THE MAROON & GREY The Official CFS Community Connection
WINTER/SPRING 2014
STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics at CFS This issue of the Maroon & Grey focuses on the arts and how they inform almost every facet of the CFS experience, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Ethical Leadership programming. Now, for the first time, CFS strives to complete a challenge grant to formalize this programming and implement a series of new projects that will enhance opportunities for our students at every level.
CFS Receives Major Challenge Grant At a time when many other schools are streamlining and enhancing their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curricula, Church Farm School has received a major challenge grant from the E. E. Ford Foundation to take this to a new level. The grant will support the investigation, and implementation of ways to incorporate the Ethical Leadership program and the arts into its STEM programming. With the inclusion of the arts, the acronym becomes “STEAM,” invoking all the forward movement the term implies. The Brooklyn-based E. E. Ford Foundation makes highly competitive challenge grants to independent secondary schools throughout the nation. Under the terms of the Ford Challenge, the Foundation will match all funds raised by the School for this project up to $50,000. The grant will support the design of the STEAM curriculum to provide robust opportunities to engage students in authentic problem solving and ethical literacy. The curriculum will feature projects designed to educate CFS students and engage with the local community. Potential topics include: • Ethics and Applied Science - Bioethical Issues • Ethics and Math - Statistics, Business and Leadership • Ethics and Art - Intellectual Property and The Challenges of the 21st Century According to Head of School, Ned Sherrill, “The Church Farm School seeks to educate students who are not just good test takers, but extraordinary problem solvers. The new STEAM programming will deepen and enhance this emphasis.”
New Griffin Military Scholarship Aids Two Students
First CFS Gala Heralds New York in the 1930s With the engaging theme of New York in the 1930s, the first annual Church Farm School Gala will entice old and new friends alike to relive the momentous events, and simple everyday stories of this complex decade. Centered on 30 paintings by George H. Rothacker, the Gala will also feature CFS student art as well as songs from the thirties by the CFS choir. CFS has partnered with Mr. Rothacker, a celebrated local painter and grandfather of a ninth grader, to center its first gala around these new paintings of New York in the 1930s which include celebrities such as Cole Porter, Fiorello LaGuardia, Fred Astaire, Joe Lewis and Yankees of the Thirties as well as beautiful and iconic city scenes. Mr. Rothacker will contribute 50% of the sale of these paintings to CFS. The artwork and stories about each piece can be viewed at http://www.newyork1930s.com.
“One-tenth of all known CFS alumni have served in the military, and a few have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Some, like Major General Eric Weller ’74 and Brigadier General (Ret.) Cecil Hengeveld ’64 have risen to the highest ranks in their respective services,” explains Alumni Director Lori McDermott. She adds that, “Today, some CFS students are cared for by family members who have served in the military or are currently deployed.”
Peggy and Cecil Hengeveld ’64 met Griffin Scholar Shane Carter ’17 at the fall Griffins Scholars luncheon. Their efforts and those of Major General Eric Weller ’74 have resulted in the new Military Scholarship program for students whose parents or guardians serve in the armed forces.
In memory or honor of CFS alumni veterans and current service members, Church Farm School has initiated the new Griffin Military Scholarship Fund for young men from military families. According to Mr. Hengeveld, “Though we have tried to support all CFS students through the years, my wife Peggy and I wanted to do something special to recognize the sacrifices our military families make every day.” Two current CFS students, Shane Carter ’17 and Emmitt Jeffries ’16, are the recipients of the first Griffin Military Scholarships donated by Mr. and Mrs. Hengeveld and General Weller. As the fund builds, more students will be sponsored. For more information about this inspiring program, please contact Ms. McDermott (lmcdermott@gocfs.net or 610.363.5338).
Lacrosse Debuts at CFS
Ruthanne and Gary Schlarbaum and Minnie and John Kirwin chair an accomplished Gala Committee composed of 47 board members, friends, alumni, and parents. Sally Graham, CFS Board Member and former President of the Board of Managers, is the Honorary Chairperson. Art and music department faculty members, Kevin Korb, Aaron Schnittman, John Ceschan and Gary Gress will also work with students to make this a most memorable evening. The Gala will unfold at The High Point at St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley sending 200 guests back to the thirties in the Big Apple. Dress will be festive or of the period, and there will be cocktails, dinner, a student show, and live and silent auctions. For more information, contact Suzette Baird (610.363.5383 or sbaird@gocfs.net.)
Church Farm School’s first lacrosse team posed for a yearbook picture during its first home game in April. The inaugural team is already holding its own against established programs. Coaches are (from left) faculty members Doug Magee, Kevin Korb, and Eric James.
FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Friends, This particular issue of Maroon & Grey emphatically details the very nature of our mission work. It is a genuine witness that we exist because of the partnerships we have with so many friends and supporters who care deeply about giving young men a hand up rather than a hand out, and that these same young men are doing incredible things with the opportunities this partnership provides. We proudly salute and thank the growing list of donors who are committed to making a lasting difference while also honoring the recipients of this great generosity, the boys themselves, who are making good on their part of the bargain. Talk about return on investment, just look through these pages and see what is going on here! Even those of us who live and work with the boys are astonished at all the things they are capable of doing and actually make happen on a daily basis. And, to be sure, the stories told here are but the tip of a growing iceberg of achievements earned as the boys reach for new heights being set for them by extraordinary educators in and out of the classroom. We are already imagining where our youngest students, especially those deeply involved in robotics, will be in only a few short years and how our STEAM program will grow to accommodate their expanding educational horizons. We anticipate another generation of athletes who now have new levels of achievements to emulate and upon which they set
REMEMBERING REMARKABLE LIVES Church Farm School mourned the death of a teacher and an administrator this year, men who represented the very best qualities that the School strives to instill in all of its students. RICH LUNARDI Rich Lunardi, for 32 years a CFS teacher, admission director and college counselor died on November 5 of cancer. Highly respected both personally and professionally, Mr. Lunardi and his wife Elaine extended a helping hand to all who needed one. Fighting serious illness over the last year with humor and determination only strengthened his humanity and didn’t prevent him from, once again, assisting seniors with the college admissions process. The day following his death, Mr. Lunardi was eulogized in story, poem and song as the entire School community gathered in the Chapel of the Atonement to share memories of Mr. Lunardi. He was remembered as a friend, mentor, teacher, coach and father figure. At the very end of the service, the assembled sang one of his favorite hymns, Indescribable. KEN RODGERS The entire CFS community was deeply saddened by the news that Kenneth Rodgers, Sr., former Assistant Head of School and Director of Academics, who had retired last June, died suddenly on September 20th at his home in Puerto Rico. In addition to a distinguished academic career, Mr. Rodgers wrote an acclaimed description of urban family life entitled Not My Shadow: A True African American Story. Shortly before leaving Church Farm School, Mr. Rodgers said: “I have searched the entire country for a School like this one, hoping that somewhere I might find one getting it right, and I consider myself fortunate to have found it here. The vision of Church Farm School is not only right, it is righteous.” Mr. Sherrill wrote to the faculty that, “I know that many hearts are broken in learning of this news, including my own. Yet, even in our grief and sorrow, let us affirm a life well lived and honor the gifts we have been fortunate to receive out of Ken’s powerful and generous spirit thanking God for his life among us.” Ken and his wife Blanca were also CFS parents as their sons, Ken, Jr. and Keita, graduated from CFS.
