Annual Report 2017-2018 by Church Farm School

HONORING LEGACIES

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2017-2018 ANN UA L R EP ORT

Fulfilling Destinies

LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

here is a stone of some historic significance that graces the west side of the lane heading up the hill to the Chapel of the Atonement.

On it is the simple inscription, “24M to P,” intending to let travelers along Lincoln Highway know that they were 24 miles from Philadelphia. Milestones such as this one provided useful information to those prudent travelers taking stock of where they were, what they had in their possession and what they might need to continue their journey forward. This is good practice.

As you will see in the pages of this year’s Annual Report 2017-2018: Honoring Legacies, Fulfilling Destinies, we’ve been marking and celebrating another kind of milestone this past year, one that we might inscribe with “100Y of CFS” in celebration of a distance traveled over time and crucial accomplishments made as our school’s significant mission has unfolded over the past century. There is a lot to reflect upon in such a moment and about which we gratefully take stock. Even more significantly, we continue making a declaration of our abiding and continuing purpose to serve the needs and interests of particular young people as we look to the journey that lies ahead, making sure that necessary plans and provisions are in place for successful outcomes. Two years ago, a Centennial Committee was established to help create and deliver a range of events, programs and promotions that would mark, celebrate and tell the story of this remarkable school and further promote its work to Chester County, the Main Line and beyond. I am most grateful to Peter Corrado, Director of Development, who co-chaired this enthusiastic and thoughtful group, and its members for producing such a range of events that have drawn so many friends, old and new, more deeply and purposefully to our mission work. Given who we are and what we continue to provide in educational opportunities, I happily highlight and celebrate with you two significant accomplishments of this special year. First is the astonishing fact that more than 250 alumni (a little over 25% of all living alumni) returned to campus for a memorable Alumni Weekend of program and events bringing us together for a chance to celebrate, tell a few stories and see today’s school in action. Second, with thanks to Talmadge O’Neill ’86, the O’Neill Challenge rallied the school community to its most significant and successful fundraising year with annual giving almost reaching the $2M pinnacle. We remain most sincerely and deeply grateful to the Board of Directors and the growing number of friends of the school who have generously supported this annual appeal and continue to be impressed by the favorable impact our unique program offers.

In closing, I wish to thank three people: Mark Carroll, for his witness and service to the school as past parent and chairman of the Board of Directors, and John Kistler and Neil Fanelli for their devoted service to the school as faculty and administrators. Together, these three gentlemen have given about 100 years of service to the school making our Centennial milestone all the more complete. Please enjoy perusing this annual report for more notes of gratitude and stories of a school joyfully on the move. Here’s to a second century!

THE REVEREND EDMUND K. SHERRILL II

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

n my first official function as your new Board Chairman, I had the privilege of presenting diplomas to the school’s 41 graduating seniors during Memorial Weekend. What a thrill to see each

of the boys achieve their potential and fulfill a dream of being college bound — our mission in action! The heat and humidity of the day did not dampen the excitement of our graduates, their families nor the pride of the CFS faculty, administrators, underclassmen and Board members who witnessed this important occasion. It is a day of which I am most proud. We’ve prepared our graduates well and I know they take with them the special bond of Griffin brotherhood as support for the next stage of their life’s journey. As the school has for 100 years, we look forward to the day that our 2018 graduates return to campus as successful alumni, to share their journeys and to inspire the next generation of Griffins to persist beyond their current circumstances. As we conclude our Centennial year, I can report that CFS continues to attract interest and win new friends. Not only is the school being recognized for the external beauty of our rural campus, but for the character of boys it builds inside. Our faculty, administrators and Head of School set a high standard for the boys, creating a real-world learning environment and comprehensive boarding school experience that prepares them well for the challenges of our modern world. And perhaps most importantly, our graduates recognize they are also headed for lives of service to a common and greater good. When people learn about CFS, they realize it is a special place. Our Board is active and effective, meeting regularly to advance the mission of the school. Thank you to our volunteer Board members who give generously in time, treasure and talent to support the school with their advice, guidance and financial resources. In particular, my colleagues on the Board are grateful for the distinguished leadership provided by my predecessor, Mark Carroll, who guided our work over the past seven years. As we enter the 2018-2019 year, I look forward to engaging the Board and school community in refreshing our Strategic Plan and

setting priorities for the next 3-5 years. One of these priorities is advancing much needed improvements to our school, the first phase of our comprehensive Campus Plan. We also know that the competitive environment for independent schools has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. The talented and deserving students we seek have many great options and we want CFS to be their first choice. I look forward to an exciting and productive year continuing the CFS mission.

MATTHEW J. BURNS P’10

CFS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018 Officers Mark. T. Carroll P’00, ’01, Chairman and President Matthew J. Burns P’10, Vice Chairman and Vice President Richard H. Gherst II, Treasurer Stacey Shreiner Kley, Secretary The Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill II, Head of School

Board Members Alemayehu Addis ’97 John A. Bellis, Jr. Gregory W. Coleman Samuel B. Cupp P’02 Stephen B. Darby John D. Diederich The Rt. Rev. Daniel G.P. Gutierrez Michael J. Hankin

The Rev. Canon Preston B. Hannibal Stephen A. Loney ’97 Vincent J. Napoleon Peter C. Phillips, M.D. Caroline Buck Rogers Gary G. Schlarbaum Mehul Trivedi Richard C. Weber

Honorary Members Samuel H. Ballam III Kermit S. Eck Charles A. Ernst Sally N. Graham Morris C. Kellett Gibbs Lamotte John Pickering Robert G. Rogers, Jr. Jesse D. Saunders Cannie C. Shafer James Tate ’52 Christopher H. Washburn

YOUR IMPACT

5:1 student to faculty ratio 180 students in grades 9-12 served 70% of faculty with advanced degrees

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Honoring Our Musical Legacy

1,000+

community service hours contributed by our students

300+ friends packaged 100,000 meals

for Rise

Against Hunger

“ Most Beautiful Private High School in PA” by Architectural Digest

300+

alumni, former faculty and friends

attended Alumni Weekend

Throughout his nearly 30-year tenure as Church Farm School’s Organist and Choral Director, Gary Gress has always strived for excellence. It therefore comes as no surprise that the school’s Centennial year featured an ambitious musical program. In September, a new CFS Hymn written by Gress debuted, which weaves together Bible verses, the history of CFS, living in community and our students’ pursuit of knowledge. Organizing a concert series that put the school’s musical roots front and center was next. The community was treated to an evening of organ and brass music in November with guest musicians playing alongside Gress, then, in April, a recital of past CFS organists featured stories and music by Bill Fenimore, Michael Stairs, Anthony Ciucci and Gress. An Evensong service with Church of the Good Samaritan, Paoli, launched our spring season. Gress also worked with composer David Dickau to commission a song for the choir—Exultate—which premiered at the Church Farm School Centennial Gala in May. The choir’s signature song of the year, Loch Lomond, was selected when Gress discovered that the Scottish folk song was performed at the school’s first ever choral concert in 1925. The year culminated with a Spring Choral Concert featuring 20+ alumni singers. In addition to all of the songs already mentioned, Gress selected Irving Berlin’s “Till We Meet Again” from 1918 (the year the school was founded) as an audience singalong, accompanied by songs from every decade. Recordings are on the school’s YouTube channel.

200 alumni

in college served through

Alumni Success Program

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SENIOR PROFILES

Fulfilling Leadership Dreams

n the final day of the 2017-2018 school year, Head of School Ned Sherrill put a new spin on a familiar tradition. He asked that the faculty line the cobblestone path outside of the Chapel to say goodbye to the rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders. At the end of the faculty lineup stood Najeh-Faris “NJ” Mahama ’19 and Sebastian Corrales ‘19, the school’s newly elected Student Congress President and Vice President, who greeted each underclassman with a hug, a high-five and excitement about the year to come. This gesture, while simple, reflected something much deeper: the school’s four core values—respect, responsibility, integrity and brotherhood—embodied in our student leaders. Sebastian is in the final year of a six-year journey at Church Farm School. Raised in Delaware County then Philadelphia, he learned about the school through the A Better Chance (ABC) program, which recommended it based on its strong wrestling program under longtime coach and teacher Art Smith. “I also thought the school would be good for me because I got easily distracted at my old charter school where there were 30 kids in each classroom.” Although Sebastian enjoyed the middle school experience at Church Farm School, it was his ninth grade year when everything really started to coalesce. “I started to love the school and opportunities to be more successful because everything I needed was right in front of me.” Sebastian has always been a well-respected leader at Church Farm School; not only on the wrestling mat but also as a student ambassador and tour guide. Running for Student Congress seemed a natural progression.

