The PHIL-MONT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY'S SIGNET NEWS MAGAZINE_SPRING 2018

ACADEMICS

3 Our New Music Man 4 Meeting Before The Throne: Chapel At Phil-Mont

ARTS

6 Dinnertime! A Winter Play Preview

ATHLETICS

8 Glenn Dolton: Passing on the Basketball Legacy

ALUMNI

10 Alumni Profile: Barry Queen 11 Alumni News

2 Plus Share The Wealth— Feed The Need

« High School Artwork (see details on page 3) SHARE THE

Interim Head of School SUSAN LIEGEL WEALTH— FEED THE

It is hard, as Christians, to balance the blessings we NEED enjoy in the United States with the many needs in the world. God’s graciousness to us is overwhelming. And to teach that concept to our children is even more complicated. I cannot tell you how many times the words, “you are not the center of the universe” crossed my lips while raising my large family. Truth be told, I still use it to try to convey that living and learning in a Christian community requires much more attention to the needs of others than to ourselves. That the good of the whole supersedes the preferences of the individual.

In a tuition driven school The picture at right such as Phil-Mont, there shows a woman are needs as well, needs making mud cookies, a that cannot always be diet staple for many addressed by raising Haitian children; tuition. And so, not for Feed the Need provides profit schools always Haitian children with participate in fund raising healthy meals like the activities. Some are small ones above. ones such as candy or

2 Cover artwork (left to right, top to bottom) by Kaitlyn Avery, 9th Karen Hormann, 12th Kristin Smith, 11th Jeremiah Hooks, 12th Kirsten Howland, 11th SHARE THE Trinity Galvis, 9th Deemetrii Sterling, 9th Simon Liu, 10th Yera Park, 10th Joseph Waggoner with members of the Middle School Choir. Erica Xue, 12th WEALTH— cookie dough sales. Others are large OUR NEW MUSIC MAN capital campaigns for overarching projects such as a new science lab or a This fall a new face showed up at Phil-Mont. Without much prior building addition. We have an warning, the long, lean Mr. Joseph Waggoner arrived as a long- opportunity this year to address some term teacher substitute, filling an opening in our general music / of both – the needs of the world at large, vocal music program. Building a strong arts program of any kind FEED THE and the needs of Phil-Mont. takes time, but Mr. Waggoner has been working each day all fall to do just that. “I have my sights set on a long range goal. This year Feed the Need is a fund raising I’m aware that I’m putting out fires and building a program. But campaign that allows us to raise needed I’ve been so grateful for the support of teachers like Betsy Rockey dollars to enhance our Tech Initiative, who are meeting with me to give me great ideas on how to connect while not losing sight of our with my students.” NEED responsibility to share in the distribution of some of our blessing Joseph lived all over as a youngster – California, Southern Georgia, with children in need around the world. Pittsburgh, and Atlanta - moves made easier by the home-schooling As we prepare our students to thrive in of Joseph and his three siblings by his one-time Christian school a technology rich future, we make teacher mom. In his home, classical music and jazz were the order of extensive use of iPads and each day and these eventually led him to earning a degree from Bob Chromebooks for all sorts of Jones University in Church Music / Voice. He has since gone on to educational tasks. This spring our study at Hart School of Music in Connecticut, the University of families are invited to participate in a Wisconsin at Stevens Point, Westminster Choir College in New program in which we will use Jersey, and Westchester University and is also certified in Suzuki Voice. technology to connect with family and friends, and invite them to share in our “Since my parents only allowed classical and jazz, I believe that campaign to add to our technology, as inclined my tastes toward a [musical] sophistication because you we prepare students for vibrant life in a find that in both those genres.” He admits with a smile that during 21st century culture. But we also share high school he added to his childhood foundations an interest in some of that wealth by committing to classic rock and currently has diverse music on his Pandora stations. packing 10,000 meals for children in However, today he is eager to expose his students to solfeggio hand Haiti. Students who have participated exercises and the best of the choral repertoire. by contacting friends and family through texts and a personal website “As far as ‘go to’ music, I truly enjoy early music – Renaissance, will come together for our packing Baroque, and choral music, of course. Palestrina is way up there and party on March 23. It’s the most fun John Rutter. I believe lasting music has a strong melody. Tchaikovsky you can have in a hairnet! was a master of beautiful melodies and Mozart’s philosophy was ‘if a common man, a blacksmith, hears my music and he can walk The fun started on February 9 as we away humming the tune, I’ve written a great melody.’” shared a dinner and fellowship together, and committed to being a part of Joseph met his wife Rebekah, who hails from Bucks County, reaching the $50,000 goal by the time during their student years at Bob Jones. With Joseph’s interests, it’s we have our packing party on March 23. not surprising that Rebekah was a piano performance major who is I invite you to be a part of blessing still greatly in demand as an accompanist. The three Waggoner Phil-Mont students so that they in turn children are following in their parents’ footsteps with twelve can bless other children. See the back year-old Katherine studying piano, ten year-old Titus playing cover for details on how you can help! classical guitar, and eight year-old Micah a budding violinist.

