DEVON DIALOGUE 2012-13, ISSUE 1

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The Devon Dialogue

volume iv, issue i | october 2012

proudly publishing for five decades

Devon Preparatory School

Let There be Peace on Earth The Devon Prep Community unveils its new Peace Pole. See Below

Soaking up the Sun The Devon Prep Solar Car Team wins second place at the 2012 Solar Car Challenge. See Page 3

Giving Back

Devon Prep students help a Kentucky community over the summer. See Page 3

A Day of Devon Delight Devon Prep’s annual Homecoming event was a big success. See page 3.

Blessed are the Peacemakers Michael Tolvaisa ‘13, Deputy Editor-in-Chief

After the celebration of the Living Rosary on Tuesday, September 25, students and faculty moved outside to the Devon driveway, where Fr. James Shea ’66 blessed Devon Prep’s new Peace Pole. The first Peace Pole was erected in Japan in 1955 by Masahisa Goi, who dedicated his life to spreading this message of peace. Since this time, tens of thousands of Peace Poles have been erected worldwide. The Peace Pole Project website states “a Peace Pole is a hand-crafted monument that displays the message and prayer ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ on each of its four or six sides, usually in different languages. There are tens of thousands of Peace Poles in 180 countries all over the world dedicated as monuments to peace. They serve as constant reminders for us to visualize and pray for world peace.” The Devon Peace Pole has the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth” written on it in eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, Latin, and Hungarian. At the blessing, this message in all eight of its languages was read by Mr. Roger Mecouch, Ms. Barbara Medina, Mrs. Laura Mondon, Mr. Steven Lukens, Fr. Richard Wyzykiewicz ’61, Mr. Larry Iezzi, Ms. Melissa Browne, and Mr. George Beothy ’68. Standing tall every morning as the students drive into school, the Peace Pole will serve as a constant reminder of this year’s theme, “Blessed are the peacemakers.”

Food, Family, and Fun Andrew Bright ‘14

In between the laid-back attitude of summer and the rigor of schoolwork, sports, and other activities, the annual Devon Prep Back-to-School Family Picnic provided the perfect transition to the new school year. On August 26, new and returning families gathered behind Calasanctius Hall for an evening of camaraderie. As at past Devon picnics, savory burgers and exquisite hot dogs were complemented by a plethora of side dishes and desserts. The evening was filled with

and new students alike strolled through Calasanctius Hall to see the pictures of Devon alumni that hang upon the walls and to be inspired by the interior of the classic, picturesque building. As the evening progressed, new families began to learn what is so unique about Devon: the feeling of family among the teachers, parents, and students. Mr. Dave Evans ’08, a Devon alumnus and new teacher, summed the evening up as “a great way to meet families and students in a fun and relaxed environment.” For

Devon Prep Students enjoying their last few days before the start of school. From left to right: Ryan Shannon ‘13, Matt DiDonato ‘13, Mike Labella ‘13, Justin Hayden ‘13, and Michael Knaus ‘14

laughter and conversation as students told stories of their summer and parents entertained faculty and other parents. Next to St. Anthony Hall, students played sports and wandered around the grounds of Devon’s campus. Returning students struck up conversations with teachers regarding what the coming year will have to offer and new students began to adjust to the Devon atmosphere. Old

the Devon seniors, this picnic was a bittersweet moment as it was the last Devon picnic they will attend as students. Ultimately, the Back-to-School Picnic was a huge success. It demonstrated the strong sense of family that is inherent to all Devon Prep events and was an excellent start to the 2012-2013 school year.


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