CFS Choir Opens Phillies Game with National AnthemThe Church Farm School Choir, directed by Gary Gress, opened the May 19th game against the Cincin-nati Reds. The Griffins must have brought good luck with them from Exton, for the Phillies came from behind in the ninth inning to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 with back to back home runs.

A series of photographs by Cottage Faculty Member Zach Roberts captured the magic of the afternoon at the ballpark. (Top left) Music Director Gary Gress stands aside as Choir members filed into Citizens Bank Park. (Top right) The Phillie Phanatic helps Mr. Gress to direct the Choir. (Bottom left) The CFS Choir was prominently featured on the “Big Board.”

The five acre array constructed on the north side of the cam-pus behind the baseball field re-introduces farming, albeit a new kind of farming, to Church Farm School.

Solar Dedication Celebrates a New Era of “Clean and Green” at CFS

Secretary of the Commonwealth and CFS friend Carol Aichele speaks to the one hun-dred friends, students, alumni and guests attending the Solar Celebration.

PA Senator Andy Dinniman heralds the solar array and praises CFS for undertak-ing this project, which he had encouraged for many years.

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A cold spring gave way to a warm day on April 26 when Church Farm School dedicated its new solar array to harvest “clean and green” energy to power its campus. Constructed with state and federal grants, the solar project will reduce the School’s dependence on electrical energy by 75% and achieve significant reduc-tions in greenhouse gas emissions.

The Honorable Carol Aichele, Secretary of the Commonwealth, was the Celebra-tion’s keynote speaker, while PA Senator Andrew Dinniman and Representative Duane Milne offered remarks. Keith Choper, West Whiteland Township Supervi-sor, presented a plaque commemorating the installation.

“Taking real and meaningful action that commits us to clean, renewable energy sources like the sun sends a strong message that CFS remains serious about en-vironmental sustainability and energy conservation,” says Head of School, The

Reverend Edmund K. Sherrill II.

The solar project was covered nationwide by news-papers and industry journals including The Wall Street Journal and was the subject of a Daily Local News editorial.

Special solar dedication guests and school representa-tives attending the celebration were (from left) PA Senator, Andrew Dinniman; PA Representative, Duane Milne; Head of School, The Reverend Edmund K. Sherrill II; Secretary of the Commonwealth, Carol Aichele; West Whiteland Town-ship Supervisor, Keith Choper; Chairman of the Board, Mark Carroll; and CFS Director of Finance and Opera-tions, Neil Fanelli.

Students and guests gathered behind two saplings for the grand ribbon cutting and official dedication of the solar array. As they grow, the new trees will commemorate the dedication.

The Church Farm School has won the Organ Challenge! Thanks to nearly 100 donors, exquisite music will be part of the Church Farm School fabric forever. For within a week of the February 28 deadline, School friends and alumni stepped up to meet and greatly exceed the $40,000 William B. Dietrich Foundation’s organ challenge.According to Head of School Ned Sherrill, “For years to come, our M. P. Möller or-gan will continue to enhance worship and inspire all who hear its marvelous music. The chimes will ring for the Pageant; Pomp and Circumstance will be played for gradu-ation; the CFS Choir will continue to offer magnificent concerts; and organ anthems will highlight our weekly chapel services.” While CFS was challenged to raise $40,000 to be matched by the William B. Dietrich Foundation, the School has raised an ad-ditional $28,000 for further repairs and for the music program, including a magnifi-cent $25,000 grant from The 25th Century Foundation. “We are deeply grateful to each of our donors and to the William B. Dietrich Foundation for preserving this treasure,” Mr. Sherrill concluded. The renovation work will begin in June 2013 following graduation and take six months to complete. A grand celebration and concert will be held in the spring of 2014.

CFS Organ Challenge Completed

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Dear Friends and members of the CFS community,

Blessings abound in Exton!

A remarkable school year now ended finds our hearts still warmed by the glow of graduation. The Class of 2013 had a great run and, better yet, they are off to incred-ible places with a skip in their step and joy in their hearts. Personally and as an educator, I have been

part of over fifty graduation exercises and have yet to find one that comes close to the magic and emotional resonance of what transpires here each June. It is always rewarding, moving and truly an event made possible by the love and labor of many. And so I am most thankful for all the efforts being made by you, the great people inhabiting many places around the world, who make certain that this remains so. Thank you for all you provide in prayer and support.

Terrific stories are told in the pages that follow and I urge you to read each one. You may even find yourself putting the newsletter down for a bit only to pick it up again for some particular item will compel you to do so. From the boys and their accomplishments to the faculty and staff who deliver such an outstanding educational program day-in and day-out, the alumni who remain faithful in their support and the friends who remain most loyal, you should quickly see ample evidence of a vibrant school community; a company of conscientious and caring souls.

We continue to move from strength to strength as we plan for the future. And, even as we say farewell to some special indi-viduals who have given much of their time and talent to CFS, we are excited to be welcoming those who will live and teach here next year sharing their experiences and insights gained in personal and professional experiences around the world. Al-ready, we are excited about next year.

As always, we extend an invitation for you to come to CFS and visit, to see just what happens on a daily basis. We look forward to seeing you in Exton.

With gratitude,

The Reverend Edmund K. Sherrill IIHead of School

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Coach Dick Vermeil Inspires Students

Eagles’ icon, winning Super Bowl coach and two-time NFL Coach of the Year, Dick Vermeil spent a May morn-ing at Church Farm School touring the campus and meeting with students and faculty. Addressing the student body, he delivered some of the same messag-es that he would have given to a young football team.

Mr. Vermeil, who during his dis-tinguished career coached the Eagles, Rams, and Chiefs, spoke to the students about defining their futures, finding good men-tors, and caring about themselves and others. He stressed the im-portance of integrity which, he said, can be built up over a life-time and lost in seconds.

Mr. Vermeil’s remarks captivated the en-tire student body as well as the adults present.

Afterwards, students and teachers alike ap-proached Mr. Vermeil to take pictures and ex-tend the conversation.

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The Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill IIHead of School

Church Farm School Duo Awarded Union League Scholarships

Seniors Maxwell Drexler and Hermes Paez are two of only eight “outstanding young scholars” from schools and agencies throughout the greater Philadelphia area who recently received 2013 Union League Scholarships. The scholarships for Max and Hermes are of $5,000 and $6,000 respectively for each year of the students’ four year college careers.

Annually, CFS students are among 300 recipients of Union League Good Citi-zenship awards in their junior year of high school. Sometimes one of these students also merits one of the League’s few competitive college scholarships in his senior year. This was a banner year for CFS as Max and Hermes were each presented with scholarships at a League dinner on May 20. Max, who will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, is an outstanding student and athlete. Likewise, Hermes, President of the Student Congress and a student athlete, will attend Ursinus College in Pennsylvania.