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habits (Vital Worship grant year)  Living in Harmony  Philippians  Shalom  Five Solas of the Reformation

Both elementary and secondary chapels use the topic to guide their worship throughout the year. Mrs. Lois Sorkness coordinates the lower school’s speaker schedule, and Mrs. Krpata handles the music. Even at a young level, students are involved in leadership because a different grade opens with MEETING BEFORE prayer and Scripture each week.

However, student involvement really THE THRONE: steps up for the secondary chapel. In August each year the new chapel leadership group meets for an entire CHAPEL AT PHIL-MONT day for a planning retreat. These students get to know each other through games and exercises, often are thoughtful, responsible, and biblically marveling at their diverse personalities Middle School English literate stewards of God’s gifts and callings.” and worship styles. They explore the BETSY yearly theme, delving into Scripture ROCKEY One of the amazing things about and brainstorming ways to present Phil-Mont’s secondary school chapel concepts to the school. Then they get is the student leadership. Melinda to work planning early chapels. They Krpata and I are the faculty mentors, also learn the nitty gritty of using Q: What one thing are you doing on but high schoolers arrange for Google drive to share and collaborate earth that you will still do in heaven? speakers, manage the lights and on work. In fact, the chapel committee sound, lead in singing, find helpful was the first Phil-Mont student group A: Worship! videos, pray, accompany with their to exclusively use the Google instruments, read Scripture, create platform for its work. Because of our biblical integration in visuals, choose Scripture, explore the all subjects and activities, Phil-Mont theme, design PowerPoints, write During the school year, the team meets could actually be a Christian school scripts, direct fellow students in every Monday during a flex period. That without chapel, but we do prize our participation, and make videos. means students give up socializing at weekly time of corporate worship in And that list isn’t exhaustive. lunch or studying in homeroom to the secondary school every Tuesday. collaborate and plan. The musicians As Mr. Kunkle says, “Chapel is a The leadership team’s purpose is to meet weekly during flex as well. time for all of us to meet together as model God-directed worship, to Usually 3–4 students oversee one equals before the Throne; teachers, teach about worship by incorporating chapel. That half hour speeds by and students, administrators, young sixth elements of different churches’ often students must work at home graders and upper classmen. It’s a practices, and to lead the school into (the beauty of a digital platform) or pause in our day; a chance to refresh, exploring the yearly theme. We aim dedicate another flex to prepare. a place where there are no tests or to reflect the diversity at Phil-Mont grades. It is a time and place for us to while expressing unity in Christ. On chapel days, the tech team and worship together and grow together musicians leave class early to set up as sisters and brothers in Christ.” In Each summer Mrs. Krpata and I and warm up while the students who addition, kindergartners-fifth graders choose a theme based on student are responsible for the chapel greet gather for their worship on Fridays. survey input, chapel leadership team the speaker or rehearse their parts. ideas, and faculty suggestions. Here The chapel program is one way we are the themes for the past five years: Are you impressed yet? Once I pursue Phil-Mont’s vision “to train showed a visiting Phil-Mont alum ambassadors and disciples of Christ who  Using Psalms to practice the vertical our digital folder, pointed out the