their own sights. Student leadership, community service and living into a richer sense of “brotherhood” also present opportunity for each and every boy as they work to fashion a young adulthood for themselves and their friends. It is very gratifying to read letters from a number of alumni who see a school transformed, yet very much in tune with the purpose for which is was founded. We publish one particular letter in the Alumni Director’s Corner on page nine because we think it represents a wider sentiment among other Aggies and Griffins even though it speaks so well of a singular alumnus’ experience. We trust that it also is only the tip of a growing iceberg of affection many of you hold for CFS today. The school has and must continue to change in some ways, but without losing sight of its God centered work. For that we are privileged to be part of something greater than any one of us and remain dedicated to its strengthening and sustainability long into the future. With all of this in mind, may your own heart be filled with the same pride and joy we share in this wonderful work. And we look forward to seeing many of you back on campus very soon. With warm regards,
The Reverend Edmund K. Sherrill II Head of School
ANN ELISE SMOOT PRESENTS CELEBRATORY ORGAN RECITAL The incomparable H. P. Möller Pipe Organ console returned to the CFS Chapel of the Atonement in time for Church Farm School’s grand celebration of the completion of the William B. Dietrich Foundation Challenge in 2013. Since then, the console has undergone more than eight months of extensive repairs and renovations. Thanks to the 2012 challenge grant and the Ann Elise Smoot greeted attendees, including family and friends, at a reception following a many generous donors concert heralding the return of the CFS organ who participated, the to the Chapel of the Atonement. Ms. Smoot narSchool’s historic organ rated her beautiful program with stories about has sustained more the composers and the music she played. than $80,000 in repairs and renovations. According to Head of School, Ned Sherrill, “The refurbishment of the organ console will preserve an integral part of the Chapel and its heritage of beautiful sacred music for at least the next 100 years. We are deeply grateful to all who participated and especially to Frank Cooper of the William B. Dietrich Foundation and the Buck Family of the 25th Century Foundation.” Ann Elise Smoot, an internationally acclaimed organist who grew up in the Philadelphia area, presented the magnificent celebratory concert. With two degrees from Yale and numerous awards for scholarship and organ playing, Ms. Smoot also studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Now living with her husband and daughter on the grounds of Windsor Castle where her husband directs the Choir of St. George’s Chapel, she performs in great cathedrals and concert venues throughout the world.
For other important obituaries see pages 10 and 11.
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The Church Farm School 2013 - 2014 Board of Directors Mark T. Carroll P ’00, ’01, Chairman and President Mathew J. Burns P ’10, Vice Chairman and Vice President Stephen A. Loney ’97, Secretary Richard H. Gherst II, Treasurer The Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill II, Head of School
Alemayehu Addis ’97 Gregory W. Coleman Samuel B. Cupp, Jr. P ’02 The Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel III Stephen B. Darby Kermit S. Eck, Esq. The Rev. Canon Preston B. Hannibal John P. Kirwin III P ’02 Stacey Shreiner Kley John Pickering Philip Price Gary G. Schlarbaum Walter K. Smith ’86 Norman Strate
Honorary Board Members Samuel H. Ballam III Charles A. Ernst Sally N. Graham Morris C. Kellett Gibbs Lamotte Erwin P. Roeser ’41 Robert G. Rogers, Jr. Jesse D. Saunders Cannie C. Shafer James Tate ’52 Christopher H. Washburn
NEW LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CREATED AT CFS
CHURCH FARM SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS NEW OFFICER CFS has announced the appointment of Matthew J. Burns, President and CEO of The Burns Group as Vice Chairman of the Board. According to Head of School Edmund K. Sherrill, “This new position of Vice Chairman will help us to prepare Board Members for future leadership. We are very pleased that Matt, the father of a CFS graduate, has accepted this position.”
Matthew Burns (right) and Steve Darby celebrated the new school year at the annual Board Reception. Mr. Burns is the new Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and Mr. Darby chairs the Development Committee.
In addition to this new appointment, announced at the January 28 Annual Meeting, current Board officers remain in their positions. They are: Chairman and President, Mark T. Carroll, the parent of two CFS graduates; Secretary, Stephen A. Loney, ’97, an attorney with Hogan Lovells US LLP; and Treasurer Richard H. Gherst ll, a retired executive.
Cannie Shafer (left) and Sally Graham also attended the Board Reception. Both retired from the Board of Directors this year and now serve on the Honorary Board. They were the first women to join the Board, and Mrs. Graham also chaired the former Board of Managers for many years. Mrs. Shafer is the Principal of Girard College’s Lower School.
Two new Board Members were welcomed, including Alemayehu Addis ’97, Manager of IT Security and Privacy for Protiviti; and Philip Price, an educational administrator and consultant. The Board also honored Sally Graham and Cannie Shafer, who will continue to serve as Honorary Board Members, for their many years of service to the School and its students.
W. W. SMITH FOUNDATION LUNCHEON
Expanding the “face of CFS in the community” is the primary charge of Church Farm School’s new Leadership Council, composed of business and civic leaders who are committed to the School’s mission and take a personal interest in the welfare of its students. Moderated by former Board Chairman Sam Ballam III, the founding members are Michael Hankin, Bill Harral, John Kirwin, Kristen LaDow, Frank Leto, Bob Riley, Rick Weber and Hall Vetterlein. Having held its initial meeting in October 2013, the Council conducted a breakfast forum on “CFS in the Educational Marketplace,” in early April. Chris Seeley, CFS Assistant Head and Director of Academics, moderated an expert panel which included CFS Board Member Philip Price, Alumnus and public school administrator Chris Johnson, and Director of Admission Brandon Zeigler. Panelists’ comments triggered a lively discussion regarding educational issues facing Philadelphia boys and inner-city boys in general. Board and audience members freely expressed their opinions regarding the challenges posed in solving these problems, and Church Farm School’s unique role as a college preparatory boarding school in meeting these challenges. According to Head of School Ned Sherrill, “Leadership Council advice has already proved critical in discerning strategic issues, business challenges, new initiatives, and advancement strategies. We are grateful that these accomplished individuals are becoming more deeply involved with CFS.”
