Lamplighter Winter 2013 by Jay Gordon

Christopher Dock Mennonite High School

Winter 2013

Living out our faith Service Day allows Dock students to be Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands and feet.

In This Issue...

Homecoming 2012

The Music Man

Also: Dockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Annual Report

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Welcome to Dock House

A publication of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School

Winter 2013 www.dockhs.org info@dockhs.org Dr. Conrad J. Swartzentruber Principal Martin D. Wiens Assistant Principal Jeffrey A. Ambrose Director of Business Affairs Susan D. Gingerich Director of Advancement Bronwyn L. Histand Director of Curriculum Darwin R. Zehr Director of Technology Board of Directors Warren L. Tyson, President Sharon L. Fransen, Vice President Ruth H. Yoder, Secretary Henry W. Longacre, Treasurer (’60) Henry B. Bergey P. Scott Heckler Beny Krisbianto David G. Landis (’59) Rina Rampogu Lamplighter is published by Christopher Dock Mennonite High School, 1000 Forty Foot Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. It is entered as third-class matter at the Lansdale Post Office.

Jay Gordon, Editor Leinbach Design, Graphic Design

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Dock House

Thanks to a unique partnership with Living Branches, Inc., Christopher Dock is now able to offer a “home away from home” for students. Dock House is located on the campus of Souderton Mennonite Homes.

The Music Man

Homecoming 2012

Service Day 2012

Igniting Passion forMennonite Learning , Faith , and Christopher Dock High School, in Life. partnership with the family and the church, seeks to develop the God-given abilities of students in preparation for responsible stewardship of life as members of God’s people in a global society. Dock serves youth and families of Franconia Mennonite Conference, Eastern District Conference and those who share Anabaptist values.

A combination of old favorites and new activities made Dock the perfect place, and Homecoming Weekend the perfect time, to reconnect, rediscover, and, especially, to remember.

Service Day offers an opportunity for every Dock student to connect faith with helping others.

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Dock recognizes National Merit Scholars • NHS has a busy fall • Dock sends nine to District Chorus • Girls soccer makes a nice run • Sandy brings down trees; Class of 2011 plants one • Dock Robotics flies the flag • Dock House • Spiritual Life Emphasis Week • Turkey Bowl

13 Annual Report - July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 32 Alumni Notes 36 Principal’s Message: Preparing for the Unknown

Dock Theater brings back Meredith Willson’s classic musical for an encore performance.

11 Campus Happenings

Christopher Dock’s new “home away from home” for students.

Dock’s approach to education is informed by the challenge of preparing students for an unknown future.

On The Cover: Dock students serve their communities in lots of ways throughout the school year, but on Service Day, every student puts their faith into action. Above photo: Brooks Inciardi and Miguel Santiago in The Music Man

Through a partnership with Living Branches, Christopher Dock is now able to offer Dock House as a housing option for students.

tudents who come to Christopher Dock from all corners of the globe now have a place they can call their “home away from home.” Dock House is a new student housing option on Reliance Road in Telford, adjacent to the campus of Souderton Mennonite Homes. The house can comfortably accommodate 16 students; seven students are living there currently, including students from Colombia, China, Korea, and Virginia. A host family—David and Robin Long and their two children, who attend Blooming Glen Mennonite Church—live in an apartment on the home’s second floor and serve as house parents for the students. “Dock House is primarily intended for, but not limited to, international students, and Dock is pleased the Longs are available to enhance the mission of Christopher Dock by sharing their lives with these students,” said Dock Principal Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber.

Dock House represents a partnership between the school and Living Branches, the parent company of the Souderton Mennonite Homes, Dock Woods and Dock Meadows retirement communities. “We believe this partnership is an excellent way to use the house—one that requires no structural changes to the building,” said Ed Brubaker, President and CEO of Living Branches. “We also believe there will be opportunities for interaction between these students and the residents of Living Branches, particularly on our Souderton Mennonite Homes campus.” Pictured above (standing l to r) are David Long, Camilo Hurtado, Max Heo, Robin Long, Arthur Yin, and Changlin Dai. Seated (l to r) are Daniel Ramirez, Emanuela Lorisme, Katherine Long, and Jason Long. Not pictured: Young Yoo Kim Winter 2013

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The Music Man Cast of Characters

ine years ago I directed this show on this stage. That year a wind storm took out our power for opening night so all things considered, missing two rehearsals due to Superstorm Sandy was no problem.

Ya got trouble, my friend, right here, I say, trouble right here in River City. – Harold Hill

The Music Man is a Broadway classic. Written as a Valentine to his hometown in Iowa, Meredith Willson’s show highlights the curious nature of small town life, with its social hierarchies and eccentric characters. One hundred years after the action of our play we can learn something from each of these characters, if we are willing. The mayor reminds us to watch our “phraseology.” Winthrop shows how anticipation can lighten most any load. Professor Hill reminds us that imagination costs nothing. But it is through Marian we learn from Harold a truth he did not intend to teach: We need people to help us notice the love and music all around us. – Karen R. Johnston, Director

Production Staff Karen Johnston, Director Rose Lambright, Kathy Moyer, Pattie Guttenplan, Producers Tim Swartz (‘73), Set Design and Painting Jim Henderson, Set Design and Building Alicia Landis (‘06), Choreographer Sarah Scorzetti (‘06), Assistant Choreographer Rodney Derstine (‘70), Musical Director/Conductor

HAROLD HILL.............. Brooks Inciardi MARIAN PAROO ��Jordan Kolb MRS. PAROO.......................Elena Trout MARCELLUS WASHBURN..... Seth Kolb MAYOR SHINN �� Zac Potter OLIN BRITT......................Travis Hoover JALEY SQUIRES �� Jun Bae EWART DUNLOP........... Seth Detweiler OLIVER HIX ....................Andrew Kang EULALIE SHINN �� Clara Bush ALMA HIX .........................Susie Moore ETHEL TOFFELMIER ....... Jessica Bergey MAUD DUNLOP �� Kayla Alderfer MRS. SQUIRES ................ Emma Lewis MRS. BRITT ................Lauren Anderson ZANEETA SHINN ��Sarah Hart TOMMY DJILAS .............. Don Roessler WINTHROP ��Miguel Santiago AMARYLIS ...................... Kacie Watkins CHARLIE COWELL �� Jared Hunsinger CONSTABLE LOCK ��Bryce Hagan RIVER CITY ADULTS: Angelina Aldrich, Isaac Brunk, Jessica Chung, Taylor Downes, Avery Geistdorfer, Alex Holnick, Young Yoo Kim, Sarah Kratz, Brooke Leaman, Emmanuela Lorisme, Sarah Madaus, Veronica Martinez, Rebecca Mathew, Victoria Ragusa, Emily Rittenhouse, Kylie Shore, Talia Santiago, Anika Thomas, Eliza Wilkins

RIVER CITY TEENS (Dancers): Abigail Anderson, Ella Barlick, Deanna Clemens, Emily Derstine, Aaron Guttenplan, Daniel Hackman, Vanessa Miller, Alex Pulice RIVER CITY CHILDREN: Kylie Godshall, Erica Gunden, Tim Kennel, Lydia King, Hannah Landis, Kate Landis, Greta Schrag, Peyton Scialanca, Isaac Wilkins, Josiah Zehr SALESMEN: Dr. J. Eric Bishop, Mr. Darwin Zehr, Mr. Eric Johnston, Mr. Eldon Miller, Mr. Jeff Hackman, Mr. Martin Wiens

Painting and Backstage Crew Rachel Beiler, Stage Manager Brielle Alderfer, Gina Barboni, Andrew Beiler, Morgan Benjamin, Julia Bergey, Hannah Derstine, J.J. Franke, Avery Geistdorfer, Rachel Godshall, Phoebe Gutt, Cici He, Jenna Henderson, Madeline Landes, Maddison Landis, Anna Martin, Taylor Mirarchi, Hannah Nixon, Jesse Qu, Victoria Ragusa, Talia Santiago, Madison Scialanca, Euca You, Abby Yuan, Eva Wilkins

Tech Crew Katie Anderson, Jackson Fu, B.J. Gacy, Michael Levengood, Allison Overholtzer, Reid Santiago

Photos by Jennifer Henderson (’13) and Samuel Kulp (‘60)

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Cyneé Godshall (‘06)

Gordon Groff (‘71)

Homecoming Weekend October 19-20, 2012 October 19-20, 2012

Gordon Groff (‘71)

Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

here is something for everyone during Dock’s Homecoming Weekend, and Homecoming 2012 was no exception. From Friday night’s Fall Concert and Alumni of the Year awards presentation to Saturday’s memorial service for Dock students and grads that have passed away to Li’l Dockers to class reunions and the All-Alumni Dinner, the campus was buzzing with activities for alumni, family, and friends of Christopher Dock. If you haven’t been to a Homecoming Weekend in awhile, make it a point not to miss the next one!

Garden of Memories

ne highlight of Homecoming Weekend 2012 was a memorial service dedicated to the memory of those students, alumni, and persons related to the Christopher Dock community who have passed away. A memorial garden space was also dedicated at the far end of Groff Pond—a site chosen for its peacefulness and seclusion and yet providing easy access. The garden is being developed with the help of a class gift from the Class of 2012, and alumni Trevor Weaver (’05) is providing design services. “Trevor was thrilled to design the garden. Claude Groff was his grandfather, for whom the pond is named,” said Susan Gingerich, Director of Advancement. “Claude loved tending to Christopher Dock’s beautiful campus.” 1. Saturday was a perfect day for alumni to take a campus tour and see how the Dock campus has changed—and how it has remained the same, too.

5. The Schul Andenken from his parents’ graduation year provides some laughs for Ben Bergey (’07, center) and his parents, Phil and Evon (’77).

2. Director of Advancement Susan Gingerich (center) helps organize a team of student volunteers for the Li’l Dockers Mini-Camp.

6. Young Alum of the Year Erik Kratz (’98) thrilled Phillies fans last summer with his play for the home team, and he thrilled the Dock community when he returned to campus for the Alumni of the Year awards. Here he prepares to sign a jersey of his hanging in the Clemens Auditorium display case.