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The upperclassmen were always my motivation, and I want the younger Griffins to feed off of the energy of our senior class. – Sebastian Corrales ’19

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“The upperclassmen were always my motivation, and I want the younger Griffins to feed off of the energy of our senior class.” Sebastian says the school’s uniqueness lies in the brotherhood and the indelible bonds that are formed, even through mundane activities such as lunch chores. “We definitely have a brotherhood where we want what’s right for each other and the school so that we can mutually prosper.” Sebastian’s roommate and best friend, NJ Mahama of Harlem, New York, agrees that motivation from peers is strong at Church Farm School. In fact, he remembers Aaron Bowes ’16 telling him he would be class president some day. “I sort of laughed it off, but he was also really one of the first people that planted the seed in my mind that ultimately blossomed into me becoming President. My roommate, Sebastian, also became a person that motivated me to run for things and put myself out there as a leadership figure in the community. He’s just so diligent and respectable as a person, and I wanted to emulate that in my life, especially at CFS. That’s why he’s not only my Vice President, but also one of my best friends.” NJ adds, “I strive to be someone that others can look at for inspiration for things that they do in their lives. My junior year was definitely a catalyst for my growth here at CFS ... it made me juggle a lot of things: schoolwork, basketball, extracurricular activities, student leadership and then making time for having fun. I’m not saying I have it all perfectly figured out yet, but it gave me my first taste at what a good chunk of my future was going to entail. Learning to balance all of it will be a challenge, but I will ultimately come from it more mature, and with a better sense of self. “ Read Sebastian and NJ’s full profiles on gocfs.net.

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I strive to be someone that others can look at for inspiration for things that they do in their lives. – Najeh-Faris Mahama ’19

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DONOR PROFILE

BRUCE AND MARY WILSON

GALA SPONSORS Platinum Sponsors Anonymous Claire and John Bellis BD H.O. West Foundation The Springbank Foundation Mary and Bruce Wilson Gold Sponsors Laura and Bill Buck Julia and Darrell DeMoss Rosemary and John Diederich BD Sally and George Graham Hankin Group Jeanne and Peter Iannotta Maxine Lewis Lizette and Ned Sherrill F-S

Singing the Praises of Church Farm School

ike most denizens of the Main Line, Bruce Wilson knew of Church Farm School from driving by it regularly on Lancaster Avenue. His interest in learning more about the mission was piqued in 2009, when The Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill II was hired as Head of School. “His previous employment was as Chaplain at St. Mark’s School [Southborough, MA], where I am on the board of trustees,” Bruce, an alumnus of the Class of 1954, says. Bruce and his wife, Mary, are both products of boarding school and are strong proponents of their benefits. “There’s something about a boarding school … they’ve got you in class, on the playing fields, in the dorms. It just builds good character and I see that in Church Farm. It’s a place filled with good character, and that is important in today’s world.” Bruce has been helping to build character and expand Church Farm School students’ worldview by sponsoring a group to attend the Global Citizenship Institute at St. Mark’s each summer for the past four years. “I thought it would be a great opportunity for a team from CFS to go up to New England and take a step toward being global citizens.” In addition, Mary and Bruce have served as co-chairs of the school’s biggest fundraiser, the CFS Gala, for the past two years. Mary says interacting with the students is always inspiring. “They are filled with eagerness to do well, academically, socially and in life.” She is also particularly fond of the CFS Choir; the Wilsons have won the auction to have them sing at their annual Christmas party for the past two years. “It’s a great kickoff to the Christmas season!” Adds Bruce, who has been singing in choirs for the past 74 years, “I think they make a great all-male choir sound.” “It’s absolutely amazing that most independent schools get 85% of their revenue from tuition, but at CFS, that number is flipped.” The couple see the Capital Campaign (see story on page 24) to build a new Arts Center, update Greystock Hall and reorient the front entrance of the school as a “transformative effort for Church Farm School.” “It will create a much more inclusive environment that will be conducive to a good education,” Bruce says.

BD: Board of Directors

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Silver Sponsors Stacy Andris-Skalski and Philip Skalski Suzette F-S and Frank Baird Beneficial Bank Teresa and Matt Burns P’10, BD Joanne and Mark Carroll P’00, ’01, BD Kathi and Sam Cupp P’02, BD Carlyn and Steve Darby BD Patricia and Gordon Fowler Eleanor and Dick Gherst BD Keith Pension Saint James School Maroon & Grey Patrons Eileen and Alemayehu Addis ’97, BD Christine and Leif Beck Madeline and Morgan Beever P’15, ’20 Joan and Charles Bennison Georgina Bissell Julianne and Edward Breiner BrightView Landscape Services Joanne and Jerry Bronstein Lin and Jim Buck Marcia and Greg Coleman BD Peter Corrado Mary and Joe Dixon Regina and Doug Evans First Bank NJ First Resource Bank The Graham Company Katie and Bill Haines The Rev. Canon Preston B. Hannibal BD Hogan Lovells US LLP Stacey BD and Bill Kley Erica and Stephen Loney ’97, BD M&T Bank Virginia Summers Martin James Mendenhall ’39* Lauren Miller Lisa and Vincent Napoleon BD Georgette and Peter Phillips BD Laura and Ted Rauth Bob Riley Caroline Rogers BD Dora and Rob Rogers Judy and Don Rosato Kenneth Rowe San Miguel Academy of Newburgh Ruthanne and Gary Schlarbaum BD Jean and Lyle Schweitzer ’49 Cannie and Win Shafer Sodexo Stevens & Lee Carol and Jim Tate ’52 Voith & MacTavish Architects, LLP Pat and Chris Washburn Chris and Rick Weber BD West Chester University Foundation F-S: Faculty and Staff

P: Parent

* Deceased

1 Gary Gress conducts the CFS Choir and guest musicians from Heifetz International Music Institute. 2 Stacey Kley, granddaughter of the school’s founder and a CFS board member, and her husband Bill, enjoyed the evening. 3 Board member John Bellis and his wife, Claire, celebrated with Peggy Ballin and Daniel Heifetz. 4 Heifetz cellist Ismael Ariel Guerrero Bombut wowed the crowd. 5 Head of School Ned Sherrill enthusiastically welcomed Gala guests. 6 The evening culminated with Longwood’s renowned illuminated fountain show.

Party of the Century Church Farm School’s Centennial Gala was an enchanting evening of music and philanthropy set amid the gorgeous backdrop of Longwood Gardens’ Conservatory. More than 250 friends of the school helped raise a record amount of money for its 100-year-old mission of helping young men realize their educational dreams, and were treated to fine food and cocktails, a program by four amazing musicians from the Heifetz International Music Institute as well as a lively repertoire by the CFS Choir and CFS Singers plus a live auction and an illuminated fountain show. It was certainly an evening to remember, made even better by the generous contributions of the Gala co-chairs John and Claire Bellis, Darrell and Julia DeMoss and Bruce and Mary Wilson (profiled on opposite page). Save the date for our 2019 Gala, being held April 27 at The Farmhouse at People’s Light.

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COMMENCEMENT

Leaving a Legacy Angelino (Geno) Go ’18 (pictured right) came to Church Farm School as a 7th grader, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Aidan. Geno says his public school in northern New Jersey wasn’t challenging or diverse enough; he found both at Church Farm School. The academics certainly proved more rigorous, but that hasn’t stopped Geno from excelling; he earned the highest GPA for his grade consistently during his six-year tenure, and is matriculating to Johns Hopkins University this fall. During his Valedictory Address at the Class of 2018 Commencement, Geno offered sage words to the underclassmen in attendance for the first time in many years. “My message for all you young Griffins is to love learning. Some people compare knowledge to an ocean, and I think that is a spot-on representation. Knowledge is fluid like water. It ebbs and flows and every part of an ocean is interconnected. Learning is not about remembering rigid equations or standardized tests. If you throw a brick in the ocean, you know what happens? It sinks. You must go with the tides by connecting ideas, seeing patterns and watching ideas shift as new information is gained and old information is expanded upon. To dive into the depths of the ocean is terrifying, but your teachers are your guides as you traverse the ocean, and they allow you to see the beauty, the life and the serenity that exists beneath the surface.” – Angelino Go ’18, Johns Hopkins University

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ALUMNI SUCCESS PROGRAM

Ensuring Their Legacy Persists

hurch Farm School is very successful in guiding its graduates to top colleges and universities. 100% of Church Farm School graduates are accepted at four-year colleges and universities, many attending highly competitive institutions with significant grants and scholarships. Most notably among these include a Gates Millennium Scholarship and more than a dozen QuestBridge scholarships.

The transition to college life for students can be difficult, and nationally, the percentage of students who graduate in six years is 59%. With this statistic in mind, Church Farm School developed the Alumni Success Program which supports recent graduates as they navigate their college careers. The team maintains connections with 200 graduates quarterly, and provides support, mentorship and guidance to help keep them on track. We support students in their course selections, give advice managing student-professor relationships, help students create schedules and structure to support their study needs or simply offer a listening ear when they are homesick. With seed funding from the Hamilton Family Foundation, the Church of the Redeemer and the Charter Foundation, the program is already making a verifiable difference. On-time graduation rates for Church Farm School alumni have risen more than 30% in just four years, from 68% to nearly 100%. In all areas of academic success, Church Farm Students continue to excel.