The Leadership Council held its first educational forum in April. Panelists, representing CFS as well as several Philadelphia inner city schools, discussed the role of independent boarding schools in the spectrum of educational opportunities for low income students. They are, from left, moderator Chris Seeley, CFS Assistant Head and Director of Academics; Chris Johnson, CFS ’85, Site Administrator for Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber; Philip Price, a CFS Board Member and co-founder of El Centro des Estudiantes in Philadelphia; and Brandon Zeigler, CFS Director of Admission.
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Head of School Ned Sherrill and two students brought a picnic from Church Farm School to the W.W. Smith offices to thank the Foundation’s leadership for its generous support of CFS. Saying farewell at end of a long luncheon and much conversation were (from left) Louise Havens, Ned Sherrill, Deborah McKenna, Michelle Montgomery, Donald Albritton ’16, Mary L. Smith and Jeremy Shields ’16.
HAMILTON FAMILY FOUNDATION VISIT
Executive Director of the Hamilton Family Foundation Nancy Wingo and Head of School Ned Sherrill met with CFS students generously supported by the Foundation. During Ms. Wingo’s delightful visit, students described aspects of their lives at Church Farm School ranging from academics to sports to cottage life and, last but not least, the quality (deemed quite high) of the food.
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BREAKFAST RECOGNIZES CORPORATE FRIENDS
FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS W. W. Smith Foundation Supports Nutrition and Shelter at CFS In September, Church Farm School received a wonderful $27,000 grant from the W. W. Smith Charitable Trust to assist with nutritional and shelter needs for its boarding students from low income families. According to Mary L. Smith, a Trustee of the W. W. Smith Charitable Trust, “The Foundation is pleased to help provide food and housing in addition to the fine educational experience students receive at Church Farm School. We believe that a safe living environment and nutritionally well-balanced meals are vital to the academic and personal success of these students and to their becoming good citizens.”
Philadelphia Students Supported by the Hamilton Family Foundation Six young men from Philadelphia have received sponsorships as a result of a generous $36,000 grant from the Hamilton Family Foundation to the School’s Griffin Scholars Program. Griffin Scholars are young men of good character who are striving to get the most out of the opportunities afforded at CFS. Foundation Executive Director Nancy Wingo explained, “We are pleased to recognize the need for scholarships and assist CFS in carrying out its mission, especially to promising students from Philadelphia.”
Benedict Challenge Propels Griffin Scholar Program to New Levels A $24,000 challenge grant from the Benedict Foundation for Independent Schools, which promised to support one CFS Griffin Scholar for each new sponsorship provided by donors, has been met by Board Members, alumni and friends of the School. The landmark Benedict Challenge has resulted in the support of 12 new Griffin Scholars totaling $72,000 new scholarship dollars for CFS. According to Director of Development Peter Corrado, “This grant has allowed us to connect many new students with donors interested in their welfare and progress through CFS.”
Ned Sherrill hosted the first Shreiner Society luncheon in his home this fall. Guests included (back row, from left) Chris Washburn, Steve Darby, Peter Corrado, Lizette Sherrill and Ned Sherrill, and (front row, from left) Lori McDermott, Priscilla Gabosch, Sally Graham, and Peter Goda ’60. Annual events, such as this luncheon, honor individuals who have informed CFS that they have made planned gifts to the School.
Mark Purcell, IMC Construction, is greeted by Marcus Pereira ’14 during the 2014 Corporate Breakfast.
In early March, 26 men and women, mostly corporate friends and their guests, gathered in the Dining Center to share breakfast with student leaders and hear, via a special video he made for CFS, Joe Lunardi’s NCAA picks. Known as “Mr. Bracketology,” Mr. Lunardi, brother of longtime CFS teacher and college counselor Rich Lunardi, and an ESPN college basketball analyst, shared his predictions along with his intent to win the one billion dollar March Madness Challenge.
On behalf of the students, Marcus Pereira ’14, who has received several excellent college scholarships, thanked guests for their multifaceted support. Speaking of what CFS meant to him, he noted both the importance of brotherhood among the students, and the fact that, without corporate funding, many young men would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a first rate college preparatory school like CFS.
Dereck Adams ’15, Stephen Zarycranski ’16, and Pushpinder Singh ’15 chat with guests during the corporate breakfast honoring members of the business community who support Church Farm School.
DAVE CARROLL ’62 TELLS WHY HE HAS MADE A PLANNED GIFT TO CFS A WORD ABOUT TRUSTS Many individuals use charitable trusts to fulfill their interests in providing support for a charity while avoiding estate taxes. These trusts may be established so the charity receives these benefits while the donor is alive (a lead trust) or after they have died (a remainder trust). Payments to either charity or heirs may be a fixed amount or a percentage of principle. An attorney or financial planning professional will help in creating such an estate planning vehicle. THE SHREINER LEGACY SOCIETY We are grateful to these individuals who have notified the School that they have made a bequest or planned gift to the Church Farm School. Samuel Ballam David Carroll ’62 Priscilla Gabosch Peter Goda ’60 Jean Hall Samuel Hanger Frederick Nahar Kinue Perkins
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Robert Rogers J. Gordon Schleicher ’62 Lyle Schweitzer ’49 Nancy Spatz Sanna Steigerwalt Louise Stengel Christopher Washburn Ira Williams
A Readers Digest article steered Dave Carroll’s mother to Church Farm School, and so he arrived on campus in 1959 as a 9th grader from Milburn, New Jersey. He came to enjoy the sports, the companionship of other boys, and the many fine teachers he encountered. Farm work: Not so much, though he eventually became head of one of the milk squads in his senior year. After CFS, Dr. Carroll attended Georgia Tech with an NROTC scholarship. He majored in chemistry and married his wife Jane. They had a son in 1971. Commissioned in the US Navy, he served in Vietnam in 1969-1970. Returning to the United States and obtaining a doctorate in chemistry from Georgia Tech, he began a series of jobs in the flavoring and fragrance industries including stints at Colgate-Palmolive, International Flavors & Fragrances and other firms. He has also spent 43 years in the Navy Reserves retiring as a Captain in 2004. When Dr. Carroll retired in 2006, he was propelled into a new consulting career in regulatory affairs and toxicology–one which continues to take him around the world. He holds five US patents and has been well published in scientific journals. In 1983, Dr. Carroll put together a trust which included Church Farm School. Why? “The value we received from the School far exceeds what my mother was able to pay, a situation that describes many of us,” he explains, adding that “The CFS experience of hard work was great training for life.” According to Peter Corrado, Director of Development, “Dr. Carroll is a valued member of the Shreiner Legacy Society, dedicated to individuals who have included CFS in their estate planning. We are grateful to him and to all who remember the School in this very special way.” For more information about the Shreiner Legacy Society and the tax advantages of planned giving, please contact Mr. Corrado (pcorrado@gocfs.net or 610.363.5363).
