as third in individual regattas.
nATionAl GReAT oAkSReGATTA pARTiCipAnTS
TCiS & all-STaTe award winnerS
all-TCiS FirST TeaMDanBrause Cross Country
Jack Grimson Cross Country
DuncanHamra Cross Country
Reilly Pieri Cross Country
AbbyCryts Field Hockey
Jacob Marquardt Sailing
Liam Kiniry Soccer
Maggie Harris Volleyball
all-STaTe FirST TeaMJack Grimson Cross Country
DuncanHamra Cross Country
Reilly Pieri Cross Country
Jacob Marquardt Sailing
all-STaTe SeCond TeaMMaggie Harris Volleyball
Emma Schellpeper Volleyball
all-STaTe CaTHoliC FirST TeaMJack Grimson Cross Country DuncanHamra Cross Country Reilly Pieri Cross Country
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Most parents will agree sports help to develop individuals physically, emotionally, mentally and socially. PositiveCoachingAllianceFounderJimThompson’sTripleImpactCompetitormodelcansumuptheprinciples of that development nicely:
• PersonalMastery-Makingoneselfbetter.
• Leadership-Makingone’steammatesbetter.
• HonoringtheGame-Makingthegamebetter.
Tomaketheplayer,theteam,andthegamebetter,Ipromote teaching the athletes the “why” portion of “the way we do things in our gym.” That is, the bigger picture, the long term goals, the principles, the philosophy, what makes us Walsingham Academy Trojans.
Rule: a prescribed guide for conduct or actionPrinciple: a basis of conduct or management; a guiding sense of obligations of right conduct
At first glance, there seems to be little difference in these definitions of rule and principle. Roy H. Williams, a best selling author and business marketing consultant, puts it this way; “Laid side-by-side, a stick and a rope have a similar profile. Rules are like sticks. You can prod people with them. You can threaten people with them. You can beat people with them, but you cannot lead people with them. When a rule doesn’t fit the circumstance, your only choice is to break it. Principles are like rope, able to be wrapped around even the most weirdly shaped problems. They are less brittle than rules, and stronger. Principles whisper priceless advice and people are happily led by them. A rule requires obedience. A principle requires contemplation.”
Indeed,rulestendtobeexternalmotivatorswhilebeliefin a principle is an internal motivator. An example from family life would be comparing the rule of “do not hit your sister” with the principle of “be kind to your
sister.”Ifyoulivetheprinciple,adherencetotheruleisautomatic.
Walsingham Academy’s website reads “Walsingham Academy was built on the traditions of academic excellence, faith and the development of the whole child. Vibrant and challenging programs in academics, service, the arts and athletics contribute to independent, critical thinkers prepared to be responsible stewards of the world.” How does volleyball fit into the bigger picture of preparing responsible stewards? One way is totrainbyprincipleratherthanbyfiat.Ifplayerswillbuy into technical, psychological, and tactical principles of the volleyball training process, that athlete is now responsible for self-monitoring and self-correction. After all, that is what we want for our children: to become independent, critical thinkers who are capable of assessing information and situations, forming decisions, and then self-correcting.
Iamnotsuggestingrules are unnecessary, but rules should have an underlying principle that an individual can use to make sense of the rules. A framework of “we do it this way, because…” enables team sports such as volleyball to be a wonderful avenue to learn principles applicable to many of the challenges we
will face in life.
I’llfinishbyquotingsometimelessprinciplesforlifeandthe volleyball court from the familiar beginning portion of Reinhold Niebuhr’s “The Serenity Prayer:”
God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference.
Go Trojans!