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CENTENNIAL YEAR IN REVIEW

Leading Church Farm School into its Second Century Anticipating our 100th birthday on April 1, 2018, we spent the entire 2017-2018 school year celebrating and honoring our legacy, while looking ahead to our second century. Highlights of our Centennial year included: • H earing from West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino at Convocation • H osting our Centennial Golf Classic and honoring newly retired administrator and Classic founder, Neil Fanelli, in late September • A ttending a wonderful Chapel service by The Rt. Rev. Daniel Gutierrez during Episcopal Schools Week in early October

• C elebrating longtime wrestling coach and teacher Art Smith’s 300th career wresting win in December • O rganizing more than 300 friends from churches, area businesses, the school’s Board of Directors and Leadership Council and more to help us package 100,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger in February • S urprising our students with a CFS birthday outing to Arnold’s Family Fun Center • E njoying a gorgeous “Party of the Century” Gala at Longwood Gardens in May

• L istening to a riveting address by actor, author and activist Hill Harper during October Parents’ Weekend

• W elcoming back more than 300 alumni, spouses, family members, former faculty and friends for our Centennial Alumni Weekend and Community Day Celebration in May

• W inning the People’s Choice and the Best Nonprofit awards in the West Chester Rotary Chili Cook-Off

• D ebuting our Centennial documentary, “Honoring Legacies, Fulfilling Destinies”

• H aving former faculty and staff return to talk to the community, including Michele Dirks and Joe Rhile

• H olding Commencement with underclassmen in attendance for the first time in many years

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1 Alumni gather around the food trucks at Community Day. 2 Kareem Lewis-Ra ’18 and J. Daniel Kim ’18 with actor Hill Harper. 3 Underclassmen bid farewell to our seniors at Commencement. 4 Friends of the school help package meals for Rise Against Hunger. 5 CFS Golf Classic teams break out retro gear. 6 Students enjoyed watching others try out the electronic Harley the Hog. 7 Students show off their multiple awards at the West Chester Rotary Chili Cook-off. 8 Gala guests gathered for an evening of music at Longwood Gardens.

Did you watch our Centennial documentary “Honoring Legacies, Fulfilling Destinies?” Order a copy by writing to development@ gocfs.net or visit YouTube to watch it!

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Sources of Revenue 2017-18 12% 1%

60% 27%

Tuition and fees

$1,524

Rental of facilities and other

$156

Gifts and bequests

$3,235 *

Allocation from endowment and trusts TOTAL

$7,417 $12,332

* $1,349 in gifts is restricted for capital campaign projects Numbers in thousands

Operating Expenses 2017-18 17%

75%

School Program

$8,238

Management

$1,858

Fundraising TOTAL Numbers in thousands

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$887 $10,983

FOUNDER’S SOCIETY $50,000 PLUS Claire and John Bellis BD Teresa and Matt Burns P’10, BD Joanne and Mark Carroll P’00, 01, BD S. Griswold Flagg III Trust Eleanor and Richard Gherst BD Hamilton Family Foundation Hankin Foundation Ollin, LLC Talmadge O’Neill ’86 The W.W. Smith Charitable Trust United States Liability Insurance Company Porter H. Waite Trust

AMBASSADOR’S SOCIETY $25,000–$49,999 Georgina Bissell The Bryn Mawr Trust Company DNB First Hankin Group Laurie and Steve Katznelson Anne and Morris Kellett Caroline Rogers BD Finley L. Walton Trust Mary and Bruce Wilson

SCHOLAR’S SOCIETY $5,000-$24,999 Anonymous AGI AJO, LLP Carol Ann Atterbury BB&T Beneficial Bank The Boudinot Foundation Julianne and Edward Breiner Laura and Bill Buck Burns Engineering, Inc. The Charter Foundation Church of the Redeemer Marcia and Greg Coleman BD Tristram C. Colket Trust Kathi and Sam Cupp BD Carlyn and Steve Darby BD Julia and Darrell DeMoss Rosemary and John Diederich BD Denise DiPangrazio and Wayne Rowland Ellason & Molly Laird Downs PC Trust First Priority Bank Patricia and Gordon Fowler Priscilla Gabosch ’48 E. Allen & Adelaide R. Ginkinger Memorial Trust Helen S. Good Trust Sally and George Graham John Grunwell ’60 The Haly Companies Alta and Peter Hamilton Dorrance H. Hamilton Charitable Lead Trust Estate of Samuel D. Hanger Sam Hankin William Harral Estate of George A. Hay, Jr. Peggy and Cecil Hengeveld ’64 Jeanne and Peter Iannotta IMC Construction Grace Keffer BD: Board of Directors

F-S: Faculty and Staff

P: Parent

Key Bank Minnie and John Kirwin P’02 Stacey BD and Bill Kley Maxine Lewis Erica and Stephen Loney ’97, BD Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company Jennifer and Bob McNeil Meridian Bank Lawrence J. Morris Trust Richard Mulford National Philanthropic Trust Fran and Peter Neall ’64 Randy Noll F-S Patriarch Family Foundation John Michael Paz Foundation Emily and John Pickering PNC Bank Winifred Pratt Maxwell Prempeh ’94 Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP Ruthanne and Gary Schlarbaum BD Lizette and Ned Sherrill F-S Stephanie and Walt Smith ’86 The Snowden Foundation Sodexo Beverly Steinman Sunoco Pipeline LC Carol and Jim Tate ’52 Barbara and Ken Timby ’62 Tri-State Technical Sales Corporation Sandhya and Mehul Trivedi BD UHS of Delaware, Inc. Univest Corporation Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Helen E. VanSant Trust H.O. West Foundation Willis Towers Watson Barbara S. Wood WSFS Bank

HEADMASTER’S SOCIETY $1,000-$4,999 Anonymous (2) Eileen and Alemayehu Addis ’97, BD The Susan E. Aitken Revocable Trust Stathis Andris Stacy Andris-Skalski and Philip Skalski Howard Bachman Suzette F-S and Frank Baird Madeline and Morgan Beever P’15, ’20 Belfor USA Group Benevity Community Impact Fund Joan and Charles Bennison Mary Menacker and Stuart Brackney ’62 BrightView Robert Brown and Samuel DiFalco P’14 Trent Bruyere ’81 Elinor and James Buck John Bundy ’79 Shawn and Don Burt ’77 Richard Campbell ’89 Dave Carroll ’62 Stephen Carroll ’00 Laurence Casey ’68 Chester Valley Engineers, Inc. Sandy and Chris Clark ’84 Barbara and Issac Clothier Kaye and Lane Collins ’58

Peter Corrado F-S Cramer Rosenthal McGlynn, LLC Lori and John Daniels F-S Jody Disney ’48 Mary and Joseph Dixon Earline and Kermit Eck Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Regina and Doug Evans Joanne and Ronald Eyre George W. Ferguson Trust May Hobson Ferguson Trust First Bank New Jersey Pam and Peter Fleetwood ’69 Fulton Bank Fund Evaluation Group, Inc. Kathy and Chris Gallagher ’81 Carl Gersbach Virginia Gibson James Gillespie Joyce Graf ’62 The Graham Company Grant Thornton, LLP Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Daniel Gutierrez BD Kwasi Gyambibi ’96 Frank C. Hagyard Trust Katie and Bill Haines Estate of Jean H. Hall Gloria and Edwin Hallberg Samuel Hanger* Sandi and Preston Hannibal BD John Haswell ’64 Carl Hendricks Hirshorn Boothby Group Hogan Lovells US, LLP Key Bank Foundation Marilyn and John Kistler F-S Charles Kratz ’64 Carolyn and Walter Kropf Yeuk Tsz Lam-Valitutto and Paul Valitutto ’90 Joseph Lunardi Elaine Lunardi Charlotte and Steven Mark Alix and James Markee Market Street Print & Copy Regina and William Mattson George McGrory Kelly McLaughlin-Catania McMenamin Family Shop Rite James Mendenhall ’39* Lauren Miller Raymond Muldaur ’81 Lisa and Vincent Napoleon BD Henry E. Niles Foundation Inc. Virginia Ostrander Wendy Palmer Keith Pension The Philadelphia Foundation Peter Phillips BD Philip Post Jean and Seymour Preston Quaker Chemical Foundation Ted Rauth Maija and John Ray William Reimer Rencourt Foundation Dora and Robert Rogers Judy and Donald Rosato Philip Rosenau Co., Inc.

* Deceased

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A Legacy of Service to School and Country: Cecil Hengeveld ’64 The recipient of our first ever Alumni Achievement Award was Cecil Hengeveld ’64, who has not only served the school in various ways over many decades, but has also served our country. He received the award during the Centennial Alumni Dinner on May 18. After attending Church Farm School, Cecil earned a degree in professional aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He then spent 33 years in the aviation branch of the Army, reaching the rank of Brigadier General (PA). He was appointed Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs in 2001, supervising the administration of veteran’s assistance programs to Pennsylvania’s 1.12 million veterans and their dependents as well as the operation of the state’s six veteran’s homes and Scotland School for Veterans’ Children. He retired from the PA Army National Guard in the federally recognized rank of Colonel in 1998. In his last assignment, he commanded the Eastern Army National Guard Bureau field operating activity which conducts qualification and instructor pilot training, operates flight and flight weapons simulators, trains aviation maintenance specialists and operates an aero medical aviation clinic. Hengeveld, along with his wife, Peggy, and Eric Weller ’74, spearheaded Church Farm School’s Military Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support for current Church Farm School students who have family members who are actively serving or who have served in the military.