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EVERYONE WINS WITH EITC AND OSTC GIVING
PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR CFS GALA
A corporate gift to CFS through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program or the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program is both wise and cost effective. Wise because tax credit gifts support low income students, especially those who reside in underperforming school districts. And effective, since most donors receive a 90% credit on their PA state taxes and additional deductions on federal taxes. Companies who participate in EITC and OSTC are assigned Griffin Scholars for each $6,000 gift. Executives attend Griffin Scholars luncheons as well as the annual Corporate Recognition Breakfast where they get to know the young men they are helping. Ideas are exchanged, and warm friendships arise. This year 19 companies have already provided $200,000 in scholarships to CFS students. For more information, please contact Director of Development, Peter Corrado 610.363.5363 or pcorrado@gocfs.net.
More than 50 corporate guests and their friends gathered for the 2014 Corporate Recognition Breakfast in March. Mr. Sherrill and the students expressed their appreciation to the many businesses that support CFS through the EITC and OSTC programs at this breakfast.
Gala co-chairpersons Minnie Kirwin (left) and Ruthanne Schlarbaum address invitations to New York in the Thirties. Mrs. Kirwin hosted an invitation signing for members of the Gala Committee at her home in March—200 guests are expected to attend the Gala on May 9 at St. Peter’s in the Great Valley.
Head of School Ned Sherrill looks on as Choir member and CFS Student Congress President Kelechi Umunna ’14 addresses almost 60 guests at the Gala Preview Party held at the Sherrill residence in April. Kelechi described the opportunities he has received at CFS and thanked guests for their participation in the Gala effort. Then the Choir and the CFS singers previewed the memorable songs from the thirties that they are preparing for the Gala.
2013 CFS GOLF CLASSIC The 12th Annual CFS Golf Classic on September 27 surpassed expectations! This marvelous Friday fall tradition at the Coatesville Country Club was fully subscribed translating a day of great golf and camaraderie into scholarships for deserving CFS students. Bryn Mawr Trust was the Presenting Sponsor, and DNB First, Saul Ewing, Sodexo and Willis of Pennsylvania contributed generously as Gold Partners.
As usual Cecil and Peggy Hengeveld were dressed just right for the Golf Classic. Ned Sherrill, Head of School, greeted golfers as they arrived.
Seniors Sung Jun Choi, Dong Geon Lee and Marcus Pereira greeted visitors as they arrived from their cars.
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Players enjoyed a picture perfect day on the greens.
Guests Hall Vetterlein (left) and Michael Hankin join CFS Finance Director Neil Fanelli on the links.
A guest swings for a perfect shot.
Dylan Le and Tyler Ofray, CFS Seniors, carried golf bags for arriving players.
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View From The Griffin CFS’s A Night at the Opera Delighted All
DECA Students Sweep Competition
The Church Farm School Choir and five acclaimed soloists, under the direction of CFS Musical Director Gary Gress, presented A Night at the Opera on November 6th. Professional guest soloists included Courtney Ames, soprano; Charlotte Paulsen, mezzo soprano; Perry Brisbon, tenor; Bass Richard Zuch sang a rousing aria Stouthearted Men from Brian Carter, baritone; and the operetta “The New Moon” with Choir members portraying Richard Zuch, bass. Highlights sailors. included arias and ensemble pieces from Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte, Bellini’s Norma, Verdi’s Rigoletto and Nabucco, Puccini’s Turandot and La Boheme, Bizet’s Carmen, and Bernstein’s Candide. The audience delighted in the soloists’ varied presentations, their frequent narratives, and the singing and acting skills of the CFS Choir. The program was repeated at the neighboring Church of the Good Samaritan in February.
The CFS DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Club participated in district competition at the Valley Forge Convention Center in December. Competing with hundreds of students from public and private schools, seven team members, under the direction of faculty advisor Chris Mazzoli, brought home special Award winning students included (from left) Uche Egonu ’15, Khizar Qureshi ’15, Mike Lee ’15, Awes awards. Students winning prizes Choudary ’15, and Hankyu Lee ’15. included: Julian Pittman, Finalist, Principles of Business Management; Khizar Qureshi, 1st Place, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism; Awes Chaudary, 5th Place, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism; Gabe Eberly, Finalist, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism; Han Kyu Lee, 6th Place, Principles of Marketing; Uche Egonu, First Place, Food Marketing Services; and John Daniels, 6th Place, Marketing Management. Very narrowly missing the finals were Chak Hoi Chan, Jessy Lee, and Nuri James.
Arts and Ethics Group Tours the Barnes
PA State Treasurer Rob McCord visits CFS
CFS upper classmen participating in the Ethical Leadership Program took their lessons into the real world with a visit to the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia.
Robert McCord, PA State Treasurer, spoke to the student body on October 30, first in Chapel and then during a special luncheon with Student Congress Members. The visit was made possible by CFS Alumnus Arthur Marcus ’53 who came from New York City with Student Congress members flanked Mr. McCord after their luncheon together. Arthur Marcus ’53 and Jim Tate ’52 are in the his colleague John Phil- back row to the right. bert to attend the program. Jim Tate ’52 also attended the talk.
Following six weeks of preparation which included an examination of the ethical issues surrounding the Barnes collection, seven juniors and seniors took a private tour on November 14. Intense study of the acclaimed PBS documentary The Barnes Collection, discussion of Barnes’ art world contemporaries, and a dissection of The Art of the Steal, preceded the trip. According to CFS Art Department Chair Aaron Schnittman, “We learned so much about this mysterious man and his legacy. Students can approach the Barnes Foundation from so many angles: art history, ethics, economics, politics, education, and culture… Even though the controversy about moving his collection has now passed, the onion has many more layers that can interest all sorts of students.”
Visiting in the Chapel after Mr. McCord’s presentation to the students were (back row, from left) Head of School Ned Sherrill, guest John Philbert, Student Congress President Kelechi Umunna ’14, and (front row, from left) Jim Tate ’52, Arthur Marcus ’53, and Rob McCord. Gathering in the Light Court outside the main collection were (from left) Kevin Oreshko, Nnamdi Render, Rae Watson, Anodofa Anyam, Josh Mest, Joey Shelton and Felipe Torres.
89th Christmas Pageant—Inspiring as Ever In December, for the 89th time, students presented their own unique pageant, Why the Chimes Rang. This historic and dramatic student production, enhanced by timeless organ and choral music, again dramatized the meaning of giving. Based on the classic short story, written by Raymond MacDonald Alden in 1909, Why the Chimes Rang has been a perfect way to begin the holiday season for audience members, many of whom come year after year.