3. Christopher Dock’s 2012 Alumni of the Year Awards were presented to (l to r) Lawrence Rush, accepting on behalf of his brother, Linwood (’64), for Outstanding Achievement; Juanita Yoder (’81) for Outstanding Achievement; Joe Landis (’65) for Distinguished Service; Esther Ruth, accepting on behalf of her daughter, Gina (Ruth) Canaviri (’78), for Distinguished Service; and Liza Heavener (’03) and Erik Kratz (’98) for Young Alum of the Year. 4. This year’s Li’l Dockers Mini-Camp featured workshops in culinary arts, guitar, robotics, theater, science, and more. 6 | Lamplighter Winter 2013

7. Jane Bishop Halteman (’64) speaks during the Memorial Service to honor the memories of Dock students and graduates who died. 8. A choir made up of alumni and current students sings during the memorial service. 9. Family and friends light candles for their loved ones during the garden dedication.

Cyneé Godshall (‘06)

Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

10. After the memorial service in Clemens Theater, alumni, parents, and friends gathered to dedicate the memorial garden space at the far end of Groff Pond. The Class of 2012 provided “seed money” for the proposed garden, which is designed by Trevor Weaver (’05). 11. Russell and Rhoda Bishop and son Tom (’65) light a candle for their son and brother Greg, who died just a few months after graduating from Dock in 1974.

Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

12. Former teacher (‘54-’96) Daniel Reinford and his wife Cleta participated in the garden dedication service.

Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

13. A sky lantern was launched in memory of those from the Dock community who have died over the years.

Visit www.dockhs.org for more Homecoming stories and photos.

Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

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Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

LIVING OUT OUR FAITH C

hristopher Dock’s Service Day offers an opportunity for every Dock student to connect faith and service. Dock students served in dozens of local agencies, from retirement communities to YMCAs to thrift stores to food banks. These photos show just some of the ways that Dock students were Christ’s hands and feet on Service Day.

Cyneé Godshall (‘06)

Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

Service Day 2012 1. Sophomores Mattasyn Shisler (left) and Olivia Seavy help organize the shoe department at Care & Share Thrift Shoppes in Souderton. 2. Senior Dohee Kim uses her gifts as an artist to brighten the windows at Easter Seals. 3. Freshman Chandler Bergey tidies up the sidewalks at Keystone Opportunity Center.

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4. Morgan Rush (left) and Karl Wang put their mechanical ability to work fixing toys at Care & Share Thrift Shoppes.

Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

5. Senior Katie McGoldrick (left) and freshman Brooke Leaman help some of the children at Indian Valley YMCA relax for their naps. 6. Sophomore Jess Jushchyshyn does some pruning at Keystone Opportunity Center in Souderton, then stops for some “girl time” with Sabrina Forde. 7. Family & Consumer Sciences teacher Rose Lambright (left) led the group that served at Mennonite Central Committee’s Material Resource Center in Souderton. Students who assembled school kits to be shipped to other countries included (l to r) Courtney Bergey, Jordan Derstine, Janae Kauffman, Johnathan Capps, Alex Birch, and Hannah Bergey. 8. Juniors Morgan Swartley (left) and Sarah Ryder dust and clean the shelves at Care & Share Thrift Shoppes.

Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

Agencies Say Thank You

ock receives many “thank you” notes from agencies that students assist on Service Day. Here are a couple of samples:

I want to thank you for including Rockhill Mennonite Community as one of the volunteer sites for your students on your Service Day. The students were most helpful in assisting us with landscaping the Personal Care Entrance, raking leaves and pulling out weeds and old plants/flowers, cutting back some bushes that needed trimming and putting stones down in several areas. I hope the students left knowing they were appreciated for all they did. Already, our residents are telling staff how much they like the landscaping work your students did. Mary Mims Bleakly Coordinator of Volunteers Rockhill Mennonite Community Thank you for your support of Keystone Opportunity Center. We are grateful to be chosen a recipient of Christopher Dock’s Service Day efforts. The hard work at our homes on Main Street and the day care center was greatly appreciated. Please express our appreciation to all who participated. I hope to work with your group in the future. John Matlack Volunteer Coordinator Keystone Opportunity Center Winter 2013 Lamplighter | 9

To see more Service Day photos, go to www.dockhs.org or visit the “Christopher Dock” page on Facebook.

Senior Tony Murray and Elaine Gehman congratulate one another on figuring out some sticky absentee issues.

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

A Busy Fall for NHS

Lauren Pupillo (‘00)

Cyneé Godshall (‘06)

9. Eric Morton (left) and Najee Miller move some furniture to the sales floor at Care & Share Thrift Shoppes.

Congratulations to Beth and Jordan!

10. Christian Landis (left) and Makora Nyagwegwe help Souderton Mennonite Home Recreation Coordinator Courtney Wise prepare some Halloween decorations.

12. Freshman Taylor Downes prepares items for the sales floor at Liberty Thrift Stores.

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Dock Woods Community (below). NHS officers this year include (above l to r) Aaron Guttenplan, vice president; Morgan Swartley, project coordinator; Abigail Anderson, recording secretary; Andrew Kang, president; Kereece Seuren, membership secretary; and Abigail Bergey, corresponding secretary

11. Freshman Elias Gehman clears some brush at Liberty Thrift Store in Perkiomenville.

13. Freshman Connor Young was part of a group of 15 students who served at Care & Share Thrift Shoppes.

t has been a busy fall for Christopher Dock’s chapter of the National Honor Society. NHS held its annual celebration and induction of new members on October 22, for which the speaker was Jack Althouse (right) senior partner in the architecture firm, Althouse, Jaffe & Associates and author of the book, Second Sight (2010). NHS members also decorated and sang carols for the residents of

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ock principal Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber announced that Elizabeth A. Curtis and Jordan M. Kolb have been named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. The program recognizes these gifted seniors for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students place among the top five percent of the more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 competition by taking the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Anna Martin, Brielle Alderfer, Jessica Bergey

Vanessa Miller, Jessica Finlayson, Lindsey Laverty

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Dock Sends 9 to District Chorus

Sandy Brings Down Trees

ine Christopher Dock students have been named to the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Chorus for District 11, which encompasses Bucks and Montgomery counties. Congratulations to (first row, l to r) Damaris Gehman, Sarah Hart,

Diana Choi, Jordan Kolb, (second row, l to r) Austin Kratz, Simon Nam, Anna Martin, Jun Bae, and Andrew Kang. These students will join their peers from other schools for a choral festival and concert at Hatboro Horsham High School February 6-8.

Girls Soccer Goes Deep in States

uperstorm Sandy paid a visit to the Dock campus in late October, and while more than 50 trees fell, the storm caused no significant damage, and Dock’s maintenance crew facilitated a quick cleanup. “Roland Yoder and others had the foresight to preserve and plant many trees over our 58-year history, providing trees that will continue to give our campus its beautiful and unique appearance, even with this loss from the storm,” said Principal Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber.

Class of 2011 Plants a Tree

hris Fretz (’11) helped plant the tree that his class donated to Dock. The Linden tree is right in the middle of campus and will be a visible part of the school for many years.

Thanks to the Class of 2011 for their generous gift!

he Dock girls soccer team won the District 1 Championship again this year, then went on to make a strong showing in the state tournament, losing 2-1 in the PIAA Class A semifinal to Conwell Egan High School. Congratulations on a great season, girls! Pictured with the district trophy are (front) Raychel Bair

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and Alyssa Leister. Second row (l to r) Emily Gordon, Morgan Croissette, Bailey Kratz, Eden Nafziger, Damaris Gehman, Julianna Kabakjian, Katie McGoldrick. Third row (l to r) Tabitha Miller, Niki Clements, Shea Neal, Olivia Seavy, Mattasyn Shisler, Maddison Landis, Melissa Class, and Sharon Curtis.

Annual Report | July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012

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Dear Friends of Christopher Dock

Alumni Support Alma Mater Gifts from the following alumni supported the Dock Fund, endowment funds, and other special projects in fiscal year 2011-12. Class participation (%) is listed for each class, with asterisks indicating gifts of $1,000 or more.

he 2011-2012 Annual Report is a celebration of what God is doing at Christopher Dock and your faithful partnership in this life-changing ministry. You are an inspiration to our current generation of students and teachers. I am grateful for your role in preparing students for “responsible stewardship of life as members of God’s people in a global society.” Igniting Passion for Learning, Faith, and Life.

1000 Forty Foot Road Lansdale, PA 19446 215.362.2675 www.dockhs.org

Since 1954, Christopher Dock Mennonite High School has been blessed to partner with parents and church congregations in shaping the lives of young people. Our Christian foundation with an Anabaptist perspective remains strong, even as curriculum, programs, and teaching methodologies change in response to our rapidly changing world. This has been a year of significant milestones: – The Dock House opened, providing housing for seven students from four countries, with expectations of growth. – Two students from Colombia and one student from Albania are Dock’s first students from international Mennonite schools. – After five years of work, the goal teams from GPS: 2012 celebrated the substantial collaboration and progress made by Dock, Penn View, and Quakertown Christian schools with participation of both Franconia Mennonite Conference and Eastern District Conference. A final GPS: 2012 report was given at the FMC/EDC Conference Assembly. – Dock hosted the Lansdale International Festival Kick-Off in our Rosenberger Academic Center facilities. – Nine new courses were developed and a dual-enrollment class with Eastern Mennonite University was offered. Gerald Benner, former English teacher and Director of Development, was hired to raise funds to finish the Rosenberger Academic Center campaign. Fundraising is challenging in this tight economic climate, but progress is being made and my goal is to announce the completion of this campaign project in next year’s annual report letter. The Board of Trustees continues to provide valuable guidance in remaining true to our mission. The faculty and staff build relationships with students that will continue to shape them throughout their lives. Students at Dock are nurtured academically, spiritually, and socially. We celebrate the generosity of those named in this report for their role in providing a faith-infused education for our students. We invite others to join this special group as together we encourage our youth in these formative years. Thank you for your support of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School in developing another generation of transformational leaders.

