Cfs maroon & grey spring08

The Maroon & Grey The Official CFS Alumni Connection

Spring 2008

Director’s Corner

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t is hard to believe six months have passed since I assumed the role of Director of Alumni Relations.

I first started working in the CFS Development Office in June of 2006, at which time I began to establish many new relationships with former students.

My CFS connection dates back more than thirty years to when my mother, Jim Tate ’52 with CFS Director of Janet Hartzell, first began working at Alumni Relations Lori McDermott Church Farm. I remember my mother always being satisfied with her work, and it is no surprise to me that she has remained at CFS for all these years. It is an honor and a privilege to serve the school and its mission in this capacity, and I hope, like my mother, to remain at CFS for many years to come.

One of my earliest CFS alumni-related memories is of one sunny afternoon in the late-1970s when Steve Kullen ’73 cruised up to our house on his moped for a surprise visit. I remain in contact with Steve, and I am pleased to report that he continues to impress me with that same happy-go-lucky manner I remember from so many years ago. I appreciate the fact that Steve, like so many other CFS alums, continues to support his school.

Many of you have complimented us on the increased number of opportunities being offered to CFS alumni to return to campus throughout the year. These include alumni soccer, basketball, tennis, and softball; the Christmas Pageant; History Month; the Alumni Dinner; Chapel guest speakers; Career Night; and more. There is even talk of a summer weekend featuring Friday-night fireworks for alumni and their families to enjoy. (Stay tuned.)

We have also received many kind remarks regarding our various communications efforts. The monthly E-Lert e-mails help keep alumni informed of the events taking place here on campus, and the quarterly “Credentials” newsletters provide interesting insights into present-day life at CFS. We also felt it important to bring back a newsletter focused on alumni.

As many of you know, Jim Tate ’52 has been and continues to be one of our more active and engaged CFS graduates. A long time member of the CFS Board, Jim also is the unofficial school historian and publisher of Vision and Ability: A History of CFS, The School at Church Farm. With encouragement and enthusiasm from Alumni Society President Sean Martin ’92, Jim, as editor of “The Alumni Connection,” did a fantastic job keeping alums connected to their alma mater.

Therefore, we dedicate this first issue of our new Maroon and Grey newsletter to Jim, with sincere appreciation for all his continued leadership and support. We intend to publish two issues per year.

Please feel free to send any “class notes” or other updates you may wish to share with your fellow CFS alums and we will be happy to include them in upcoming issues.

My e-mail address is lmcdermott@gocfs.net and my direct line is 610363-5338. If ever you are in the area, please stop by to say hello. It’s always nice to put a face with a name.

Kind regards,

Director of Alumni Relations

A “Mere Formality”

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FS once again hosted an alumni luncheon at the nearby Sheraton hotel just prior to the Sunday-afternoon performance of “Why The Chimes Rang.” The highlight of this year’s gathering was the presentation of an honorary diploma to former student and long-time employee LeRoy Coer.

A Philadelphia native, Roy attended CFS from 1945 to 1950 before leaving the school to enroll LeRoy Coer ’54 circa 1970 at the nearby Williamson Free Trade School. Following his graduation from WFT in 1954, Roy went to work in a Honeywell plant in Philadelphia.

In 1959, Roy accepted an offer to return to CFS to help manage and maintain an expanding and, in many respects, aging physical plant.

Roy continued to work at CFS until his retirement in 1996. Dozens of fellow CFS alumni, classmates, and former associates turned out to honor this great man for his many years of dedicated service.

Many stood to share fond memories of time spent in the company of Roy. Dave Lewis ’77 spoke for many when he suggested the presentation had been a “mere formality,” noting that in the hearts and minds of the hundreds of alumni who had the pleasure to know Roy, he had long been thought of as beloved member of the CFS family of graduates.

Spring Photo Exhibit Plans are underway for a spring photography exhibit featuring the work of both current and former CFS students.

Alumni are encouraged to send framed, ready-to-hang photos for display in the Sam Phillips Gallery located in Greystock Hall.

The deadline for alumni submissions is April 1.

The exhibit will be open to alumni and guests attending the annual Alumni Dinner on Saturday, April 26.

For additional information, please contact Lori at 610-363-5338 or lmcdermott@gocfs.net.

Avid photographer and traveler Ian McKee ’49 goes to the edge in search of the perfect shot.

Alumni Road Show

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ecognizing the fact that alumni may be unable to make it back to campus as often as they might like, CFS embarked upon a series of off-campus alumni socials this past spring, beginning with a gathering in New York hosted

by Arthur Marcus ’53. The Penn Club was the destination of several dozen CFS alumni and guests on the evening of April 7. Cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres were served as old friends reconnected and new friendships were formed.

Headmaster Shreiner provided the assembled audience with some timely campus updates. A series of alumni socials in other cities soon followed. With the leadership and support of alums such as Dale Elks ’74, Bob Graf ’62, Newt Disney ’48, and Robert Slough ’77, alumni receptions were held in Raleigh; Washington, D.C.; Phoenix; and Center City Philadelphia. We hope to continue this practice of hosting off-campus alumni get-togethers in the years to come.

Dale Elks ’74 and wife Kathy served as hosts for the alumni social in Raleigh, N.C., in June 2007 Newt Disney ’48 hosted the October 2007 alumni social in Phoenix, Ariz.

Cmdr. Paul Spear ’81, Bruce Hotaling ’62, Stu Brackney ’62, and Bob Graf ’62, together in Phoenix

The Headmaster chats with host Arthur Marcus ’53 at the NYC social

Stu Brackney ’62 received his honorary CFS diploma and Bible during the Phoenix gathering

Mike McNulty ’73 and Nick Gwira ’99 connect at the April 2007 social in New York City

Lt. Col. Robert Slough ’77, (center) host of the Washington, D.C., social, with Joe Rubin ’87 and Rick Burtner ’74

CFS Class of ’62 alums Bruce Hotaling, Stu Brackney, and Bob Graf reunited at the Phoenix gathering Andy Carrigan ’87 and Grant Nodine ’84 share a glass of wine and conversation at the NYC gathering

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Winter Alumni Weekend Review

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ach year, CFS is pleased to have alumni return to campus for the annual presentation of “Why The Chimes Rang.” In more recent years, an effort has been made to extend the number and variety of alumni-related offerings throughout the course of the December Pageant weekend. The alumni basketball game, resurrected in 2005, is once again drawing large numbers of alumni and guests back to campus for the Saturday afternoon contest.

