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Literacy Fellows and The Muse Publish Anthology of Writing by Teens During the Pandemic

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Robin Doumar '81

Robin Doumar '81 Gives Homecoming Chapel: Academy's Values and Culture Have a Lifelong Impact

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Dunn

New Faculty Spotlight: Austin Dunn

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Wentz

New Staff Spotlight: Morgan Wentz '16

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Jarvis

Associate Director of Admissions Brian Jarvis Presents at National Conference

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Forsyth, Marshall

Young Alumni Spotlight: Griffin Forsyth '15, Parker Marshall '15

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Fall Play

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Oct 23

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Oct 27

Trustee Meeting

4:00 PM

Oct 28

Virtual Alumni Seminar

7:00 PM

Oct 29

Book Character Parade Grades 1 - 3

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Oct 19

Girls Tennis Varsity vs. The Steward School (Away)

3:30 PM

The Steward School

Oct 19

Field Hockey Junior Orange vs. Norfolk Collegiate (Away)

4:00 PM

Norfolk Collegiate

Oct 19

Boys Soccer Junior Orange vs. Norfolk Collegiate (Away)

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Norfolk Collegiate

Oct 19

Boys Soccer Varsity vs. The Steward School (Away)

4:00 PM

The Steward School

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Our students develop their learning beyond the classroom through an array of programs that offer real-world challenges. Reading, research, and first-hand experiences bring extraordinary excitement to learning.
Fine Arts
Unleashing Creativity

Our students explore the arts through a resource-rich program, starting from the early years, which cultivates and encourages participation in all avenues of artistic expression--music, visual arts, dance, and drama.
Athletics
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Our program of daily P.E. in Lower School builds healthy habits for life and enthusiasm for competitive athletics. More than 85% of our Middle and Upper School students participate in our 27 sports and 72 different teams. And no one cheers louder than our Bulldog fans!
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Senior Administration

Board of Trustees

2020-21 Trustees

Mr. Alfred M. Randolph Jr. ’80, President

Mrs. Michelle Bass Adams '91
Dr. Thomas A. Alberico
Mrs. Frances L. Beasley
Mr. Lawrence A. Bernert III ’81
Dr. LD Britt
Mr. Richard C. Burroughs Jr. '95
Mrs. Rhonda G. Durham ’68
Mr. Guy R. Friddell III ’69
Mr. John L. Gibson III ’78
Mr. Owen D. Griffin Jr.
Mr. Conrad M. Hall
Mrs. Katherine M. Hines '98
Mr. Peter M. Ill
Mrs. Sandra Porter Leon '80

Ex Officio
Mr. Dennis G. Manning
Headmaster

Ms. Isabelle C. Marquart '09
Mrs. Kathleen Kelly Oberg '78
Mr. J. Christopher Perry
Mr. Thomas V. Rueger Jr. ’93
Mr. John W. Ruffin ’82
Ms. Tracy G. Savage
Mr. Samuel E. Steingold '85
Mr. Timothy J. Stiffler
Mr. Rony Thomas
Mr. William R. Van Buren III
Mr. C. Benjamin Vanderberry ’71
Mr. G. Dudley Ware ’82
Mr. Frank J. Wood III ’70
Mr. John O. Wynne Jr. ’94

Alumni Representative
and Alumni Board President
Mr. Mike Moore '85

Past Presidents

Timothy J. Stiffler (2017-20) Thomas A. Alberico (2014-17)
William R. Van Buren III (2011-14)
C. Benjamin Vanderberry (2008-11)
Barclay C. Winn (2005-08)
The Honorable Rebecca Beach Smith (2002-05)
Alfred F. Ritter Jr. (1998-2002)
Richard C. Burroughs (1995-98)
Vincent J. Mastracco Jr. (1992-95)
Thomas V. Rueger (1989-92)
John O. Wynne (1986-89)
John B. Syer (1982-86)
Joshua P. Darden Jr.* (1979-82)
Frank Batten* (1975-79)
Harry B. Price Jr.* (1971-75)
Richard F. Welton III* (1966-71)
Edward R. Baird* (1955-66)
C. Wiley Grandy III* (1927-55)
Robert B. Tunstall* (1912-27)
Richard H. Baker* (1889-1912)
Dr. William Selden Jr.* (1882-89)
William W. Sharp* (1851)
Col. William Garnett* (1840)
Swepson Whitehead* (1837)

*Deceased

Senior Administration

Mr. Dennis Manning

Mr. Dennis Manning

Titles: Headmaster

Degrees: B.A., Wake Forest University
M.A., Wake Forest University

Mrs. Linda Gorsline

Mrs. Linda Gorsline

Titles: Associate Headmaster; Director of the Upper School; Math, Upper School

Degrees: B.S., University of Virginia
M.Ed., Old Dominion University

Dr. Grayson Bryant

Dr. Grayson Bryant

Titles: Assistant Headmaster for Development

Degrees: B.A., University of Richmond
M.A., University of Texas, Austin
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara

Mr. Jeffrey Martin

Mr. Jeffrey Martin

Titles: Assistant Headmaster for Business and Auxiliary Operations

Degrees: B.S., US Naval Academy
M.S., Boston University
M.B.A., Old Dominion University

Mrs. Michelle Alexander

Mrs. Michelle Alexander

Titles: Director of the Lower School

Degrees: B.A., Middlebury College
M. Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Mr. Jeffrey Boyd

Mr. Jeffrey Boyd

Titles: Middle School Director

Degrees: A.B., Brown University
M.Ed., Harvard University

Mr. Chad Byler

Mr. Chad Byler

Titles: Director of Athletics

Degrees: B.A., Messiah College
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Mr. Jeffrey Danielson

Mr. Jeffrey Danielson

Titles: Chairman, Fine Arts Department; LS Orchestra; Director, School of the Arts

Degrees: B.A., Oberlin College
B.M., Oberlin Conservatory
M.M., University of Akron

Mrs. Esther Diskin

Mrs. Esther Diskin

Titles: Director of Communications; English, Upper School

Degrees: B.A., Harvard University
M.Phil., Trinity College Dublin

Mrs. Susan Fuhs

Mrs. Susan Fuhs

Titles: Director of Information Technology Services

Degrees: B.B.A., James Madison University
M.B.A., California State University

Dr. Harry Hudgins

Dr. Harry Hudgins

Titles: Director of Guidance & Counseling; Psychology, Upper School

Degrees: B.A., Washington and Lee University
M.A., Oglethorpe University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
D.Min., University of the South

Mr. Thomas Hudgins

Mr. Thomas Hudgins

Titles: Director of Studies

Degrees: B.A., Washington and Lee University
M.A., Old Dominion University

Mrs. Jennifer Scott

Mrs. Jennifer Scott

Titles: Director of College Counseling

Degrees: B.S., University of New Hampshire
M.Ed., College of William & Mary

Mrs. Sarah Smythe

Mrs. Sarah Smythe

Titles: Director of Admissions

Degrees: B.A., Washington and Lee University

Mr. Jason Watson

Mr. Jason Watson

Titles: Director of Building & Grounds

Degrees: Virginia Wesleyan College

Mr. Sean Wetmore

Mr. Sean Wetmore

Titles: Director, Batten Leadership Program; History, Upper School

Degrees: B.A., University of Virginia
M.T., University of Virginia