Class of 1956 - 38% David Brunner Marie Gehman Clemens Donald Detweiler Walter Histand Grace Alderfer Kratz John Landis-Ruth Daniel Lapp Ivan Moyer* Mary RittenhouseSchwartzentruber Esther Ruth Shisler* Class of 1957 - 51% Doris Landis Alderfer* Louise Derstine Alderfer Marvin and Grace Meyers Anders* Lourene Godshall Bender Elmer J. Brunk Donald Clemens Sylvia Alderfer Derstine* Kenneth Erb Margaret E. Good Clayton Gotwals Eleanor Detweiler Guenin Esther Mack King Wilbur Kriebel Samuel Lapp R. Beryl Martin Rachel Meyers Smith Edith Derstine Tully Eileen Moyer Viau Class of 1958 - 50% Marlene Landis Alderfer Elaine Moyer Clemmer Naomi Kolb DuBlanica Lareta Halteman Finger Ruth Gahman

Dennis Hackman Dorothy Kolb Harnish Doris Kolb Ruth Landis-Ruth Mary Ellen Ruth Lehman Evelyn Bechtel Moyer* Gerald and Julie Landis Musselman Elizabeth Landis Musselman Mary Rosenberger Newcomer Lloyd Steelman Class of 1959 - 47% Gerald and Rhoda Alderfer Benner* Ruth Shisler Bunton Nancy M. Clemens Gerald Derstine Nancy Falconer Louise Moyer Gehman P. David Harley Rebecca Bishop Hendricks Arlene Hunsberger Abram Kratz David Landis* Mary Landis Leatherman Carol Swartley Longacre* William Meyers Abram Rittenhouse James Rush Geraldine Derstine Sell Edna Mack Yoder Daniel Yoder* Lorraine Clemmer Zook Class of 1960 - 40% Arlen Alderfer Arlene Y. Alderfer

Class of 1956 - 56th Class Reunion L-R: Dave Brunner, Dave Meyers, Jon Clemens, Mary Rittenhouse-Schwartzentruber, Don Detweiler, Esther Ruth Shisler, Ivan Moyer, Kathleen Harley Aeschliman, Arlene Clemens Clemens, Marie Gehman Clemens, Dan Lapp, Mary Clemens Martin

Jeanette Derstine Baum Dolores Godshall Bauman Donald Brunner Elaine Moyer Gibbel Earl Godshall Elvin Kolb Mary Kratz Larry Kulp Samuel Kulp Merrill Landes N. Glen Landis Hannah Mack Lapp Anna Lois Longacre Lind Henry Longacre* Ruth Ann Landis Moyer Freida Myers Miriam Kolb Queer Mervin and Lois Alderfer Zook

In Christ, Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber Principal

Class of 1957 - 55th Class Reunion Christopher Dock Mennonite High School, in partnership with the family and the church, seeks to develop the God-given abilities of students in preparation for responsible stewardship of life as members of God’s people in a global society. Dock serves youth and families of Franconia Mennonite Conference, Eastern District Conference and those who share Anabaptist values.

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L-R: Row 1: Betty Gahman Good, Louise Derstine Alderfer, Beryl Martin, Eileen Moyer Viau, Esther Mack King, Carrie Nobel Duckett, Grace Meyers Anders, Elmer Brunk. Row 2 - Pearl Schrack,+ Lourene Godshall Bender, Doris Landis Alderfer. Row 3 - Glenn Frederick, Warren Grasse, Sam Lapp, Glenn Freed, Marvin Anders, Wilber Kriebel, Janet Martin+ - +Teachers

Class of 1962 - 34% Lorraine Y. Alderfer Donna Bishop Bluemink Sylvia Moyer Derstine Judith Schmell Gerber* Charlotte Kolb Glick Marilyn Detweiler Godshall

Rhoda Alderfer Kauffman Harry King Gladys Derstine Kolb* Nancy Mininger Landes James Landis* Esther Frederick Landis J. Phillip Moyer* Emilie Derstine Walson Paul Yothers Karene Swartz Zimmerman Class of 1963 - 29% Glenn and Christine Godshall Bauman* Jim Bishop Rhoda Benner Byler Mary Lynn Landis Ferry Arlen and Marilyn Rice Landis Ralph Leatherman E. Daniel Leatherman John Mark Mininger Roy and Anna Louise Myers Musselman David Myers Mary Lou Hunsberger Oswald Lorraine Bechtel Sayre Janet Leatherman Yoder Class of 1964 - 34% Dennis and Fern Stoltzfus Clemmer Ruth Rittenhouse Cozzoli

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DOCK ANNUAL REPORT

Christopher Dock Mission Statement

Class of 1961 - 36% Carolyn Meyers Baer Wilbur Bauman Donald and Anita Freed Beidler Carolyn A. Benner M. Louise Myers Beyer Peggy Ann Halteman Blosser Eileen Landis Brothers Virginia Kriebel Deeds James R. Derstine Ivan Derstine Joann Zeiset Freed Stanley Godshall John and Janet Swartley Goshow Mary Ellen Halteman Hartman A. Jane Detweiler Huegel Mary Ann Rice Kulp Lorraine Kratz Kulp James Kulp Barbara Eby Landis Joseph Lapp Lois Shank Gerber Arthur Smoker Arlene Swartley Wambold

Merle and Ruth Ann Bauman Reinford Jean Kuhns Rissler Lois Rittenhouse Smucker Rebecca Clemens Thomas

Class of 1967 - 45th Class Reunion L-R: Glenda Moyer Bergey, Paul Rush, Norell Godshall, Linda Alderfer Martin, Millie Alderfer, Dave Frankenfield, Shirley Weaver Frankenfield, Beth Brenneman Styer, Will Bergey, Barbara Nock Mowery, Phil Horning, Bruce Kooker

Class of 1965 - 27% Kenneth Benner Mark Derstine G. Elaine Derstine A. Irene Dorville Kenneth Ehst Ray and Mary Jane Kulp Godshall Martha Kolb-Wyckoff John Kulp Joseph Landis Nancy Alderfer Leatherman Rachel Frederick Leatherman Joyce Clemmer Munro Joseph and Charlotte Rice Myers Susan Clemmer Steiner Dennis and Darlene Histand Swartley Ruth Frederick White

Class of 1966 - 18% E. Rodney and Dolores Martin Alderfer Wilmer Alderfer Larry Benner Carol Myers Brown Cheryl Moyer Conn Henry Derstine Gwen Groff Mary Styer Schrock Jack Styer Class of 1967 - 32% Mildred D. Alderfer Willard and Glenda Moyer Bergey* Carolyn Clemens Bontrager Mary Jane Schmell Crockett Carolyn Mininger Derstine Harley Derstine Karen Kindy Fennell David and Shirley Weaver Frankenfield Shirley Freed Geiser Carroll and M. Jane Kratz Haines Richard Landes JoAnn Burkholder Martin Barbara Nock Mowery Gerald Myers Louise Gehman Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Paul Rush Noreen Schettig Ruth Rice Swartley Linda Reinford Watson Pamela Miller Yothers Class of 1968 - 26% Gail Kolb Alderfer Lois Detweiler Alderfer Margaret Derstine Conrad Elaine Bergey Derstine Dale and M. Aldine Anders Frankenfield David Gehman Lois Styer Halsel Ronald Hostetter Janelle Landis Kheshgi Robert and Ruthann Alderfer Nice*

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Class of 1970 - 17% Jeryl Frankenfield Alvera Till Kramer Eunice Rittenhouse Landis Laurel S. Landis Jessica Schultz Miller Lee Moyer Dawn Ruth Nelson Sharon Swartz Nice Phyllis Meyers Nyce Ruthann Detweiler Nyce Ida Reinford Proco E. Wayne Rosenberger Marcus Rush Feryl and Connie Alderfer Souder* Daniel Steinhauer Class of 1971 - 17% Larry Alderfer LeeAnn Bergey* Timothy Ehst* Elaine K. Gehman Gordon L. Groff Ruth Showalter Hochstetler David A. King John Ruth Beverly Overholt Schloneger Linda Wireman Souder Dale Weaver Class of 1972 - 20% Joanne A. Benner Lourene Derstine Bergey* Susan Brenneman Pam Swartzendruber Clouse

Class of 1973 - 14% Lynne Foesig Allbaugh Julia Detweiler Gotwals Daryl and Barbara Rice Hackman* Jeanette Moyer Hunsberger Kenneth L. Jones* Gretchen Miller McTavish* M. Jeffrey Rosenberger Paul Showalter Wendell Weaver Class of 1974 - 9% Charlene Delp Bergey J. Eric Bishop Daniel G. Heacock Diane Clemens Moyer* Dennis Lamar Nice Jane Frederick Rosenberger Joanne Halteman Stauffer Barbara Derstine Weirich Eva Gahman Yoder Class of 1975 - 16% Vicki Shelly Farmwald E. Dean and Marlene Moyer Frankenfield Ronald Freed Bryan Hunsberger* Paul Kolb Dean Leatherman Don Martin

Pattie Reinford Mishler Thomas Ruth Lois Ruth Shank Julia Alderfer Stauffer Lisa Groff Weaver Class of 1976 - 22% Dwight and Beverly Althouse Alderfer D. Philip Anders Dottie Freed Baumgarten Michael Bergey Carolyn Rice Egli Steven Hershey Elizabeth Cassel Kolb Benjamin Kolb Donna Musselman Kratzer Douglas Landis Jerri Studer Longacre LeAnne Derstine Miller Peter Miller* Donna Derstine Moyer Joel Rosenberger Kirk Shisler Jolene Alderfer Weaver Class of 1977 - 10% Philip and Evon Swartzentruber Bergey Michael Bishop Gerald Godshall Kathy Freed Martin Ronald B. Ruth Joanne Brenneman Speigle* Eileen Moyer Waidelich Class of 1978 - 31% James V. Althouse Robin Landis Boyd Julia Metzler Brucker Jennifer Slick Carter L. Theodore Clemmer Debra Rittenhouse Cribbs Jay M. Delp Julia Swartzendruber Delp Steven Derstine Cecilia J. Good