Saturday evening activities have included alumni bowling and a trip to a nearby school to cheer on the current CFS varsity basketball squad. For the past two years, an alumni luncheon has been hosted at the nearby Sheraton hotel just prior to the Sunday afternoon Pageant performance. This The victorious alumni basketball squad poses during half-time year, the highlight of this well-attended gathering was the presentation of an honorary diploma to former student and long-time employee LeRoy Coer ’54. Dozens of alumni, family members, and friends were joined by both current and former members of the CFS faculty and staff in a memorable celebration of Roy’s distinguished CFS career.

Jim Tate ’52 and Bart Bronk ’96 at the alumni luncheon

Classmates Don Burt ’77 and Dave Lewis ’77 together again

LeRoy Coer ’54 proudly displays his honorary degree

(From left to right) Ervin Garcia ’02, Marvin Garcia ’99, Johnie Fennell ’00, Jon Harrar ’02, Steve McGovern ’03, Chris Hennessy ’04, and Andy Eattock ’00 joined in the tribute to Mr. Coer Coach Marc Turner welcomes Max Prempeh ’94 back to campus Allen Pyke ’69 and Webber Lewis ’80 congratulate fellow alum LeRoy Coer ’54

Olivier Chassin ’96 and CFS faculty member Jeff Holton enjoy one another’s company at the Sunday luncheon

John and Jack Kistler pictured together in the school gymnasium

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Voices From the Cannery* My First Day…And Then Some Ralph Held ’34** (As recounted to Jim Tate ’52)

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y first visit to CFS was with my father in the spring of 1927. I was 10 years old. We boarded a train in Bridgeport, CT, and arrived at the Frazer railroad station where we were picked up by an employee of the school in a Dodge sedan and then driven to the campus. Upon arrival, dad and I met with Colonel, who asked many questions of me, one of which was “In what kind of car were you picked up?”

“A Dodge,” I said. I had it right! I passed his “entrance exam” because Colonel informed my father that I could be enrolled that day, which was the case. Little did I know that I would not visit home again for three years!

Colonel assigned me to a cottage, which I believe was Cushman. My cottage, as all others back then, had a housemother. She and two upper school boys each had a room on the first floor. One of the older boys helped me settle in my room on the second floor.

Routines were easy to learn. Line up in the courtyard before all mealtimes. Enter the dining room by grade level. Line up in the courtyard to get your work assignment from Mr. Bashore. Sixth, seventh and eighth grades worked in the morning, with school in the afternoon. The rest of the boys worked in the afternoons and went to class in the morning.

Ralph Held ’34

I believe Mr. Carl was the geography teacher. I liked this subject and we often had drawing contests (draw Australia showing mountians, for example).

I and a boy named Knox each won a small knife for our drawings. I was in contact with Knox years ago and he didn’t remember the knife, but he used to work in the school laundry and told me my clothing number was 197!! (It was standard practice for all students to have a laundry number sewn into each article of clothing because all of the boys’ laundry was washed together. Sorting the dried clothes was by the numbers.)

Work for our physical capability was pulling weed dock out of the hay fields so horses would not eat the dock and get sick when grazing in the field.

Other jobs included picking up potatoes missed by the potato-digging machine and cutting dry corn stalks with a machete in the fields and placing them in piles. It was a long way down each row and back. The school’s hired farmer would offer 10 cents to the first boy to finish. Another farm activity was to form a circle, and using a small device, shuck the corn cobs. A 10-cent piece went to the person with an intensely red ear of corn!!

When it was cold, I was chosen to work in the cannery where on each Monday a pig was butchered. After it was dipped in boiling water, we used a bellshaped device to scrape off the hair. The second day the butcher would squeeze the grease out of the cracklings (crisp, browned skin of roast pork) and give us some to eat. He also made scrapple.

Recreation was great. Everyone participated. I became a Maroon. Maroon vs. Grey competition was very active. Our sports in the 1920s were basketball, football & track, and all boys participated to their individual abilities. I wasn’t a fast runner, but I liked to run the quarter-mile track in the evening. Church Farm had a football team, and we played Swarthmore, Valley Forge Military and West Chester high schools. Bill Stryke ’34, a classmate of mine, was our big lineman.

One interesting Saturday morning, a friend of the school brought 20 beagle hounds to campus so we could participate in rabbit-catching. We were in the fields between the Lincoln Highway and the original headmaster’s home next to the Chapel. All the boys spread out and the dogs began howling. First rabbit caught was by a Church Farm boy!! So much for the hounds!

Another favorite Saturday activity of mine was going to the horse stable to give Chunk and Nellie, horses that once were used in coal mines, pieces of my once-a-week apple that we received in Saturday dining hall. What a horse Chunk was! He was so clever he could untie his rope, unlock his gate and head for a pasture and some grazing time.

My vacations were spent in Philly with my oldest brother sharing the bed. It was very hot during the summers. Floor fans were on day and night! Very poor tasting water. Thank God my school buddy lived close by (West Philly). His name was Thomas Lyle Gardiner ’34, and he knew how to get around Philly.

His mother worked and she would put change in a stocking and hang it behind a door. This contained movie money for Lyle and me. Probably five/six cents. We would hitch a ride to Center City on the back of a truck! One of our favorite theaters was the Mastbaum, and it was a huge palace in its day.

Does it still exist?*** In the afternoon, we sometimes ventured to 69th Street, a popular commercial district at the western edge of Philadelphia, to the Tower Theater.

I spent four years in the US Navy as an Aviation Chief Radioman. When I returned to civilian life, I worked for Philco as an engineer and was assigned to a contract with the US Naval Engineering Service Unit. Pre-war, I had been with GE in Schenectady, NY. I continue to pursue my hobby of short wave radio. I am licensed by the FCC, call letters K6QS, to transmit on assigned radio frequencies. And I’m an active e-mailer who will welcome correspondence from CFS alumni, employees and students: K6qs@webtv.net.

During one of my flights back east many, many years ago, I read the following and it has stuck with me: The heart makes a record of every shining thing and plays it back like music through the years!

I believe this tutorial does more than you asked, but while writing it, my Church Farm moments were very clear. I would like to dictate my life for a book one day. Church Farm is where the first seed was planted, and God watched over me through thick and thin.

On February 9th, I celebrated my 91st birthday.