The Great Nobleman and his Wife were portrayed by Hankyu Lee ’15 and Emmit Jeffries ’16.
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Kelechi Umunna ’14 took the role of the Priest while Nicholas Ramdeo ’19 played Little Brother. Tyler Martin ’19 and Devon Martin ’19 were the pages.
The Candle Bearers and the Crucifer were Nicholas Guillermo ’16, Osiris Nicholson ’15 and (center) Stephen Zarycranski ’16.
Richly costumed and bearing gifts, Jordan Brown ’17 portrayed the Moor.
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Middle School Fields First Lego League Robotics Team On Saturday December 7th 2013, six members of Church Farm School’s inaugural middle school First LEGO League Robotics Team, along with Dr. Robert Broadrup, attended the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Qualifying Tournament in Downingtown, PA. The CFS Middle School team presents their project to the judges. From left are: Thomas Knevezich, Joel Gilgeous, Noel Gilgeous, Kevin Gyimah and Will Zarycranski.
Several weeks later, Church Farm School welcomed 21 FIRST LEGO League teams, bringing hundreds of students, parents, coaches and volunteers from
Union League Honors Five CFS Students The Youth Work Foundation of the Union League of Philadelphia presented its annual Good Citizenship Awards to five CFS students at a banquet on October 3, held at the League. They included Miles Bernhard, Luiny Monegro, Marcus Pereira, Kelechi Umunna and Omar Vicente. Prior to the banquet, the students spent a day in PhiladelChurch Farm School students displayed their awards following phia with 400 other selected a Union League banquet held in their honor. They are (from students from throughout the left): Kelechi Umunna, Omar Vicente, Miles Bernhard, Steven region where they participated W. Smith (Union League member who represents Church Farm in workshops and presentations School), Luiny Monegro and Marcus Pereira. that focus on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. As we go to press, Marcus Pereira has been chosen to be interviewed for a Union League Scholarship.
throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to a qualifying tournament on January 18. Volunteers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering, CFS students and Dr. Broadrup spearheaded the day of competition. While the CFS team did not compete on January 18, since CFS was the host School, the team participated in the Southeastern Pennsylvania FLL Championship Event on February 1st at the Irvine Auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
James Cromartie points out a CFS Lego robotics mission to one of the judges.
Students Win Spots in District Chorus Festival In late November, eight CFS choir members auditioned individually for a spot in the District Chorus Festival held on January 9-11 at Phoenixville High School. Five students competed successfully, and Steven Yuh ’15 continued on in competition to The winning students were (from left): Hakeem Holmes (Tenor 1), the All State Chorus Steven Yuh (Tenor 2), Dong Whui Kim (Bass 2), Ryan Lee (Bass 2) festival. According to and Chanwoo Chong (Tenor 2). Choir Director, Gary Gress, students prepared many weeks to secure a spot in the top twenty of their voice parts (typically 35-50 student audition for each part).
Teacher and Students Collaborate on American Chemical Society Presentation
Students Participate in Youth Leadership Awards
Dr. Robert L. Broadrup, Science Department Chair, along with seniors Kelechi Umunna and Marcus Pereira, has created a presentation for the American Chemical Society’s 18th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Their presentation will be part of a Symposium entitled “Green Chemistry Education: Charting the Course Ahead.” The conference itself will be held from June 17-19, 2014 in North Bethesda, MD.
In late March, CFS student leaders Uche Ugonu ’15 and Stephen Zarycranski ’16 participated in the weekend long Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Program, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Central Chester County-Lionville.
The presentation will involve a student-driven and teacher supported approach toward the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities into a high school curriculum. According to Dr. Broadrup, the Society’s acceptance of this presentation is a great honor, as most of the other students participating in this symposium are studying on the graduate level.
RYLA is a leadership development program which incorporates presentations, activities, and workshops on a variety of topics, including: leadership fundamentals and ethics; communication skills; problem solving and conflict management; and community and global citizenship.
Jim Tate ’52 Hosts Annual Student Ambassador Brunch
2nd Annual Etiquette Dinner Educates and Entertains Students
Jim Tate ’52 held his annual brunch for the CFS Ambassadors at the Waynesborough Country Club in April. Enjoying the afternoon in a beautiful setting were (back row from left): Hamzah Qureshi ’16, Khizar Qureshi ’15, Kelechi Umunna ’14, Stephen Zarycranski ’16, and Ced Moise ’15; and (front row, from left) Jim Tate ’52, Elijah Hernandez ’15, Edward Kim ’16, Chae Hun Lim ’15, Uche Egonu ’15, and Tianheng Zhang ’15.
Cottage faculty member Zachary Roberts, with the cooperation of the CFS Sodexo catering staff, again presented a 7-course Etiquette Dinner to help student prefects learn the ins and out of polite dining. Throughout the dinner Mr. Roberts lectured on the proper placement and use of silverware and napkins as well as how to confront difficult to eat foods. Seated at the dinner table are (from left) Mr. Roberts, Elijah Freeman ’14, Omar Vicente ’14 and Chae Hun Lim ’15.
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Participating in Rotary’s Youth Leadership Program this year were (from left) Uche Egonu ’15 and Stephen Zarycranski ’16.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP Basketball Team Captures Fourth Straight District Championship & Celebrates Milestones
Relay Team Finishes Tenth in State; Compete in New Balance Invitational
Congratulations to Aondofa Anyam ’14 and Marc Turner
4x200 relay team sets new school record
Basketball team members received trophies and medals as the almost perfect season drew to a close.
ing ahead for good with just 40 seconds left.”
On March 11, the CFS basketball team again advanced to the PIAA “A” Quarterfinals, beating Mahanoy Area High School 46-42. According to CFS Athletic Director, Greg Thompson, “It was an incredibly hard-fought game; our Griffins trailed for most of the contest before pulling close late and then go-
The team celebrated two milestones that night: First, Aondofa Anyam became CFS Basketball’s all-time leading scorer, passing CFS Hall of Athletic Honor member and former record holder, Dozie Mbonu ’88. In addition, Coach Marc Turner won his 300th game as CFS Head Coach. The next week, CFS placed third in the State in its division, after losing a close game with Math, Civics and Sciences Charter School by one point. With an overall 25-5 record, the team celebrated an excellent season having captured its fourth straight district championship and won the BAL Independence League championship.