Suzanne Roth Paul Russell James Scharnberg Kate and Aaron Schnittman The Scholler Foundation Jean and Lyle Schweitzer ’49 Staci and Christopher Seeley F-S Cannie and Win Shafer Amee Shah and Andrew Carrigan ’87 Charles Shreiner P’04 Shirley Shreiner Meredith Smith Sherri and Paul Southwick Keith Southwick St. James School Stevens & Lee Kathryn Strang Sharon Sweinberg and Gary Marks P’08 Thayer Corporation H.A. Thomson Maryann and Cary Toner Charmaine and Marc Turner F-S UGI Energy Services Utica National Insurance Corporation Beverley Van Houten Isabelle Vauclain Hall Vetterlein Joan Vogel Voith & Mactavish Architects, LLP Mary Ellen and Edward Vollrath ’55 Pat and Chris Washburn Chris and Rick Weber BD Eric Weller ’74 West Chester University Foundation Ira Williams YourCause, LLC David Zimmerman ’88

GREYSTOCK SOCIETY $500-$999 LEFT: Cecil Hengeveld ’64 (center) receives

the Alumni Achievement Award from Head of School Ned Sherrill and Don Burt ’77. BELOW: Cecil (far left) and classmates

enjoy the pool.

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Anonymous (2) Richard Adams ’67 Thomas Bakewell ’71 Susan and Sam Ballam Betsy Barron Ruth and Wally Beck ’89 Christine and Leif Beck John A. Bellis III Blue Rock Financial Group Mary and Martin Bond Marilyn Bonner Chrissy and Bart Bronk ’96 Joanne and Jerry Bronstein Danielle and Brett Canna Joshua Carle Maureen Cislo P’17 LeRoy Coer ’54 Cristina and Joe Combee Cypress Capital Management, LLC James DeCleene Christopher Diederich Adam Doyle ’89 Mary and Charles Ernst Martin Evans ’77 Neil Fanelli F-S Laird Ferguson ’85 Hank Fila First Resource Bank

Sara Fitzpatrick Betteanne Fitzwater Janis and David Foley ’65 Eleanor Forbes and Samuel Slater Fox Rothchild, LLP Sheryl and Joseph Furtado Gawthrop Greenwood, PC David Gottier Margaret Havens Judith Hellekson P’92 Chrissy Helmig Tara and Matt Hohn Susan and Theodore Huck Chris Jaeger ’77 Sally and Anthony Jannetta Michael Karwic Almaz Kebede P’97 Paul Kim Kaye Klintworth Timothy J. Kott ’86 Kreischer Miller Sue and Steven Kullen ’73 David Lohmann ’59 The M&T Charitable Foundation Michael Marshall Virginia Summers Martin Kimberly F-S and Michael Matteo Frances Miersch Kathryn and Peter Morris Linda and John O’Connell Julia and Thomas Patterson Kelliann Payne Evelyn and John Petersen Elizabeth and Thomas Phillips P’95 Judy and Ron Proctor ’56 Janet and Bruce Rambo Robert Riley Robert Rottiers Kenneth Rowe Saint Francis-in-the-Fields Alban Sato ’82 C.W. Schellenger Hampton Schoch ’38 Schwab Charitable Fund Jennie and Sam Sherrill Elizabeth and John Shober Glenn Smith ’79 Lisa Smoots F-S Nancy Spatz P’83 St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Sanna Steigerwalt Ronald Street Cindy and Thomas True Mary Beth and Harrison Tyson Erika Wallington ’60 Zhenhua Wang P’20 Judith and Jeff Warren ’68 Wasatch Advisors Waste Management of Pottstown Burton L. Weller P’74 Marian and S. Gray Whetstone, Jr. ’60 June Yoshimura and David Hatchard ’93 Donna and Bill Zarycranski P’16

MAROON and GREY SOCIETY $100–$499 Anonymous (8) Anne and Charles Ackerman BD: Board of Directors

F-S: Faculty and Staff

P: Parent

Samuel Ademola ’07 Carol and Stephen Aichele Gifty and Elvis Aidoo P’20 Taiwo and Modupe Ajirotutu P’11 Rosemary Alleva Louella Alves ’44 Lucy Amerman Barbara and Jeffrey Andrews F-S Ardrossan Beagles, Inc. Ann Armstrong Donna and Randall Atkinson Carol Baker Keith Baker ’87 Denise Baldeosingh P’18 Margaret and Scott Ballin Allan Barbee Karen Barrett F-S Pat Bayliss Barbara Beal Penelope Beal and Sheldon Pennoyer Jane and Andrew Bean Rebecca Bean and Robert Abramovitch Elsie Bedwell Andrew Bellis Kevin Bellis Nancy and John Berlinger Charles Best H.L. Beyer Joanne and Gilbert Bielefeld P’80 Robert Binder William Birchall ’57 Wilfred L. Black Trust Frederick Boehlke Carol and Harry Bonyun Wendy Boorn Barbara and Markley Boyer Terri Brane John Briggs Richard Bright Stuart Brooks Robert Brown ’76 Michael Brown-DiFalco ’14 Joan and Edward Buckley Paula and Paul Buckley ’65 Bruce Burkart Barbara Camp Nicole Campbell F-S Rick Carson Nancy and James Carville Stephen Cavener ’87 Charles Chavarria ’51 Benita and Anthony Checchia Jennifer Chelf and Sean Devenney Steven Choc ’02 Chocorua Chapel Association Alice and Keith Choper Andrea Chrest F-S Christ Church Gina Cini P’20 Citizens Charitable Foundation Dorothy and John Clapham Stefanie F-S and Ed Claypoole William Clayton ’73 Stewart Cleaver ’71 Tammy and Keith Cochran Kathleen Cole Loraine Coll Helen and Clifford Collings Joseph Collins

Kimber Connelly Hobart Cook Jean Copeland Betsey and Woodward Corkran Jaime Corrado Dolores Courtney P’81 John Crampton Suzanne and Wayne Crawford David Crocco ’00 Mike Cruz ’91 Mary and Richard Cuff Dale Daffin ’71 Louise Dagit Edward Darwick ’85 Susan Davis Marcine Davis Patrick Dean ’80 Nancy and Philip Deming Fay and Ed Denzler Rebecca Desmond LeeLee and Robert Devenney Carla and Andrew DiProspero Sally Macon Dixon Max Dobles Sheila Dolan P’04 Rusty Donohue ’69 Lance Douglas ’75 Don Duckworth ’62 Meredith Dunbar Delores Dutill David Earhart ’46 Elizabeth and Kurt Ebner Dawn and Gerald Ellson ’50 Emmanuel Episcopal Church Justine Englert Episcopal Church of the Trinity The Evans Network of Companies Elizabeth Evans Colleen and Joe Fanelli F-S Fidelity Charitable Wayne Fields ’81 Brunilda and Hector Flores P’13 Kimber Fox ’57 Patricia and William Foxx Michele Frank P’11 Georgia Freeman P’93 Barton French ’83 Fulton Financial Advisors Ervin Garcia ’02 Shana F-S and Marvin Garcia ’99, F-S Kelemua Gebre and Abe Kassu P’17 Mary Anne Gehrenbeck P’17 Kathryn and Robert Gibby Janice and Jamin Gibson P’06 Gertrude and Alwyn Go P’14, ’18 Peter Goda ’60 William Golemon ’50 Barbara Golio Barbara Goodman Carol Grant-Holmes and Bruce Holmes P’94, ’96 Janice and Jim Gravely ’71 Caryl Greaves-Bowen P’95 Robert Gulick ’47 Jingmin Guo P’18 Gary Gustovich William Gwinner ’78 Joanne and Donald Hadley Barbara Hauptfurher Hilary Hayes F-S

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William Heib Jane Heintzelman Harvey Henning ’70 Stephanie and Gerald Hevey ’92 Jim Hilburt ’85 Molly and William Hill Norman Hill ’53 Holly Hoffman Horn Plumbing & Heating Inc. Bruce Hotaling ’62 Debbie and Bill Hotaling ’61 William Hughes ’79 Byron Hutchinson ’85 Internet Pipeline, Inc. Maud Irwin Bonnie and Donald Ivins Harold James Virginia Jeffries Harold Jensen ’63 Christopher Johnson ’85 Thomas Johnstone ’09, F-S Frederick Jones Jones Golf Academy Dave Kasievich Barbara Kehrel P’76 Tim Kelly Anke and William Keltz Caroline Kemmerer Yonghan Kim ’02 Mary and Justin Klein Candyce and Mark Knepley P’04 Mary and Peter Kreek Arnold Krog David Krutsch Kristen Ladow Elizabeth and Lawrence Large ’51 Stacey and Roy LaRue P’17 Maryann Lauber Abimbola and Tajudeen Lawal P’20 Rachel Lawton P’10 Kathi and Robert LeKites ’64 Dave Lewis ’77 Sandra and Gary Liddick Claire and Peter Lindley Thomas Lloyd Robin Lovell-Knowles Christopher Lunardi Jessica and John Lunardi Kimberly and Jeffrey Lunardi Mark Lunardi Teresa and Aaron Wemhoff William Lundahl ’60 Joanne and Walt Lybrand ’81 Lynn and William Lyon-Vaiden Myrna Lytle ’51 Rebecca MacFadyen Matthew MacNeal Zandra Maffett P’00 Sara and Doug Magee F-S Nan Magistro Robert Malone ’86 Cesar Marca P’21 Alan Markert ’63 Christopher Marks ’94 Joann and Stephen Maroldo Jill Matthis Edward McAleer Ginny and John McCann Joseph McClure ’84