Ralph *”Voices” is a regular column about the history of CFS: its former students and employees, physical plant, campus life, and anecdotes from those who have passed through our school established by the Colonel in 1918. The cannery/carriage house was an unheated building without running water used as a dormitory for six months by the first five students who enrolled in the spring of 1918. It is symbolic of where our history began. **Ralph Held entered Church Farm in 1927 at age 10 and would have graduated as a member of the class of 1934. He remained a student until 1930 when the Depression was well underway. His current address is 850 Country Club Lane, Coronado, CA 92118-2411. ***The Mastbaum was opened in 1929 at 20th and Market, Philadelphia. It seated 4,717 and was the third largest theater in the country. It hosted both movies and live acts: Dean Martin/Jerry Lewis, Judy Garland, etc. Operations ceased in 1958 and the empty building began a long, slow decline and was eventually demolished.

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Yesterday’s News Bill Wealot ’78

Bill Wealot ’78 crosses the finish line at Humpy’s Marathon in Anchorage, Alaska, in August 2007

Bill Wealot, a CFS alumnus (Class of ’78) has always had a keen interest in history and has played an integral role in the effort to match names with all the senior portraits hanging in Greystock Hall. He currently serves as the cottage faculty advisor for Cushman Cottage and as the assistant coach for the cross country and track teams. Bill is an avid runner, and in 2007 he added two more states in his quest to run a marathon in every state in the country. He also recently earned a master’s degree in education from West Chester University. In each issue of The Maroon & Grey, Bill will provide an interesting glimpse into daily life at CFS throughout its history.

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he decision to create a CFS Hall of Athletic Honor was driven by a desire to celebrate the school’s rich tradition of athletic competition and achievement. Hall membership is open to individual athletes and coaches, teams, and boosters. Nominations are solicited from alumni, faculty, staff, and various other members of the extended school community. An inaugural class of inductees was announced (see below) Inaugural inductee Newt Disney ’48 and celebrated in a series of moving presentations at the Alumni Dinner in April of 2006. Two to three new members are scheduled to be added to the Hall every other year, and the Alumni Dinner scheduled for April 26 will feature the presentation of this year’s inductees. One of our more loyal and generous CFS donors has pledged to make a significant contribution to help underwrite the costs associated with mounting a related display. Our goal is to have this new display in place Inductees Art Smith and John in time for this year’s Alumni Dinner Ceschan ’94 with fellow wrestlers in Founder’s Pavilion.

From “The Maroon and Grey”

Inaugural Inductees

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Earl Wilkins ’26 • Rod Peddrick ’36 • Newt Disney ’48 Dan Hutchinson ’52 • Bruce Hotaling ’62 • Bill Eastridge ’63 Jeff Warren ’68 • Gino Sullivan ’79 • Dozie Mbonu ’88 John Ceschan ’94 • Joe Rhile - Coach • Art Smith - Coach

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ur football team played a game with St. Alban’s School in Washington, D.C., November 13, at ten o’clock A.M.

The team left here the day before, after lunch, in the bus driven

by Mr. Kirkner going by the way of Coatesville, passing over the Conowingo dam thru Baltimore to our nation’s capitol.

The boys reached St. Alban’s School about six o’clock and received a most cordial greeting from Mr. Lucas, the headmaster of the school. They were taken to the school infirmary to prepare for supper.

After a hearty meal Mr. Kirkner took the boys to see the points of interest in Washington.

First they visited the Congressional Library, where they saw many documents of historic interest, and from here they drove around the White House, Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, and Washington Monument.

When the boys returned to St. Alban’s School from this tour they listened to the radios for awhile; then went to bed.

The next morning after breakfast the squad went to the cathedral at Mt. St. Alban, returning in time to play the game scheduled at ten o’clock.

In this game our team showed more fight than at any time this season, even thought they lost 12 to 0. Our line proved to be quite strong both on the offensive and defensive. The forward passes thrown by J. McMahon and R. Dommel and caught by the Walther brothers and Henderson gained much ground for us.

After the game the boys dressed and ate lunch. They left Washington about one o’clock and returned here by the same route they went, arriving home at seven o’clock.

2008 Alumni Dinner Please join us for the April 26 Alumni Dinner in the

Founder’s Pavilion featuring the presentation of the 2008 class of CFS Hall of Athletic Honor inductees.

RSVP to Lori McDermott at 610-363-5338 or lmcdermott@gocfs.net

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CFS History Month

n hopes that it might foster increased opportunities to pass on and preserve memories and lore, “CFS History Month” was first introduced in April 2006. This inaugural program incorporated a broad spectrum of CFS highlights and facts starting with the school’s founding in 1918. The practice of recognizing and celebrating April 1 as “Founder’s Day” was resurrected. In its second year, History Month adopted a “Salute to the Military” theme, honoring the long tradition of service to country by CFS alumni that continues to this day.

This year, the History Month theme will be “A Celebration of Sports.”

The April program will again include guest speakers, daily e-mail updates, and both trivia and talent contests. The e-mail updates will feature notable figures and moments in CFS athletic history, as well as “this day in sports” highlights and bits of Olympic trivia. We will wrap up our History Month celebration with the Alumni Dinner on April 26. The theme this year will be “A Night in the Olympic Village.” Contributions of historical athletic achievements which may be included in the daily e-mail communication should be sent to Lori McDermott at lmcdermott@gocfs.net.

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Smile For The Camera C

FS graduates throughout the decades have often demonstrated a love of photography. This is increasingly the case among the younger population of alumni, as formal classroom instruction has been offered as an elective for more than twenty years.

to scan and digitize all the photographs, negatives, and slides I could find. When I completed the project eighteen months later, I had nearly 15,000 images.

Ian McKee is a member of the CFS Class of 1949 (Maroon). After leaving CFS, he spent a number of years in the Air Force before going on to earn a degree in chemistry from Rutgers University. Following graduation, Ian worked at Bell Laboratories for three years and then for several other companies including Hughes Aircraft Company in Los Angeles before going on to found and direct his own firm, I. McKee and Associates, until his retirement in 1995.

“For a long time my photos were family photos–the boys growing up. We owned an airplane for thirteen years, and so I took a huge number of aerial photos from across the United States. Today my subjects are more diverse. I like close-up photography of flowers and insects. I have been to thirty-five countries and continue to travel extensively and enjoy capturing the people, Bob Graf ’62 and wife, Joyce, in Alaska churches, temples, animals, and landscape of the places we visit.”