Having placed 7th in the Meet of Champions out of 38 large schools, the Winter Track 4x200 relay team set a new School record. The Flying Griffins, Stephen Zarycranski ’16, Osiris Nicholson ’15, Ahmad Thomas ’15, Nkosi Pile ’15 and Dereck Ad- Relay team members celebrating victory were (from left) Coach ams ’15 defeated AAA Rohan Grant, Osiris Nicholson, ’15 Nkosi Pile ’15, Ahmad Thomas powers like Coates- ’15, Stephen Zarycranski, ’16 and Head Coach Tony Wrice. ville, Downingtown East, and Central Bucks South, to name a few. The relay team then finished 10th in the PA State’s Championship Indoor meet at Penn State University. The Griffins new school’s record setting time qualified the team, as representatives of the West Chester Track Club, to participate in the New Balance High School Nationals at “The Armory” in NYC. There, the students finished 30th overall with their second fastest time ran this season. According to Coach Tony Wrice, “The excitement of the experience will be remembered for a lifetime! We had a great indoor season and look forward to the Griffins to raise the ceiling next season with everyone returning from the relay team in 2015!”
PARENT ASSOCIATION RAISES FUNDS FOR NEW PAGEANT CROWN
THE HUNT ASKS “ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?”
No one could quite remember when King’s crown first graced the annual CFS Pageant, Why the Chimes Rang—certainly not 89 years ago. But it did look awfully old.
Every September, one-third of the CFS student body organizes itself into teams of four and begins a nine month long progressive critical thinking challenge competition called The Hunt. Created by English teacher David Alan Stout in 2008,The Hunt, which is generally completed by one of the teams in the early spring, demands creative knowledge of science, math, literature, poetry and music, as well as obscure CFS lore and people.
Realizing that a new crown was in order after the 2012 Pageant, the Parent Association raised the funds to Admiring the new Pageant crown are (from left) faculty member and have a frame built for crown creator John Ceschan, Parent Association President Debbie a glorious new one. Gibbons P ’15, and Parent Association Treasurer, Donna Zarycranski First faculty member P ’16, ’19. John Ceschan provided the structure, and then cottage faculty member Zachary Roberts covered the frame with red felt and precious jewels. At the annual Pageant Luncheon in December, Head of School Ned Sherrill presented an engraved bell to CFS Parent Association (CFSPA) President Debbie Gibbons P’15. He expressed gratitude for her five consecutive years of service to the Parent Association. Although former Parent Association President Sam DiFalco P’15 and former Parent Annual Fund Co-Chair Bob Brown P’15 could not attend the luncheon, they were recognized for their years of service to the CFSPA as well.
Former Director of Academics Ken Rodgers asked Mr. Stout to create a trivia game that could not be immediately solved by Google. Rather it would be a challenge that demanded critical thinking skills, infinite patience and boundless creativity. And that he did! The first clue in the 2008 game involved recognizing a series of lights on a dark background as Braille numbers—and even more puzzling clues followed. For example, one involved arranging a series of random words into poetry and then figuring out that then resident CFS poet Ray Greenblatt would have the next clue. Teams are not populated by groups of friends, but rather by students whose diverse skills complement each other. This year 17 teams of four, including a Middle School team, are working through 12 clues for the coveted prize—their names engraved on The Hunt Plaque in Mr. Stout’s classroom plus a pizza or wing party. Mr. Stout, who has worked at CFS for 26 years and travels the world during vacations, is always “thinking about The Hunt,” as he creates new clues to stump the brilliant students who ultimately win the annual challenge.
Head of School Ned Sherrill presented an engraved bell to CFS Parent Association President Debbie Gibbons P ’15 at the annual Pagaent Luncheon to thank her for her years of service. Mr. Stout congratulates students who won the 2013 Hunt and are competing again this year. They are (from left) Dylan Le ’14, Marcus Pereira ’14, and Justine Bote ’14. Marcus holds one of last year’s clues.
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Alumni Happenings ALUMNI DIRECTOR’S CORNER ALUMNI SOCCER
Hello All, One of the most important roles of a Church Farm School alumnus is to be a good ambassador and a referral source for the School. Many of you may recall the Drive for Five Campaign introduced a few years back. Since that time a number of alumni have referred family members and sons of friends and colleagues. It brings me great pleasure to share this touching letter Walt Lybrand ’81 sent to our Admission Director Brandon Zeigler after his son was recently accepted at CFS for the 2014-2015 school year.
More than 20 alumni from the Classes of 1964 to 2012 returned to campus the weekend after Labor Day for the traditional alumni vs. student soccer game. The young Griffins narrowly posted a one goal victory over the determined alumni squad. Students and alums enjoyed a picnic dinner immediately following the game. Mark your calendar now for the next alumni soccer game scheduled for September 6, 2014.
Dear Mr. Zeigler, I can’t begin to describe the excitement Cameron had last night when seeing your acceptance video… all dozen or so times he watched it! For weeks now, he has come home with great anticipation about the prospect of being able to attend CFS in the fall. The admissions process has certainly come a long way since I applied to “The Farm School,” as so many in the community referred to it. My entire application process consisted of walking in the front door, making a right into Mr. Kistler’s office, taking a test and talking with him for about 15 or 20 minutes! Next, I arrived the Saturday that all new students were slated to begin: 4th Form, Woodside Cottage… up the steps, make a left, and it’s the last room on the left before the corner! No tour, no looking around the campus, no talking to students beforehand! And while I stood there, looking at my 6x9 “bedroom” all I could think was “Wow… my Mom really does want to get rid of me, doesn’t she?” Not really though; it was the beginning of a new life, and one that would stay with me forever. I know that Cameron is on the cusp of changing the course of his life’s journey in much the same way. Church Farm is so much more than a school: It is a community where students learn lessons that will assist them every day of their lives. More importantly, Cameron will also realize that he is a part of a family that will be with him forever.
The 2013 CFS alumni soccer squad
Needless to say, times have changed a lot since the days when we planted the fields, picked rocks, tended the pigs and the steer, and painted our barns and our cottages. Those chores seem far away, but, at the same time, those chores helped, in part, to create the current School. CFS has advanced in ways none of my class would have imagined, but, regardless of many changes over the years, the School has maintained its integrity as it advanced in necessary ways, to let today’s students achieve their dreams in the world of tomorrow. Walt Lybrand ’81 Although many things may have changed since Walt was a student, many things have remained the same. Church Farm School remains true to Inspiring Boys & Fulfilling Dreams 96 years after the School’s founding. Referring a student to CFS confirms your belief that we are continuing the Founder’s good work. What better way to Look Back... Come Back…Give Back. Kind regards,
Peter Neall ’64 returning for his 49th alumni soccer game takes time to chat with former classmate Charley Kratz ’64.
Donald Albritton ’16 shares a moment with former “Big Brother” Bobby Sharp ’12 after the game.