“We are proud of these exceptional young men who typify the many students who come to The Church Farm School seeking an excellent college preparatory education,” said The Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill II, Head of School. “Max and Hermes have given of themselves generously here, and genuinely deserve this award and financial assistance as they continue their educations,” he added.

Rock Ward Receives Prestigious National Scholarship

Rock Ward ’13, who will attend Swarthmore College this fall, has received a very competitive scholarship from The Coca Cola Scholars Foundation. Only 250 out of 112,000 applicants were chosen for what the firm projects will be a long-term supportive relationship between the student and the Foundation.

After completing an arduous application process, Rock was named a semi-fi-nalist for a four year $10,000 scholarship and awarded a trip to the Coca Cola Foundation’s Atlanta headquarters. There he successfully navigated a “national scholarship interview” and was declared a winner.

Rock also nominated CFS teacher and college counselor Rich Lunardi for a “teaching award” by submitting a personal essay about him and his influence on his students. Mr. Lunardi subsequently received this equally important award. Congratulations to both Rich and Rock.

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Griffin Scholars Program Links Donors and Students

The Griffin Scholars Program honors donors by offering opportunities to meet and get to know CFS students who benefit from their generosity. Individuals and companies sponsoring Griffin Scholars attend fall and spring luncheons with “their” student(s) and are informed of the boys’ progress.

Now in its second year, the Griffin Scholars Program has grown from 17 to 26 sponsorships, with two individual donors and several corporate donors sponsoring two or more students. The Griffin Scholars Luncheons are well attended and vibrant, offering unique opportunities to CFS friends to experience firsthand how their contributions affect young lives.

Anyone who would like more information about the Griffin Scholars Program is warmly invited to contact Peter Corrado, Director of Development, at 610.363.5363 or pcorrado@gocfs.net.

Minnie Kirwin P’02, who sponsors a Griffin Scholar, enjoyed delightful visits during the spring Scholars Luncheon with (from left) Mlynue Reeves ’13, Tyler Rice ’16, and Elijah Hernandez ’15.

Roundtables Bring New Friends to CFS“Roundtable” wasn’t really the right word, since guests attended a con-cert, cheered on CFS at a basketball game, and toured various academic programs, but this is how a series of introductory meetings at CFS was initially described.

Church Farm School held four roundtables this year to introduce itself to new friends and friends of friends. Events included: A Con-cert and a Lunch in October; The Arts at Church Farm School in No-vember; Dinner and a Basketball Game in January; and Science and Mathematics at Church Farm School in April. Students assisted department heads in demonstrating the curriculum at each, and guests enjoyed a variety of experiences often tailored to individual interests.

According to Director of Development Peter Corrado, “These roundtables are a wonderful way to learn about CFS and our students, and especially to find out why CFS is so unique.” Look for a new roundtable schedule for next year in the upcoming Annual Report.

Albert Murphy, Senior Vice President and Head of Private Banking at the Bryn Mawr Trust Company, reviews the CFS STEM program with (from left) Aiden Go ’14 and Larry Cermak ’13 following the CFS Math and Science Roundtable for friends of the School.

The Power of Gift PlanningOver its history Church Farm School has been the fortunate beneficiary of the thoughtful generosity of many individuals who have provided gifts to the school in their wills. Such planning enables a donor to establish a charitable legacy for the institution that has meant so much to them during their lifetimes, while affording important resources to the school – en-abling current and future students to continue the important educational tradition established by their previous Griffin brothers.

Sample Language to Leave a Bequest in Your Will

The following are examples of bequest statements that you and your at-torney may use as models in preparing your bequest or trust designation. In general, it is worth noting that an individual may choose to support The Church Farm School in a general way, known as unrestricted or give to a specific project, known as restricted. We welcome the opportunity to work with you and your advisers to develop language tailored to your specific needs.

Making a Bequest to The Church Farm School

If you have an interest in making a gift to CFS in your will or as a desig-nee of a trust, please contact Peter Corrado in the Development Office at 610.363.5363. He is available to provide information on giving vehicles, to suggest wording, and to help guide your gift designation.

Tax Credit Giving Provides Critical Scholarships to CFS StudentsThe Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program (OSTC) allow companies to direct their state tax dollars to Church Farm School and other schools they value. The process is straightforward and easy to navigate—participants receive a 90% tax credit for mak-ing an EITC or OSTC gift, and federal taxes further reduce the cost of the donation.

Tax Credit giving to Church Farm School has more than tripled this year, allowing the School to bestow needed scholarships on many qualified students. This year Church Farm School received generous contributions from the following:

Donors interested in the EITC/OSTC programs are invited to contact Director of Development Peter Corrado (610.363.5363 or pcorrado@gocfs.net) for more information.

Twenty-three EITC/OSTC donors and prospects attended the 2013 Corporate Recognition Breakfast on March 21. Guests had an opportunity to get to know students as well as be recognized for their generosity to CFS.

Bryn Mawr Trust CompanyBurns Engineering, Inc.DNB FirstFirst Priority BankFulton Bank

Greater West Chester Chamber of CommerceIMC ConstructionKensey Nash CorporationM & T BankMeridian Bank

Penn Liberty BankPhiladelphia Insurance CompaniesPhilip Rosenau Company, Inc.ViroPharma

UNRESTRICTED BEQUESTS This type of bequest could be used for anything the School deems necessary:

Residual Bequest: I leave The Church Farm School (__ fixed %) of the residue of my estate to be used by The Church Farm School for wherever the need is greatest.

Fixed Amount Bequest: I leave The Church Farm School ($____certain amount) to be used by The Church Farm School for wherever the need is greatest.

Contingent Bequest: This type of bequest has a contingency associ-ated with it such as making sure a spouse or loved one is deceased before the gift is distributed: In the event that __________ predeceases me, I give The Church Farm School ( % of the residue of my estate) or (the sum of $__), to be used by the School wherever the needs and opportunities are greatest.

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A fond farewell to our longtime faculty and administrators...

Administrators

Ken Rodgers Will Retire as Assistant Head of SchoolKen Rodgers, Assistant Head of School and Director of Academics, announced his retirement to the CFS community last fall during a Chapel service. “I have searched the entire country for a school like this one, hoping that somewhere I might find one getting it right,” he said, adding that “I consider myself fortunate to have found it here. The vision of Church Farm School is not only right, it is righteous.”

Mr. Rodgers also spoke passionately about the need for character education in a shrinking and increasingly interactive world, an edu-cation that truly brings together diverse peoples to talk about things that matter and how commonly held morals and values can be discovered and claimed. “Pay attention to this unique opportunity and all that you can learn from one another and your teachers,” he told the boys.