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various students leading on stage, in hard, it is rewarding and it is Currently Joseph teaches at Phil-Mont the booth, and behind the scenes, an amazing way to serve our four days each week which allows him and he exclaimed, “You people are school. to continue programs and activities way better than my college chapel he has pursued for years. His home- group. This is amazing!” Cultivating servant leaders is core schooling choir Sola Gratia boasts 100 to Phil-Mont’s mission, so we singers in multiple grade-level choirs Sometimes it’s exciting leading the do not lose heart. Phil-Mont’s and drawn from it is an auditioned chapel program, watching students guiding documents describe our 13-member Women’s Chamber Choir growing in their understanding of ideal graduate. I’ve listed four of and the Jubilate Choir of middle worship, witnessing the power of the those descriptions as they relate to schoolers. He also leads a seasonal Word and music, marveling at the our chapel program and its goals: choir at his home church, Calvary Phil-Mont community’s diverse Orthodox Presbyterian in Glenside, talents. But sometimes it’s hard. Our Phil-Mont students will and administrates elementary choirs busy leadership team never seems to  acknowledge, revere, love, and on Sunday evenings as Director of have as much time as we would like serve God. Music Education at Tenth Presbyterian to pray, contemplate, and practice.  display the fruit of the Spirit in Church of Philadelphia. We’ve gained empathy for the personal relationships in home, unrelenting work of a pastor; there’s church, community, and school. Currently Mr. Waggoner is being no resting on our laurels because  grow in knowledge and stretched by the busy annual Phil- another Tuesday is just around the understanding of the Christian Mont Spring music season. He is corner! And, unlike many worshipers, Scriptures and be committed to preparing for the Elementary we understand all the behind-the- the doctrine contained in them. Musical, the annual Spring Fine Arts scenes work of a single service. Once  apply Biblical teaching to their Festival, and the Spring Concerts. a student poked his head into the lives and communicate these There are also two ACSI Music auditorium when the music team was truths effectively with others. Conference Competitions and he is rehearsing. He blurted, “You guys daily juggling his K-12 music classes actually have to practice?” Sigh. Please pray for these aspirations and choirs. Joseph is in his our to become a reality in the lives of educational boot camp, learning In late May team members evaluate our students. Come and worship alongside of his young musicians. the year of chapels as well as their with us Tuesdays at 10:50 AM. part in the work. Here are some of Contact me if you want to speak “My Middle Schoolers are getting to their survey comments: in chapel or wish to suggest a know and trust me and they can see speaker. Appreciate the work of what we were able to accomplish for  Worship takes work but it your own pastor and worship our Christmas concert. And my glorifies God team. And remember to pray for elementary classes have also come a  Being stretched is difficult but Phil-Mont’s chapel program. long way and settled into a ‘good necessary groove’ and I believe that they are  Planning chapels is a lot of work Betsy Rockey teaches Middle School the future of the program. As they but totally worth it English. She and Mrs. Krpata took grow in their rudimentary skills, they  The more I speak in chapel the less three team members to an intensive are going to be stronger musicians nervous I am being on the stage Symposium on Worship in Michigan and that’s going to further amplify  There’s tons of behind the scene work this January where they all gained the whole program as they transition You can worship in different styles fresh inspiration for future chapels. into the higher grades.” and ways that make you a bit uncomfortable but that’s OK This year Phil-Mont was represented at the Welcome, Mr. Waggoner. Your new  I learned that while leading chapel Calvin Symposium on Worship by (from left) Phil-Mont family is happy to applaud your and creating schedules for it is Sarah Hamilton, Elana Kline and Yera Park. singers - and their talented teacher as well.