Class of 1972 - 40th Class Reunion L-R: Row 1: Marti Coles Detweiler, Betty Derstine Kerr, Betsy Swartley Heavener, Yvonne Meyers Bishop, Barbara Rush Schieck. Row 2: Terry Detweiler, Dennis Rittenhouse, Keith Heavener, Steve Nyce, Brent Gotwals, Susan Brenneman, Don Zook, Daryl Derstine

Class of 1977 - 35th Class Reunion L-R: Jim Lapp, Joy Meyers Lapp, Evon Swartzentruber Bergey, Phil Bergey, Ferne Alderfer, Bob Rittenhouse

M. Louise Keller Halteman Susan Rice Hange Sandra Hershey Kauffman Roland Kolb Michael Landes James Leatherman John Longacre Christine Longenecker Keith A. Mast Luann Clemmer Miller* Timothy Moyer Joel Reinford Alex Santiago Yolanda J. Yoder Class of 1979 - 26% Kevin Alderfer Gayle Landes Bencsik Andrea Histand Bergey Michael Clemmer Cathy Musselman Derstine Michael Derstine Peggy Gehman-Ebersole Cynthia Anders Godshall Rodney and Luanne Reinford Grasse Roger Hoover Galen Hunsberger* Karen Miller Kolb Andrew Lapp Richard Longacre* J. Dean Mack Beverly Benner Miller Mary Lou Overholt Miller Thomas Moyer Timothy Nice James Rittenhouse Jennifer Halteman Schrock John Smucker Joan Gotwals Yoder Lorie Hackman Yoder Class of 1980 - 11% Ronald and Rebecca Gehman Bergey Rebecca Kulp Clemens* Susan Alderfer Hochstetler Rita Good Hoover* C. Leon Kratz Diane Zook Landes Brenda Landis Nice

Lisa Meyer Price Julia Clemmer Wimmer Class of 1981 - 15% Steven Alderfer Shana Peachey Boshart Phillip and Cheryl Bergey Derstine Sandra Derstine Detweiler Steven and Julie Detweiler Frankenfield Steven and Bronwyn Mininger Histand* David Jackson H. William Longacre* William Martin Alfred Richter* Amy Rosenberger M. Thomas Rosenberger* Craig and Judith Ann Kratz Weaver Class of 1982 - 20% David and Lori Gross Bergey Todd and Lori Derstine Bolton Lynelle Kulp Bush Arnold Derstine Rosita Benner Derstine* Benjamin Hunsberger Denise Alderfer Kiser Kelvin Mack Dean Moyer Joseph Musselman Kim Hershey Richter* D. Kraig Ruth Lori Kriebel Saitta Mark Schlosser Wendy Derstine Snyder Jan Lenise Swartley Joseph Weidner Phillip Wolff Evelyn Leatherman zum Felde Class of 1983 - 14% J. Todd Alderfer Chad Benner K. Marlene Gehman Derstine Tim Derstine*

Cynthia Alderfer Derstine Glenn Hatfield Connie Anders Hunsberger* Sharon Detweiler Martin Rachel L. MeighanMantha Rhonda S. Souder Ruth Devin Souder Anna Vannoy Strickland Cynthia Yoder Tara Fretz Yoder Class of 1984 - 11% Devon Anders Peter Harnish Charles Kratz Jonathan A. Lapp Donna Seymour Prussack Neil Reinford Anne Richter Fredrick R. Schlabach Linda Geissinger Seidel Lon Swartzentruber Bonita Nyce Yoder Class of 1985 - 8% D. Andrew Brunner Susan Salter Donahue Lisa Stutzman Fox Christopher Landes John Lichty Brian Moyer Erik Young Class of 1986 - 7% E. Dwane Balmer J. Brian Bergstresser Tamara Hunsberger Denlinger Anna Boorse Doubeni James B. Longacre Susan Munzinger Moyer Jeffrey T. Moyer

Class of 1987 - 14% Jennifer Lapp Balmer S. Ken Beidler Darin Benner Julia Brothers Bluestone Karen Frankenfield Burkholder Michelle Yoder Horning L. Brent Kolb Jeffrey K. Landis* Beverly Lapp Todd Moyer David and Kelli Leister Rice Katrina Derstine Stutzman Rachelle Leatherman Trauger Shannon Musselman Unzicker Class of 1988 - 5% P. Troy Alderfer Maribeth Longacre Benner Travis Brunner Cory Longacre David Yoder Class of 1989 - 6% Pamela Landis Brunner Joel D. Derstine Rory Gahman Kolb Charlton Wolfgang Tracy Miller Young Class of 1990 - 4% Bradley Alderfer Lori Fox Scott Class of 1991 - 7% Brenda Kratz Bechler Jennifer Hartman Clemens Ron Clemmer S. Lavonne Stutzman Miller Amanda Kooker Reiff

Lisa Moyer Ruth Class of 1992 - 4% Carla Hunsberger Clemmer Rebecca Leatherman Schwartz Joanna Bergey Shisler Bethany H. Swope Class of 1993 - 6% Eric Gehman Stephanie Hull German Janelle Godshall Jacob M. Martin Alissa Alderfer White Class of 1994 - 5% Nate Clemmer Joann B. Hunsberger Sarah A. Hunsberger Class of 1995 - 0% Class of 1996 - 1% Victoria Halteman Deatelhauser Class of 1997 - 14% Jonathan and Kimberly Landes Bergey Zachariah and Kara Souder Derstine David Guengerich* Brian Moyer Cynthia Nicole Moyer Ryan Moyer D. Joel Nyce Wesley and Laura Bergey Schmidt Class of 1998 - 4% S. Scott Hackman Geoffrey M. Lovelace Shana Hull Weinzierl

Class of 1987 - 25th Class Reunion L-R: Row 1: Marta Frederick, Michelle Yoder Horning, Todd Sassaman Row 2: Karen Frankenfield Burkholder, Beth Hershey, Andy Zonin, Jen Lapp Balmer, Christy Holland, Dawn Housel Funk, Lori Frederick-Imbrogulio, Rick Schmid, Keith Bowman, Trina Derstine Stutzman Row 3: Lisa Derstine Nase, Bob Nase, Glenn McPherson, Steve Hunsberger, Dave Parker, Jon Souder, John Gower, Jeff Landis, Ken Beidler Winter 2013

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R. Lee and Ruth Hersh Delp* Leon Derstine Keith Derstine Kay Eby Moore John and Jane Gross Frankenfield S. Leon Godshall Ruth Lapp Guengerich John Harley Sandra Howe Hersh Harold Kolb Henry and Jane Clemens Landes Patricia Ann Alderfer Leatherman Richard Leatherman Mary Ruth Mingledorff Leon Moyer Joan Bergey Myers Suzanne C. Phillips James Rosenberger John Rush Dolores Frederick Waugh Janice Hackman Zook

Class of 1969 - 23% Timothy Benner Timothy and Evangeline Moyer Clemens* Dolores Long Derstine Brenda Derstine Anne Derstine Ehst Sally Rosenberger Harshbarger Joanne Landes Hostetter Gem Gross Miller Betsy Alderfer Moyer* H. David Moyer Paul Nice Philip Nyce Glenn Reinford Martha J. Savanick June Yoder Shenk Daniel Walter Fern Bergey Yothers

Donna Halteman Derstine D. Daryl Derstine R. Brent Gotwals Debra Rush Kratz* Geraldine Kratz Moore Mary Clemens Moyer Steven C. Nyce David Overholt Loren Parmer Sharon Alderfer Rutter Dennis Stauffer Donald Zook

Friends Support Dock

Class of 1999 - 5% Sondra Good Alderfer Rose A. Bernardo Erin R. McAvinney Maria J. Metzler

Thank you to the following friends and businesses for their support of the Dock Fund through direct gifts, gifts of service, and sponsorship. Sponsorship included the senior breakfast, golf outing, calendar, and/or web site. The asterisk identifies donors who gave $1,000 or more to the Dock Fund.

Class of 2000 - 2% Erin A.G. Crew D’yani N. Desantis Class of 2001 - 9% Nicholas and Trinda Derstine Bernardo Elisabeth M. Clemmer M. Austin and Julie Histand Landes Brian and Kimberly McGlinchey Nash Lisa Ehst Shank Benjamin Weaver Class of 2002 - 3% Bryce Bergey Anthony and Renee Gehman Miller Class of 2003 - 5% Ryan Detweiler Andrew Miller Marissa Weaver Wilson Kyle and Suzana Kline Yoder

Class of 1992 - 20th Class Reunion L-R: Kneeling: Carla Hunsberger Clemmer, Becky Leatherman Schwartz, Myrna Gomez , Tara Lukens McLaughlin, Chris Cummings, Steve Anders Row 2/3: Nate Derstine, Jill Frankenfield Drummond, Melissa Allebach Mast, Alethia Gillespie Zaskoda, Lisa Kramer Rockel, Melanie Grasse Anders, Andrea Wolfgang DeZalaya, Joy Good Reinford, Bethany Swope, Gwen Boll Roth, Traci Keim Groner, Rebecca Brewer Painter, Heather Miller Ference, Corey Mearns, Dave Kratz, Rich Delp, Tim Fenchel Back Row: Suzanne Ehst, Chris Wampole, Dave Lapp, Jonathan Schmidt, Ben Sefing

Class of 2004 - 3% Abigail Mininger McMullen Ezra and Regina Spurgeon Nafziger Class of 2005 - 4% K. Alicia Boaman Cody B. Felton Katharine Derstine Grieser Kristen C. Herman Nathan S. Rittenhouse Class of 2006 - 1% Jonathan W. Lawlor Class of 2007 - 2% Benjamin Bergey Gregory M. Bishop Joseph Rose III

