ON THE MESA
Mark Metherell '87 Memorial Service Challenge Mark Metherell '87 was an inspirational figure to all those who knew him. A loving husband and father who always had time for others, he often spoke of helping those less fortunate. In 2008, Mark tragically passed away while training Iraqi special forces, and in 2009, his friends, classmates, and family created the Mark Metherell '87 Memorial Service Challenge. He was previously involved in the public service program while at Cate, and the grant in his honor awards two service projects for nearly $5,000 each. In recent years, projects have included creating a music program in Guatemala, installing a water filtration system in Southeast Asia, and enhancing sustainability for a local lacrosse program. With volunteerism, the potential to benefit others, vision, and sustainability as the primary criteria for selection, this year’s recipients were Rae Fox '21 and William Deardorff '21.
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Rae Fox '21
William Deardorff '21
“ I am beyond grateful for what the service challenge has allowed me to do this summer. Although I love playing and teaching the kids during my summers, I knew that all I was able to leave them with were fun memories and temporary happiness. However, this time when I left, I knew that I had left behind something sustainable and impactful. After my work this summer, I feel like I have finally come a little closer to repaying the orphanage for all the experiences and memories that it has given me.”
“I’m very proud of the way this project turned out at the school,” Will said. “I’m really happy to be a part of something that will make a long-lasting impact on the community. This structure absolutely filled a need in the community and will bring joy to the kids at Oasis for a long time.”
CATE B ULLET IN / S PRING 2020