BANDOFBROTHERS L-R: Peter (’16), Johnny (’14), and Stephen (‘17) Foeckler.
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Christendom College has a tradition of attracting many members of the same family to its campus. For the past thirty-five years, the College’s rigorous academics and Catholic formation have inspired confidence in parents across the country—so much so that many families send child after child after child—seeing the difference it makes in each one of their lives. This fall, there are 58 sets of siblings on campus, with 9 of those having three children concurrently enrolled (Murphys, Cintorinos, Arnolds, Flaggs, Kellys, Millers, Wenzels, Willsons, and Foecklers), and the Ellis family with four (Greg, Katie, Kevin, and Bernadette). This year, Stephen Foeckler became the fourth from his family to enroll at the College. He joins two of his brothers currently enrolled, Peter (’16) and Johnny (’14). Their oldest brother, Chris, graduated in 2012 and now teaches at a school located down the road from the College. “Having siblings here has really helped my experience so far at Christendom,” Stephen says. “They have already made it clear to me that if I need any help with anything,
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I need only ask. Already, after only a few weeks, they have helped a lot.” Having grown up together playing soccer at Seton School in Manassas, Va., Stephen says that he relishes the opportunity to continue that tradition during the college years. The brothers recently played together in a tournament at Valley Gorge, Penn., where the Crusaders placed first. (See trophy in picture above.)