Describing Mr. Rodgers as a “man for all seasons,” Head of School Ned Sherrill said “Ken Rodgers has given much of himself as well as his talent to the betterment of The Church Farm School. He has also been a wonderful friend to me, our colleagues and especially our students.”

Chuck Watterson Will Heed the Call “Go West, Young Man”Chuck Watterson came to CFS in 1995 as a cottage staff member after graduating from Temple University with a degree in Secondary Education and English. He had also worked at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge as an Assistant Director of Youth Programs. There, he realized that he wanted to become a counselor and to work in a school, and, for him, Church Farm School was love at first sight.

After substitute teaching in the West Chester Schools, he transitioned to full time work at CFS. At one point, he worked in Woodside Cottage, taught Tenth Grade English and coached middle school wrestling, all at the same time. Chuck eventually served full time in the English department and, during this same period, earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from West Chester University. Then, moving more into counseling, he worked his way up from Assistant Director of Students to Director of Residential Life.

“After 18 years at CFS, I am ready to ‘graduate’ having had the tremendous opportunities and many benefits that countless teachers, students, and parents have provided me over the almost two decades I’ve lived here,” says Mr. Watterson, adding that, “It is truly this community that has given me the audacity to think that I can make a positive impact on the world!” Ac-cording to Mr. Sherrill, “Chuck’s skills as a teacher, administrator, counselor and coach have made him a powerful force for good at CFS. We shall truly miss his joy, his sense of humor, and his unique and wonderful talents and wish him Godspeed as he crosses the country to begin a new life in California.”

Bart Bronk ’96 Assumes New Challenges at Grosse Pointe Independent SchoolDirector of Admission Bart Bronk is moving to Grosse Pointe, Michigan to join the University Liggett School as Associate Dean of Faculty. According to Mr. Bronk, “This is an exciting opportunity that will not only allow me to serve in an aca-demic leadership capacity at a leading school, but also to teach, which will be a particular joy.”

“We are exceedingly grateful to Bart for everything he has contributed to advancing our mission, particularly in admissions,” said Mr. Sherrill. “Every current student can attribute his presence here to Bart’s work and advocacy. Now, this new venture will allow him to improve upon his significant skills at another excellent independent school.”

A 1996 graduate of CFS and later the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Bronk first worked at The Franklin Institute in Phila-delphia, rising to the position of Director of Institutional Giving and Government Relations. He returned to his alma mater in 2007, and, while serving as Admission Director, he completed an M.S. Ed. in the Educational Leadership Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Of his years at CFS, Mr. Bronk added, “It has been a special honor to stand shoulder to shoulder with many faculty members who taught me and cared for me as a student.”

Bart Bronk ’96

Chuck Watterson

Ken Rodgers

FacultyBeloved faculty members leave CFS for new challenges and ventures…

Heather ClaryForeign Languages

Lynis McCrimmonScience

Katie GuckianMathematics

Cottage Faculty

Scott KesslerCottage Faculty

Sam BlakeCottage Faculty

Jason WeiseCottage Faculty

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...and a warm welcome to the new

Christopher Seeley Succeeds Ken Rodgers as Assistant Head of School

Following a nation-wide search, Christopher Seeley will join CFS as next Assistant Head of School and Director of Academ-ics. Mr. Seeley most recently served as Assistant Head of School for Strategic Initiatives of the Trevor Day School in New York City. There he oversaw the school’s transition to new and renovated facilities and spearheaded the revitalization of its service learning and diversity programs. At Trevor, Mr. Seeley also served as High School Director and Director of Admis-sion and Financial Aid for grades 6-12.

Mr. Seeley is a graduate of Bowdoin College in Maine where he played varsity football and baseball and was musical di-rector of the College’s male a cappella double quartet. In 2007, he earned his Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Teachers College. A graduate of Groton School in Massachusetts, he later served as Groton’s Dean of Faculty after holding a variety of other positions including Assistant Director of Admission and Teacher of Religion and Ethics. At Groton, he coached varsity football and baseball and headed a dormitory. Mr. Seeley also served for nine years as Dean of the Summer School at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire.

The recipient of numerous awards for excellence from his schools as a student, faculty member and coach, Mr. Seeley is also active in Episcopal Charities of New York and a Vestry Member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, also in New York City. In announcing this appointment, Head of School Ned Sherrill noted Mr. Seeley’s strong experience in virtually every aspect of independent school management, and his devotion to teaching as well.

Peter Corrado Assumes Leadership of the Development Office

Peter Corrado received a warm welcome in April as The Church Farm School’s new Director of Development. A graduate of Iona College, Mr. Corrado has also earned a Masters in Science degree in Educational Administration in Independent Schools from the University of Pennsylvania and certification as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy from the American College in Bryn Mawr.

Most recently, Mr. Corrado has served as Vice President of Institutional Development at The Wistar Institute, a prestigious research facility in West Philadelphia, where he was responsible for all areas of fundraising. He has overseen a major capi-tal campaign, established a Leadership Council and created several successful annual events including a major gala and a President’s Award, which is presented to a cancer survivor. In prior positions, Mr. Corrado was president of various chap-ters of the Arthritis Foundation. Early in his career, he worked for the American Red Cross and Media Providence Friends School.

“We are very pleased that an individual with the depth of Peter’s experience will head up our Development Office,” says Mr. Sherrill, adding that, “His broad background and significant successes will be critical to tackling the fundraising challenges that face CFS in the coming years as we begin to implement the new Campus Master Plan.”

Brandon Zeigler Is New Director of AdmissionMr. Brandon Zeigler has been named Church Farm School’s next Director of Admission.

Mr. Zeigler has most recently worked in Dallas with Uplift Education whose city-wide mission has been “to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.” Similar in mission to CFS, Uplift offers students within its system an outstanding college preparatory educa-tion in a community that has limited high quality education options or the financial resources to pursue them.

Looking forward to his new post, Mr. Zeigler commented, “I crave a challenging, yet rewarding experience in which I can leverage my education and professional experience, and add significant value to the lives of young people. I feel that The Church Farm School is the ideal venue to do this.”

Mr. Zeigler holds a Master of Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Davidson College. His prior experience includes being part of the admission staff at St. Mark’s School, Southborough, MA, an analyst for Wells Fargo, Finance Associate with Wachovia and graduate fellow with KIPP schools in Houston. He will succeed Bart Bronk ’96 starting August 1.

Brian Serbin Will Become Director of Residential Life in July

Brian Serbin has been appointed Director of Residential Life to succeed Mr. Watterson. In announcing this appointment, Mr. Sherrill noted that several wonderfully qualified candidates from within the school community had been part of the search process and thanked each of them for their continuing dedication to the welfare of all CFS students.