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Stephen McGovern ’03 Michael McGuire ’92 Elizabeth McLean Bria McMenamin and Josh Dwyer F-S Michael McNulty ’73 Maricela Medina P’96 Lawrence Meehan Barbara Merriweather Edward Miersch Rufus Miley Dorothy Mitchell Genero Mitchell ’79 William Molloie ’82 Jackie and James Moore P’07 Barbara and Bruce Morgan Earl Morgan Bill Morton ’56 Marian and David Moskowitz James Moyer Janet Moyer Dorothy Mullestein Patricia and Gordon Munson Thomas Neff ’60 Carol and William Neumann Laura Ward and David Newmann Thomas Nye ’88 Toyin Ojudun and Olayinka DanSalami P’21 Denise Oldt F-S Anna Passyn Patricia and John Pegram Wanda and Harry Peirce P’89 Francisco Perez-Mata Carroll Peterson ’60 Krista Peterson F-S Georgette Phillips Katherine Place Angie Pochuski F-S Susan and Gerald Pohlig P’10 Noel Poole ’71 Carol and Robert Poorman P’19 Jean and William Press Roland Purnell ’81 Allen Pyke ’69 Tom Pyle ’53 Dorothy and James Quimby* Thomas Quinn ’71 Eric Rabe Susan and Wayne Rafferty Maria and Frank Ranalli Patricia Rech Nnamdi Render ’14 Glen Reyburn Rosemarie and William Reynolds P’99 Craig Rhodes ’81 Patricia and James Rice Andrew Richards ’17 Louisa Ridgeway Betty Rippel Harry Ritter Joan Roberts Bill Robison ’60 Jennifer and Benjamin Roe Charles Rogers ’65 Marisa Rogers and Eston Griffin Susan and Stephen Root Pamela and Timothy Ross Cynthia Rugart William Rusinko ’78 Mani Sabapathi

Ann and David Salmon Jennifer and Bill Sanderson Marianne and Randall Sands Jerry Schauer Jeff Scheidlinger Dina F-S and Matt Schmidt Tiffany Scott F-S Daniel Sedon ’85 Elzbieta and Nathaniel Seeley P’18 Stacy Sempier Rita Sevillano P’21 Mary and Bill Seymour ’78 Jacqueline and Sean Sharkey P’20 Robert Sharp ’12 Doris and David Shaw John Shaw Harry Shedd ’68 Hannah Sherrill Sarah Sherrill Nelda and David Sherwood Mary and Richard Shipman P’16 Ruth and Harvey Silver Jill and Josh Silverman ’75 Chris and Steve Simms Pamela and Henry Simpson Ramandeep and Avtar Singh P’18 Clare Small-McEvoy P’19 Bill Smead ’84 John Smith ’85 Richard Smith ’64 Pamela Smyth Gail Sokoloski Vanessa and Paul Spear ’81 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley Kathy and Gary Statton Stephen Stechert ’62 Janet and Ralph Steele ’74 Linda and Robert Steenrod James Stewart ’08 Elizabeth Strode Elizabeth and Arthur Sulzer Henderson Supplee Helen Swain Mary and Frank Tatnall Jack Teed ’04 Phyllis TeVrede P’21 Carolyn Thomas Robin Thomas Alexandra and Greg Thompson F-S E. Ann Tippy Susana Torres and Candido Alvarado P’18 Erin Treadwell Lemlem Tsadik and Girmay Gebrekidan P’18, ’20 Gordon Turk Esther Tyndall P’18 Lynne and Rudolph Van Der Hiel Maria Vargas P’21 Bruce Vassallo Edwina Vauclain Vernice Veranga-Mulcahy F-S and Christopher Mulcahy, Sr. P’20 Robert Vosburgh George Walker ’82 William Walker ’75 Jeffrey Wallace Joan and Phillip Wallick Anne-Marie Walters Robert Warfel F-S

Honoring Ambassadors

Washington Memorial Chapel Albert Weed ’60 Dawn and William Weigand P’09 Chuck Wein ’64 Henry Wein ’59 Susan Wentink Susan and Kenneth Werner Rus Wetherill ’75 Valerie Whalon Mollie and Warwick Wheeler Barbara and Cliff Whitehead ’68 Bernadette and Nelson Whitworth P’09 Patricia and Stephen Wickham Julie Wickland F-S Bruce Willbrant John Williams Romaine and Lenox Wilson P’94 Margaret Wolcott Dempsey Woods ’98 Sarah Woods Veronica Woodside-Herr Tyrone Wrice F-S Nancy and Richard Wright Stephanie and Brian Wright Rabi Young F-S Gerry and Charles Young M. Sinclair Ziesing Andrew Zinis ’84 Lisa Zinis P’84 Debora and James Zug Thomas Zug

Each year, Church Farm School acknowledges a student and an adult who go above and beyond as ambassadors for the school. Many current students acknowledge that their decision to attend the school was a result of a tour by six-year-soldier Ben Archer, who has represented the school as both an Admission Tour Guide and a Student Ambassador. Whether greeting young men considering Church Farm School as their next step, writing thank you letters to donors or representing the school at various external events, Ben has always let his passion for the school shine through. He received the James Tate ’52 Ambassadorship Award during a ceremony in May. At the same event, we recognized The Rev. Maxine Dornemann, rector of neighboring St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, with the J. Tyler Griffin Award. Maxine has been a longtime friend of the school. She co-chairs the Episcopal Mission Schools Council and helped bring a sizable contingent of her church to help package 100,000 meals during Church Farm School’s February “Rise Against Hunger” event.

TOP: James Tate ’52 helps honor Ben Archer ’18 with the ambassadorship award. BOTTOM: The Rev. Maxine Dornemann

shows off the J. Tyler Griffin Award and griffin necklace from the school.

GRIFFIN SOCIETY Gifts up to $100 John Ceschan ’94 Joyce Chale-Salala P’21 Valerie and Lenny Charles P’20 Charlottesville Cavalier Aerie Aux #4345 Luitgarde Chassin P’92, ’96 Paul Chew ’89 Awes Choudary ’15 Marjorie Coblentz CocaCola Give – Skybridge Americas, Inc. Ann Cohn P’94 Nancy Cook Diana and Luis Cortazar P’19 Brandi Croft Mildred Darlington Joyce Darnell Tom Davies ’71 Alida and Howard Davis Kirstin Davis P’20 Michael Davis Chris DeVeau ’89 Lauren Dewey William Dierkes Shirley Diest Anne Dillon Anna DiMeo Kristyna and Dan Dratch F-S Marsha and Joseph Dratch Matthew Drexler ’13 Kathryn and John Duggan Faith D’Urbano George Earle Sonia Erazo P’20 James Eustace Virginia Finch

Anonymous (8) Joel Adams John Angell Anthony Arcaro Dan Aronesty Wendy and Noah Attipoe P’12 Suk Jin Bae ’05 Zion Baldwin ’17 Elaine Barndt Jane Barton Thomas Bauer Edward Beadle Ramona and James Beehler Cynthia and Thomas Beitel Guido Bejar P’21 Eugene Bentley Miles Bernhard ’14 Renee Bernhard P’14 Clarence Blair ’99 J. Clarice Bowman Eric Boyle ’81 Edna and John Bozette Yvette and Earle Bradford Helen and Walter Bregler Jamison Brenner ’17 Caroline Cahill and William Smith P’20 Olga and Jose Calle P’21 Rachelle and Dexter Cardino P’16 Thomas Carroll ’01 Emma Carson Winifred and Donald Carver David Cashmere ’83 Milady and Jose Castillo P’21 Ralph Celidonio BD: Board of Directors

F-S: Faculty and Staff

P: Parent

Alberta Flagg Zozi Flores ’17 Sonya and Michael Foster William Frazer Kristen and Eric Fulmer F-S Diane and Ronald Furry Kevin Garcia-Ramirez F-S Adeline Gay Debra and John Gibbons P’14 Christopher Gibbs ’88 Suzanne and John Graves P’08 Sue Gress Zhaosen Guo ’17 Jonathan Harrar ’02 David Harriman ’86 Francis Hartung Phyllis and Philip Harvey Caroline Hass Thomas Hayes Lawrence Henry Sandra Herr Beverly and William Hess Matthew Hillocks ’17 Neville Hodge ’17 Sylvia and Lloyd Hoffman Beverley Hotton Eola and Dan Hunt Jethro Israel ’12 Degrum and Ferdous Jan John Jarvie ’76 Philip Jefferson Judith and James Jenkins Paul Johnson Helen Johnston