Giving students ‘the eye.’ 5 ARTS

High School English ANNE SHAW

While on a December speaking tour, Sheridan Whiteside visits Mesalia, DINNERTIME! Ohio and reluctantly agrees to dine in the Stanley home. Mr. Stanley is a wealthy factory owner; his wife, Daisy, is a respectable - if slightly silly A WINTER PLAY - matron; son Richard and daughter June are their dutiful children. No sooner does Whiteside set foot on the Stanleys’ property, but he slips on PREVIEW a patch of ice and fractures his hip. This is unfortunate for Whiteside, but extremely fortunate for us in the audience as hilarity ensues. Whiteside After flying across the Atlantic with finicky tastes as for his wit and charm. quickly monopolizes a large portion James in a giant peach last March Whiteside’s Hollywood cronies were of the family home as well as the and going under the sea with Ariel also based on real people: playwright household staff. He takes delight and her friends in November, the Noel Coward appears as “Beverly in insulting the local doctor, Dr. Phil-Mont Drama Department is Carlton,” and actor Harpo Marx Bradley; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley; their staying on solid American soil for a appears as “Banjo.” Finally, Whiteside’s neighbors; and most especially his rollicking, screw-ball comedy: The ultimate triumph over the hapless long-suffering nurse, Miss Preen. Man Who Came to Dinner. Mr. Stanley rests on an easily He invites a cavalcade of unusual recognized version of the infamous characters to the Stanley’s home: In 1939, the Great Depression was Lizzie Borden story. But, let us say no radio technicians, Hollywood waning, war was still half a world away, more on that – no spoilers here! starlets, and convicts, among others. and playwrights Moss Hart and George All the while, Whiteside’s secretary, S. Kauffman were kings of the Broadway As Ben Franklin’s Poor Richard said, cynical Maggie Cutler (played in the box office with hits such as Merrily “Visitors and fish smell in three days.” 1942 film by Bette Davis), handles We Roll Along and Pulitzer Prize And if that visitor is famous wit and business with efficient aplomb and winner, and previous Phil-Mont radio personality Sheridan Whiteside, Whiteside with amused indulgence. production, You Can’t Take It with the stink starts even sooner. Further complications arise when You. The Man Who Came to Dinner, Hart and Kauffman’s penultimate collaboration, opened to positive reviews and ran for 739 performances. In 2000, a Broadway revival featured a star-studded cast: Nathan Lane (Timon in Disney’s The Lion King), Jean Smart (Designing Women), and Harriet Sansom Harris (Frasier).

Hart and Kauffman modeled several characters after their real-life friends and acquaintances. Whiteside is a thinly disguised Alexander Woollcott, author and radio show host, who was as famous for his short temper and

6 Maggie falls for local newspaperman Bert Jefferson and tells Whiteside that she will be leaving his employment. This poses a threat of epic proportions to Whiteside’s comfort and he takes diabolical steps to thwart Maggie’s plan. In the end, some end happily and some unhappily, but the audience is left to wonder if Whiteside in particular might actually be happiest when he is unhappiest.

The audience will leave happy, indeed, although their sides might hurt from excessive laughter. Think of it as the most enjoyable “core workout” you can imagine. Members of the cast show their opinions of Sheridan Whiteside (in wheelchair). Phil-Mont’s production features senior theater veteran Dan McKay. and Richard Stanley. Featured roles and, now, directing The Man Who Long-time Phil-Mont theater-goers include sophomore Elana Kline as Came to Dinner. will know they are in good hands movie star femme fatale Lorraine with Dan at center stage as they Sheldon, junior Machen Livingston But not to worry, Mr. Liegel is not remember his previous winter play as outlandish Banjo, and senior going far. He is still filling the roles as Thisbe in A Midsummer Micah Shaw as witty and urbane myriad other roles he always fills on Night’s Dream, Steerforth in David Beverly Carlton. top of his usual directing Copperfield, and Centipede in James responsibilities: producer, set and the Giant Peach. The challenging What makes this production so designer and builder, costume master, role of Whiteside promises to different from so many previous big-picture-and-tiny-detail man. provide a memorable capstone to shows, though, is not who is on stage, And he will be back at the helm for Dan’s career on the Phil-Mont stage. but who is in the director’s chair. For the spring Fine Arts Festival and the first time in twenty-five years, next fall’s musical. Sophomore Kristen Olinger plays the Will Liegel has abdicated his throne worldly-wise Maggie Cutler, and as King of the Phil-Mont Stage and The Man Who Came to Dinner hits the senior David Gilchrist plays all- handed the scepter to Phil-Mont’s Hamel Auditorium stage on March 1, around nice guy Bert Jefferson. new English teacher, me! 2, and 3 at 7:30 p.m. each night. Junior Logan Crosby plays Mr. Tickets are just $8 for students and Ernest Stanley, sophomore and I have been working with Phil-Mont $10 for adults, available at the door or Phil-Mont stage newbie Hannah theater for four years now and have by reservation. Call the school office Franchois plays Mrs. Daisy Stanley, extensive theater background in at 215-233-0782 to reserve tickets or sophomore Johanna Shaw and acting and directing. I am thrilled to for further information. We hope to freshman Jackson Rennix play June be at Phil-Mont teaching full-time, see you there!