“I’ve been pursuing photography for forty years as an amateur, advanced amateur, and aspiring fine-art photographer. Starting out in 35mm and working my way up through 4x5 and 5x7, I’ve primarily been interested in monochrome, feeling that color is, for me, a distraction that interferes with composition. Although I do landscapes among other subjects, I try very hard not to be another ‘Ansel Adams Wannabe,’ a difficult effort at times out here in the picturesque west.”

One of the more successful alumni photographers would have to be Lou Bucklin ’46. Lou developed an interest in photography while still a student at CFS, though there was little opportunity for him to pursue this art form during his years on campus. Lou recalls, however, his mother surprising him with a Kodak folding camera one Christmas while he was home from school, and he has been taking pictures ever since.

For more then a decade, Ian has had the pleasure of leading photographic workshops for Arizona Highways magazine, covering much of the Southwest.

“While I am still a film photographer, I do appreciate the wonders of Photoshop and do scan negatives and print by inkjet printer. Darkroom printing has, alas, fallen by the wayside.”

“After I graduated from CFS, I went in search of a job that would enable me to develop my understanding and expertise. It took me forty tries before I finally landed a job with a studio in Philadelphia. I was hired to work in the filing department; however, so long as I kept up with my assigned responsibilities, I was allowed to pursue my interests in other areas of the operation as well. As a result, I learned a great deal in a relatively short period of time.”

Ian McKee ’49 and wife Margaret Wright

Ian and his wife Margaret Wright, also a talented photographer, live in Phoenix, Ariz., where the two of them are members of Imageworks, a group of twentyfive large-format photographers. Imageworks has put on several exhibitions in Arizona and New Mexico, and Ian and Margaret have also exhibited their work at art fairs in Sante Fe, Tempe, and Tucson.

Stu Brackney, CFS Class of 1962, and his wife Mary Menacker, who also live in the Phoenix area, recently connected with Ian and Margaret over dinner. Much of the conversation that evening revolved around a shared love of photography. Stu said it was his stepfather who first introduced him to this art form.

“His career was in the field of chemistry; he was a research chemist. He also took hundreds of portraits for hire and developed them at home. I never had the time to join the Shutter Club at CFS, but kept it on my list of things to do. Ever since, I have been playing around with taking pics.

Western landscape taken by Stu Brackney ’62

“My interest became far more serious when my wife got me a fabulous digital camera, the Canon Rebel XT. I have not stopped taking pictures since it arrived. I am interested in all sorts of subjects, scenery, and people, and when my sports-announcing career ends, I plan to take a more active interest in sports photography, as well.”

From 1956 to 1976, Lou owned and operated his own photography and pictureframing studio in Media, Pa. He continues to maintain a busy working schedule with a particular focus upon photo restoration. Along the way, Lou contributed a great deal of his time and expertise to helping CFS with its own picture-taking and preservation needs. We have Mr. Bucklin to thank for one of the more iconic images in CFS history, this memorable portrait of the Colonel (see below).

Lou captured the Founder in a pose that was familiar to all who knew him, glancing at his pocket-watch, ever mindful of the importance of punctuality in the demanding schedule he maintained throughout his tenure as headmaster. Lou had an artist reproduce this image in portrait form, which he then had framed and donated to CFS in a ceremony that took place during the annual alumni dinner.

This image has been used repeatedly throughout the years to help promote and advance the mission of the school.

There are other alumni photographers practicing their craft in many forms and in many places. It is hoped that a large number of these enthusiasts will make themselves known by submitting one or more of their framed, ready-to-hang pictures for inclusion in the exhibit scheduled to coincide with the Alumni Dinner in April. For additional information, please contact Lori McDermott at lmcdermott@gocfs. net or by phone at 610-363-5338.

Another member of the CFS Class of 1962, Bob Graf is likewise an avid and accomplished photographer. Bob and his wife Joyce live just outside Washington, D.C., in Rockville, Md. Though several hours away by car, Bob frequently returns to campus to attend alumni events, award ceremonies, and speaking engagements.

Bob also makes the effort to attend a variety of off-campus events, including choir performances and alumni socials. He can always be counted on to take his share of photos at each of these gatherings and then to quickly post them to his website for classmates, family, and friends to enjoy. Bob’s contribution of alumni photos can be seen throughout this issue of The Maroon & Grey. Bob told us that he could not recall “life before photography.”

“My parents have sent out photographic Christmas cards since they were married sixty-five years ago. They were developed and printed at home in black and white until around 1960. During my adolescent years I helped with this complex process. When I was at Church Farm School, I used to take pictures of Bruce Hotaling ’62 when he was pole vaulting to help him improve his technique.

“When my children were born, I would take pictures at the hospital every day and then go home and develop the film, print the photos, and mail them to family and friends. I have been taking photos non-stop ever since. Not long ago, I decided

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Lou Bucklin ’46 captured the image used to produce this well-known portrait of the Colonel

Alumni Notes Laurence Cooper ’27 (laurcooper@aol.com), the oldest-living CFS alumnus, attended the Alumni Dinner in Raleigh, N.C., area with son Charles in June 2007.

Bill Stryke ’34 turned 92 in December. His second career as a ballroom dancer is on hold at present while he finds a new studio to work with. Bill helped identify classmates from the early ’30s for the class portrait project.

Louis Bucklin ’46, who took many of the school’s group pictures in the late ’50s, is still keeping busy with his photography work. He focuses on the restoration of photos. He recalls his class had senior responsibilities for two years as there was no Class of ’45. Robert Newman, its only member, was drafted for the war in his senior year.

Stanley Hood ’47 and family returned to CFS this summer for the alumni picnic.

In Memoriam Samuel H. Barker ’30 Robert G. Hammond ’40 Robert D. Flowers ’44 George A. Stevenson ’48

Bill Stryke ’34 recently

Allan Perry ’35 was also assisted in identifying instrumental in identifyCFS students from the ing CFS alumni from the early 1930s early ’30s. A painting by his brother John Perry ’31, who has been gone for many years now, hangs in the northwest corner of the Chapel.

John Dwyer ’37, who died in Africa during WWII, lives on at the Chester County, Pa., Hall of Heroes website.

Most of the information they used in compiling his biography appears to have come from the student newspaper, The Maroon & Grey. Please visit http://dsf.chesco. org/heroes/dwyer/dwyer.htm. It is hoped that some of our other alumni who lost their lives in wartime can eventually be added to the site.