volleyball - A Game of principleBy Coach George Bottles
Varsity Volleyball Head Coach
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winTer 2014 Trojan SporTS HigHligHTS
MS girlS
HeadCoach:SeanAllburn
AssistantCoach:JeffFrye
IsabelleLeJeune
Olivia LeJeune
DelaneyRiggs
Faith Sullivan
CatherineWilliams
Madeline Allburn
MirandaCopland
Stephanie Farace
Mary Beth Groton
CampbellHickman
CarrieMauk
piAl CHAmpionS
BaSkeTBall
VarSiTy girlS
HeadCoach:NeilBailey
AssistantCoaches:MikeBrantley&RichardPlank
Shelby JulienChelseaMarcombeEmily MaukGrayson NorrisHannah ParchmentJohanna Perkins
Patricia BanfieldAshley BarnesCarolineBoydAngelDeModnaElizaFrielLacey Gero
Although injuries derailed a once-promising season, this was
an important year for Varsity Girls Basketball. The Trojans
finished with a record of 12-15 and earned berths to the
TCIS Tournament and VISAA State Tournament. Highlights
of the season included a win over Goochland in the Trinity
Episcopal Travis Invitational Semifinal, a triumph over Peninsula Catholic on Senior Night to clinch entry to the TCIS Tournament, and Ashley Barnes (’15) scoring her 1,000th career point on Spirit Night against Norfolk Christian. Ashley was a stalwart all season and was named TCIS All-Conference First Team for her efforts.
viSAA STATe TouRnAmenT QuARTeRFinAliST
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BaSkeTBall
jV BoySHeadCoach:DrewSimsAssistantCoach:JackFraley
ConnorNorrisPetr PtacekAlex RossJohn ViancourSteven WigleySam Wilson
Jonathan ArgamanMichael FaraceRyan GallaccioLandon GeroLofton JonesBeau LeJeune
HeadCoach:BobbyDwyerAssistantCoach:IanHeisel
MS BoyS
Whit JonesHolden KearnsMichael OstrowskiRyan RichardsonAndrew SmithTruett Wason
Matthew BottaThomas BottaDominicDeModnaJoeyDeModnaLucas ElderJay Gutches
piAl CHAmpionS
VarSiTy BoySHeadCoach:BillyBarnesAssistantCoaches:JohnLowenhaupt&SteveMcCary
Blake KrassBilly RobertsColeSandersonBrett SmithBraden SuttonJames West
Billy BarnesKai BrownThomasChisamLandon GeroJack KeatingMiguel Kissoon
Varsity Boys Basketball had an exceptional season, compiling a record of 22-8 and advancing to both the TCIS Championship and the VISAA State Tournament Final Four. The Trojans started the season by winning the Walsingham Thanksgiving Invitational and later picked up quality non-conference wins over schools such as Atlantic Shores, Williamsburg Christian Academy, and Tabb High School. Walsingham finished in second place in the TCIS regular season, with a record of 8-1, and would defeat Norfolk Academy and Bishop Sullivan Catholic to reach the champion-ship game. Billy Barnes (’14) was named TCIS All-Conference First Team and TCIS All-Tournament Team; Miguel Kissoon (’14) was named TCIS all-Conference Second Team, and Braden Sutton (’14) was named TCIS
All-Conference Second Team and TCIS All-Tournament Team. Both Billy Barnes and Braden Sutton eclipsed the 1,000 career points scored mark, and Coach Billy Barnes was named TCIS Coach of the Year for his efforts.
viSAA STATe SemiFinAliSTTCiS TouRnAmenT FinAliST
TCiS leAGue RunneR-upWAlSinGHAm THAnkSGivinG
inviTATionAl CHAmpion
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winTer 2014 Trojan SporTS HigHligHTS
SwiMMing
VarSiTyHeadCoach:Jenna HeuserAssistantCoach:Sarah-DayeHand
Jacob MarquardtIanO’ConnellTristanO’ConnellIsabelOveryColeSandersonNicholas SchoenigVictoria SchoenigCavanSullivanDylanSullivan
Nicole GroganJenna HamraMichael HolderEmily HoltOlivia HoltColeHutchersonAustin JenningsBridget KillileaMichael Maglieri
Varsity Swimming had a fantastic season, beginning with strong showings in the Trinity Episcopal Quad Meet and St. Catherine’s Quad Meet early in the season. The Boys team would place 3rd and the Girls 5th at the TCIS Championship Meet, where Victoria Schoenig (‘16) broke her own school record in the 100 Breast-stroke with a time of 1:09.51. The season finished on a very strong note at the VISAA State Championship Meet,
TCiS & all-STaTe award winnerS
all-TCiS FirST TeaMAshley Barnes Basketball
Billy Barnes Basketball
Victoria Schoenig Swimming
all-STaTe FirST TeaMBilly Barnes Basketball
Victoria Schoenig Swimming
all-STaTe SeCond TeaMBraden Sutton Basketball
where the Boys placed fourth and the Girls eighth. Victoria Schoenig earned All-State Honors with a time of 55.50 in the 100 Freestyle, and the team of Michael Holder (’15), Cole Sander-son (’15), Dylan Sullivan (’15), and Duncan Hamra (’14) broke an Academy record that had stood for 14 years with a time of 1:44.24 in the 200 Medley Relay.