Lori McDermott Director of Alumni Relations
CFS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Elected Executive Committee Members Don Burt ’77 President Chimdi Mbonu ’87 Vice-President Peter Goda ’60 Secretary Stuart Brackney ’62 Member-at-Large Steve Choc ’02 Member-at-Large David Zimmerman ’88 Member-at-Large
Active Members Cecil Hengeveld ’64 Bill Smead ’84 Eric Weller ’74
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FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Good for one, good for many…. I confess, I don’t spend each day of my life reminiscing about Church Farm, and I am pretty certain most of you don’t as well. But let’s face it: We all know it was so good for so many of us. And still today, perhaps better. The programs, the Mission and the path that current boys enjoy continue to affirm the Founder’s original vision. We all know that Church Farm School was just what we each needed at that time in our lives and is exactly what many young boys need now. As the best evidence to the education and foundation that CFS provides, it falls to us Alumni to find timely ways to forward the message to boys and their families when, if and as we become aware of an opportunity to share the CFS Mission. For years I have said the only thing the School makes is Alumni, and we all agree: “Let’s make more!” With this banner before us, we are encouraged to forward our position and securely take ownership as Ambassadors towards what Church Farm School can provide the right boy and his family. We are the best measure of this, and now the call goes out to each Alumnus: Share our Mission with those whom you know will consider this wonderful place where each boy gets the chance of a lifetime.
The second thought I wanted to discuss is to reflect on our shared losses. This past year the School felt the passing of beloved and respected alumni, a faculty member and an administrator. For those who knew any of these men, the Don Burt ’77 comfort in our shared witness of Alumni Association President their dedication and leadership to the School was and will remain by their individual accomplishment a testament to strong and guided beliefs and an underlying spirit that I think we each carry in somewhat smaller doses. That spirit is fully realized in our School’s Mission, but each of these men knew it, lived it and affirmed it. Regardless the measures of time each of us have, the gifts we find in our possession are not ours alone; they are intended to be shared: So Gentlemen, go share the gift of Church Farm School! Don Burt ’77 President Alumni Association Maroon
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NEW YORK CITY
Padge Smith, wife of Art Smith and sister of John Kistler, visits with Chimdi Mbonu ’87 and Clinton Fields ’90 at Ladder 15.
Dozie Mbonu ’88, Christopher Gibbs ’88, and host Paul Spear ’81 capture a photo with members of the CFS community at the Dubliner in November 2013.
Arthur Marcus ’53 and business associate John Philbert take a moment to chat with Chris Pusey ’81 at the NYC gathering at the Perfect Pint.
Ben McNamara ’81 chats with Head of School Ned Sherrill during the October 2013 Philadelphia gathering.
Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich takes time to pose with Student Ambassadors Kelechi Umunna ’14 and Uche Egonu ’15 at the D.C. gathering.
Aaron Humphrey ’89, Andy Carrigan ’87 and Clarence Blair ’99 enjoy catching up at the NYC gathering in January 2014.
Legacy of Dave Southwick ’54 Lives on Through the Gift of a Griffin Scholarship Craige David Southwick ’54 died on October 24, 2013 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Born in 1935, he attended Church Farm School where he was, notably, a crucifer during Chapel services. After CFS, he graduated from Rutgers C. David Southwick ’54, pictured in his University with a Church Farm School senior photo. degree in History and Political Science. He later completed graduate work in Social Work and Business at Temple University and the University of Maryland. Dave was a member and past president of Theta Phi Kappa at Rutgers. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard teaching Radio Communications. Later, in addition to his position as Director of Human Resources for CBS, Dave was an operator and co-owner of Windswept Acres Antiques and Collectibles. He was an accomplished lecturer, historian and photographer, winning several prizes and awards. He was also an amateur cartoonist and writer of Supernatural Happenings in New Jersey as well as the composer of hundreds of limericks. David is survived by his wife Martha of almost 53 years, his three sons and a daughter. Mrs. Southwick and his family generously provide a student sponsorship through the Griffin Scholars Program at Church Farm School in David’s memory. Anyone who also wishes to contribute to this scholarship program in his memory may send a contribution to CFS noting this intention or make an online donation via the CFS website at www.gocfs.net.
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Newton “Diz” Disney — My Friend Jim Tate ’52 It was my gift to have known “Diz” for many years. He was an upperclassman when I was in the junior school. And as was often the case in our years, the younger boys admired the fifth and six formers. And I certainly admired Diz. He was our quarterback on the football team, a captain of the basketball team and a multievent player on the track team. And he was a captain of one of the milk squads—a position of responsibility when the dairy was a logo for the word “Farm” in the name of the school. Academically, he regularly vied with others to be #1 in his class and among the top 10 in the student body. In the vernacular of 1950’s collegespeak, he was a BMOC (Big Man on Campus). As a 13-year-old, he was my role model. Diz and I didn’t have much contact after he graduated in 1948 until 1962.We were in different worlds pursuing our careers, mar- Newt Disney ’48, pictured here at an riage and children. One day in 1962, I decided to make a sales alumni gathering in 2007, was a friend call on a tiny hospital (12 beds!) in North Philadelphia—Stetson and role model to many. Hospital, part of the once thriving Stetson Hat Company. Who do I encounter but Newton “Diz” Disney, the certified nurse anesthetist who assisted on 95% of the surgeries done in the hospital? Yes, this 12-bed hospital had a surgical suite! Thus began a new chapter in the lives of two former “Aggies” of Church Farm. Diz, the anesthetist, became a frequent user of several of the pharmaceuticals of my company. And I must say that this helped me get promoted to a marketing position in NYC in 1965. Our paths separated again, geographically, in 1965—he on the west coast, me in NYC and eventually southeastern PA—but we maintained our friendship with occasional letters and phone calls. In 1998, he organized a 50th reunion of his class, which was extended to the classes of ’46 through ’52. It was a tremendous success, as many men and wives from that period attended. From that point on, Diz and I have remained in contact about once a month, by phone mostly. It came as a shock when I heard him say in one of those calls that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. And it got me thinking about the boy and then man that I knew as “Diz” for almost 70 years. • Selfless: Always ready, never too busy to mentor a friend, a co-worker, a civic organization or a fellow Church Farm alum. • Self-made: Once he set a goal for himself, he did what it takes to achieve it. He achieved many, including becoming an anesthetist and a hospital administrator. • Comedian, professionally and socially: Always had another story about someone connected to Church Farm or the Philadelphia area that would just bowl you over, they were so funny. • Endless trove of memories of eight years as a Church Farm student. • Lifelong respect, love and appreciation for Church Farm School. Thank you, Diz, for your many years of friendship, your loyalty to our alma mater and to mankind
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Class Notes Peter Goda ’60 (papago1@verizon.net) and Doris Heckman visited classmate Carroll Peterson and wife Miriam in Rome, Georgia in June, 2013. One excursion took them to nearby Berry College which had a similar ‘birth’ as did Church Farm School. The school’s founder, Martha Berry, focused on education for the mountain children in and about Rome starting in a log cabin. She introduced them to the Bible and biblical stories, followed by teaching ‘homemaker’ skills, e.g., spinning and weaving; and later men’s vocational training. Bruce Hotaling ’62 (vaultinghigh22@ hotmail.com) was joined by classmate Stu Brackney at the Reno Pole Vault Summit. Here some 1,500 vaulters (beginners to the current No. 1 male vaulter in the World-19’ 9”, who won at the last Olympics) from all over the world show up for a three day event in January. Coach Bruce had seven of his vaulters there. A great memory for all! Charley Kratz ’64 (charley1@ classicrealestate.com) and son Tim stopped by for a visit to Church Farm School in July 2013. Tim takes time to pose near his father’s Class of 1964 photo displayed in Greystock Hall. Harvey Henning ’70 (harveyh3@henning.com) was happy to report that he was awarded a patent for a “magnetic power converter” design. Bruce Robson ’71 (t.bruce.robson@gmail.com) was pleased to see the organ was back. Bruce is pictured here at the Möller console in 1967. Bruce reports Church Farm School had lost the organist/choirmaster and he was organist for all services for about 6 months.