Harry Wytock ’38, Phoenix area resident, was able to attend the alumni social held in October. Harry’s generous contribution to the Annual Fund in December will help provide scholarships to those young men of greatest need.

Douglas C. Cofiell ’49 Thomas Leet ’61 Stanley Hood ’47 and Art Department Chair Jenny Sanderson at the summer alumni picnic

Jack Morrow ’49 (jmorrow20@cox.net) and wife Gerry currently reside in the Phoenix area.

Jack Morrow ’49 at the Phoenix social

Bill Golemon ’50 (billgolemon@frontier.net), raffle winner of the CFS maroon blazer at the Alumni Dinner last April, hopes to return for the festivities again this spring.

Harry Wytock ’38 and Headmaster Shreiner

Bill Boylan ’39 (Bill.Boylan@cox.net) has many fond memories of CFS. He left CFS when his mother moved away, returned to CFS the year after his class graduated, and became the first president of the student body.

Norm Hill ’53 (lefty8@pacbell.net) is enjoying the winter months at his condo on Maui. He is able to watch the humpback whales from his lanai. Norm comments he is blessed with health and a combined family of seven children and twenty grandkids.

George Kline ’59, a manufacturers’ representative for KIPCO in Stockton, Calif., was able to rearrange a business trip so that he could attend the alumni gathering in Phoenix.

Ed Ellison ’42 reports that he keeps very active with his involvement in several organizations and attending ship reunions in his free time. Ed notes he is in the process of selling his excess possessions, including a collection of postcards, bottles, and other tabletop antiques.

Norman E. Capp ’64 Richard D. Forrest* *Richard matriculated to Church Farm School in March 1928 at the age of 10.

Although he attended the school for less than two years, he remarked, “I have many fond memories of my life there…”

Upon his passing in 2007, CFS was a recipient of the Forrest Family Trust.

J. Gordon Schleicher ’62 (gschleicher@cablespeed. com) and wife Margie joined a Volunteer in Mission team and did Katrina recovery work in New Orleans in October. Gordon is also helping a local hospice organization as a part-time chaplain. They are both enjoying retirement in their new home in the country south of Michigan State University.

Dave Carroll ’62 (dave_carroll@comcast.net) and wife Jane celebrated their 40th anniversary in June 2007 on a dinner cruise with friends on the Navesink River.

Dave retired from the daily grind in 2006 and consults for several companies on international regulatory matters affecting the perfume and flavor industries. He also retired in 2004 as a Captain, USNR, after forty-two years of continuous active and reserve service as an intelligence officer in support of special warfare operations.

Pass It On Alumni contributions to the CFS Annual Fund are an impor tant source of suppor t for the ongoing CFS mission.

Your par ticipation is what matters most. The only gift that is too small is no gift at all. For more infor mation please contact Lori McDer mott at lmcder mott@gocfs.net or by phone at 610-363-5338.

George Kline ’59 in Phoenix

Peter Goda ’60 (papago1@verizon.net) reports his new address is 431 Chestnut St., West Reading, PA 19611; he’d be happy to hear from fellow classmates.

Carroll Peterson ’60 (carrollpeterson@bellsouth. net) is in his second year in retirement from working as a school counselor. He enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, odd “honey-do” jobs within the community, and various church activities.

Gray Whetstone ’60 (getwhet@comcast.net) has already begun organizing his class’s 50th-year reunion scheduled for 2010.

Dave Carroll ’62 and wife Jane celebrated their 40th anniversary with a cruise in June 2007

Manfred Chemeck ’63 (manhelm@manhelm.com) is President of the FIABCI International Education Program. He was recently named FIABCI University Instructor of the Year in 2007. For further details, please visit http://www.fiabciuniversity.org/, the International Real Estate Federation University’s website, where he is on the faculty.

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Alumni Notes Colonel Eric G. Weller ’74 (eric.weller@paharr.ang. af.mil), Commander of the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, was promoted to Brigadier General on August 12, 2007, at Harrisburg National Airport.

Herman Hengeveld ’63 (UMc728@comcast. net) and wife Peggy reside in Bucks County, Pa. They continue to attend alumni events on a regular basis.

Herman Hengeveld ’63 with brother Cecil ’64 and Peter Neall ’64 in September

Harold Jensen ’63 reports he is still at Deerfield Academy, where he has worked as a Security Officer since 1978.

Leslie Paul ’63 (forthepauls@yahoo.com) and wife Sylvia, who still reside in Texas, made a visit to CFS this fall. He spent several hours reminiscing about his senior year. Although we won’t go into details, he did recall a story about students attempting to race the farm trucks on the dirt road behind the school.

Brigadier General Cecil B. Hengeveld ’64 (cufly66@ verizon.net), Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans’ Affairs, was honored at his retirement ceremony on January 4, 2008, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. In this position, Hengeveld supervised the administration of veterans’ programs and services to Pennsylvania’s 1.1 million veterans and their dependents, in addition to overseeing the operation of the Commonwealth’s six veterans’ nursing homes and the Scotland School for Veterans’ Children.

Glenn Marad ’81 (gmarad@hotmail.com) is currently running North American Sales for a Division of American Express. Glenn, wife Sandy, and son Dan reside in Bucks County, Pa.

Brigadier General Eric Weller ’74

Chris Cortright ’77 (cmcortright@yahoo.com), wife Andrea DeLeon, and children currently live in the Baltimore area. Chris attended the alumni social in D.C. last April and has offered to host the next alumni gathering in the Baltimore/Inner Harbor area.

Joe Davis ’78 (joepdavis@aol.com) spends his winters in Palm Beach, Fla., and his summers on the island of Capri.

David Lindsay ’78 (david.a.lindsay@verizon.net) attended the alumni gathering in Washington, D.C., and returned to CFS in September to visit with former classmates at the annual alumni soccer game.

Colonel Chris Miller ’78 (lordship@comcast.net) of Mercer, Pa., returned to CFS in November to speak with students and faculty regarding his career and recent retirement after twenty-five years of service in the United States Air Force. Colonel Miller was Chief of Operations and Plans Division in the Office of Air Force Reserve in the Pentagon.

Glenn Marad ’81 and family at the alumni picnic

Grant Nodine ’84 (gnodine@nhlhockey.com) was able to reconnect with CFS alums at the alumni social held in NYC last April. Grant is employed as the Senior Director of Web Operations for the National Hockey League.