all-TCiS SeCond TeaMBraden Sutton Basketball
Miguel Kissoon Basketball
TCiS CoaCH oF THe yearBilly Barnes Basketball
ViSaa STaTeCoaCH oF THe year
Billy Barnes Basketball
The Academy’s athletic program enables our children to develop skills for success that will serve them throughout their lives. Support of our athletic program makes a significant impact on each team; it not only affords our teams all the tools for success, it plays a major role in building school pride and spirit. The success of Trojan athletes is determined in no small part by the support of the greater Walsingham community.
The Athletic Booster Club plays a key role in supporting these efforts by providing additional equipment and resources not covered in the Academy’s operating budget. Last year’s contributions funded new lacrosse helmets, field hockey goals, record boards, awards for senior recognition, increased coaching salaries, covered the cost of introducing a new strength and conditioning coach, and assisted with the cost of maintaining an athletic trainer.
In years past, funds raised have allowed us to purchase a pitching machine and track safety cage, interactive scoreboards, high jump landing pad, 8-lane track timer, install an outfield baseball fence, improve our fitness center, help with the purchase of a new activity bus, provide new basketball hoops for the Lower School, resurface the tennis courts, and purchase bleachers and new audio system for Chismer Athletic Complex.
Members of the Booster Club are entitled to benefits that include reduced rates for sports physicals, admission to the hospitality room, free admission to home games, and tickets to Spirit Dinner (benefits vary at each level). In addition to sponsoring the Sports Awards each season, the Booster Club sponsors other special events including its Annual Golf Tournament, Spirit Night, and BBQ Dinner. The Booster Club hosts Sports Physicals Night, provides volunteers to assist at home games and tournaments, and manages the Spirit Store. Many thanks to the donors who support the athletic program through the Booster Club!
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The Walsingham Academy Athletic Booster Club
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Q. How long have you been a student at Walsingham Academy? What role does athletics play in the Walsingham experience?
A.IhavebeenastudentatWalsinghamAcademysinceIwasinKindergarten.Withmysenioryearapproaching,IcansaythatlookingbackonallofthegoodtimesIhavehad in high school a majority of them have come through athletics. The Walsingham experience is about finding yourself through faith, academics, and extracurricular activitiesandIcannotimaginehavinghadthatexperiencewithout athletics playing a crucial role in my high school career. Whether it is playing a soccer game against our rivalsunderthelightsatWilliam&Mary’sstadiumorcheering on my friends at a basketball game, athletics at Walsingham Academy is truly part of the experience.
Q. What’s your secret for balancing sports, maintaining your grades, and a social life?
A. There is no one secret that makes balancing everything easy.Iputmygradesfirst,andatWalsingham,ourcoaches
tell us to do the same. The coaches understand that making good marks is more important than maybe missing a few practices to receive extra help in a subject you might be struggling in. As forsportsandsociallife,Ihavealwaysbeen lucky to be on teams with my good friends. We have a good time
together while we do what we love- which is play soccer. Since we have a small community at Walsingham, many people find this to be the
case, and it makes balancing everything much easier.
Q. Describe your soccer experience at Walsingham Academy. Why do you love participating?
A. My soccer experience at Walsingham started when Iwasinsixthgrade.Ihadplayed soccer all my life up tothatpoint,butIhadneverabsolutely loved the game. Then,IwenttotheVarsityteam’s state playoff with some of my friends to watch the gameandIfellinlovewithsoccer. Watching some of Walsingham’s greatest soccer
players ever make beating the fifth ranked team in the state look so easy made them my instant role models, as well as myfriends’rolemodelstoo.Sincethen,IhaveworkedtomakeourteamasgoodastheteamIsawplaysixyearsago.IguessIloveparticipatingbecauseofthetraditionthatcomeswithWalsinghamsoccer,andIamhopingthatonmy last year playing soccer for Walsingham that our team can set a new standard of tradition for the school.
