COMMENCEMENT
Right: (L. to r.): Sid Rowell, headmaster, Anne Wilson, first grade teacher, who is sitting on the SBS chair, and Robert Orr, Middle School math teacher.
SBS Chair of Excellence in Teaching Each year the St. Bernard’s School Chair of Excellence in Teaching is given to a GSB teacher to recognize the outstanding contributions made to the lives of the students not only by that teacher, but also by all GSB teachers. The award was created by a group of SBS alumni who wanted to recognize how much their teachers meant to them by honoring one current teacher at GSB each year.
Above: Alex Mitola (l.) and Dominic Hoffman (r.) were jointly presented with the Men’s Athletic Award by GSB Athletic Director David Pasquale. Below: Jack Markham (l.) and Morgan Zaidel (r.) received the Susan H. Stover Award for loyalty and service to the school from Sid Rowell, headmaster.
Many former SBS Chair recipients were present at Commencement to honor this year’s recipient—first grade teacher Anne Wilson. Last year’s recipient, Robert Orr, Middle School math teacher, helped present the award to Wilson at Commencement. In doing so, he shared his own feelings as well as some of the comments from the nominating letters. “This teacher is consistently kind, caring and friendly,” said Orr. “She creates an atmosphere that is comfortable and secure for all.” He then went on to quote from nominating letters and emails: “Anne Wilson is kindness itself, managing to make everyone feel welcome.” “She is the ultimate professional.” “Anne is a quiet leader who leads by example and gives credit to others.” “She is the rock people can rely on for clear thinking and stellar values.” Wilson joined GSB 19 years ago, coming from the Cathedral School in Allentown, Penn., where she was a reading specialist. She has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Chestnut Hill College and a M.Ed. in Reading from Kutztown University.