Class of 2002 - 10th Class Reunion L-R: Zach Bower, Ben Kolb, Ernie Knechel, Brandon Moyer, Rob Walsh, Nate Boll, Adam Halteman, Jacq Bazik Benner, Pat Benner, Jill Nyce Moyer, Mike Green, Kale Good, Samantha Hemmerle, Jason Derstine, Kelly Eberle, John Herman, Jessica Goshow Shenk, Jenn Cunningham, Matt MacNeill, Stephen Rostick, Whitney Clemens, Brieanna Burleigh Wheel, Sarah Bryant

Class of 2008 - 2% Elizabeth M. Lambright Rebekah A. Moore

Class of 2010 - 2% Kaitlyn Rose Hoover Courtney J. McCoach Class of 2011 - 2% Allegra Marie Inciardi Emily R. Lambright Class of 2012 Derek Kyle Godshall Kenneth Hansell

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Class of 2011 - 1 Year Class Reunion L-R: Eddy Nieto, Mason Pakhtigian, Adam Moyer, Sean Solomon, Darren Moyer, Andrew Gordon, Nick Derstine, Matt Hershey, Dave Brelsford, Kyle Groff, Kristen Kauffman, Dillon Ross, Rachel Kauffman, Emily Lambright, Constance Wildonger, Corina Reeser Not pictured: Kevin Detweiler, Denali Althouse, Maria Schweizerhof, Breanna Yates, Hannah Loux, Kevin Weiss

Gail and Paul Anderson Richard and Marilyn Anderson Anonymous Asher’s Chocolates Awklands Produce Elizabeth Barboni William and Donna Baum Robert and Marcia Bell Neil and Kathleen Benjamin Elaine L. Bergey* Grace S. Bergey Henry B. Bergey* Thomas and Michele Bergey Bergey Creative Group Bergey Group Bergey’s Electric, Inc. Bergey’s Inc. J. Philip and Betty Bergstresser* Bergstresser Real Estate, Inc. J. Russell and Rhoda Bishop* Robert and Sharon Bishop Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Bolton’s Farm Market, Inc. Boyertown Mennonite Church Bravo Foundation Grace Brenneman Bricker, Landis, Hunsberger & Gingrich LLP Barbara I. Brown* Kathleen C. Brown Edward and Lucy Brubaker* Russell and Renee Bryant Bucks County Soapstone

C.D. Baker Insurance Inc. Robert and Anita Capps Thomas and Christine Capps Daniel and Patricia Carr Chick-fil-A Montgomeryville Christian Light Publications, Inc. Clarke’s Landscaping & Lawn Care Class of 2012 Donella and R. Wayne Clemens* Richard and Donna Clemens Clemens Family Corp Clemens Family Corporation, Matching Gift Program Clemens Food Group James Mather Clements Tina Lynn Clements Kenneth and Gayle Clemmer* Lake S. Clemmer Coffeehead Stanley Cohen Communication Systems Inc.

Covenant Community Fellowship Covenant Presbyterian Church Deep Run East Mennonite Church Jeremiah Denlinger and Kristine Widders Stanley and Nedra Denlinger Clair and Rosalie Derstine Maxine Derstine* Sylvia and James Derstine* Vernon and Miriam Derstine* Derstine Insulation Derstine’s Inc. Walton and Verna Mae Detweiler Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, P.C. Robert and Janet Drygas Richard and Sheryl Duerksen Thomas and Beth Duffy Dunlap & Associates, P.C.,CPA’s Eagle’s Peak Spring Water Earl Bowl Lanes Everence Financial Advisors Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh Jonathan and Becky Felton* Financial Services Center of PA Joseph and Elizabeth Fino Timothy and Gina Foley Franconia Heritage Franconia Insurance & Financial Services Franconia Mennonite Church

Ronald and Debra Frank Earl and Irene Frankenfield Freddy’s Family Fun Center Herbert and Janet Frederick Howard and Cleta Freed S. Jeane Fretz George and Rhoda Gaugler George Didden Greenhouses, Inc. George’s Tool Rental, Inc Susan and Firman Gingerich* Linneaus and Elsie Godshall Godshall’s Poultry, LLC Good Plumbing, Heating & AC, Inc. Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Jay and Kathleen Gordon William S. Gotwals* Gouldey Welding & Fabrication, Inc. Grace Mennonite Church Eva Greaser* Joan and Bruce Grega Merlin and Mary Grieser Beverly and Galen Guengerich Richard H. Gulick* H. Mininger & Son Inc. Betty M. Hackman Jeffrey and Rose Hackman Eric and Alice Hagan Harold and Marilyn Halteman* Halteman’s Landscaping James and Susan Hansen Thelma Harley Harleysville Ace Hardware Harleysville Car Wash, Inc.

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Class of 2009 - 5% Curtis Duval Denlinger Brittany Helaine Hansell Jocelyn T. Hickey Mallory J. Hunsinger Philip Louis Rakszawski

Kathleen A. Adams A. James and Ruth Alderfer* A.W. Bergey & Sons Arlene Alderfer Harold and Ferne Alderfer Irene Alderfer Russell and Gladys Alderfer Warren Alderfer Alderfer & Travis Cardiology, PC Alderfer Auction Company Alderfer Glass Company Marie Allebach Altek Business Systems, Inc. Ambler Mennonite Church Jeffrey and Sharon Ambrose American Infrastructure, Inc. Donald and Catherine Anders

Thomas and Minnie Kong Mitchell Koslow John and Dorothy Kratz* Wayne and Dolores Kratz Kratz Enterprises, Inc. Kratz Home Remodeling Forrest and Elizabeth Kreiger Kenneth and Mary Belle Krewson Frank and Ruth Kuna Jack and Diana Kustra Kustra Insurance Agency Gregory and Ellen Lacher* Lacher & Associates Insurance Agency Lacher Family Limited Partnership Rosemary and Michael Lambright Clayton H. Landis* Clyde and Anna Landis* E. Jean Landis Grace H. Landis Kevin and Patti Landis* Lisa B. Landis Ralph H. Landis Roy and Joan Landis Landis Supermarket, Inc. Paul and Carrie LaNoce Lansdale Women’s Club Arlin and Janet Lapp* James M. Lapp and Miriam F. Book Thomas and Nancy Lawrence Paul and Mary Lederach Wilbur and Karen Leidig

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Leinbach Design Line Lexington Mennonite Church Living Branches Cora Longacre* James and Ellen Longacre Longacre Family Longacre Family Charitable Fund William and Tara Lorah Matthew and Susan Lowery Lowe’s Luke Welker Masonry Janet A. Martin David and MaryEllen Matus Matus Windows Judson and Jane McCallister Jeanne and Fred McClincy Media Camping Center Dennis and Alice Mellish Mennonite Historians of Eastern PA Merck Partnership for Giving Methacton Mennonite Church

Evelyn Meyers Harvey and Anna Meyers Floyd and Eunice Miller* Grace Miller Douglas and Nancy Mininger H. Ray and Nancy Mininger* Edward and Judith Molnar Richard and Dawn Moore Morgan Stanley Vincent and Susan Morris Dorcas Morrow Ida Mosser Barbara Moyer Curtis F. Moyer* D. Ryan Moyer Doris B. Moyer Elaine and David Moyer Elizabeth A. Moyer* Margaret Moyer Mark and Betty Moyer Ray and Linda Moyer S. Lester and Carmen Moyer Verna A. Moyer* Moyer, Merrill & Nancy Moyer’s Chicks, Inc. Moyer’s Realty Henry and Lois Musselman

Musselman Masonry Associates National Penn Investors Trust Co. Karen Nofziger Randy and Juanita Nyce One Village Coffee OSS/iGive Check Processing Michael and Sharon Paquin Paul F. Detweiler & Sons Pennridge Pediatrics Perkiomen Tours Brian M. Pinder

Joseph and Karen Pinder Plains Mennonite Church Pocono Produce Matthew and Robyn Potter Potter Contracting Premier Signs & Graphics Joyce and Ronald Price Printworks Providence Mennonite Church PV Transport Kathleen Ranck Charlene and Terry Rauch

John and Elizabeth Rhoads Randall and Tina Rhoads Richard C. Mast Associates Stephen and Elizabeth Richards Richter Drafting & Office Supply Co., Inc. Michael and Ellen Ringenberg Rita’s of Harleysville Norman and Alice Rittenhouse* Royden and Rittenhouse Robert L. Daschbach, DDS Charles and Kathleen Roberts* Sean and Wendy Roberts Rockford Realty Rockhill Mennonite Church Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church Donald and Doretta Roessler Joan Rose Joseph and Therese Rose Marcus and Evelyn Rosenberger*

Rosenberger’s Dairies, Inc. Wayne and Debbie Rotelle Paul and Sheila Roth Philip and Jane Roth Richard and Ethel Rush Albert and Jessie Russo D. Fern Ruth Eleanor C. Ruth Vernon and Janet Ruth Salem Mennonite Church Salford Mennonite Church Sanford Alderfer Companies Gloria C. Santiago John and Charlene Sarge Andrew and Aggie Schmidt Cathleen and George Schmidt Pearl P. Schrack Lorraine and Robert Schwoyer Seitz,Leatherman & Kolb, LLC Christina and D. Scott Seiz Scott and Debra Seuren James and Brenda Shelly

Michael and Theresa Shomberg Lisa M. Signore Rick and Lynne Simon Harry and Nancy Singer Skippack Investment Advisors Melinda J. Smith Robert and Laura Smith Ronald and Mary Lu Smucker Marian and Gerald Souder Ronald and Shirley Souder Susan and Ronald Souder Souderton Mennonite Church Wayne and Joanne Speigle Spring Hill Realty Strohecker-Beckett Orthodontics Joy D. Sutter* Swamp Mennonite Church Thelma Swartzendruber Conrad and Sharon Swartzentruber* SynaTek Target Ten Thousand Villages The Bernardo Group The H & K Group The Philadelphia Foundation The Prudential Rittenhouse Realty Group