Q. What’s the best piece of advice you can share with today’s young student athlete?
A.Ifyouaregoingtomakeamistake,makeitgoingashard as you can. My soccer coach last year told me that and it has stuck with me until now because there is truth to the statement. Try as hard as you can in everything you do, because you will make mistakes and you will not be perfect, but at least make sure you put forth your best effort.
Q. What roles have coaches played in your life? Are there any interactions with your Walsingham coaches that have made you a better individual on or off the field?
A.Coaches,tome,havebeenpeopletolookupto.Theyareout there coaching us because they want to make us better people. Whether it is a post game speech or a story of their experiences, coaches are always teaching me how to be a betterperson.CoachPlankisthecoachIcanalwayscometoifIneedadviceorsomeonetotalktoaboutaproblemIamhavingandhealwaysknowstherightthingtodo.Ican say without any doubt that he has made me a better person.
Q. What college would you like to attend? What are your career aspirations? Do you aspire to play sports at the college level?
A.Iamstilllookingatmanydifferentcollegesrightnow, but my top two choices so far are Penn State and theUniversityofVirginia.IwouldonedayliketobeanorthopedicsurgeonafterIhaveservedintheAirForce.Idonotwanttoplaysportsatthecollegelevel,butIamsurethattheleadershipskillsIhavelearnedthroughhighschoolathleticswillhelpmepursueanAirForceROTCscholarship.
Q. What is your favorite quote?
A.Myfavoritequoteis“youreapwhatyousow.”ItisthetruestthingIhaveeverheard,becauseyougetwhatyouput in. Hard work will always pay off.
Q & A with Drew Hartman, Class of 2015Sport: Soccer
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Q. How long have you been a student at Walsingham Academy? What role does athletics play in the Walsingham experience?
A.IhaveattendedWalsinghamAcademysincesophomoreyear.ItwasadifficulttransitionswitchingafterfreshmanyearinpublicschooltoWalsinghambecauseIhadrecentlymovedtoVirginia,andIhadmadeagreatgroupoffriendsfreshmanyear.IcanbeshywhenImeetnewpeople,butonceIgettoknowthem,Iopenup.Tryingoutforthesoccerteamsophomoreyear introduced me to the students in my grade and those olderandyoungerthanme,soIwasexposedtotheentireWalsinghamcommunity.Iwasabletoformcloserrelationshipswith people from every grade. Being a part of the team helped me settle in and become more comfortable with a new school.
Q. What’s your secret for balancing sports, maintaining your grades, and a social life?
A.IamnotsurethatIhaveadefinitesecret.Ijustdoit.Imakea to do list of my assignments and figure out the best approach formetogeteverythingfinished.Itrytoplanahead.Studyhalls in school are fantastic gifts that allow me to help keep myworkloadorganized.ItakeadvantageofthemsothatIwillnotbecompletelyswampedwithhomeworkwhenIgethomeafteragame,orIwilltrytoeliminateasmuchhomeworkasIcansothatIcancreatemorefreetimeovertheweekend.
Q. Describe your soccer experience at Walsingham Academy. Why do you love participating?
A.BeingonthesoccerteamextendedmyWalsinghamfamily.Itisanamazinggroupoffriendsthatsupporteachotherduringgames and in practice. Win or lose, we cheer each other up and cheereachotheron.Ilovethewaytheteamconnectsbothonandoffthefield,andthethrillIgetwhenIwatchtheteamplay cohesively from inside the goal box. We have a strong bondwithoneanotherinschoolandonthefield,andIthinkit shows every time we play.
Q. What’s the best piece of advice you can share with today’s young student athlete?
A.Iwouldtellastudentathletetoallowtheirpassiontodrivethem.Ifyoureallyloveyoursportandthewayitmakes you feel, then allow that passion to fuel you. Even though you might not feel like going to practice at times, you are practicing for something you love. The more you put yourself into your sport, the more you get out of it.
Q. What roles have coaches played in your life? Are there any interactions with your Walsingham coaches that have made you a better individual on or off the field?
