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“Allow me to describe to you this school, as I see it,” said Philip.
“To me, Highland is like a sandbox. It’s a place to play, to have
fun, to build things, to learn, a place to make mistakes, and
then be able to smooth them out with a rake and start over.”
“There are also a lot of toys in the sandbox, things to
help you build whatever you want; those opportunities
such as clubs, internships, independent studies, and even
community service that allow you to discover yourself;
find out what you like and what you don’t like. Highland is
a place that allows you and greatly encourages you to find
your passion and pursue it.”
Concluding the event was the recessional of seniors
with their Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten buddies,
a Highland tradition for nearly a decade.
“We believe you are responsible for the quality of the
community in which you live, work, and learn,” Head
of School Hank Berg reminded the audience. “Great
communities do not happen by accident, they happen
because the citizens give more than they take. People
put in time, energy, and personal resources to improve
the quality of their community. This is one of the most
important things you will learn at Highland.”
Spotlight on Athletics
Boys Varsity Tennis
Wins First State Title
Seniors Thomas, Fenton, and Bartz
lead team to victory over North Cross
Highland School’s Boys Varsity Tennis team won its first
VISAA Division II state championship title and our school’s
11th state title with a 5-4 victory over North Cross School
from Roanoke. The state tournament was held at Collegiate
School in Goochland. The team finished the season with a
record of 11-1.
The team was led by seniors Jack Thomas ‘14, Adam
Fenton ‘14, and Tim Bartz ‘14. Bartz won a critical doubles
match with partner Rich Gerhardt ‘16 to seal a hard-fought
victory and title.
“The match came down to the last doubles match
and we ended up pulling out the win,” Boys Tennis Coach
Paola Riccetti said. “It was a great season with a great bunch
of guys who all truly deserve this win.”
The boys rolled through the Delaney Athletic
Conference for their fourth consecutive DAC title with wins
over Fredericksburg Academy and Wakefield School, who they
also beat in the first round of the VISAA state tournament.
“I am so proud of the boys and all of their
accomplishments this season,” Riccetti said. “We have three
amazing top players and some really great overall athletes
filling out the rest of the lineup.”
In addition to Thomas, Fenton, and Bartz, the
championship roster included Manolo Cortes ‘15, John Deal
‘16, Jonathan Finley ‘14, Nick Finley ‘16 Rich Gerhardt ‘16,
Mac Hartley ‘17 James Jarvis ‘14, Eli Kidd ‘17, Hampton
Massie ‘18, and Travis Stolterfoht ‘15. Varsity coaches are
Paola Riccetti and Robert Hampton.
Jack Thomas ‘14, who is playing Division I tennis
at Wofford College in South Carolina, helped lead
the Highland Boys Varsity tennis team to their first
VISAA Division II state title in May.
Fall 2014 Highland Magazine 7