Lois A. Thomas Robert and Diane Tipping TNC Storage Towamencin Mennonite Church Mary Troe Kenneth Truscott Eugene and Lisa Tung Warren and Linda Tyson United Offset Printing Univest Bank and Trust Univest Corp. of PA Univest Foundation Paul and Jolene Vezzetti Norman and Janet Vincent Vincent Mennonite Church Vinny’s Pizzarama (Fabio, Inc.) Bernard and Nancy Wallerich* Kay Fransen Weidner* Herbert C. Wenger The Weimer Group Martin D. Wiens* H. Jeffrey and Donna Wilkins* Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home Allan Xu and Catherine Leung* Jerold and Beth Yoder Roland and Dottie Yoder Ruth H. Yoder* Zion Mennonite Church

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Harleysville Savings Bank Hatfield Women’s Civic Club, Inc. Lester and Sara Heacock Heacock Lumber John and Louise Heckler P. Scott and Lynne Heckler* Henning’s Market Hershey Enterprises William and Barbara Hirst John and Norma Hockman Hopewell Christian Fellowship Kathryn and John Hunsberger Ray and Joyce Hunsberger Sharon and Gladys Hunsberger* Eugene and Christine Hunt I.T. Landes & Son, Inc. Brooks and Lynne Inciardi Indian Valley Camping Center J. Brooke Lewis, DDS JBT Corporation Jen-Tech Systems Robert and Barbara Johnson Kelly P. Johnston Lois B. Johnston Just Cruisin’ Kenneth and Joan Kabakjian S. Duane and Naomi Kauffman* Robert and Lois Kerns Mark and Jean Kolb*

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Rosenberger Academic Center Campaign Donors

William and Karen Aichele Harold and Peggy Kolb Marlene and Jacob Paul and Elizabeth Kolb Alderfer L. Brent and Rory Kolb Dwight and Beverly Martha and Ronald Alderfer Kolb-Wyckoff Mark and Denise Alderfer Curtis and Eva Kratz D. Philip and Beverly Debra and Floyd Kratz Anders Clyde and Eunice Kratz Marvin and Grace Anders Richard and Suzanne Christine and Daniel Kratz Balmer Larry and Edith Landes Brenda and David Bechler David and Carolyn Landis Darin and Maribeth Paul and Mary Landis Benner Bradley C. Landis Susan Bergey D. Scott and Charla Landis Benjamin and Kate Bergey Jeffrey K. Landis and LeeAnn Bergey and Glenn Sharon Fransen Esbenshade Steven and Rosemary Henry B. Bergey Landis Thomas and Trinda Bishop Donald and Kathleen Zachary A. Bower Landis Eileen and Ronald Ruth and John Landis-Ruth Brothers Daniel and Shirley Lapp Donald and Carolyn Andrew and Michelle Lapp Brunner Arlin and Janet Lapp Paul and Kathryn Clemens Stephen Lederach and F. Marc and Maura Anita M. Christman Derstein Mary Ellen and Paul Keith and Pamela Derstine Lehman Donna and Henry Derstine John and Sheryl Derstine Tim and Rosita Benner Derstine Cynthia and H. Ray Derstine James and Sylvia Derstine Steven and Julie Frankenfield Ronald and Merle Lee Geib Susan and Firman Gingerich Earl and Marilyn Godshall Larry and Linda Godshall Marie W. Heavener P. Scott and Lynne Heckler Susan and Kenneth Hochstetler Harry and Irma Hull Steven and Charlotte Hunsberger Betty and Rodney Kerr David A. King and Debra Glick 22 | Lamplighter Winter 2013

Steve and Berdine Leinbach Mary Beth Lichty and Roger Wagoner Bernadette Loeb G. Robert Longacre Cora Longacre Marilyn and Walter Lea Macquarrie Rachel L. Meighan-Mantha and Douglas Mantha H. Ray and Nancy Mininger Leon and Karen Moyer Eric and Carla Moyer Todd and Amy Moyer Brian and Megan Moyer Cynthia Nicole Moyer Elizabeth L. Musselman Freida Myers Victor and Nancy Myers Nancy and Loren Myers Curtis and Gladys Nice Steven C. Nyce D. Joel and Heather Nyce Rina and Paul Rampogu David and Kelli Rice

Andrew and Hannah Richter Matthew and Emily Rittenhouse Henry and Charlotte Rosenberger James and Gloria Rosenberger Arlene Rosenberger Marcus and Evelyn Rosenberger Philip and Jane Roth Merle and Nancy Souder Feryl and Connie Souder Joanne and Wayne Speigle Christine and Ron Stutzman

Warren and Linda Tyson Carol and Henry Ulrich Charity and Paul Veltre Barbara and Gordon Weirich Gareth and Jerri Williams Chadwin and Jen Yoder Ruth H. Yoder Rosenberger Family Lead Gift Balance Sanford Alderfer Companies Univest Corp. of PA

We are grateful for the ways churches and businesses come alongside parents to provide tuition assistance for Dock students. Twenty churches provide tuition support through congregational education and scholarship plans, while businesses redirect tax dollars through the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program for financial aid. Nearly $533,000 was awarded in financial aid in the 2011-12 school year. Churches provided tuition support for 51% of our students, while businesses assisted 27% of the student body. Churches marked (below) with an asterisk provided some tuition support. Some congregations also provided additional support for the Dock Fund.

Ambler Mennonite Church* Bally Mennonite Church* Blooming Glen Mennonite Church* Boyertown Mennonite Church Covenant Community Fellowship* Covenant Presbyterian Church Deep Run East Mennonite Church* Franconia Mennonite Church*

Grace Mennonite Church* Hopewell Christian Fellowship Immanuel Church of the Nazarene* Line Lexington Mennonite Church* Methacton Mennonite Church* Plains Mennonite Church* Providence Mennonite Church Rockhill Mennonite Church*

Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church* Salem Mennonite Church* Salford Mennonite Church* Souderton Mennonite Church* Swamp Mennonite Church* Towamencin Mennonite Church* Vincent Mennonite Church* Zion Mennonite Church*

The following businesses redirected their tax dollars to Dock’s scholarship program through the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Aetna Bergey’s Chevrolet, Inc. Bergey’s GMC, Inc. Bergey’s, Inc. Brook Ledge, Inc. C.D. Baker Insurance, Inc. Cornerstone Masonry Contractors, LLC

Derstine’s, Inc. First Niagara Bank First Priority Bank George Hutt, Inc. Good Plumbing, Heating & AC, Inc. Goodville Mutual Casualty Hutt Leasing, Inc.

I.T. Landes & Sons, Inc. John D. Sauder Auto Co. KKL Properties LP National Penn Bank Richard B. Souder Masonry Univest Bank & Trust Co. Vision Video The Weimer Group

Lives Keep on Giving Gifts received through estates were placed in endowment funds, Rosenberger Academic Center campaign, or capital improvements. Estate of Curtis L. Bergey Estate of Mary Ella L. Ruth Estate of Arvilla Souder

Estate of Edna L. Detweiler Estate of Sarah R. Leatherman Estate of Evelyn H. Nice

Estate of Bessie L. Rittenhouse Estate of Wilmer W. Rush

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The following individuals and organizations contributed over $375,000 to the Rosenberger Academic Center campaign this fiscal year. This includes over $104,000 in new gifts and $210,700 in intentions. See the RAC campaign chart on page 24 for a campaign status update.

Partnerships for Tuition Assistance

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Looking Back with Anticipation for the Future

Financials

Income

Advancement Activities Food Services

Tuition Church Partnerships Generated Revenue Contributions & Gifts Food Services Advancement Activities Fitness Center Organized Activities

$3,133,745 $1,460,653 $455,681 $261,711 $231,827 $225,206 $55,265 $45,442

Total Revenue

$5,869,530

Fitness Center Organized Activities

Contributions & Gifts Generated Revenue

Income Church Partnerships

InterSchool Athletics

Salaries & Benefits Financial Aid Campus Oper & Maintenance Educational Technology Administration Instructional Support InterSchool Athletics Food Services Curriculum Organized Activities Other

$3,819,083 $593,077 $499,327 $133,459 $225,694 $137,566 $127,547 $123,002 $88,309 $43,630 $8,748

Total Expenses

$5,799,442

Tuition

Instructional Support

Curriculum Organized Activities Other

Administration

Campus Oper & Maintenance

Expenses

Math = 560 Writing = 531

Pennsylvania Critical Reading = 491

Math = 501 Writing = 480

National Ave. Critical Reading = 496

Math = 514 Writing = 488

Donations and intentions are needed to complete the campaign and eliminate the debt.

We heard stories from Alumni of the Year recipients this fall that reinforce the value of a Dock education. Each one complimented Dock teachers and experiences for helping shape their life choices and involvements. Last spring a student told me, “As I enter my senior year here at Dock, I realize that Dock has played a large role in my growth both socially and academically. The guidance and love I’ve been shown by Dock’s teachers and staff enabled me to push through my own comfort zone—to try harder and reach farther.” Thank you for sharing your gifts to ignite passion for learning, faith, and life. You are making a difference in the lives of Dock students.

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Total Campaign - $12,000,000

Class of 2012 Critical Reading = 531

The class of 2012 with 112 members was the third-largest class in Dock’s history; 96% entered college and 4% entered volunteer service.

Financial Aid

Rosenberger Academic Center Campaign

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One of the most significant impacts your contributions make is in the area of academic achievement. Four Christopher Dock students were Commended National Merit Scholars in 2011-12. Dock now offers more advanced placement (AP) courses than ever before, and our students’ test scores on the SAT put them significantly above the state and national average. For example, here is a comparison of Dock SAT scores for the Class of 2012 compared to averages for students in Pennsylvania and across the nation: SAT Test Scores – 90% of the 2012 class took the SAT test

Education Technology

Salaries & Benefits

Amount Needed $500,000

his summer, a mother brought in an envelope full of coins from her 10-year-old daughter, who had emptied her “sharing bucket” to help make it possible for a student to attend Dock. The total amount in the envelope was $12.84, but what touched me so deeply was that she had completely emptied her bucket to help a Dock student. This young girl’s amazing generosity reminds us of the widow who gave two mites (Luke 21:1-4), and is a poignant reminder that gifts of all sizes can be used to make an impact not only on students’ lives, but on the life of the donor who receives a blessing for the gift as well. This report contains lots of facts and figures, as annual reports do. But behind the numbers are stories like this one—stories that demonstrate the many different ways your financial support is making an impact on our students’ lives.