A.Coachesaremynon-academicteachers.Theyteach me the basics of sports, but then go beyond that and show me that the character that you have on thefieldappliestolife.MycoachesforTaeKwonDohave taught me the importance of determination and perseverance, especially on a personal level. They taught me that sometimes you have to fight through obstacles to attain your goals. My Walsingham soccer coach has reached out to me in many different ways. She genuinely cares about improving my skills. She gives me packets to read about
essential goalie strategy and knowledge and has brought in herhusbandtotrainwithmeone-on-one.Indoingthis,sheshowed me that improving yourself can have an immense impactontheoverallcohesionoftheteam.InbothsportsIhavelearnedthathardworkanddedicationcomewithrewards greater than yourself.
Q. What college would you like to attend? What are your career aspirations? Do you aspire to play sports at the college level?
A.IwouldliketoattendtheUniversityofNotreDame,VirginiaTech,orUniversityofVirginia.Iwouldliketostudyengineeringoranappliedscience.Iwanttoworkwiththeenvironment and the development of renewable energy sourcestomakethemmoreaccessibleandwidelyused.Intermsofsports,Iwouldliketocontinueplayingsocceratthecollegelevel.Ilovesoccerandbeingapartofateam.Playing at the college level would allow me to keep a sense of camaraderie and challenge me throughout my college experience.
Q. What is your favorite quote?
A.OneofmyfavoritequotesisfromCollinPowell,“Alwaysshow more kindness than seems necessary, because the personreceivingitneedsitmorethanyouwilleverknow.”Iconnected with this quote because it shows how far a small actofkindnesscango.Itsendsthemessagethatweshouldstrive to be kind to everyone we meet because everyone has a different story, and something as simple as kindness gives people something to remember. Kindness is contagious, so hopefully generously giving kindness to others will inspire them to share it.
Q & A with marisa Ross, Class of 2015Sport: Soccer
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Spring 2014 Trojan SporTS HigHligHTS
Middle SCHoolHeadCoach:ScottBoltonAssistantCoaches:JeffFrye&MikeSherman
Jackson MandartLiam MillerRyan RichardsonBrentan RoweNick SarantakosTruett Wason
ChristianCarterJackClemonsAlexdeCampAnthony HinojosaMac KernerJeff Leftwich
TCIS All-Conference First Team and broke the Walsingham over-the-fence homerun record
with three. Catcher Collan Cryts (’14) was named TCIS All-Conference Second Team, playing
superb defense throughout the year. Ryan Gallaccio (’17) tossed a no-hitter in the team’s
season opener against Pope John Paul and threw a complete game in team’s Under the
Lights game victory over Norfolk Collegiate at William & Mary’s Plumeri Park. The Trojans
also earned the TCIS Sportsmanship Award this season.
BaSeBall
VarSiTyHeadCoach:IanHeiselAssistantCoach:MikeBrantley
Luke LeJeuneMichael MaglieriLuke PitchfordTyler RoweAlex SchellpeperBilly SchreiberJohn ViancourJames West
Gabe BonoJ.J. BurnsThomasChisamCollanCrytsRyan GallaccioJack KeatingRyan KeatingEddie KinneyBeau LeJeune
This was another milestone year for the program, which
continues to take steps forward each season. After qualify-
ing for the VISAA State Tournament for the first time last
season, this year’s team won the program’s first state playoff
game in school history with a 5-4 heart-stopping victory
over Tidewater Academy. Thomas Chisam (’15) was named
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golF
jVHeadCoach:NicholasMansellAssistantCoaches:JeffFrye&MikeSherman
Gus NorsworthyJack ShonkaSteven WigleyJacob WilcoxSam Wilson
Jonathan AragamanEricDuffyTravis HendersonMadalyn HopkinsWilliam Marshall
VarSiTyHeadCoach:PatrickScheil
Billy BarnesAlex BoltonSeanCelliIanGallagherColeHutchersonBen HyltonPayton PowerColeSandersonDylanSullivanMatt Weber
Varsity Golf improved their team
scores each every time they took
the course. The team was led by
Matt Weber, who brought four years
of experience to the team. Season
highlights included victories over
Norfolk Collegiate and Peninsula Catholic and a fantastic showing at the TCIS Championships. Alex Bolton and Ben
Hylton were medalists against Peninsula Catholic and Norfolk Collegiate, and Sean Celli shot a team-low score at the
conference championships. All the golfers contributed to a wonderful team atmosphere and improved their game
considerably over the course of the season.
