Class of 1968
Fair Pickel ’68 writes, “My husband David and I enjoyed celebrating July 4th with Cathy and Skip Todd at their home in Wintergreen, VA.”
Class of 1977
Steve Horvath ’77 retired this summer from Berkeley Capital Advisors, the company he started 27 years ago. During his retirement, Steve plans to do some nonprofit work to help individuals experiencing homelessness find “earn-while-you-learn” positions that lead to careers not just jobs. He’s also planning to travel, have fun, and experience plenty! The picture of Steve and his wife, Kathy, was at Wrightsville beach for his niece’s wedding.
Class of 1980
Juan Sierra ’80 writes, “I share pics of my last summer in Tulum, Mexico, with my family. I remember my school with love.”
Class of 1993
Garnett Soles ’93 writes, “I am currently working as a pediatric speech-language pathologist in Washington, D.C., and proud to be not only a Flint Hill alum but also the parent of a Lower School Husky!”
Class of 2002
Kevin McLoughlin ’02 writes, “I am the chief investment officer and co-founder of an independent fee-only financial planning and investment management firm, named Trio Wealth Management, LLC, in Great Falls, VA. My partner, Michelle Hundley, and I are Certified Financial Planner™ professionals who work with high-net worth families to tailor comprehensive financial life management solutions that align with their goals and values. We opened our doors in fall 2023 and have a diverse client base and also specialize in working with women experiencing life transitions, future and current retirees, executives with stock compensation, and small business owners.”
Dev Sethi ’02 was recently honored as a member of Sports Business Journal’s 2023 Forty Under 40 class. The occasion was marked by an awards gala in Las Vegas, in October, where Dev was joined by his fellow honorees to celebrate the impact they have made in the sports industry.
Class of 2005
Scott Schillereff ’05 and his wife, Brittany, were delighted to welcome the arrival of their daughter, Sarah Vail Schillereff, in July 2023. Sarah was named after Scott’s sister who passed away unexpectedly in December 2015.
Class of 2008
In May 2023, Jeff Zeberlein ’08 graduated from Johns Hopkins’ School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C., with a master’s in international public policy. He moved back to Lemoore, CA, as a department head for Strike Fighter Squadron 151, where he flies and teaches tactics for the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Previously, he graduated from the Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) and lived in Japan as a training officer deployed on the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier.
Taylor Swart Ruff ’08 and her husband, Doug Ruff, were married in Middleburg, VA, in September 2022. Her sister, Kimberly Swart ’12, was her Maid of Honor and her brother Jack Swart ’15 was a groomsman. Dani Dutta ’08 and Stephanie Phillips ’08 were also bridesmaids. Taylor is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Capital Area Pediatrics in Falls Church and also serves as the secretary of the Northern Virginia Pediatric Society. She was recently recognized as a Top Nurse Practitioner in Virginia for 2023.
Class of 2009
Lauren Copeland ’09 and her husband, Cameron Hamilton, welcomed Cal Wendell Copeland-Hamilton in June 2023. Check out the adorable picture of “future Husky” Cal with their Husky pup.
Catherine Schlegel ’09 married Maxwell Efrus in September 2023, in Afton, VA. It was a beautiful sunny day celebrated with longtime friends from Flint Hill! Alumni in attendance were, from left to right: Sara Schlegel ’08, Tyler O’Connor ’09, Carly Marcks ’09, Catherine Schlegel ’09, Maxwell Efrus, Jessica Johnson ’09, Amanda Firestone ’09, Michael Libonati ’09,
and Christina Schlegel ’04.
Class of 2013
Joey Lane ’13 made his PGA Tour debut at the 2023 Wyndham Championship.
Class of 2015
Kathryn Phillips ’15 writes, “Celebrating one of our most special days made even more special because we were celebrating as a soon-to-be family of three! We were so happy that our son was able to be a part of our day.”
Julia Everstine Gonsalves ’15 writes, “I’ve known Kathryn Phillips ’15 since 5th grade at Flint Hill Middle School, and we’ve been through so much together. It was such a joy to stand by her side and have my daughter as her flower girl at her wedding this past June!
Class of 2017
Sonia Schmidt ’17 married Devan Geib ’17. They participated in a Hindu wedding ceremony at the Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg, in August 2023, followed by a Catholic Ceremony at St. Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, D.C. A reception was held at the Willard Hotel. There were several Flint Hill alums among the bridal party: Olivia Hernandez ’17 was Maid of Honor, Jack Harrington ’17 was Best Man, Claire Briggs ’17, Lara Geib ’21 and Marisa Geib ’21 were bridesmaids, and John Nault ’19 was a groomsman. The couple honeymooned in Rome, Pompeii, and Sorrento, Italy. Sonia graduated from Haverford College in 2021 with a B.A. in religion, a minor in political science, and a concentration in peace, justice, and human rights. Devan graduated from Swarthmore College in 2021 with a B.A. in economics. Sonia is a 3rd year law student at the George Washington University Law School, and Devan is a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group.