Food Services

Expenses

Gratefully, Cash and Pledges Received $11,300,392

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Susan Gingerich Director of Advancement

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Administration and Staff

Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber Principal

Martin Wiens Assistant Principal

Jeffrey Ambrose Director of Business Affairs

Susan Gingerich Director of Advancement

Bronwyn Histand (‘81) Director of Curriculum

Darwin Zehr Director of Technology

Doug Hackman (‘03) Admissions Director

Karen Burkholder (‘87) Guidance Assistant

Ryan Detweiler (‘03) Fitness Center Manager

Elaine Gehman (‘71) Administrative Assistant

Jay Gordon Advancement Associate

Kevin Kleinert Athletic Director Assistant

Luann Miller (‘78) Business Assistant

Eleanor Ruth Office Assistant

Cathy Schmidt Assistant to the Principal

Megan Zimmerman Athletic Trainer

Board of Trustees (l to r): Beny Krisbianto, David G. Landis (’59), Rina Rampogu, Henry W. Longacre, Treasurer (’60), Ruth H. Yoder, Secretary, Warren L. Tyson, President, Sharon L. Fransen, Vice President , P. Scott Heckler, Henry B. Bergey

Faculty

Food Service Staff Kathy Adams

Gail Anderson

Dr. J. Eric Bishop (‘74)

Zach Bower (‘02)

Barb Brown

Barbara Buonocore

Preston Bush

Jane Clemmer

William Lorah Director of Food Services Jeremiah Denlinger

Rod Derstine (‘70)

Tim Ehst (‘71)

Dana Gehman

Joan Grega

Jeff Hackman

Ron Hertzler

Deb Derstein

Sandra Detweiler (‘81)

Joy Gross

Tammy Landis

Jeanne McClincy

Lisa Reinoso

Jane Seaman (‘76)

Nicole Sylvester

Pat Terpeluk

Fran Weber (‘85)

Cathi Hunsberger

Karen Johnston

Ken Kabakjian

Kirby King

Rose Lambright

Marcelo Mast

Gretchen McTavish (‘73)

Eldon Miller

Kathy Moyer

Larry Godshall (‘63) Matt Moyer (‘90)

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Charlene Rauch

Stephanie Rittenhouse (‘01)

Tim Swartz (‘73)

Kara Tann

Bernie Wallerich

Jerry Yoder

Rick Duerksen

Maintenance/Custodial Staff

Maintenance Staff:

Volunteers

Tadesse Abay

Lester Alderfer

Ben Burggraff

Sanford Alderfer

Paul Miller

Jim Derstine

Eric Peterson

Howard Freed

Joah Rittenhouse (‘10)

Les Teale

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Maintenance/Custodial, Grounds Staff & Volunteers

Dale Weaver (‘71) Grounds Staff

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Class of 2012

Dock T Robotics

he Dock Robotics Team continues to grow and carry the Dock banner into the community. This year the team gave a robotics demonstration at Lansdale’s First Friday event in October. Members of the team include (l to r) Andrew Beiler, Joseph Thompson, Graham Truscott, Meghan Pulice, Austin Kratz, Faculty Advisor Gail Anderson, Eric Hoover, Karl Wang, Darren Souder, Pengcheng Su, Veronica Martinez, Thomas Schweiker, Erika Benner, Young Yoo Kim, Zach Potter, Johnny Nieto, Ian Martin, Isaac Zehr, Rebecca Mathew (hidden), Issac Moyer, Abigail Anderson, Johnathan Capps, Melissa Class, and Zach Wilson.

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Mennonite College Day

Igniting Passion for Learning, Faith, and Life.

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Andy Richter (’08) returned to Dock in a new role this fall, as admissions representative for Eastern Mennonite University—where he graduated earlier this year. Andy was joined on Dock’s campus by his peers from other Mennonite colleges for Mennonite College Day in October.

Dock House, Rock House

hen life gives you lemons...well, you know the rest. When Superstorm Sandy knocked out the power at Dock House in late October, two of Dock’s newest students, Camilo Hurtado and Daniel Ramirez, had the good fortune to be hosted for a few nights at the home of faculty member Dr. J. Eric Bishop and his wife, Linda. They spent a fine evening in the Bishops’ basement, trading DOCK House for ROCK House!

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Spiritual Life Emphasis Week

hristopher Dock’s Spiritual Life Emphasis Week was held in September with guest speaker Michelle Hershberger (above left), professor of Bible and Ministry at Hesston College. Leading chapel that week were (above l to r) Kirsten Hanson, Joanna Benner, Ethan Neal, Jun Bae, and Logan Hunsberger. SLEW also included Dock’s fall Pastors’ Day, in which pastors and youth leaders connected with their students by attending classes, chapel and lunch. Here, Youth Pastor Scott Franciscus of Covenant Community Fellowship (center) shares some laughs with (l to r) Abigail Anderson, Melissa Class, faculty member Gail Anderson, Emanuela Lorisme, and Andrew Kang.

Turkey Bowl 2012

ne of Dock’s most hallowed traditions is the annual Turkey Bowl, with junior boys squaring off against senior boys, and junior girls against senior girls. A new

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Thoreau Houses

group of juniors gave an inspired showing this year, but in the end the result was the same as it has almost always been: victory for the seniors!

s part of their study of the 19th century writer, sophomores in Mrs. Charlene Rauch’s American Literature class designed and built houses inspired by Henry David Thoreau. Students read of the two years Thoreau spent living in a cabin by the shores of Walden Pond, and then were to design a house with the dimensions of Thoreau’s cabin—but also reflecting their own personality. “Thoreau Park” (left) was designed by baseball fanatic Jimmy Kustra, while Mattea Ruth focused on details inside the cabin (right).

A Chemistry Christmas

4-Her of the Year

ongratulations to senior Caroline Lynch for being named the 2012 Outstanding 4-H Member of the Year. Here, Caroline receives her award from Pa. State Rep. Marcy Toepel (left). Caroline also placed third in the state Horse Judging competition this summer, earning her a trip to the regional exhibition in West Springfield, MA.

Korean Student Outreach

hemistry classes taught by Mrs. Kathy Adams (far left) once again brightened the Rosenberger Academic Center atrium with their Chemistry Christmas tree. Students create Christmas ornaments themed around elements of the periodic table, then, after a short class presentation, use them to decorate the tree. Pictured with Mrs. Adams are (l to r) Sonia Choi, Aggie Kamaratos, Brooke Rotelle, Destiny Lee, Bell Dong, Shannon Fitzgerald, Emily Derstine, Michaelah Hill, Rebecca Mathew, Emily Gordon, Cassidy Jagiela, Evan Roberts, Andrew Beiler, Jordan Alderfer, Carey Xia, and Tabitha Miller.

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hristopher Dock was recently featured on the cover of the Korean Philadelphia Times, a weekly newspaper that reaches thousands of Korean families in the region. Photographed for the story were (l to r) Stephanie Han, Jessica Chung, Sonia Choi, Principal Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber, David Kim, Peter Kim, Director of Admissions Doug Hackman, and Dock community advocate Soo Hwang.

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Laughter is Sacred Space ...offers hope and

ALUMNI NOTES Dock grads are “Haydn” at EMU...

he Eastern Mennonite University Music Department’s annual Gala Concert on November 10 featured an all-Haydn concert by the school’s choirs and Chamber Orchestra—and a strong contribution from Christopher Dock grads, including soloists Laura Keppley (’10), Katie Derstine (’01), and Ben Bergey (’07), and two other alumni, Joel Rittenhouse (’08) and Elena Histand Stuckey (’06), playing bass in the orchestra.

...and making an impact in Albania

ne Mennonite pastor’s burden for the lost in post-Communist Albania grew into a church and school that is making a powerful impact on young people and their families. And now this ministry also has a strong Dock connection: three Dock alumni are teachers at the Lezha Academic Center—Jessica Hedrick (‘07), Caleb Benner (‘07) and Justin Rittenhouse (‘08)—and former Dock Principal Elaine Moyer is on the school’s board of directors. Principal Klementina Shahini visited Souderton Mennonite Church recently to provide an update on the ministry’s progress. Photo below: The Lezha Academic Center staff includes (l to r): Caleb Benner (’07), Fatbardha Papleka, Abedin Shahini, Jessica Hedrick (’07), Klementina Shahini, Ermal Zylaj, Kaitlyn Bontrager, and Justin Rittenhouse (’08).

humor in a way that only Ted Swartz could deliver.

n her review of Laughter is Sacred Space, the new book by Ted Swartz (’74), Mennonite pastor Amy Yoder McLaughlin says Swartz has simply transferred his gift for the art of storytelling “from the stage to the page.” Swartz’s new book weaves stories from his childhood as a Mennonite middle child, through a failed business, a young marriage and seminary experience into a new career in acting and the creation of a theater company, Ted and Lee Comedy, with friend and partner Lee Eshleman. Ted offers audiences a glimpse into his 20-year friendship and creative partnership with Eshleman, which ended when Lee took his own life in 2007. Swartz explores the paradox of working with a comedic partner struggling with bipolar disorder, as well as the challenge of writing and performing God’s stories while experiencing the absence of God after Lee’s death. Laughter is Sacred Space is honest, funny and vulnerable, and reveals the unique journey of working in the theater and in the church under the shadow of a mental illness. The book offers hope and humor in a way that only Ted Swartz could deliver. Laughter is Sacred Space is available at store.mennomedia.org, amazon.com and other retailers.