Bill Smead ’84 (Bill@sigJ.com), wife Lisette, and two boys currently live in the Rochester, N.Y., area. Bill is a Computer Forensics Expert and has offered to return to CFS to take part in the Returning Graduates Series initiated this past January.

Steve Morse ’85 (Steve@GasValuation.com) and fiancée Kellie Humphries will be married on August 8, 2008.

Andy Carrigan ’87 (andy.carrigan@gmail.com) and wife Amee Shah are proud parents of daughter Liya Shah Carrigan, born in November 2007. Andy was among the many alumni and guests to attend the NYC alumni social last April.

Nick Nye ’88 (nnye@in-formstudio.com) is an architect in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The former valedictorian would like to return to CFS to take part in the Returning Graduates Series started in January 2008.

Cecil Hengeveld ’64, wife Peggy and Headmaster Shreiner in January 2008

Al Lopez ’66 (airlopez185@comcast.net) resides in Colorado and is a pilot with Frontier Airlines.

Rick Carrion ’69 (elf1888@earthlink.net) is very happy to report that the museum-quality restoration of yacht ELF is nearing completion, with re-launch scheduled now for April 11, 2008. It has taken over sixteen years to replace every piece of wood, except the wooden keel.

He is working daily, now finishing the interior. Please visit www.CYRG.org to learn more and view photos.

Stew Cleaver ’71 (scleaver@dejazzd.com) and family returned to CFS for the annual alumni soccer game in September. Stew’s daughter-in-law served as the lead photographer for that event.

Col. Chris Miller ’78 with members of the Student Ambassadors group during his November visit to campus

Rick Burtner ’74 (burtnerr@yahoo.com) comments, “Nearly every week, I find myself drawing from the foundational disciplines, values, and work ethic that were instilled at CFS. What a blessing to have been a part of the CFS experience. Living in northern Va., I continue to be smitten by the ‘entrepreneurial bug.’ I left my last technology company late last year, having taken it from start-up to $31MM of profitable revenue in less than five years. I am consulting and networking for my next ‘platform opportunity’ to grow another company. Cissi and I are nearly empty nesters, with our two youngest children already juniors in college. The only ‘child’ left is our two-year-old long-haired dachshund puppy, Stanley.

We hope to see everyone at the April Alumni Dinner!”

Don Burt ’77 (donburt@hotmail.com), wife Shawn, and three boys recently relocated to Chester Springs, Pa., from the East Fallowfield area. Don not only remains active with alumni events but is also a member of the CFS Board of Directors, scout leader, and umpire.

Ben McNamara ’81 is the new chef at St. Stephen’s Green located at 1701 Green St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Stew Cleaver ’71 limbers up prior to the alumni soccer game

Steve Kullen ’73 (St.Kullen@prodigy.net) has returned to local government in southern Maryland as the county government’s watershed planner.

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Commander Paul Spear ’81 (pd.spear@gmail.com) and Vanessa Blankenship were married on May 18, 2007. Paul is currently the Commander of USS Tucson, a nuclear submarine stationed out of Pearl Newlyweds Paul Spear ’81 Harbor, Hawaii. and Vanessa Blankenship

Walter Beck ’89 (Info@WSBeck.com) and family currently reside in the Allentown, Pa., area. Wally returns to CFS to participate in the annual alumni soccer game and stops by when he is “in the neighborhood” for business.

Wally Beck ’89 and Arthur Marcus ’53 on the bench at the alumni soccer game

Adam Doyle ’89 (adamdoyle@globalfinancial.net) has been successfully running Global Financial (www. globalfinancial.net), a national Mortgage Banking firm, since 1994. Any alumni in that industry should contact Adam via e-mail and see if there might be a way to team up. Adam is still in the Marine Corps Reserves, as a Gunnery Sergeant and currently a Brigade Platoon Sgt. in 4th ANGLICO (http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Naval_Gunfire_Liaison_Company), a Special Operations unit specializing in Airborne operations, terminal control of Gunnery Sergeant Adam Doyle ’89 spoke to CFS tactical close air support and students in April 2007. liaisons’ to foreign forces for fire support.

Letter From Admissions

Alumni Notes Clinton Fields ’90 (cfields@forcefieldstrack. org) reports that daughter Ayanna, a sophomore at the Academy of Notre Dame and an accomplished member of the track and field team, will be competing in multiple events at this year’s indoor state championship. You can find the video of her long-jumping at http://www.brightcove.tv/title. jsp?title=1398206873.

Clinton Fields ’90 and wife Michele

CPT Jason S. Kittlesen ’91 (jskitt7@hotmail.com) returned to Texas after serving in the armed forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jason was the Pilot-inCommand of an AH-64D Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter tasked to conduct aerial reconnaissance and security in Baghdad. Jason recently presented CFS a gift of the American Flag he flew during a recon mission on September 29, 2007.

Nate Harris ’92 (nateh7@yahoo.com), wife Keirstan, and two children, Nathaniel and Beckham, are now living in Summerville, S.C. They are both teachers and coaches.

Nate coaches football and soccer while Keirstan coaches cheerleading.

Jamie Seymour ’92 (jamieseymour@hotmail.com) has relocated from the NYC area and is now residing outside Pittsburgh, Pa., with his wife Tina. Jamie’s new address is 212 Snyder Dr., Coraopolis, PA 15108-2940.

David Hatchard ’93 (dlhatchard@gmail.com) now lives in NYC and has a new position at work: Senior Project Manager, Lincoln Center Development.

Darshan Dohle ’94 (darshan_dohle@yahoo.com) is currently working as a pilot for a private military firm in Afghanistan.

Max Prempeh ’94 (Maxwell.Prempeh@uphs.upenn.edu) returned to campus last spring as a guest speaker for Career Night. He also played in the alumni basketball game in December.

Bart Bronk ’96 (bbronk@gocfs.net), wife Chrissy, and older sister Emilia welcomed a new addition to the family. Charles Barton Bronk arrived into the world on January 4, 2008. He shares a name with his dad, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and (they think) greatgreat grandfather.

Charles Barton Bronk

Moussa Kone ’96 and fiancée Andrea at a friend’s wedding in September 2007

Moussa Kone ’96 (nanopilot1@yahoo.com) is currently residing in Hollywood, Calif. He returned to CFS in September 2007 with fiancée Andrea. Moussa completed his high school degree at a local public school in D.C. and graduated from the University of Maryland in 2001 with a degree in government and politics. Moussa is currently working in the real estate field and is looking to return to law school.