Tom Burr ’17 graduated from Drew University where he played baseball all four years and was captain his senior year. After graduation, Tom was accepted to the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School and graduated this past May. He was assigned to the Coast Guard’s special force division called the Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) and is based in Chesapeake, VA. He will continue his training over the next six months in both Charleston, SC, and Camp Lejeune, NC.
Class of 2020
Cadence Hinnant ’20 was recently featured for his musical talents in Nashville Voyager Magazine. In the article, he gives a shout out to a few of his Flint Hill teachers who he credits for helping him get to where he is, “I’m fortunate to have had a lot of big cheerleaders throughout my life though — my entire family is amazing, not just my parents. I’ve had a lot of amazing teachers as well, Greg Holloway, Tracy Peterson, and Rob Taylor to name just a small handful. Those are three people who really made my grade school education special and set me up on the right path to be successful after graduating.”
Class of 2021
Mackenzie Fitzgerald ’21 and Kelli Giuliani ’22 met up at the women’s lacrosse play day at the United States Naval Academy this fall. Mackenzie is a junior on The Ohio State University lacrosse team, and Kelli is a sophomore on the United States Naval Academy basketball team.
“Lucky” is how Andrew McKee ’24 describes the feeling of being one of the four history students chosen to…
In 1956, Flint Hill Preparatory School was founded in Fairfax as a K-12 private school for white students. That…
The wisdom and skill of Flint Hill employees don’t just benefit students and colleagues on campus. Our teachers and…
In September, the Flint Hill community was saddened to learn about the loss of former Athletic Director Win Palmer….
From conversing with online chatbots to getting help from Alexa, many of us have already become accustomed to generative…
WANT TO BE IN THE MAGAZINE? To be included in Alumni Class Notes, email the Alumni Office at alumni@flinthill.org with news of a union, birth...
Tradition and Innovation On September 13, Head of School Patrick McHonett led the All-School Gathering, the first assembly of…
From preparing for the large crowd to putting the “spirit” in Spirit Alley, orchestrating Homecoming at Flint Hill is…
This Fall and Winter brought several opportunities for our alumni to get together. From reuniting at Homecoming and our…
Reflecting On Our Past
In 1956, Flint Hill Preparatory School was founded in Fairfax as a K-12 private school for white students. That same year, U.S. Senator Harry Byrd launched the Massive Resistance in Virginia, legislation enacted to evade Brown v. Board’s mandate for school integration. Senator Byrd is quoted as saying the Massive Resistance was designed “to prevent a single Negro child from entering any white school.” In Fairfax County, the school board gave private school tuition grants to white students fleeing…
Transcending Textbooks: History Up Close
“Lucky” is how Andrew McKee ’24 describes the feeling of being one of the four history students chosen to take part in the 2023 Charles Kenney WWII Legacy Trip. The trip, in its inaugural year at Flint Hill, offers students the opportunity to visit historic WWII sites in France to deepen their understanding of the sacrifices made generations ago. Colin Bean ’24 still remembers the shock of learning that he’d earned a spot on the trip. “I really enjoy…
Masters of Education
The wisdom and skill of Flint Hill employees don’t just benefit students and colleagues on campus. Our teachers and administrators enthusiastically seek opportunities to share their knowledge and skills beyond the confines of our school walls with a greater community of educators. In turn, they’re exposed to development and enrichment tools that expand their own expertise, which they then bring back to Flint Hill. Here’s what some of our faculty and staff have been doing recently. Brad Savage, Middle…
Lifecycles
In September, the Flint Hill community was saddened to learn about the loss of former Athletic Director Win Palmer. Coach Palmer joined Flint Hill from St. Stephens in 1990 and served as the athletic director as well as the head coach of the boys’ basketball and golf program until 2001, when he moved to Sewickley Academy in Pittsburgh. During his time with the Huskies, the boy’s basketball team won the 1994-95 state championship, amassing a 27-1 record that season….
Generating A New Frontier
From conversing with online chatbots to getting help from Alexa, many of us have already become accustomed to generative AI at home, but what about at school? Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer – otherwise known as ChatGPT – is an online AI system that generates original content on command. Classroom use of ChatGPT along with other generative AI tools like Bard, Scribe, and DALL-E has been met with both hype and hysteria. It’s being said that generative AI will have…
Anatomy of a Homecoming
From preparing for the large crowd to putting the “spirit” in Spirit Alley, orchestrating Homecoming at Flint Hill is a huge undertaking. We’re pulling back the curtain to give you a deeper appreciation for the inner workings of this beloved community-builder. Pandemonium with Purpose Homecoming 2023 kicked off with a decibel-pounding, energy-packed pep rally planned by the Upper School members of our Athletic Advisory Council. To prepare for a weekend of thrilling match-ups with our athletic rivals, the AAC…
Alumni Events
This Fall and Winter brought several opportunities for our alumni to get together. From reuniting at Homecoming and our inaugural Alumni of Color Reception to reconnecting at our many College Dinners and Thanksgiving Happy Hour, they enjoyed catching up as fellow Falcons and Huskies. Homecoming Alumni gathered at the Alumni Fan Zone during Homecoming this year to visit with current and former faculty and staff and show their Husky pride! Just before kickoff of the Homecoming football game, Varsity…
Class Notes
WANT TO BE IN THE MAGAZINE? To be included in Alumni Class Notes, email the Alumni Office at alumni@flinthill.org with news of a union, birth of a child, adoption, professional developments, travels, or anything you’d like to share with your classmates. If you would like to include a photo with your submission, please note that digital photographs must be high-resolution JPEG images (1MB+) to appear in print. Flint Hill Magazine editorial staff reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity and length. Become An Ambassador:...