Gordon Groff Receives Photographic Society of America Proficiency Distinction

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Alumni Notes

Emilee Laverty (’11)

he Photographic Society of America (PSA) announces that Gordon Groff (’71), has been awarded the Proficiency Distinction (PPSA) in recognition of his photographic achievement record in PSA-recognized international exhibitions of photography. To qualify for the Proficiency Distinction, 288 or more acceptances are required. The award certificate was presented in September at the 2012 PSA International Conference in San Francisco. The award includes an invitation to submit a sample of work to the PPSA Gallery on the PSA web site at www.psa-photo.org. PSA is a worldwide organization of both amateur and professional photographers.

Emilee with sister Lindsey (’14) at Emilee’s commencement in June 2011.

Emilee Laverty (‘11) died on November 1 of cancer (dedifferentiated chordoma) in Baltimore, MD, following five months of treatment. Born in Madrid, Spain, to Wendy and Jim Laverty on November 26, 1992, Emilee from ages 3 to 8 attended Spanish schools in Zaragoza, Spain. She was joined by a sister, Lindsey (’14), in late 1995 and six years later moved with her family to Telford. Emilee was a student at Penn View Christian School and a 2011 graduate of Christopher Dock. She had just completed her first year at Grove City College when she was diagnosed with cancer. Emilee loved life and loved her Lord, Jesus Christ. She and her family are members of Souderton Mennonite Church.

Colby Swartley (’08) The Colby Swartley Memorial Fund has been established by Wildlife Specialists in memory of Colby Swartley (’08), who died in a car accident on July 18, 2012. Colby was employed by Wildlife Specialists at the time of his death. The purpose of the Colby Swartley Memorial Fund is to provide financial aid for students from Philadelphia County with limited financial means to attend Christopher Dock. The fund is open to anyone wishing to contribute in memory of Colby. Contributions should be sent to Christopher Dock Mennonite High School, 1000 Forty Foot Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. Winter 2013

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1967 Philip Horning was ordained as lead minister at Gehman Mennonite Church, Adamstown, PA, on May 13. 1974 Ted Swartz authored Laughter is Sacred Space. His book was released by MennoMedia on September 14, 2012 (see page 33). 1994 Mark Leatherman’s wife Ruth died on October 20 in Christina, PA. He survives with three children. 1995 Amy Lyons and Vinay Kini, Philadelphia, welcomed Nora Lyons on August 31. She joins big sister Riya. 1996 Caleb Franks and Shiru Feng were married July 9 in Shaanxi, China. Jenn (Souder) and Jason Souder, Philadelphia, welcomed Liliana Josephine on March 29. 1997 Martha (Moyer) and Adam Detweiler, Harleysville, welcomed Colton Adam on April 20. 1998 Christina (Anastasi) and Brad Fleisher, Mechanicsburg, PA, welcomed their first child, Joshua, born on May 15, 2012 Erik and Sarah Kratz, Harrisonburg, VA, welcomed Avery Grace on October 4. 1999 Aaron Schreffler married Yuka Sato in Tokyo, Japan, on October 26. 2000 Rachel Miller and Scott Parkinson were married May 27 in Lederach. They live in Washington, DC. Matt and Kelly (Bower) Weaver, Perkiomenville, have two children. Ella Ruth was born in 2011 and Derek Matthew was born October 19, 2012. 2001 Jason Moyer is an assistant professor in the communication arts department at Malone University in Canton, OH. He serves on the board of The Mennonite. He and wife Stephanie lived in Iowa City, IA, for the past six years. 34 | Lamplighter Winter 2013

Alumni Notes

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We want to hear from you. Share your Alumni Notes (births, deaths, marriages, job changes, achievements, etc.). Send to: Christopher Dock Mennonite High School, 1000 Forty Foot Road, Lansdale, PA 19440 or email them to advancementoffice@dockhs.org

2004 Heather Landes and Malcolm Huggins were married in Stroudsburg, PA, on August 11. They live in Oswego, NY. Vanessa (Moyer) and Drew (’00) Myers, Telford, PA, welcomed Avelynn Isadora, on May 3. 2005 Trevor and Lauren Weaver, Belleville, PA, welcomed Addelyn Rae on October 7. 2006 Rachel Detweiler married Tim Burkhardt on July 21 in Dublin, PA. They live in Fountainhill, PA. 2007 Eliza Hochstetler and Seth Gingerich were married July 7 at Blooming Glen. They live in Canby, OR. Sarah Moore married Andrew Gehman on September 8 in Souderton. They live in Philadelphia. 2008 Colby Swartley, Perkasie, died in a car accident on July 18. The Colby Swartley Memorial Fund has been established in his memory (see page 33). 2011 Emilee Laverty of Telford died on November 1 of cancer in Baltimore, MD (see page 33).

Save the Date:

Homecoming Weekend

October 18-19, 2013

Class of ‘56 Meets for 56th Reunion See additional class reunion photos on pages 15-18

The Class of ’56 met for their 56th class reunion in Oregon, including (l to r) Dave Brunner, Dave Meyers, Jon Clemens, Mary Rittenhouse-Schwartzentruber, Don Detweiler, Esther Ruth Shisler, Ivan Moyer, Kathleen Harley Aeschliman, Arlene Clemens Clemens, Marie Gehman Clemens, Dan Lapp, Mary Clemens Martin.

rriving from Arizona, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Washington, Minnesota, and Oregon, 12 classmates and spouses, as well as class advisor Hiram Hershey, and his wife, Mary Jane, comprised the group of 22 which met at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, OR, October 14-17 for our 56th Class Reunion. Classmates Jon Clemens, class president, and Arlene Clemens, of Camas, WA, and Kathleen Harley Aeschliman of Salem, OR, welcomed the group to the camp, which is located along the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. It is significant that this event happened in the 56th year since our graduation from Christopher Dock. Storytelling was interspersed by singing and laughter. Classmate Dave Brunner, pastor of Rochester Mennonite Fellowship, spun a meditation on growing older around Psalms 78 and 90, as well as Robert Browning’s poem, Rabbi Ben Ezra which begins “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be…” Oregon’s three-month drought was broken upon our arrival by a steady rain. However, it didn’t dampen spirits for hiking around the camp trails, which exposed the Columbia River Gorge and Crown Point. The auto caravan splashed to Multnomah Falls, passing picturesque roadside waterfalls enroute. A lovely day of sunshine and crisp air following the rain spawned a game of croquet, exploration of Menucha’s grounds, and a Scrabble game. A trip on a sternwheeler on the Columbia River allowed us to follow the 1805 trail of Lewis and Clark, passing many native fishing posts. The class anticipates another gathering in perhaps two years. — Mary Rittenhouse-Schwartzentruber Winter 2013

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Alumni Notes

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1957 Eileen Moyer Viau, Harleysville, died November 13 of pancreatic cancer. Eileen attended her 55-year reunion on October 20; her death is the first for her class.

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Igniting Passion for Learning, Faith, and Life.

1000 Forty Foot Road Lansdale, PA 19446 215-362-2675 www.dockhs.org On the cover (clockwise from center): Marissa Souder rakes a garden box at Variety Club Camp on Dock’s Service Day; Faculty member Bernie Wallerich and Erika Benner clean up at Elm Terrace Gardens; Tiara Demetrius and Shea Neal paint curbs at Meadowood Retirement Community; Jessica Jushchyshyn and Sabrina Forde serve at Keystone Opportunity Center; Elias Gehman clears brush at Liberty Thrift Stores; Bobby McFadden helps out at Mennonite Heritage Center.

“We are preparing students for a future no one knows… This is why we place a high value at Dock on preparing students to be flexible and life-long learners.”

Preparing for the Unknown I

t is always a highlight for me to give a school tour to an alumni class. During our recent Homecoming Weekend, I had the opportunity to give a tour to the class of 1962. They were impressed with the Art Building and Rosenberger Academic Center, all new buildings since they studied in Grebel Hall and the Carriage House. They laughed as they reminisced about their teenage years, but also reflected seriously in ways that gave evidence of the impact Dock has had on who they are today. Soon after the class of ‘62’s campus tour, Superstorm Sandy also made a “tour” of the Dock campus. Fifty-one trees fell on our campus, but we are grateful no significant damage occurred at the school. Roland Yoder and others had the foresight Dock Principal Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber (above) to preserve and plant many trees over our leads the Class of ’62 campus tour of the Art Building, with class president Jim Halteman (left). 58-year history, providing trees that will Below: This pine behind Detweiler House was one continue to give our campus its beautiful and unique appearance, even with the of the dozens of trees lost to Superstorm Sandy. losses from this storm. Superstorm Sandy made a significant impact on many families in our community. Our faculty members and school families lost trees, electricity and personal possessions. Sandy was termed the storm of a lifetime; even the class of ‘62 had not seen a storm of this magnitude. Some of the trees that fell were already strong trees when they were students at Dock. A storm of a lifetime means no one has experienced the event. No one living in our community remembers this many trees falling during one storm. How does one prepare for something no one has seen? As teenage students preparing for graduation from Dock, the class of ’62 could 36 | Lamplighter Winter 2013

not have imagined the world in which they are currently living and working. During their Dock days they were preparing for today, a future no one had yet experienced. This is the constant challenge as we plan for Dock’s future. We are preparing students for a future no one knows. Students need to prepare for a global community they have not experienced. They will prepare for a blended culture far different from what their parents experienced. The understanding of how to learn becomes as important as the facts that are memorized. This is why we place a high value at Dock on preparing students to be flexible and life-long learners. As I observe our faculty preparing students for this future, I am encouraged by what I see. Our faculty members come from many backgrounds, bringing life experiences and expertise that enhance the Dock experience for our students. Senior Experience, Social Issues trips, and many other unique Dock events provide the link between academic learning and the world in which students will work someday. I have a growing hope in the role our students will play in this future world. Our perceptive teachers understand the significance of this challenge and respond with appropriate wisdom. God’s principles continue to guide and provide a foundation for every situation and season of life. Students are prepared for the once in a lifetime future that awaits them. They will respond, as did the class of 1962, by making a difference, and by helping to shape the world around them. — Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber, Principal