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jV–MS girlS
HeadCoach:ChrissieCollettAssistantCoaches:HollyFleming&EllenJohnson
EmalineCarrNoelleCelliErinCicconeEvieDuffySavannah Gagne’Emma GardnerJulia GrimsonAshlyn GroganSavanna GroganMaddie KernerIsabelleLeJeuneMary Grace MaglieriCamrynMannCarrieMaukCateMaukEmily MaukBridgette SmithZoë StrupEleanor WeberKenzieWoloszynowskiSidneyWoloszynowski
Spring 2014 Trojan SporTS HigHligHTS
laCroSSe
MS BoyS
HeadCoach:MontyHillAssistantCoach:RichardPlank
StantonCampChrisCelliGrantChevrierDominicDeModnaJoeDeModnaAaron GiffordJay GutchesDeclanMillerDenverMooreColinMurphyCannonNewellTristanO’ConnellEric ReidJake RinaldiMax RinaldiJack RobertsonAndrew SmithMatthew WilcoxMax Wilcox
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SoCCer
HeadCoach:MarkDuncan
Elsa BarrientosMirandaCoplandBrynleyDellosStephanie FaraceLouise GrotonMary GrotonCampbellHickmanLauren HudginsMaggie KauffmanAllison MockMartha Page NorsworthyClareProvonchaFrances RiggsCaitlynRogersonLydia RuffinElla SchubringMia StrupFaith Sullivan
MS girlS
VarSiTy girlS
HeadCoach:KatDominguezAssistantCoach:MarkDominguez
Ashley BarnesCarolineBoydRachelClancyAbbyCrytsMaryCatherineDukeLaurenDuncanShelby JulienBridget KillileaChelseaMarcombeChristineMcBeathJohanna PerkinsReilly PieriDelaneyRiggsMarisa RossIsabellaSimmonsMeredith WatkinsMarshall Wilson
The Varsity Girls Soccer team had a tremendous season, finishing with as many wins and conference
wins as the last two seasons combined. Highlights included big victories over Greenbrier Christian, Stew-
ard School, and Nansemond-Suffolk, but a 2-1 overtime victory over Norfolk Christian in a downpour
was perhaps the sweetest of all. The team finished ranked #10 in the VISAA State Division II polls, and
the program appears poised to make the leap to the State Playoffs in 2015. Christine McBeath (’16) led
the Trojans in points (18) and was named TCIS All-Conference First Team for her efforts; Reilly Pieri
(’14) led Walsingham with seven goals and earned TCIS All-Conference Second Team.
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Spring 2014 Trojan SporTS HigHligHTS
Head Coach:
Rich Higgins
Alexandra Haggerty
Gibson Hylton
ClareKinney
Jessica Link
Reilly Pieri
Johanna Perkins
IsabellaSimmons
Alisa Wash
CatherineWilliams
Lisette Brondyke
AbbieCurran
KeilyCurran
AngelDeModna
MadisonDeWitt
CourtneyDiaz
Lisa Elfendahl
Lacey Gero
Julia Grimson
Nicole Grogan
2014 was a tremendous year for the Varsity
Track & Field program. Among the high points
were an outstanding showing by the boys in
the Conn Madden Relays, the girls winning the
Hampton Roads Academy meet, Duncan Hamra
(’14) claiming gold in the Discus Throw at the
TCIS Championships, and the team of Isabella
Simmons (‘17), Lisette Brondyke (‘15), Angel
DeModna (‘16), and Reilly Pieri (‘14) breaking
the Academy record in the Sprint Medley Relay.
The highlight of the season was the Walsingham
Invitational, as both teams finished third in the
largest event the Academy has hosted in the last
six years.