Campus Life
Tradition and Innovation On September 13, Head of School Patrick McHonett led the All-School Gathering, the first assembly of the 2023-24 school year, bringing together students, teachers, and staff from all divisions. He said, “This is a special place where we seek to balance both tradition and innovation to support you, our students, every day. Today, we gather as an entire community, the Husky Team so to speak, to kick off the school year together as one Husky community…
Reflecting On Our Past
In 1956, Flint Hill Preparatory School was founded in Fairfax as a K-12 private school for white students. That same year, U.S. Senator Harry Byrd launched the Massive Resistance…
Transcending Textbooks: History Up Close
“Lucky” is how Andrew McKee ’24 describes the feeling of being one of the four history students chosen to take part in the 2023 Charles Kenney WWII Legacy Trip….
Masters of Education
The wisdom and skill of Flint Hill employees don’t just benefit students and colleagues on campus. Our teachers and administrators enthusiastically seek opportunities to share their knowledge and skills…
Lifecycles
In September, the Flint Hill community was saddened to learn about the loss of former Athletic Director Win Palmer. Coach Palmer joined Flint Hill from St. Stephens in 1990…
Generating A New Frontier
From conversing with online chatbots to getting help from Alexa, many of us have already become accustomed to generative AI at home, but what about at school? Chat Generative…
Anatomy of a Homecoming
From preparing for the large crowd to putting the “spirit” in Spirit Alley, orchestrating Homecoming at Flint Hill is a huge undertaking. We’re pulling back the curtain to give…
Alumni Events
This Fall and Winter brought several opportunities for our alumni to get together. From reuniting at Homecoming and our inaugural Alumni of Color Reception to reconnecting at our many…
Class Notes
WANT TO BE IN THE MAGAZINE? To be included in Alumni Class Notes, email the Alumni Office at alumni@flinthill.org with news of a union, birth of a child, adoption, professional developments, travels, or anything you’d...
Campus Life
Tradition and Innovation On September 13, Head of School Patrick McHonett led the All-School Gathering, the first assembly of the 2023-24 school year, bringing together students, teachers, and staff…
Reflecting On Our Past
In 1956, Flint Hill Preparatory School was founded in Fairfax as a K-12 private school for white students. That same year, U.S. Senator Harry Byrd launched the Massive Resistance in Virginia, legislation enacted to evade Brown v. Board’s mandate for school integration. Senator Byrd…
Transcending Textbooks: History Up Close
“Lucky” is how Andrew McKee ’24 describes the feeling of being one of the four history students chosen to take part in the 2023 Charles Kenney WWII Legacy Trip. The trip, in its inaugural year at Flint Hill, offers students the opportunity to visit…
Masters of Education
The wisdom and skill of Flint Hill employees don’t just benefit students and colleagues on campus. Our teachers and administrators enthusiastically seek opportunities to share their knowledge and skills beyond the confines of our school walls with a greater community of educators. In turn,…
Lifecycles
In September, the Flint Hill community was saddened to learn about the loss of former Athletic Director Win Palmer. Coach Palmer joined Flint Hill from St. Stephens in 1990 and served as the athletic director as well as the head coach of the boys’…
Generating A New Frontier
From conversing with online chatbots to getting help from Alexa, many of us have already become accustomed to generative AI at home, but what about at school? Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer – otherwise known as ChatGPT – is an online AI system that generates…
Anatomy of a Homecoming
From preparing for the large crowd to putting the “spirit” in Spirit Alley, orchestrating Homecoming at Flint Hill is a huge undertaking. We’re pulling back the curtain to give you a deeper appreciation for the inner workings of this beloved community-builder. Pandemonium with Purpose…
Alumni Events
This Fall and Winter brought several opportunities for our alumni to get together. From reuniting at Homecoming and our inaugural Alumni of Color Reception to reconnecting at our many College Dinners and Thanksgiving Happy Hour, they enjoyed catching up as fellow Falcons and Huskies….
Class Notes
WANT TO BE IN THE MAGAZINE? To be included in Alumni Class Notes, email the Alumni Office at alumni@flinthill.org with news of a union, birth of a child, adoption, professional developments, travels, or anything you’d like to share with your classmates. If you would like to include a photo with...
Campus Life
Tradition and Innovation On September 13, Head of School Patrick McHonett led the All-School Gathering, the first assembly of the 2023-24 school year, bringing together students, teachers, and staff from all divisions. He said, “This is a special place where we seek to balance…