Director of Admissions Bart Bronk ’96 with associates Patricia Ceschan and Colletta Roberts

Bart Bronk, Class of 1996, returned to school on October 1 as the first alumnus to direct CFS Admissions. He invites any alumni interested in potential admission for family or friends, or in being an admissions ambassador, to contact him at 610-363-5346 or bbronk@gocfs.net.

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t is hard to believe that it has already been four months since my return to campus. It has been a wonderful homecoming for me, and I am greatly enjoying the chance to offer the kind of opportunity I had as a student here to the CFS students and leaders of tomorrow.

While the weather keeps getting colder, our 2008-2009 admissions cycle is beginning to heat up. As applications pour into our office from across the area – indeed, the nation and the world – we begin the challenging task of building our incoming classes of September 2008.

One of my major goals as Director of Admissions is to maintain and grow the impact that you, our alumni, can have as ambassadors for the admissions process. You have been faithful supporters of the school through attending on- and off-campus events, donating to the Annual Fund, bringing speakers to campus, and in so many other ways. Please know that one equally – if not more – significant way you can give back to CFS is by being a source of student referrals.

There is simply no better advertisement for our school than a man whose life was changed as a student here. Be they family, friends, co-workers, or casual acquaintances, I hope you feel empowered to “talk up” CFS and the great work that goes on here to everyone you encounter.

As I, myself, learn “the ropes” of today’s CFS admissions process, I’m left with a few impressions about the make-up of our 21stcentury applicant pool that you, our alumni ambassadors, should know as you represent the school in your community.

First and foremost, today’s applicants to CFS are more talented, more motivated, and more determined than ever. Our typical admissions candidate is an A/B student, who is respected by teachers, has strong standardized test scores and well-rounded talents on the athletic field, participates in extra-curricular activities, and is, increasingly, skilled in music and the fine arts. Of course, what makes our school so special is that we can offer an incredible educational experience – at an uncommonly affordable price – to these outstanding young men, for most of whom paying the typical high tuition of a private school would be impossible.

Of course, with increasing interest from talented applicants comes increasing competition. This year’s ninth grade class will be our most competitive to date; we anticipate a healthy waiting list and will certainly have to turn away some truly fine candidates.

Chris Dorer ’97 (cdorer@gmail.com) and fiancée Emily DeGarmo will be married on June 14, 2008.

They joined other alums and guests at the 2007 Alumni Dinner.

Chris Dorer ’97 and Emily DeGarmo

Tom Phelan ’97 (tom@pmamoney.com) continues to own and operate a successful mortgage finance operation with offices in both Pennsylvania and Florida.

His generous gift to the CFS Choir helped fund the summer performance and outreach tour of South Africa.

Given this reality, one of the best pieces of advice you can give anyone interested in a CFS education for their son is to begin that decision-making process when he is in sixth or seventh grade. Our middle-school applications do not approach the volume that we receive for ninth and tenth grade. To the extent a family can apply for their son to come here as a middle-schooler, it will greatly help his prospects of ultimate enrollment as a CFS student.

As always, I’m available to answer any questions that you – or those whom you are referring – might have about CFS and our admissions process. Also, make sure to stop in to the Admissions Office whenever you come back to campus – fellow Griffin (or Aggie!) alums are always welcome.

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Alumni Notes

Where Are They Now? A regular look at former faculty and staff

Steve Loney ’97 (steve_loney79@yahoo.com) and wife Erica are proud parents of a newborn son, Stephen A. Loney III, born October 18, 2007. The entire family, including older sister Jessica, is doing well.

Stephen A. Loney III

Richard Rapp ’97 (richcorpsmen@yahoo.com) requests we share his new e-mail address with all alums who might be interested. Richard currently resides in San Diego, Calif.

Adam Tinkler ’00 was recently seen with his singing group on the BET network.

Second Lieutenant Tom Carroll ’01, U.S.M.C. (USNA Class of 2006), (usmc9883@ yahoo.com) is deployed in Anbar province, Iraq, about 200 miles northwest of Baghdad.

Tom has been there since September and is working closely with Iraqi police detachments to patrol and maintain order in several towns. His Arabic is improving daily and the Iraqi kids love the crayons, markers, and other “luxuries” that he passes out, courtesy of family and friends back in the States (including the CFS community.) Tom and his wife Leslie (cousin of Rick McGovern ’01, Steve McGovern ’03, and current CFS junior Shane McGovern) were married at the United 2nd Lt. Tom Carroll ’01 with Iraqi children States Naval Academy Chapel in April 2007 by his uncle, Rev. Rick McGovern.

Rashad Hannah ’01 (RSHannah@comcast.net) and his wife currently reside in Ludowici, Ga. Rashad made the long trip back to CFS in September to take part in the alumni soccer game and once again proved himself a force to be reckoned with, much as he did during his years here at school.

Rashad Hannah ’01 at the alumni soccer game in September

Kristian Linares-Colón ’03 (xtreme_pr@yahoo.com) has returned home after serving his third tour of Iraq. His squadron provided maintenance support for the MH-53 Helicopter. Brother Julian ’09 presented a flag to CFS on Kris’s behalf.

Brian Smith ’05 is studying abroad in Australia this semester. According to faculty member Kevin Korb, “Brian is mostly looking forward to the surf, as he is an avid surfer no matter what the water temperature is. He surfs through the winter, so this should be a nice change.”

Matt Kaplan ’07 (mk649952@wcupa.edu) performed a classical guitar piece for students and faculty in the Chapel of the Atonement in January 2008, followed by a question/answer session moderated by Rich Lunardi. Matt shared his experiences of college life at West Chester University, where he is pursuing a degree in music.

Hyun Jun Lee ’07 (hjlee8804@uchicago.edu) returned to CFS to update students and faculty regarding college life at the University of Chicago.

Andrew Mastin ’07 (andyman701@yahoo.com) returned to visit the seniors and underclassmen this fall. He is currently attending Reading Area Community College on a full-time basis.

Howard and Dee Wright

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oward P. Wright recalls that he first became aware of CFS while a student at Episcopal Academy (Class of ’48), when the two schools would square off in a variety of athletic competitions. Thus began a relationship with CFS that continues more than sixty years later.