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In Memory of Nathania Thompson P’19: Serving with a Smile When Anthony Thompson ’19 matriculated to Church Farm School in 2016, his subdued demeanor stood in stark contrast to the ebullient personality of his mother, Nathania. For the past three years, Nathania was a mainstay at the school; injecting her ideas and enthusiasm into all aspects of school life and often driving hours back and forth from her home in Bear, Delaware, with her husband Michael to attend Parent Association Meetings, speak to prospective families at Open Houses, help run concession stands and just generally show up as a cheerleader for the school. In fact, cheerleader is an apt word, as it was her life’s work for many years. Nathania was a cheerleading coach for Christiana High School for 27 years, a charter member of the Delaware Cheerleading Coaches Association and a Certified Cheer Judge for 10 years. Most recently, she worked as an accounting specialist at the Delaware State Department of Corrections, while also serving as a Sunday school teacher at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Wilmington, as a wedding coordinator, volunteering for the National Democratic

Diana and Lawrence Jones Nancy and Ronald Karns John Kent F-S Becky Kesslick and Bob McHale F-S Pamela and Donald Kienz Marlene and Steve Kmetz Anne Marie and Kevin Korb F-S The Kula Foundation Joan Kurber Bernadette and Matt Labrador F-S Joyce Lavoe P’21 Kenneth Layng ’85 Jacqueline Leach Jean Lenehan Vivien Lowden Michael Lowe ’94 Jean and Lloyd Lucas Pearl Lynn Pete MacGregor ’81 H. Robert MacLaughlin James Mangold ’98 Alice Mannion P’81 Brett Mapp ’82 Charles Marshall F-S Michael Maury ’68 Lori F-S and Steve McDermott Matthew McDevitt Erika McElroy-Coston and Preston Coston, Jr. P’21 Jose Medina P’19 Seanna F-S and Jim Meehan Florianne Meldrum Anita and Victor Mello Fay Menacker and David Cooper Eileen Meyers Gail and Alexander Middendorf

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Association and various other causes and bowling on a team with Anthony. On May 13, 2018, Nathania passed away suddenly, leaving behind a legacy of service to others that won’t soon be forgotten. While the entire Church Farm School community mourns this tragic loss, we are comforted that her spirit lives on in Anthony, who has gifted the school with his own amazing talents through the years. “Almighty God, we entrust Nathania to your never failing love knowing that you are doing for her even better things than we can desire or pray for; And grant your holy blessing to Michael, Anthony and the entire Thompson family in their grief and sorrow, and may our fellowship with them be a source of comfort and strength for the days to come, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” – The Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill II

Beryl Miller Grace Miller P’78 Michelle and David Milligan P’11 Malik Moore ’89 Carl Morrow F-S Dolores and Michael Murphy P’03 Charles Myers P’06 William Newlin John Nieveen Grant Nodine ’84 Evelyn Norton Donald Orphanidys ’82 Omar Otero Bamidele Oyebola and Yemisi Allen P’21 Michael Patton Marta and Douglas Paxson Rosemarie Pedicone Kinue Perkins Lenore Perrott Donaleen Peters P’77 Barbara Pettinos Thomas Phelan ’97 Gail Phifer-Rankin and William Rankin Frederick Pitts ’62 Elaine Politis Robert Poole Russ Poper Lynn Ramsey Sarah Rebick F-S Elizabeth and Douglas Redman Barbara Reed Joan and Ross Reese Barbara Reid Peter Reynierse ’83, P’06, P’10 Dora and Harold Rhodes

Zavier Richards ’17 Marie-Louise Riley Margaret Roberts Alan Rossbach Joanne and Joseph Russo Susanne and Albert Russo P’20 Reid Sandner Marybel and Jose Santiago P’19 Rosemary Scerni E. Markley Schellenger Ruth Scorr Lee Scouten ’71 Meaghan and Brian Serbin F-S Shubhada Sharma F-S and Jiten Belani Ann Sherrill Jeremy Shields ’16 Lucie Shubert Richard Siemon ’73 Gabriel Siftar ’93 Carol Simmons P’96 Gurney Sloan H. Morgan Smith Padge and Art Smith F-S Brenda and David Smoker Dorothy and Harry Southrey P’69 Dianne and Eugene Stackhouse Reva and Leslie Stephenson Cedric Strother ’82 Rosalind Sutch P’10 William Sutton ’68 Nancy and Richard Swanson Hassan Symes ’00 Elizabeth and William Tafel Mariann and Alfred Talbot Elizabeth Taylor

MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND Howard Bachman Eric Boyle ’81 Paula and Paul Buckley ’65 Justine Englert Peggy and Cecil Hengeveld ’64 Timothy J. Kott ’86 Sue and Steve Kullen ’73 Fran and Peter Neall ’64 Maria and Frank Ranalli Carol and Jim Tate ’52 Eric Weller ’74 Donna and Bill Zarycranski P’16

Madeleine and Frederik Tellekamp P’89 Nathania* and Michael Thompson P’19 Frank Thomson Cecille and Salvador Tinio P’21 Angela and Timothy Torres P’21 Lesly Tran ’08 Mary and Frederick Tucker Lucia and Vincent Valente Vanguard Matching Gift Program Scott Varney ’70 Omar Vicente ’14 Elizabeth and Samuel Walker P’84 John Walker ’84 Grace Walter Charles Watterson William Wealot ’78 Roger Weissinger ’83 Kelly Wellborn Janet and H. William Westerman Gay West-Klien Robert Wilkey Sonie Williams P’21 Caroline Wilson Ellison Carey Wimberly Jean and Edward Woodring Tony Wrice P’14, F-S Stephen Zarycranski ’16 Edward Ziegenfus ’59

Nancy and Richard Swanson

Ben Archer ’18 and Walter Beck ’89

Janet D. Dagit

Wanda and Harry Peirce P’89

Louise Dagit

Suzette Baird F-S

Julia DeMoss

Keith Pension

Eric Rabe

Frank Baker ’58

Jamin S. Gibson ’06

Kaye and Lane Collins ’58

Janice and Jamin Gibson P’06

Anthony Baldeosingh ’18

Sally Graham

Denise Baldeosingh P’18

Kathryn and John Duggan

Stuart Brackney ’62

Sally and George Graham

Fay and David Menacker

Virginia Ostrander

Caroline Buck Rogers BD

Polly and Lea Hudson

Elinor and James Buck

Ann and David Salmon

Mary Carlson

Natneal ’18 and Dawit ’20 Kahesay

Sue and Francis Gress

Lemlem Tsadik and Girmay Gebrekidan P’18, ’20

CFS Centennial

Andy Lane ’04

Barbara and Isaac Clothier Kelemus and Abe Kassu P’17

Sheila Dolan P’04

CFS Class of 1967

Abimbola and Tajudeen Lawal P’20

Richard Adams ’67

CFS Class of 1981 Craig Rhodes ’81

CFS Military Brothers Vanessa and Paul Spear ’81

CFS Teachers and Staff Susanne and Albert Russo P’20 Gina Cini P’20

Tayo Adelanwa ’17

Stefanie Claypoole F-S

Mary Anne Gehrenbeck P’17

All Of Our Family Who Have Been Left Behind Elizabeth and Robert Malone ’86 F-S: Faculty and Staff

Kathi and Sam Cupp’s 50th Wedding Anniversary

Ruth and Wally Beck ’89

Christian Cini ’20

Honorary Gifts

BD: Board of Directors

Ben Archer ’18

Lauren Miller

Preston R. Coston II ’21

Emmanuel A. Lawal ’20 S. Daniel Lovell Robin Lovell-Knowles

Chris Lowden – Donor Since ’88 Vivien Lowden

Steve Marcus ’73 Sarah Woods

Lori F-S and Steve McDermott Janice and Jim Gravely ’71

Lauren Miller Dan Aronesty

Talmadge O’Neill ’86 Estate of George A. Hay, Jr.

Erika McElroy-Coston and Preston Coston P’21 P: Parent

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Honoring “Newt’s” Legacy: Stuart Brackney ’62 Receives Alumni Service Award

Bill Seymour and Marc Spera Rosalind Sutch P’10

Sam and Jennie Sherrill Carolyn and Walter Kropf Lizette and Ned Sherrill F-S

Shirley McKee Shreiner’s 90th Birthday

Every time Stu Brackney ’62 steps on Church Farm School’s campus, he charms all he meets. You can find him holding court in the classroom, the dining hall, the hallways and the athletic fields, always encircled by students laughing and smiling at his memories of life on the farm. Stu’s amazing ability to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds has served him well throughout his life: during tours in Vietnam as a Captain in the U.S. Army; running various programs for the deaf in Arizona; acting as a volunteer announcer for sporting venues; and retaining a devotion to Church Farm School that is unparalleled. He served as a co-chair for the Organ Renovation Challenge and the Earl Wilkins Scholarship Fund, is a CFS Alumni Association member-at-large and his work to get his classmates and other alumni to “Look Back, Come Back, Give Back” for Centennial was critical to our celebration. It is no surprise that Stu was nominated for and awarded the school’s third annual “Newt Disney Service Award” at our Alumni Dinner on May 18.