Richard Siemon ’73 (newportcobra@msn.com) and daughter Stefanie participated in the NFL Run Series Back to Football 5K at FEDEX Field on September 7th. Richard completed this race in 36 minutes and four seconds, 493rd out of 918 participants. This was his second competitive race in 2013 having finished the Semper Fred 5K in Fredericksburg, Virginia on May 19th. It was tied to the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon race. Chris Miller ’78 (ctcmiller@msn.com) is now working at the Veterans Health Administration as Supervisor of nonVA Medical Reimbursement. There, he oversees a staff of ten who process 600-1000 claims and/or referrals each day. This follows a distinguished career in the Air Force and a position as Chief of Training and Exercises for a US Strategic Command joint headquarters (where he was assigned the mission of enabling a joint task force for the elimination of weapons of mass destruction). He reports that there are many advantages to this job, for he is no longer overseas and away from his wife and children four months out the year. Thomas Nye ’88 (tommynye@hotmail.com) and wife Rebecca were happy to announce the birth of their daughter Gwyneth Tamsin Nye, born 11 July 2013, 8 lbs. 7 ounces, 22.5 inches. Clinton Fields ’90 (cfields@forcefieldstrack.org) reports he took 6th place in the 60m dash earning another All American title. Clinton noted he helped his team to a gold medal in the 4x200m when he dropped down to the age 30 race. After the 4x200m he took his winning jump of 5.73m for his second national Long Jump title. The meet took place at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston in March. David Hatchard ’93 (dlhatchard@gmail.com) completed the Tough Mudder UK Northwest on October 5, 2013, raising £1630 for Cancer Research. “It was fun, but
Class of ’74 Holds Mini-Reunion Dale Elks hosted a mini reunion for the class of 1974 at his home in New Bern, North Carolina the week of October 28th, which included Ralph Steele, Rick Burtner and Eric Weller. Everyone enjoyed several days of fishing, touring historic downtown New Bern and just relaxing watching college football.
Members of the Class of ’74 (from left to right) Eric Weller, Rick Burtner, Ralph Steele and Dale Elks
On Friday night the crew was able to contact classmate Larry Fendall via iphone to say “hi” and discuss plans for our 40th reunion. Ralph attended Dale’s Rotary club meeting on Thursday morning which Catching up with Ralph Steele ’74 included guest speaker Jeff Compher, Athletic After graduating from Church Farm School, I received my associate degree in Director of East Carolina Business Management from Goldey Beacom College. I then continued my eduUniversity. Eric provided cation at Computer Learning Center in Philadelphia, which started my 31 year us with many interesting career in Information Technology. Currently, I am employed at SEI Investments stories about the wars where I am a Group Leader for a Global Service Desk. he participated in over In my free time, I have coached youth baseball, basketball and soccer since the last 20 years. Rick 1997. These experiences, especially in soccer, culminated in several Delaware kept us up to date on County League Championships, and taking a team to England to compete in a his new business, Propel multi-national tournament. Four years ago, I was approached by our local High GPS, and Dale was the School Athletic Director to join the High School soccer coaching staff. This is now main chef for most of my third year of being the JV Soccer Head Coach for Chichester High School, the week which resulted and I enjoy continuing to develop some of my former travel soccer players. in many great meals.
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In Memory of Alumni William M. Boylan ’39 Edward C. Ellison ’42 Mark Wade ’43 Newton R. Disney ’48 C. David Southwick ’54 Harold R. Hutchinson ’57
probably one of the craziest things I’ve ever done. 4 years of wrestling with Coach Smith probably gave me the mental edge.” If you would like to donate to David’s Cancer Research campaign, the donation website is still open: http://www.justgiving.com/DavidHatchard. Alemayehu Addis ’97 (alemayehuaddis@yahoo.com), newest member of the CFS Board of Directors, and wife Eileen, were happy to announce the arrival of Alanna Tigist Addis. Alanna was born on May 16 at 8:24 AM, weighing in at 6 lb. 8oz. She is pictured here at 2 weeks old. Ed Yao ’04 (ed.b.yao@gmail.com) recently started a new position as a College Counselor at North Star Academy College Preparatory High School in Newark, New Jersey. Things are off to a great (and busy!) start.
A Fond Farewell to Bill Boylan ’39 One of CFS’s oldest graduates, William Montfort Boylan, Jr. died on September 20, 2013. According to his daughter Mary Hughes Reid, he left many wonderful memories and writings about attending Church Farm School in the thirties, as well as about life in the twenties in Raleigh, North Carolina and serving in two wars. According to his obituary, Bill was known “for his affable personality, positive thinking, problem solving, and extraordinary memory.” His studies at North Carolina State University were interrupted by his service as a Marine Corps fighter pilot in WWII, and he later served in the Korean War. After graduation from NC State he enjoyed a long career in advertising and related businesses.
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CFS Happenings... NY in the 30s Art Gala – May 9, 2014
Start of 2014-2015 School Year – September 2, 2014
J. Tyler Griffin Award Presentation – May 21, 2014
Convocation – September 5, 2014
Griffin Scholars Luncheon – May 22, 2014
Alumni Soccer – September 6, 2014
Commencement – June 7, 2014
CFS Golf Classic – September 26, 2014
End of CFS 2013-2014 Annual Fund Campaign – June 30, 2014
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY As usual, more than 40 Church Farm School students turned out to help with Make a Difference Day, an annual corporate-township event in September. Volunteers completed outdoor projects at West Whiteland Township’s Exton Park, much of which is situated on former CFS land. This year volunteers participated in berm restoration and tree replacement, while CFS students also had the special task of helping to build benches. Photos by Zachary Roberts