Director of Student Life Randy Noll described Brian as “a seasoned professional and wonderful educator who cares deeply about the school, its students and its mission. His six years as a cottage faculty member, teacher and coach have uniquely prepared him for all aspects of the role of Residence Life Director. Over that time he has earned the respect and affection of both the CFS student body and its adult community. I’m excited for both Brian and the School.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Serbin said, “I’m very excited to be able to serve the boys in a greater capacity as Director of Residential Life. I have extremely big shoes to fill with Mr. Watterson moving on, and while it will be impossible to replace everything he means to CFS, I look forward to continuing his work in serving the best interests of the boys and CFS community. I’m truly honored to be given the opportunity to serve a great mission and collaborate with an extraordinary group of caring professionals.”

Peter Corrado

Chris Seeley

Brian Serbin

Brandon Zeigler

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Varsity Basketball Team is League ChampionThe 2013 varsity basketball team once again played a season to remember. Navigating through one of the toughest schedules in the area and having four new starters, the Griffins ended the year with a 23-7 record. These 20-plus wins marked the third time in school history, and the third time in a row that the CFS basketball team has won 20 games. CFS won the Church Farm School Tip

Off Tournament, the 2012-13 Bicentennial League Independence Division Cham-pionship, and the District 1 Class A Championship, and advanced to the State tournament quarterfinals for the 3rd year in a row. Leading the way was Aondofa Anyam ’14, MVP of the Bicentennial Athletic League. He was also named to 1st team All Daily Local. Seniors Larry Cermak, Mlynue Reeves and Malik Towles provided much needed leadership to the young team. Tyler Ofray ’14, Michael Mohamed ’15 and Joey Shelton ’14 had excellent break out seasons.

Winter and Spring Sports Round-upChurch Farm School Stands Tall in First Year of BAL (Bicentennial Athletic League) Competition

Winter Indoor Track and Field Team Establishes New RecordsThe CFS indoor track and field team accom-plished many goals this winter. The track program exceeded expectations as the Grif-fins established themselves as a competitive team against the best high schools in the state. New indoor records and outstanding performances were recorded on the track. Armond Owens ’13 established school re-cords in the 55m, 60m, 200m, and the 400m. He also teamed up with Stephen Zarycran-ski ’16, Osiris Nicholson ’15, and Cedric Barfield ’13 to be part of the School’s relay

team’s record in the 4x200m. And to cap off a memorable season at the Pennsyl-vania Indoor States Championship, the 4x400m team of Owens, Nicholson, Drex-ler, and Barfield smashed the previous school record (3:33.8) by seven seconds, running a 3:26.35 at the state championship to finish tenth in Pennsylvania. There were other “standout performances” that contributed to the success of the winter program. Kemarni Munroe ’13 (shot put), Jovan Thomas ’13 (relays), Stephen Zarycranski ’16 (200m and long jump), and Nysir Griffin ’16 (800m) were also medalists during the season.

The 2013 varsity basketball team, coached by Marc Turner, captured the Bicentennial Athletic League (BAL) championship.

Armond Owens ’13 (center) added to CFS’s winter track and field victories this year.

Young Varsity Wrestling Team Achieves Winning SeasonDue to a large graduating senior class last year, this year’s CFS wrestling team was very young and inexperienced. However, with a record of 11 wins and 6 losses, it was much more than that! The team was led by senior captains Chris Arbogast and Luis Flores. Adam Centeno ’13 and Matt Gehringer ’13 were great leaders as well. All were willing to work hard and learn as much as they could in a short amount of time. The team looks forward to a great year ahead with under-

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Griffin Choirs Enjoy a Demanding Spring Season

Spring Concert Focused on “Aspects of Love”

The CFS Choir, the Middle School Choir and the CFS Singers presented their annual spring concert on May 12 in the Chapel. According to Music Di-rector Gary Gress, the concert explored different aspects of love. Included were “i carry your heart with me,” by David Dickau based on the poetry of E.E. Cummings and “Ubi Caritas” by Ola Gjeilo.

In April, Po Sung Kim ’13 represented CFS at the 2013 All East Chorus Festival in Hartford, CT.

Baseball Team Takes Second in BAL President’s DivisionVarsity baseball’s first year in the BAL culminated in a league record of 8-6 with the team finishing in second place in the President’s Division. Overall, the team’s record was 12-8. The baseball team enjoyed great senior leadership with Hermes Paez, Chris Lopez, Gus Morales, Tyler Myers and Chris Arbo-gast. Chris Lopez finished his CFS ca-reer as the all-time winner in wins and strikeouts. He also completed this year with the fourth lowest ERA in the great-er Philadelphia area with an astounding .99 ERA. Hermes Paez led the team in RBI’s and batting average, and was tied for the most home runs.

Tennis Wins the BAL Constitution DivisionThe CFS varsity tennis team enjoyed an extremely successful season in its first BAL year. With a league record of 6-3 and an overall record of 10-3, the Griffins won the BAL Constitution Division. Team senior leadership included Youngsoo Lee, Nathadon Suksiritarnan, Chan Wool Kim and Benjamin Meh-nert. The team also experienced many great individual efforts from juniors Jan Bohm, Henry Casey, William Choi, Chanwoo Chong, Luke Gerhart, Tanner Pinheiro, Nick Thomas and Omar Vicente.

Spring Track and Field Takes BAL ChampionshipThe Griffins conference record was 7-1 in the BAL for the first season and 9-1 overall! CFS won the BAL Constitution Division Championship and placed numerous Griffins on All-BAL track and field teams. BAL team honors for track went to Armond Owens ’13, Max Drexler ’13, Cedric Barfield ’13, Nkosi Pile ’15, Christopher Lowry ’14, and Jomoiri Dagou ’16. BAL honors in field events included Aondofa Anyam ’14 (High Jump and Triple Jump); Mlynue Reeves ’13 (Shot Put and Discus); Marcus Pereira ’14 (Javelin); Michael Mohamed ’15 (High and Long Jump); Joseph Shelton ’14 (High and Long Jump); and Kemarni Munroe ’13 (Shot Put and Discus). And to top off a memorable season, Griffin Coach Tony Wrice was named BAL Coach of the Year!

Individual school records, award winners and more information about Griffin sports appear on the athletic page of the School website www.gocfs.net.

classmen ready to take the leadership reins. Special congratulations go to Luis Flores ’13, who was a three-time regional qualifier.

CFS and Agnes Irwin School Held Combined Spring Choral Concert

The Bel Cantos from Agnes Irwin School joined the CFS Choir and the CFS Singers for the two schools’ annual Combined Choral Concert under the direc-tions of CFS’s Gary Gress and AIS’s Murray Saver. The concert, held in the Chapel of the Atonement on April 10, featured individual and combined presenta-tions. The CFS Choir led with “Brothers Sing On!” and the CFS Singers brought down the house with “I Dreamed a Dream.” The Bel Cantos’ renditions of “King of Anything” and “The Power of Women” were also great crowd pleasers.