Mr. Wright would play an important role in the lives of hundreds of CFS alums in the course of his nearly seventeen years spent working at the school (1961-1978). Most often remembered as the Director of Guidance, Counseling and College Placement, Mr. Wright taught courses in English and history, coached basketball and track, and also served as Pageant Director for the better part of his tenure at CFS. Mr. Wright has fond memories of time spent in the company of CFS students, both on and off campus. He, his wife Dee, and son “Howie Jr.” frequently organized and led historic work projects and community-service activities. Fort Mifflin, The Olympia, The Cliffs and Fairmount Park were among the weekend destinations the Wrights and their entourage of students would travel to and support with their volunteer efforts.

The ’77 and ’78 winter break trips to Mystic Seaport and Newport are likewise well remembered, as Mr. Wright led a van-load of CFS students on New England expeditions that were both informative and entertaining. Armed with his trusty CB radio, Mr. Wright proved himself to be a worthy navigator and captain.

Mr. and Mrs. Wright supported many campus-based social activities, including a series of annual school dances. In addition, class plays were always a rewarding experience.

Mr. Wright recalls with particular delight the sight of Mike Russo dancing to the “Pink Panther” theme in a costume Mrs. Wright made for him. The Wrights also enjoyed hosting students for fun and games in their home.

Following his extended stay at CFS, Mr. Wright went on to enjoy a long and distinguished career as both a counselor and professor at the University of Maine. He retired in 1994 as Coordinator Emeritus of Counseling Services and Cooperating Professor of Psychology.

Mr. and Mrs. Wright have lived in their Southport Island, Maine, home since 1979. This past June 15, the Wrights celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. They continue to enjoy downhill skiing, noting that all one has to do is stand at the top of a mountain on a clear day to see and feel the wonders of the Good Lord!

Mr. and Mrs. Wright would love to hear from their friends and former students. The address is PO Box 255, Southport, ME 04576 or e-mail at hpwbyh2o@yahoo.com.

Howard Wright counsels student Mike Ortiz ’73

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And Now The End is Near...

“And now, the end is near…” – that powerful opening line from a song Frank Sinatra made famous all those years ago: “My Way.” To some extent it is a somber reflection, and yet in many ways it is indicative of the start of new and rewarding chapters. Perhaps a more appropriate tribute to Joe Rhile would be entitled “Right Way,” as Joe has been doing things the “right way” for as long as anyone can remember.

Early days at CFS

For the past forty-two years, Joe has devoted himself to the service of CFS, its mission, and the hundreds of students who had the pleasure of coming to know and respect this great man. Whether it was in the classroom, on the mats, out in the fields or in the front seat of an automobile, Joe has always embodied the finer aspects of this exceptional institution.

Teacher, coach, mentor, friend – Joe has certainly touched the lives of countless CFS students in a favorable and lasting manner. And now the end is near, as Joe will be retiring at the close of this school year.

On behalf of all the CFS alumni, we wish to express our most sincere gratitude and appreciation to this good and faithful servant.

A relaxed moment

In his Wilkins classroom

With the Class of 1971 in June 2007

Joe and Mary Ellen Rhile at a campus dinner in 2007

Demonstrating a wrestling move

Circa 1974

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Class Portrait Project

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he attempt to match names to all senior portraits currently displayed in Greystock is proceeding, thanks to the efforts of Bill Wealot ’78. We have photos from 1923 to 1967 to caption, and we will begin expanding the collection by adding newer pictures. The plan is to relocate the display to Alumni Hall over the summer.

Questions still remain regarding the identification of particular classes. Class photos are also needed for the Class of 1929, 1960 and 1971. Please contact Bill Wealot at wealotbill@aol. com or via phone at 610-363-5356 if you can assist with these efforts. Photos may also be mailed to Bill’s attention at CFS, The School at Church Farm, PO Box 2000, Paoli, PA 19301.

Original photos will be returned upon request.

If you would like the photos of your class to get “priority” treatment, we are looking for individuals or groups of alumni to help sponsor this project. Each completed frame costs about $200. Please contact Krista Peterson in the Development Office for more information (kpeterson@gocfs.net). Help support your class!

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FS would like to recognize and thank Arthur Marcus ’53 for his significant contributions of time and resources in helping to organize and launch the new “Living History Series.” CFS has partnered with the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry in an effort to recruit guest speakers associated with compelling moments in history to address our students, as well as those from surrounding schools in the county.

The inaugural event of this new series, featuring Arthur’s good friend, former Navy pilot and current Nebraska State Treasurer Shane Osborn, took place on the evening of December 13 in the CFS Chapel. Mr. Osborn recounted the events of April 1, 2001, when the surveillance plane he was commanding was suddenly struck by a Chinese fighter jet in international air space over the South China Sea. Miraculously, Mr. Osborn managed to land the crippled plane safely on the Chinese island of Hainan where he and his twenty-two crewmates were subsequently held captive for the next eleven days.

Mr. Osborn recounted this experience and the life lessons and training that enabled him to survive the ordeal. A lively, studentdriven question-and-answer session followed.

The evening featured the performance of several patriotic and seasonal selections by the CFS Choir led by Choral Director Gary Gress. This program proved to be a rewarding experience for all involved, and it is hoped that the series will continue for many years to come.

Thanks again to Mr. Marcus for helping make this memorable evening possible.

Arthur Marcus ’53 and the Hon. Shane Osborn

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Coming Events...

• History Month: April 1-30 • Spring Alumni Weekend: April 26

Hall Of Athletic Honor Alumni Dinner Alumni Tennis Alumni Softball Alumni Wrestling

• Graduation: June 7 • First Day of Classes: September 2

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he Maroon and Grey is the Official Alumni Connection of CFS, The School at Church Farm.

Published twice a year, we welcome and encourage contributions from our readers. Should you have an update, memory, photo, or fact to share with your fellow CFS alums, please contact Lori McDermott, CFS Director of Alumni Relations, at lmcdermott@gocfs.net or by phone at 610-363-5338. The address for regular mail remains PO Box 2000, Paoli, PA 19301

Admissions Ambassadors

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id you know that in recent years, nearly nine out of ten students admitted to CFS were referred to the school by alumni, parents, and staff ? The referral of a qualified applicant is one of the more significant contributions you can make to your alma mater. Should you wish to refer a prospective new student or request some updated admissions materials, please contact Bart Bronk ’96 at 610-363-5346 or bbronk@gocfs.net.

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