The JV Track & Field team had a very strong
season, highlighted by wins over Norfolk Col-
legiate at the Hampton Roads Academy meet and
top-three finishes at the Walsingham Invitational,
where the JV Girls finished just one point out of
first place. The athletes worked hard all season
and will be major contributors to the varsity
program in the coming years.
girlS VarSiTy - jV
Assistant Coaches: Anthony Green
Anthony Williams TraCk & Field
BoyS VarSiTy - jVGage Jenner
Lofton Jones
Whit Jones
ChandlerJulien
Alex Kenney
Miguel Kissoon
Jake Lobash
Jacob Marquardt
Peyton Marshall
Jack Yang
C.J.Yoder
Tyler Bell
DanBrause
Matthew Brause
Kai Brown
ChaseCanova
CodyCarpenter
JackChambers
ChrisCorrell
Lucas Elder
Jack Grimson
DuncanHamra
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VarSiTy BoyS
HeadCoach:KimDavenportAssistantCoach:BobDill
Joe Boyd
Teddy Gutches
Roy Han
Will Hester
Blake Krass
Nikolai Martinovic
Nick Maslock
Norman Maury
Alex Ross
CavanSullivan
Braden Sutton
Jerry Xiao
Paul Zheng
With lots of hard work, dedication and determination, the Boys Tennis team had a great season! Season
highlights included a hard fought win over Steward School as well as big wins against TCIS opponents
Norfolk Collegiate and Peninsula Catholic. The season culminated with outstanding singles and doubles
performances at the conference tournament, resulting in a very strong fourth place finish.
TCiS & all-STaTe award winnerS
all-TCiS FirST TeaMThomasChisamBaseball
ChristineMcBeathSoccer
DuncanHamraTrack & Field
all-STaTe FirST TeaMThomasChisamBaseball
CollanCrytsBaseball
all-STaTe SeCond TeaMJack Keating Baseball
ChristineMcBeathSoccer
all-TCiS SeCond TeaMCollanCrytsBaseball
Reilly Pieri Soccer
TenniS
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Thesummerof2014bringswithitan exciting new opportunity for the athletes and coaches at Walsingham Academy. Thanks to the generosity of the Walsingham Athletic Booster Club,theStrength&ConditioningProgram was launched in early June with the purpose of helping Trojan athletesavoidinjuriesandmaximizetheir performance on the field and court.
Increasingtheexcitementsurrounding the program is that it is being led by Tidewater Performance, a well-known performance training company in Hampton Roads. Tidewater Performance is a division ofTidewaterPhysicalTherapy,Inc.,whichwasfoundedin1986tosupport the active work, play, and daily living needs of people in the local community. The Performance DivisionofTidewaterwascreatedto offer additional community services related to health, wellness, injury rehabilitation and prevention and athletic performance. Tidewater Performance offers customized,instructor-ledprogramsfor personal training, semi-private groups and athletic teams out of theirthreePerformanceCenterslocated in Gloucester, Newport News and Suffolk.
TheStrength&ConditioningProgram is being led by Tidewater PerformanceCoachTaddBower.Tadd is certified in strength and conditioningthroughtheNSCAandUSAWandisalsoaLevel1CrossfitCoach.TaddhasaBachelorof Science in Kinesiology from the CollegeofWilliam&Mary,wherehe was a four-year letter winner for the baseball team as a first baseman and left fielder. Tadd brings with him a wealth of knowledge on the human body and an extreme passion for helping young athletes improve.
InadditiontoTaddBower,theWalsingham Academy coaching staff is volunteering their time to gettheStrength&ConditioningProgram started off on the right foot.Coachesareencouragingtheir athletes to participate in one-hour sessions a minimum of twice a week. Training began with Pre-Testing, which was conducted during the first week of the program. Athletes were tested on their speed, power, and agility and were even run through basic movement screens to assess their risk of injury. Athletes with problematic movement patterns were taught corrective exercises to do on their own. Baseline scores on athletic tests will be used to track the progress of the athletes throughout the course of the year.
Once initial testing was completed, athletes began their training program which focuses on dynamic stretching, core stability, balance, foot speed, running technique, agility,strengthandpower.Inkeeping with the Tidewater Performance philosophy, all athletes are required to master basic movement patterns before progressing to more complex movements or heavier weights. The purpose of the program is to give each athlete a safe, monitored atmosphere in which they will safely master fundamental movements, learn technique, gain strength, and increase their power.
The pilot year of the Strength and ConditioningProgramisunderwayand gaining momentum with increased participation each week.
Walsingham is excited to bring Tidewater Performance on board and looks forward to offering athletes a more robust training atmosphere.
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