CFS Music Director Gary Gress directed the CFS and Agnes Irwin choirs in an arrangement of “America the Beautiful.”

CFS Choir Sings at the Washington National Cathedral

On February 10, Gary Gress and the Upper School Choir had the great experience of singing in the magnificent Washington National Cathedral. Along with 200 other high school students representing Episcopal schools from Dela-ware, Maryland and Virginia, the choir sang “Te Deum in B Flat” by Stanford, “Ave Maria” by Rachmaninoff, and the “Magnificat” and “Nunc Dimittis in B Minor” by Noble.

The CFS Choir at the Washington National Cathedral in February

Hermes Paez ’13 helped his team achieve second place in the BAL President’s Divi-sion.

Track Coach and BAL Coach of the Year Tony Wrice congratulates Aond-ofa Anyam for breaking the School’s high jump record twice in one season.

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DECA Students Take Home Awards in State Competition

Watch out business world—the Griffins are coming! According to Chris Mazzoli, CFS DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) sponsor, “We had a tremendous time at DECA States and Nationals and are proud of our award winning students. Adam Centeno ’13 and Rock Ward ’13 qualified for national competition with a fourth place finish in Hospitality Services. Mike Lee ’15 received third place and took two medallions in Logistics. Jesse Lee ’15 won a fantastic third place in Public Speaking, and Rus Murphy ’15 took a medallion in Business Finance. Also, Paul Ogunleye ’16 received a medallion in Principles of Marketing.

Later, during national competition in California, Adam Centeno and Rock Ward each received a Certificate of Excellence. These awards aptly recognized their solid performance throughout the conference.

Seniors Adam Centeno and Rock Ward won trophies in local DECA competition and qualified for the national tournament in Cali-fornia. They returned with new skills to use as they transition to The State University of New York at Binghamton and Swarthmore College respectively this fall.

Dr. Broadrup and Mr. Rodgers Co-Author Conference Presentation

Science Department Chair, Dr. Rob Broadrup, presented a paper on incorporating green chemistry into an Advanced Placement Chemistry class and the broader school curriculum at the 17th annual American Chemical Society Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, held in June in Bethesda, Mary-land. Assistant Head of School/Director of Academics, Mr. Ken Rodgers, is the contributing author for this work.

The paper describes efforts to stimulate “green” initiatives and collaboration, decrease student and faculty exposure to chemicals, and minimize creation of waste through appropriate course content and the integration of individually tailored hands-on projects into the curriculum. According to Dr. Broadrup, “Laboratory time has allowed students to explore projects in vermiculture, freshwater and marine hydroponics, aquaponics, solar energy, and fermentation of cellulosic materials.” He adds that, “External collaborations are being developed to enable students to share their work, receive advice, and understand the importance of emerging methods of food cultivation and renewable energy.”

CFS Student Will Attend Lehigh University Summer Program

Uche Egonu ’15 has received a scholarship to attend the Pennsylvania School of Global Leadership (sponsored by the Iacocca Institute) at Lehigh University this summer. Uche, a member of the Student Council and a CFS Ambassador, is sponsored by CFS Board Member Norman Strate and many of his Lehigh University classmates. Uche was chosen because of his efforts in DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) and INTERACT, a CFS community service organization sponsored by Rotary International. The Iacocca Institute’s summer program attracts students from throughout the world.

Linden Hall Students Visit CFS for Day of Fun and Activities

CFS Middle School students hosted middle school students from Linden Hall, an all-girls boarding school in Lititz, Pennsylvania, in April. Together, the students worked on team-build-ing activities, leadership, communication and col-laboration, but also had fun at a “mini-carnival” after dinner. In addi-tion, the students deco-rated pots and planted seedlings for Earth Day, played soccer and basketball, and participated in a limbo contest!

According to Cottage Faculty member and English teacher Jenna Irrgang, who spearheaded the exchange, “Students from both schools had a wonder-ful time. We look forward to each of our social events with Linden Hall throughout the school year.”

Team building exercises included using ropes to move a wa-ter bottle into a trash can and following each other’s hand written directions to make a peanut butter and jelly sand-wich. All involved enjoyed the various games and activities and look forward to more exchanges with Linden Hall.

Biology and Chemistry Students Skype with Sister School

On April 11, Dr. Rob Broadrup, along with faculty and staff mem-bers from the language, math and art departments, participated in a videoconference with The Church Farm School’s Monarch Sister Schools Partnership sister school, Escuela Secundaria Técnica, in Zitácuaro, Michoacán, Mexico. Ms. Diahann Hughes, CFS For-eign Language Department Chair, translated the conversation, al-though many of the CFS students were fluent enough to participate in the exchange in both languages.

The Monarch Sister School Program involves CFS students, who are researching native plants and creating a butterfly garden with the goal of recreating native habitats for the threatened Monarch population along its migratory “flyway” between Mexico and Canada. CFS and Escuela students discussed in Spanish how both groups are creating habitats for the butterflies. Mr. Kevin Korb of the CFS art department described the design for the garden he and his students prepared this spring.

Dr. Broadrup, Mr. Korb and Ms. Hughes, along with the students wave goodbye to their partners at the Escuela Secundaria Técnica in Mexico at the conclusion of their videoconference.

Third Annual “Tour de CFS” Celebrates All Things French

Wednesday night, April 30 was one of the first beautiful nights of spring, and the third annual “Tour de CFS” was spirited and sparkling. Scores of students raced around the Greystock circle on tricycles, hot wheels and scooters.

According to French teacher Stephanie Heerschap, “French Night began four years ago when we were preparing for a Cinco de Mayo dinner for the Spanish students, and my French students said, ‘Why can’t we do anything for French?’ So Sodexo’s Claudia Rose-Muir and I put our heads together to do a French dinner, and the rest is history. It’s always a night for feasting, laughter, and fun!”

The winners this year were Rekwaun Watson ’14, Kareem Holmes ’16, and David Glackin ’17.

Let the race begin! Ms. Heerschap gives the signal.

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CFS Middle School Students Support “Feed the Children”

Seventh and eighth graders spurred on by their Student Congress Repre-sentatives, Mo-hammed Emun ’18 and Maduakolam Onyewu ’17, raised a total of $700 for the international charity Feed the Children. Ac-cording to Middle School Advisor Katie Guckian, the students wanted to select a charity that focused on a specific need, and Feed the Children, with its mission of “providing hope and resources for those without life’s essentials,” appealed greatly to them. How did they raise this astounding amount? The students spearheaded a dress down day and a car wash which raised $200. The In-teract Club, an Upper School service organization, impressed with the younger boys’ efforts added $500, and Feed the Chil-dren matched CFS’s total gift for a grand total of $2,500. “The students are excited with the results of their efforts and determined to do even better next year,” concluded Ms. Guckian.

