Volunteer Bull Roast
(l.-r.) Those involved in creating this commemorative School-related quilt as a retirement gift for Headmaster W. Byron Forbush, II '47 (at right) are: Jean Mellott, Sylvia Parker, Gretchen Knowles, Sliz Price, Sally DeMarco, Susan Pfaff, George Hubble, Debbie Riley, Mary Stewart, Mary Logan.
Nearly 125 Friends School parents and supporters enjoyed an old-fashioned cookout under the tent on the Forbush lawn at the annual Volunteer Bull Roast on Thursday evening, April 30. Upstaging the hearty fare was the surprise presentation of a commemorative quilt from the Parents' Auxiliary to Headmaster W. Byron Forbush, II '47. Designed and stitched by members of the School community, the 6' by 7' patchwork-and-appliqué keepsake features six panels depicting meaningful symbols of Dr. Forbush's life and career, including a lacrosse stick and tennis racquet, the Upper School door and the Sheppard Pratt gatehouse.
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There was plenty of cake for dessert at the annual Bull Roast honoring those who volunteered for the School in 1997-98.
Lisa Pitts, president of the Parents' Auxiliary for 1997-98, gave an amusing presentation during the Bull Roast.
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Byron Forbush greets Pam Genn, who will serve as president of the Parents' Association next year.
Retirement Party Honors Forbush, Burnap & Dorr
Faculty members Sheila Dorr and Wanda Burnap both retired this year.
Lycina Brothers, one of four generations of her family to work at Friends, says farewell to W. Byron Forbush, II '47 during the retirement party.
Faculty, staff and administrators capped off a weekend of parties and events with a retirement gathering for Dr. Forbush and Middle School teachers Wanda Burnap and Sheila Dorr on Sunday, May 3. Burnap has taught English at Friends since 1975, when she arrived as a part-time teacher. She joined the Middle School faculty full-time in 1984. Dorr has taught French and Spanish at Friends Middle School since 1987.