From left, Whiteside (Dan McKay), Maggie (Kristin Olinger) and Bert (David Gilchrist) listen to suggestions from Student Assistant Director Henry Wang.

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Vice President, Board of Trustees DIANE OLINGER

GLENN DOLTON:

A vintage shot of the 1982-83 basketball team, when Glenn was a senior. He is in the PASSING ON THE front row, wearing number 10. BASKETBALL LEGACY

Phil-Mont alumnus Glenn Dolton (’83) gives back to Below: the school by serving as the coach of the varsity boys’ A true Phil-Mont family (from left) Zach, Rebekah, Kim, Danielle and basketball team, now in his ninth year. Athletic Glenn Dolton. Director Charles “Chip” Struck, who coached Glenn In addition to coaching, Glenn Dolton also runs a series of when he was a student here, says that he knew early basketball camps at Phil-Mont each summer. on that Glenn had the makings of a fine coach. He was a member of one of Phil- College and his teaching career. As Mont’s greatest basketball teams: the for Glenn, he is thankful to have had 1981-82 squad that won the Keystone the opportunity to be coached by Conference Championship and Chip Struck and also to work with defeated rival DelCo Christian five him now on a daily basis. “He has times. According to Chip, as a point been the greatest Christian influence guard on the basketball team, Glenn in my life,” says Glenn, who worships thought strategically, always seeing at New Life PCA in Dresher. the big picture of what was happening on the court. He was also Linda Posthuma, a former Phil-Mont Chip’s first gym aide, helping him teacher who served as the basketball organize and referee student games— scorekeeper for more than twenty good training for his future major in years, says that Glenn got his physical education at Messiah coaching acumen from his late father,

8 Tom Dolton. Linda once witnessed life. He was pleased to have more Endurance, and be a close-Knit Tom, sitting in the stands during a time to watch his children’s school group. As the team works toward big game, writing a note to the activities, including Zach’s middle these goals, they are seeking to honor Phil-Mont girls’ basketball coach. school games. When a coaching the Lord with their words and The note, which offered a suggestion position opened at Phil-Mont, first as actions so that they can bring glory on how to break the opponent’s a volunteer, then as a JV coach, then to him. stifling full-court press, was hand- varsity, Glenn was ready to jump delivered to the coach, who then back in. “God was so gracious to Some Phil-Mont student-athletes called a timeout to pass on Tom’s allow me to not only coach at my hope to play college sports one day, idea to the players. After the timeout, alma mater, but to do so with my son but can they do that, coming from a they broke the press and went on to for four years … We both see that small school like Phil-Mont? Coach victory. Tom was an assistant coach experience as a highlight in our lives.” Dolton’s answer is instructive: “We for the boys’ program at Phil-Mont have been blessed to have a number for more than a decade, including Another highlight was coaching four of Phil-Mont athletes go on to play that terrific 1981-82 season, when state play-off teams at Phil-Mont, in college at all three division levels. Glenn was a junior. including the 2015-16 team that won We play in a tough league, against a school-record thirty games, the very good competition. I am positive In fact, both of Glenn Dolton’s Bicentennial League-Constitution that, if you come to Phil-Mont, you parents have been important to his Division, the league tournament, the will get a strong Christian education career. “My parents were very PIAA-District I Championship, and and receive quality coaching to take supportive of me, my brother, and two state tournament games. your game to the next level.” our children, attending an According to Coach Dolton, “That unbelievable number of games, team built on the foundation that In public school coaching positions, drama productions, and concerts was laid by the dedication of so many Glenn felt that his primary job was over the years.” His mother, Mary players before them and created a to coach the sport and win games. “I Jane, is still a faithful Falcon fan, memory that no one will forget. Now always tried to instill Christ-like sitting in the stands beside Glenn’s that experience is fueling the next values in my players, but that wasn’t wife, Kim Dolton (’82), who is the generation of Falcon players.” the main focus of the sports second-grade teacher at Phil-Mont. program.” In contrast, at Phil-Mont Kim says she knew that Glenn was a Juniors and seniors on this year’s “the sports program is an extension of “keeper” after their first date—which squad were underclassmen during the mission of the school.” didn’t occur until her last year at the 2015-16 season and remember Developing Christian men and Messiah, despite their having what it was like to be part of such a women who have Christ-like attended Phil-Mont together. All of successful team. Coach Dolton’s character is what Phil-Mont is all the Dolton children, Danielle (’11), theme for this season is SEEK: keep about, and that includes the sports Zach (’14), and Rebekah (’17), are also Striving, pursue Excellence, show program. alumni. Like his dad, Zach earned the Coach’s Cup award his senior year at Phil-Mont, and both he and Rebekah were on state play-off basketball teams. Dolton family history is tied up with Phil-Mont history. In one capacity or another, a Dolton has been at Phil-Mont for twenty-eight of the school’s seventy- five years!