CFS Middle School students sponsor a car wash for charity.

Ray Greenblatt To Teach at Temple University

Longtime CFS English teacher and well-known poet, Ray Greenblatt, “Mr. Greenb-latt,” as many alumni would still address him, will be teaching this fall at Temple Universi-ty, where he will offer a poetry course. And there is more news: The Overbrook-Wayne Poets group, which he organized thirty years ago in 1980, gave a poetry reading in June at the Wayne Art Center in conjunction with the Center’s annual Plein Air Festival. All who are interested should go online under his name to see what other literary activities Mr. Greenblatt has undertaken.

Looking for a small school for their son John, Matt and Teresa Burns visited CFS in 2006. John, who graduated in 2010 and now studies mechanical engineering at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., immediately felt a connection to the School. The family atmosphere and the staff’s dedication impressed his parents and four happy years at CFS followed.

An engineer with a background and widespread experi-ence in design and construction, Matt Burns, who is Pres-ident of The Burns Group, a Philadelphia engineering and construction firm, was enticed to join the CFS Board of Directors in 2012. He had previously volunteered his expertise with the Board’s Executive Committee and the Building and Grounds Committee, chaired by Sam Cupp P’02. At the time, both groups were focused on the Campus Master Plan.

According to Mr. Burns, “The Campus Master Plan, growing out of the School’s Strategic Plan, constitutes CFS’s vision. It was created by an excellent team of administrators, directors and consultants who utilized a strong, inclusive process. As a result, it articulates Church Farm School’s unique educational and physical needs far into the future.” He concludes that, “Overall, it’s a great plan!”

Mr. Burns, who always knew he wanted to be an engi-neer, brings an impressive background to the Board. A graduate of Catholic University of America, he also holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Le-high University. In 2004, he was unanimously elected the Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year.

Reflecting on his role at CFS, Mr. Burns says, “CFS gave a lot to John and to our family. Serving on the Board in a capacity in which I have particular expertise is a great way to give back to CFS.”

Matt Burns P’10 (left) and Steve Darby, also a CFS Board Member, enjoyed the company of a group of students at the April Griffin Scholars Luncheon. They are (from left) Mohammed Bappe ’15, Kevin Oreshko ’15 and Ced Moise ’15.

CFS Director Helps to Guide Master Planning Process

Board of Directors

Mark T. Carroll P’00 & ’01Chairman and President

Stephen A. Loney, Esq. ’97 Secretary

Richard H. Gherst II Treasurer

Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill IIHead of School

Matthew J. Burns P’10

Gregory W. Coleman

Samuel B. Cupp, Jr. P’02

Stephen Darby

Kermit S. Eck

Sally N. Graham

The Rev. Canon Preston B. Hannibal

John P. Kirwin P’02

Stacey Shreiner Kley

John Pickering

Gary G. Schlarbaum

Cannie C. Shafer

Walter K. Smith ’86

Norman Strate

Honorary Members

Samuel H. Ballam III

Charles A. Ernst

Morris Kellett, Esq.

Gibbs Lamotte

William H. Molloie ’82

Erwin P. Roeser ’41

Robert G. Rogers, Jr.

Jesse D. Saunders

James Tate ’52

Christopher H. Washburn

Parents’ Association Enhances CFS Experience Thanks to a cadre of very dedicated and generous CFS parents, the Parents’ Association continues to enhance the school environment for parents, students and faculty alike. President Sam DiFalco, Vice President Debbie Gibbons, and Treasurer Heather Myers are committed to its formal mission, which is to represent families and facilitate informa-tion sharing. However, the Parents’ Association’s activities far exceed these goals. For example, the Parents’ Association raises funds to provide special gifts to the school through the monthly Gift Card program. This year, the Association donated a new handmade crown for the Pageant and arranged for the original to be displayed in a case built by faculty member John Ceschan. They also maintain the Griffin Clothes Closet, a well-organized repository of gently used and sometimes new clothing that any student can access. Under Parents’ Annual Fund Co-Chairpersons Bob Brown and Gertrude Go, Association members spearhead phonathons. Class Representatives contact other parents to encourage participation in this important effort. And, twice a year, the Parents’ Association holds a highly anticipated Faculty Appreciation Day providing homemade treats and a very popular raffle of gift baskets and gift cards. The Parents’ Association meets monthly, and there is a call-in option for far away parents. An administrator usually speaks on a certain topic—cottage life, the college counseling program and the dress code were all recent subjects. According to President Sam DiFalco, “We know that our parents have extremely busy lives and are grateful to those who contribute in some way. All CFS parents belong to the Parents’ Association, and we hope that, going forward, more will fully participate.” He adds that parents who would like to talk with him about becoming more active in the Parents’ Association should email him at cfspa@gocfs.net.

Once again the Parents’ Association put together an unforgettable Teacher Appreciation event this spring with gift baskets and wonderful homemade treats. Sampling some of the pastries were (from left) faculty members, John Ceschan and Katie Guckian; parent Patti McLaughlin; and admin-istrative staff members, Chris Mazzoli, and Pat Ceschan.

Ray Greenblatt with his wife, Sue

(Photo by Alex Greenblatt)

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Fellow Alumni:I am again privileged to write you all and share a few words.For this edition, I choose the word cel-ebration.We celebrate so many things each year at our School, from the opening days with new students, to the Alumni Soc-cer game in the fall; through Winter Weekend with the beauty and touching story of our Pageant; and all the way through to our annual reunion every spring. But always the greatest of cel-ebrations is to witness each new class that joins our lofty ranks during Com-mencement.The bounding growth of our numbers is testament to so many things. The Mission, the faculty and staff who help propel the students, the administration and Board who make sure the proper management of essential elements re-mains; but the key ingredient is and has always been: the boy himself. To see so many each year take the gifts given and use them as the beginning steps in a life hopefully well lived and balanced is an annual testimony on the Hill each early June.What becomes a more invoking oppor-tunity for the boys is how we Alumni may from time to time also influence their growth. Our lives as Alumni are for some very settled; for others may be getting there; and others still just start-ing. But the one common thread to us all regardless of graduation year is the

knowledge that Church Farm School h a p p e n e d into our lives, and we were forever changed. By way of recognition, how is it we each carry that debt? How can we pay it back? Well, money works, but so does your willingness to be involved.Ever thought about using your life ex-periences to help a boy currently in School? How about a current Alum-nus who may have some ability to help another Alumnus? We connect to each other; we connect to the school; and, in this, we find small celebrations to-wards each other. I encourage such activity amongst us. Reach out to someone 15-20 years your senior or 10 years younger. We have so much inside us that the common bond we all share melts age away in an instant.Let’s celebrate every new Alumnus as they join our ranks, but equally let’s connect to each other and find ways to do things that support and celebrate our School and our shared belief in each other!