Terry Shreiner P’04

“It was a pleasure and an honor for us to visit Church Farm School on its Centennial, and especially exciting to see Stu Brackney recognized for his service to the school. Obviously, any time Stu gets a chance to speak it’s exciting, because you never know what he’ll say!

Kimber Connelly Brenda and David Smoker Sue and Steve Steven ’72

“Stu was oft-mentioned in the Disney household, and his calls and visits at the end of my dad’s life were important to him and remain important to us. My dad would be beyond thrilled that an award named after him would be given to Stu. The recipients of the Newt Disney Service Award do not serve so they can be recognized, but it is important to celebrate their service all the same.” – Charles and Jody Disney

Art Smith F-S Megan and Kenneth Layng ’85 Michael Lowe ’94

Students From St. Ignatius Loyola Academy James Rice

Larry Stevenson ’59 Claire and Peter Lindley

Virginia Summers Martin Sandra Herr

Harrison TeVrede ’21 Phyllis TeVrede P’21

Marc Turner F-S Brandi Croft

Oluwatumininu Tyndall ’18 Esther Tyndall P’18

Eric Weller ’74

Raymond Wharton Donna and Ward Wetherill ’75

Andrea Wickham Patricia and Stephen Wickham

Andrew Zinis ’84 Lisa Zinis P’84

Memorial Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Atkinson Donna and Randall Atkinson

Virginia Atkinson Diane and Ronald Furry

Stu Brackney’s 1962 graduation picture and Stu laughing with a student during Alumni Weekend 2018.

Zenobia Ball Wendy and Noah Attipoe P’12

Paul Barr ’32 Paula and Paul Buckley ’65

Thomas P. Beal, Jr. Barbara Beal

Ernest M. Belt and Dorothy Belt Hoffman Holly Hoffman

Dr. Harry C. Best, DDS Elizabeth and Douglas Redman

A.A. Beiber Jeffrey Wallace

Daisy LeBoutillier Bishop Elaine Politis

Nancy H. Burkhart Bruce Burkart

David Carson, Jr. and David Carson III Emma Carson

Herman Carter ’81 and Wes Courtney ’81 Gregory B. Peters ’77

Charles G. Pohlig ’10

Donaleen and August Peters P’77

Susan and Gerald Pohlig P’10

Krista Peterson F-S

Christian Reyes ’20

Maureen Cislo P’17

Sonia Erazo P’20 Francisco Perez-Mata

Ben Phillips ’95 Elizabeth and Thomas Phillips P’95

Joe Rhile Janet and Ralph Steele ’74

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Vanessa and Paul Spear ’81

Sara Corrado Sara Fitzpatrick

John Wesley Courtney III ’81 Dolores Courtney P’81

Newton Disney ’48 Don Duckworth ’62

Newton Disney ’48 and Carl Eby ’50

Cordelia Lenz

Maddie Smith

Lynn and Bill Golemon ’50

Charlottesville Cavalier Aerie Aux #4345 Joyce Darnell

Jean and Lloyd Lucas

Delores Dutill

Susan Lloyd

H. Morgan

Carl Eby ’50

Thomas Lloyd

Charles R. Dutill

Alberta Flagg

Rich Lunardi

Rev. Dr. Charles Finch Sr. and Cecil Howlett

Virginia Finch

John S. Garvey Eleanor and Dick Gherst BD

Anna Gebert Joseph McClure ’84

Elaine Lunardi Joseph Lunardi Mark Lunardi Frances Miersch Susan and Stephen Root Teresa and Aaron Wemhoff

Lawrence Lynn

Dorothy J. Gerjovich

Pearl Lynn

Stephanie and Brian Wright

William F. Lytle ’51

Glenn and Larry Class of ’59

Myrna Lytle ’51

Lusia and Edward Ziegenfus ’59

Harry C. Mayer

Willard P. Graeber

Debora James Zug

Anonymous

Calvin Miller

J. Tyler Griffin

Grace Miller P’78

Wendy and Russell Palmer

Sarah C. Moyer

William A. Guthrie

James Moyer

The Snowden Foundation

Frederick Nahar

Samuel D. Hanger

John Briggs

Robert Binder

Allan Perry ’35

James M. Harper ’44 John Grunwell ’60

Francis Hartung Pamela and Henry Simpson

Janet C. Hartzell

James Pinare

Elaine and Robert Barndt Sue and Steve Kullen ’73 Mary and Bill Seymour ’78

Marybel and Jose Santos P’19

Akwasi Agyemang Prempeh Maxwell Prempeh ’94

Natalie C. Haswell

William H. Press

Bonnie and John Haswell ’64

Jean Press

Norma E. Hendrickson

James W. Quimby

Carl Hendrickson

H.M. Hewson and Kathleen M. Hewson Kathleen and William Cole

Dorothy Quimby

Berry Ramsey Lynn Ramsey

C. Elbert Hoffman

Sherman R. Reed III

Dora and Harold Rhodes

Barbara Reed

John F. Humphreys ’52 Erin Treadwell

Daniel G. Hutchinson ’52

Kenneth Rodgers

Christopher Jaeger ’77

Donald “Ace” Johnson

Jones Golf Academy Robert Sharp ’12

William Hughes ’79

James Mahlon Buck, Jr.

Joe Joiner ’62

Caroline Rogers BD

Mary Menacker and Stuart Brackney ’62

Ms. Geraldine Joines

Kathi Rottiers Robert Rottiers

Thomas Bauer

Dr. Karl F. Rugart

George Jones

Cynthia Rugart

Mary Ellen and Edward Vollrath ’55

Allene Russell

Bindu Keymah

Paul Russell

Sonie Williams P’21

Cdr. and Mrs. James R. Kott, USN (Ret) Timothy J. Kott ’86

George Schoch ’34 Hampton Schoch ’38

Dr. Charles W. Shreiner, Jr.

Helen and Granville Fisher

Stacey BD and Bill Kley Mary and Bill Seymour ’78 Henderson Supplee

Joan Kurber

Bruce D. Large ’50

Natalie Silverman P’75

Elizabeth and Lawrence Large ’51

Lance Douglas ’75 BD: Board of Directors

F-S: Faculty and Staff

P: Parent

Anonymous

Frank Stryke ’29 Wendy Boorn

Peter Terry ’65 Diana and Lawrence Jones

Yvonne Watterson Charles Watterson

Lawrence Wegel ’64 Anonymous

Edward Weil Elsie Bedwell

James A. West Gay West-Klien

Robert E. Whalon Nadine and Russ Poper Elizabeth and William Tafel Valerie Whalon

Bob Whitmire Jackie and James Moore P’07

Earl Wilkins ’26 Janis and David Foley ’65 Norman Hill ’53 Marianne and Randall Sands

William and Elaine Woosnam Dawn and William Weigand P’09

Charles Yarnall III

Mary Jane and Edward Beadle Harold James Eileen Meyers Jeff Scheidlinger

The Janet C. Hartzell Angel Fund was created in memory of longtime employee and devoted servant, Janet Hartzell. It is intended to help certain families bridge an existing financial gap in tuition fees should their financial circumstances change unexpectedly.

Margaret Roberts

D. Katherine Jaeger

Ann and Norman Strate

The Angel Fund

Alvin G. Roberts

Maud Irwin

Keith Southwick Sherri and Paul Southwick

David Crocco ’00 Betty Rippel

Elizabeth and Harry Irwin

Martha and C. David Southwick ’54

Robert H. Richards ’43 Frank B. Rippel

Carolyn Thomas

Julia Smith

Ruth and Wally Beck ’89 Andrea Chrest F-S Kim F-S and Michael Matteo

In Memory of Dr. Robert Edmund Graf ’62 Joyce Graf ’62

In Memory of Janet C. Hartzell Anonymous Lauren Dewey Grazyna and G. Webber Lewis ’80 Ginny and John McCann

In Memory of Janet Hartzell, Rich Lunardi and Jack Kistler Lori F-S and Steve McDermott

In Memory of Nathania Thompson Lori F-S and Steve McDermott

In Memory of Ann and Norman Strate Lizette and Ned Sherrill F-S

In Honor of Sam and Jennie Sherrill Lizette and Ned Sherrill F-S

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EITC and OSTC Contributions The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs allow businesses to receive a tax credit for up to 90% of their Pennsylvania state income tax for a contribution made to an approved scholarship organization such as CFS. The companies below have provided critical support this year. AJO LP BB&T The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Burns Engineering, Inc. First Priority Bank Fulton Bank Grant Thornton LLP Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Hankin Group IMC Construction Laurie and Steve Katznelson Key Bank Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company Meridian Bank Ollin, LLC Philip Rosenau Co., Inc.