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Elected Executive Committee Members

Don Burt ’77President

Chimdi Mbonu ’87Vice-President

Peter Goda ’60Secretary

Stuart Brackney ’62Member-at-Large

Steve Choc ’02 Member-at-Large

David Zimmerman ’88 Member-at-Large

Active Members

Cecil Hengeveld ’64

Sean Marasco ’98

Tom Phelan ’97

Eric Weller ’74

Alumni Director’s CornerHello, All. I would personally like to extend a huge thank you to all alumni who have con-tinued to Look Back…Come Back...and Give Back…this school year. Young alums Ed Yao ’04, Michael Lenau ’08 and Tom Johnstone ’09 returned to Church Farm in March to par-ticipate in the College Readiness Seminar sponsored by the guidance, college counsel-ing and upper school departments. Mike and Abe Crook ’09 also made their way back to campus during April’s History Month celebra-tion to speak with the CFS community about

their engineering careers and studies. Bobby Sharp ’12 also returned as a guest percussionist to participate in the Spring Band Concert held dur-ing Alumni Weekend.Another milestone reached since our last publication was the outpouring of support by the alumni body to renovate the organ. Thanks to the compelling letter authored by Stu Brackney ’62, nearly 75 alumni donors participated in the five-week challenge to raise the additional $20,000 needed to fulfill the requirements of the challenge proposed by the William B. Dietrich Foundation. Thank you!Alumni were recently welcomed back for the Spring Alumni & Reunion Weekend in celebration of the School’s Science and Technology programs. Many alumni were present for the Solar Array Dedication which jump-started the full weekend of events. Alums had the opportunity to interact with faculty members while CFS students demonstrated their ongoing projects prior to Saturday evening’s dinner. During the dinner itself, Harvey Long ’63 was recognized for returning for his 50th reunion. Dan Molloie, Christopher Gibbs and David Zimmerman, all Class of ’88, enjoyed catching up at their 25th reunion. Several other reunion classes were also in attendance. Members of the Alumni Executive Committee (see list below) were introduced during the evening’s program. Alumni Association President Don Burt ’77 revealed the CFS Alumni Mobile Application. Church Farm School’s mobile alumni directory is now available for those who utilize an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device. Simply search for “Church Farm School Alumni” in the Apple App Store or the Google Play store and download the free app. It’s a great way to reconnect with your fellow alums. Alumni Annual Fund Chair David Zimmerman ’88 also spoke of the importance of participation in the Annual Fund. Please do your part if you have not done so already. Also, please mark your calendars now to attend next year’s alumni weekend scheduled for April 25 – 27, 2014.On behalf of members of the Alumni Executive Committee, it brought us great pleasure to welcome the Class of 2013 into the CFS Alumni Association prior to Commencement on June 1. Thirty-two new graduates will now venture off to college this fall, but vow to stay connected to their Griffin brothers and the School they love so well. Kind regards,

Lori McDermottDirector of Alumni Relations

Don Burt ’77Alumni

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1. Alex Kirwin ’02 (right) hosted our NYC gather-ing on February 28. He is joined by fellow alums Clarence Blair ’99 and Leo Taveras ’04.

2. Host Alex Kirwin ’02 joins Ned Sherrill, Lori Mc-Dermott and Student Ambassadors Kelechi Umunna ’14 and Miles Bernhard ’14 prior to the start of the event.

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Miles Bernhard ’14 (left) introduced Mike Lenau ’08 as our first History Month guest speaker.

Ed Yao ’04, Mike Lenau ’08 and Tom Johnstone ’09 at the College Readiness Seminar

Miles Bernhard ’14 with Jim Tate ’52 after receiving the 2013 James Tate Class of 1952 Award for Excellence in Ambassadorship

1. Bob LeKites ’64 2. Paula and Paul Buckley ’65 3. Paul Vile ’55, Omar Vicente ’14, Ron Hafer ’54, Uche Egonu ’15 and Paul West ’54 4. Carol and Jim Tate ’52 5. Sue and Jeff Holton6. Ed Price ’54 chats with Bill Golemon ’50.7. Rich and Elaine Lunardi share conversation with Mary Ellen Rhile.8. Alumni & student basketball squad

9. Alemayehu Addis ’9710. Stewart Cleaver ’71 and Don Burt ’7711. Stewart Cleaver ’71, Harvey Long ’63 and Ron Hafer ’5412. Steve Choc ’02 and Ally Antonini13. Peter Neall ’64 competes on the tennis court.14. Dan Molloie ’88 (center) and his aide return for Dan’s 25th reunion. They are also joined by Bill Smead ’84.15. Stewart Cleaver ’71 and wife Susan

16. Admission Officer Marvin Garcia ’99 is joined by wife Shana and son Maddan.17. Malik Towles ’13 and Rekwaun Watson ’14 serve their scientific concoctions during the reception.18. Cecil Hengeveld ’64 always has fun.19. J. David Cashmere ’83 returns for his 30th reunion sporting his letter sweater.20. Sean Marasco ’98 attends his 15th reunion and is joined by Dick and Eleanor Gherst and Ned Sherrill.

History Month guest speaker Abe Crook ’09 takes a moment to pose with Uche Egonu ’15.

2013 Tate Award Presented

The James Tate Class of 1952 Award for Excellence in Ambassadorship is named in honor of fellow alum, long-time former CFS Board Member and School Historian James Tate. It recognizes his tireless efforts throughout the years to help support and promote the School, its staff and students. The award is presented annually to that student whose enthusiasm for the School, commit-ment to its mission and welcoming manner make him an ideal and effective CFS Ambassador. Miles Bernhard ’14 was this year’s recipient of the prestigious award.

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Stuart Brackney ’62 (sbrack-ney1@cox.net) and wife, Mary Menacker met classmate Bruce Hotaling ’62 for an informal re-union at the Old Clam House in San Francisco.

Clinton Fields ’90 (cfields@forcefielstrack.org) was ac-cepted into the open 100m for ages 40-44 at the Penn Relays this April. He finished 5th with an 11.59 which is now his PR as a masters athlete. In his sec-ond outdoor meet of the season at the Duke Invite in Raleigh Durham, NC Clinton ran a PR of 11.75 since coming out of retirement. He also earned “All American” after his third place finish in the 60m at the US Indoor Masters Cham-pionship. At the University of Delaware Invite he competed in the 100m and 200m and set a new PR with an 11.73 in the 100m. Clinton recently won the 100m for the USATF Mid-Atlantic Cham-pionship this June.

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Who Is Eric G. Weller ’74? Peter Goda ’60

In the summer of 1968, Eric Weller’s father arranged for an interview at Church Farm School which resulted in this scared boy very reluctantly starting in the 7th Grade in September. One of the memories setting the stage for the rest of his life was his first “work” assignment: the pig farm. When he entered the pigsty, every squealing pig ran toward him, not only frightening him, but strengthening his resolve not to remain at CFS. That night a determined Eric telephoned his father relating how he was “attacked” by those big ugly pigs and wanted to go home. The next day, dad called the School and was informed that those big ugly pigs were only piglets…and soon Eric was informed by his father that he would be staying. This lesson of perseverance would be only one of his many learning experiences at Church Farm School.

While experiencing CFS’s hands-on work and athletic programs, Eric’s academic studies were continually enhanced, as the School endeavored to meet Middle States Association accreditation requirements in 1970. By graduation in June 1974, Eric was well prepared for Shippensburg University from which he received a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement in 1979.

Enlisting in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in 1981, he was soon commissioned as a Second Lieutenant at the Academy of Military Science. In 1983 he graduated from Undergraduate Navigator Training, received his Navigator Wings, and was assigned to the 193rd Special Operations Wing located at the

Harrisburg International Airport. Eric is rated as a Master Navigator and has recorded over 3,000 flight hours, 150 of which were combat hours. In 2001 he graduated from the Air War College, the senior professional military education school of the US Air Force and a prerequisite for advancement in rank and related responsibilities.

In 2006, after a succession of successful assignments within the Wing, he was as-signed as Wing Commander of the 193rd Special Operations Wing and promoted in 2007 to Brigadier General. In 2011, he was assigned to the position of Deputy Commander for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, United States Special Opera-tions Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. His career includes participa-tion in numerous classified missions during Operations Urgent Fury, Just Cause, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Uphold Democracy, Joint Endeavor/Joint Guard, Desert Thunder, Allied Force, and Enduring Freedom. He has received twenty-nine major awards and decorations.

Committed to the objectives and goals of Church Farm School and an ardent supporter of the School in many ways, Eric is particularly sensitive to the overall needs of the CFS students. Since attending the initial meeting of the Alumni

Association Revitalization Committee in August 2009, he has taken an active role in the Asso-ciation, whenever possible in light of his mili-tary responsibilities, by using the teleconference option or by driving from his home in central Pennsylvania to attend meetings and participate in activities. Eric is one who if asked to do… “to do” gets done and gets done graciously.

Of course this is the environment—the CFS Family—from which many of us know Eric. On February 7, 2013 a number of representa-tives from the CFS community journeyed to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard Base, Middle-town, Pennsylvania, to witness the Promotion Ceremony in honor of Brigadier General Eric G. Weller. Along with the entire available base per-sonnel, dignitaries, family and friends, we were honored to have been invited and to be there, seated in front of the speaker’s stand for the ceremony. Following the opening ceremonies, Admiral William H. McRaven, U.S. Navy, Commander of United States Special Operations Com-mand, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida where General Weller has been assigned, officially announced General Weller’s promotion to Major General and administered the Oath of Office. With military precision and dig-nity, the Honor Guard solemnly performed the “Unfurling of the Flag” ceremony by removing General Weller’s One Star Flag and emplacing his Two Star Flag on the speaker’s stand.

General Weller then made remarks in which he thanked the participants and stated his appreciation for the honors bestowed upon him during the ceremony. Although Admiral McRaven had already noted the pres-ence of representatives from Church Farm School, Eric expounded on his CFS experiences and their implica-tions on his life—starting with his pig saga which brought down the house in peals of laughter.

And as a bit of an aside, during the reception following the ceremony, Eric was presented with his CFS Alumni Association lapel pin—our contribution to the Promotion Ceremony in Honor of General Eric G. Weller.

This is Eric G. Weller ’74 and this is Major General Eric G. Weller.

Eric Weller’74 in his Church Farm School senior yearbook photo

Eric Weller ’74 and Admiral William H. McRaven during the promotion ceremony

The Church Farm group congratulates Major General Weller following the Promotion Cer-emony. (From left) Cecil Hengeveld ’64, Major General Eric Weller ’74, Lori McDermott, and Peter Goda ’60.

In MemoriamJames T. Hoch, Sr. ’38 James T. Hoch, Jr. ’69

Randall Marc Giles, D.O. ’86

Bart Bronk Receives 2013 J. Tyler Griffin Award

Bart Bronk ’96 received the J. Tyler Griffin Award for Ambassadorship in May 2013 prior to his departure. The honor was greatly deserved, for not only is Bart a faithful alumnus, but, as Director of Admission, he has also developed and implemented a strategy of increasing partnerships with organizations that nurture students for the challenges that CFS provides.

During his tenure, applications doubled, attrition shrank, and enrollment grew by 11% (and boarding enrollment by 25%) even as CFS became more selective in the admissions process.

Bart also helped to refine the CFS mission statement, developed the new CFS logo and branding, formed the first standing Admissions Committee, and reduced admissions expenditures by 80%. We wish him all the best!

Bart Bronk ’96, assisted by his son Charlie, accepts the J. Tyler Griffin Award and expresses his feelings at leaving Church Farm School for a second time.

Doolun Anyam ’12 enjoyed a fruitful freshman year at Skidmore College. Not only did he play a fine basketball season, but he was also selected to participate in a prestigious summer fellowship program in New York City. Currently, the Roosevelt Institute is training him in leadership and policy implementation for his work at the Youth Development Center. There, throughout the nine-week internship, he will help formulate policies to foster youth empowerment. When the CFS Alumni Association heard about Doolun’s quest to live in NYC this sum-mer on an intern’s salary, they raised money through the alumni raffle during Spring Alumni Weekend to help him with expenses. Many thanks to Joe Rhile for donating one of his infamous walking sticks and a child’s chair which helped increase the raffle proceeds.

CFS Happenings...Classes Begin – September 3, 2013

Convocation – September 6, 2013

Alumni Soccer – September 7, 2013

Make a Difference Day – September 21, 2013

CFS 12th Annual Golf Classic – September 27, 2013

Griffin Scholars Luncheon – October 9, 2013

Philadelphia/Main Line Alumni Gathering – October 24, 2013

Roundtable Breakfast – November 14, 2013

Washington, D.C. Alumni Gathering – November 21, 2013

Christmas Pageant – December 13 & 15, 2013

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On Saturday, June 1, the 32 members of the Class of 2013 bid fare-well to their alma mater in the presence of their friends and fami-lies. The Reverend Edmund K. Sherrill II, Head of School, and Mr. Mark T. Carroll, Chairman of the Board, presented diplomas and Bibles to each of the students. Po Sung Kim gave the Valedic-tory Address. Members of the Board of Directors and other special guests attended the ceremony.

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