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PNC Bank Tri-State Technical Sales Corporation UGI Energy Services UHS of Delaware, Inc. United States Liability Insurance Group Univest Corporation Utica National Insurance Company WSFS Bank

Gifts from Wills and Bequests CFS is fortunate to receive donations made as part of an investment or estate plan to provide future support for our students. We received gifts from the following during the 2017-2018 fiscal year: The Susan E. Aitken Revocable Trust Wilfred L. Black Trust Tristram C. Colket Trust Ellason & Molly Laird Downs PC Trust George W. Ferguson Trust May Hobson Ferguson Trust S. Griswold Flagg III Trust E. Allen & Adelaide R. Ginkinger Memorial Trust Helen S. Good Trust Frank C. Hagyard Trust Estate of Jean H. Hall

Dorrance H. Hamilton Charitable Lead Trust Estate of Samuel D. Hanger Estate of George A. Hay, Jr. Lawrence J. Morris Trust Helen E. VanSant Trust Porter H. Waite Trust Under Will Finley L. Walton Trust

CFS Golf Classic We thank our generous friends for their support of our Annual CFS Golf Classic. AGI Artisan Partners BB&T Madeline and Morgan Beever P’15, ’20 Belfor USA Group Claire and John Bellis BD Beneficial Bank Blue Moon Florist BrightView Landscape Services Teresa and Matt Burns P’10, BD Joanne and Mark Carroll P’00, ’01, BD Rick Carson Chester Valley Engineers, Inc. Marcia and Greg Coleman BD

Cramer Rosenthal McGlynn, LLC Kathi and Sam Cupp P’02, BD Cypress Capital Management, LLC DNB First Earline and Kermit Eck The Evans Network of Companies First Priority Bank Fulton Bank Fulton Financial Advisors Fund Evaluation Group, Inc. Carl Gersbach Eleanor and Dick Gherst BD Jim Gillespie Sally and George Graham, Jr. George Graham III Gary Gustovich The Haly Companies Hankin Group Bill Harral Bill Heib Peggy and Cecil Hengeveld ’64 Beverly and William Hess Hirshorn Boothby Group Tara and Matt Hohn Horn Plumbing & Heating Inc. IMC Construction BD: Board of Directors

F-S: Faculty and Staff

Internet Pipeline, Inc. Amanda and Michael Karwic Stacey BD and Bill Kley Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company Market Street Print & Copy McMenamin Family Shop Rite Meridian Bank Lauren Miller Philip Rosenau Co., Inc. Reid Sandner Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP Cannie and Win Shafer Lizette and Ned Sherrill F-S Sam Sherrill Sodexo Saint Joseph’s University Ronald Street Charmaine and Marc Turner F-S United States Liability Insurance Group Utica National Insurance Company Bruce Vassallo Voith & Mactavish Architects, LLP Wasatch Advisors Patricia and Chris Washburn Kelly Wellborn Willis Towers Watson P: Parent

* Deceased

GRIFFIN SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Griffin Scholars Program honors your gift to Church Farm School with a student sponsorship. Sponsors are invited to visit the school in the fall and spring for luncheons with their sponsored student. Eileen and Alemayehu Addis ’97, BD Carol Ann Atterbury Claire and John Bellis BD Georgina Bissell The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Teresa and Matt Burns P’10, BD Joanne and Mark Carroll P’00, ’01, BD Marcia and Greg Coleman BD Kathi and Sam Cupp P’02, BD Carlyn and Steve Darby BD Julia and Darrell DeMoss Denise DiPangrazio and Wayne Rowland DNB First Annie Duke First Priority Bank Priscilla Gabosch ’48 Eleanor and Dick Gherst BD Sally and George Graham, Jr. Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Hamilton Family Foundation Hankin Group Kathy and Bill Harral Peggy and Cecil Hengeveld ’64 Jeanne and Peter Iannotta IMC Construction Laurie and Steve Katznelson Minnie and John Kirwin P’02 Stacey BD and Bill Kley Erica and Steve Loney ’97, BD Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company Meridian Bank Dick Mulford Randy Noll F-S Patriarch Family Foundation Emily and John Pickering Holly and Philip Price Caroline Rogers BD Ruthanne and Gary Schlarbaum BD Lizette and Ned Sherrill F-S Shirley Shreiner Stephanie and Walt Smith ’86 The Snowden Foundation Barbara and Ken Timby ’62 Tri-State Technical Sales Corporation Sandhya and Mehul Trivedi BD UHS of Delaware, Inc. Univest Corporation Eric Weller ’74 Mary and Bruce Wilson Barbara Wood

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FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS

Leading the Charge to Give Back: The Talmadge O’Neill ’86 Centennial Alumni Challenge Less than one year ago, we announced an incredible challenge. Talmadge O’Neill ’86 would match alumni donations up to $100,000 in honor of the school’s Centennial year. Just a few days shy of the Challenge’s expiration on June 30, 2018, the goal was met, and then exceeded. We are incredibly grateful to Talmadge for making such an extremely generous gift to the school again (he offered a similar challenge in 2012), and for the CFS alumni from every decade who helped us secure this invaluable donation through their own charity. We are also thankful to Walt Smith ’86 who added a $10,000 gift as an alumni participation incentive!

Talmadge O’Neill

CENTENNIAL ALUMNI CHALLENGE $106,708.51 MATCHABLE GIFTS

209 DONORS

Centennial Capital Campaign: For the Boys Church Farm School, under the leadership of a Campaign Task Force Co-Chaired by Board members John Bellis and Dick Gherst, is undertaking a major capital improvement project marking its Centennial. The project, which requires raising $5 million, encompasses three major campus improvements: 1. ARTS CENTER A new Arts Center in a renovated building will unify all arts programs in one location. A true “arts hub,” it will house music and studio arts in an attractive, well-lit, acoustically excellent facility. 2. ENHANCED GREYSTOCK HALL An addition to the main academic building, new faculty and student meeting spaces and an enlarged dining facility are included. A new tunnel entrance will lead directly into Greystock for safety and residential life programming. The current main entrance will be turned towards the campus’s pastoral north side. 3. SAFE, ACCESSIBLE CAMPUS ENTRANCE A new and safely accessible entrance road from Valley Creek Boulevard leading to an attractive courtyard between Greystock and the Arts Center will be constructed. These critical projects will contribute to the success and well-being of students for generations to come. If you are interested in learning more about this project and how you might further its progress, please contact Director of Development Peter Corrado at 610.363.5383 or pcorrado@gocfs.net for details.

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SHREINER SOCIETY PROFILE

ROB ROGERS

SHREINER SOCIETY SPONSORS The Shreiner Society, named in honor of the school’s founder, recognizes individuals who have planned for Church Farm School in their wills or estate plans. Susan and Sam Ballam David Carroll ’62 Joanne and Mark Carroll P’00, ’01, BD Peter Corrado F-S Dale L. Elks ’74 Priscillia Gabosch ’48 Eleanor and Dick Gherst BD Maricela Medina P’96 Kinue B. Perkins Dora and Rob Rogers, Jr. Margie and Gordon Schleicher ’62 Jean and Lyle Schweitzer ’49 Nancy Spatz P’83 Vanessa and Paul Spear ’81 Sanna Steigerwalt Henderson Supplee III Pat and Christopher Washburn Ira Williams

Legacy Giving

ob Rogers, of Rosemont, was working in finance in the 1990s when his friend Tad Montgomery—a former private school headmaster and acquaintance of Church Farm School headmasters Dr. Charlie Shreiner, and his son, Terry—recommended he meet with some gentlemen about joining the school’s Board of Directors. Rob was unfamiliar with the school personally, but his wife, Dora Stewart Lewis—whom he met while studying at Wharton—had an affiliation with the school. Her grandfather, Jack Stewart, had served as the chairman of the Board from the mid-1960s through the late 1970s, preceded by Jack Dorrance and succeeded by Tyler Griffin. “At that time, it was an ‘older fellows’ board, men who were really connected,” Rob recalls. “The Colonel had always done a great job filling the board with men, and a few women, from prominent Philadelphia families.” Rob’s focus for the board was expanding the roster to include younger members, as well as more women and minorities. He also made a successful push for term limits. “I helped out where I could on various committees [the land sale, Pavilion construction and one-to-one laptop program were large projects during his tenure], but what I ultimately became interested in was the board itself … strengthening membership in a time of transition for the school.” As a parent of three private school students himself, Rob felt strongly about making sure Church Farm School was competitive. “It was pretty obvious what the students and faculty needed, and it was important for us to get on the bandwagon when it came to technology.” Rob credits newly retired Director of Finance and Operations Neil Fanelli for much of the effort to build a “connected community” in the 1990s. Since leaving the Board in 2012, Rob has remained involved in the school, professing a strong passion for the mission. Like his grandfather-in-law, Jack, who made a sizable bequest to the school, Rob believes in giving annually to Church Farm School, and has made plans for it in his will. “I believe it’s important to provide something for the endowment, and my wife feels the same about philanthropy.” Rob recently retired from working at the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, where he says he was lucky to be able to “serve as a missionary” for the school many times. “There are a lot of people in the Diocese who would benefit from a Church Farm School education.”

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