Glenn has coached at the collegiate level, as well as in public and private high schools. He led the William Tennent team to Suburban One- Colonial Division championships and the state play-offs twice and was inducted into that school’s hall of fame. But he then took a break from coaching, in part because he felt that its stress and pressure were ruling his The expressions of a committed coach! 9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ALUMNI PROFILE MARCH 1–3 Spring Drama The Man Who Came to Dinner 9 Winter Sports Awards 7:00 pm 23 Feed the Need Packing Party BARRY 28–4/3 No School Easter Break QUEEN APRIL 12 AT A GLANCE Clarity Financial Group, LLC, a Elementary Spring Program 7:00 pm comprehensive insurance and financial  Class of 2004 planning firm. I also began speaking 19  Financial Advisor for Eagle and eventually writing about the NHS Induction 7:30 pm Strategies, LLC relationship between psychology and  Studied Business Education finance. This was inspired by personal 27  at Norfolk State University experiences with depression, anxiety, No School Jr./Sr. Banquet suicide, and death coupled with financial challenges I experienced MAY Entrepreneurship is personally and witnessed professionally 1 something that intrigued as an advisor. Fine Arts Festival: Night of One Acts me even as a high school 7:00 pm student, and my introduction My experience at Phil-Mont Christian to this arena started at the Academy literally saved my life. I 8 ripe age of sixteen when I became a Christian because of Phil- Fine Arts Festival: Visual Arts Opening, started an ecommerce Mont Christian Academy. I learned Poetry Slam and Jazz 7:00 pm sports nutrition business. the value of worship and prayer Because of this attraction because of Phil-Mont Christian 15 to building and developing Academy. As an African-American Fine Arts Festival: Band Concert small businesses, I chose to who had little exposure to other races 7:00 pm major in Business Manage- I learned to look not at skin color, ment and received a Bachelor but instead at the heart because of 22 of Science Degree in 2008. Phil-Mont Christian Academy. When Fine Arts Festival: Choral Concert faced with the ultimate decision to 7:00 pm After working for 6 years as live or die I chose to live because of a Financial Services Profes- what had been sowed in me by an 28 sional with New York Life astute Bible teacher while I was No School Memorial Day in Norfolk, VA I was led to attending Phil-Mont Christian create a financial planning Academy. There are no words to JUNE firm based closer to home. express the meaning this school 1 In July of 2015 I transitioned played in my life. The only thing I Spring Sports Awards 7:00 pm to Manhattan and established can say is that I am forever grateful. 3 Fine Arts Festival/FFPM Carnival THERE ARE NO WORDS TO 14 EXPRESS THE MEANING THIS Last Day/Half Day for Elementary and Middle School SCHOOL PLAYED IN MY LIFE. 15 THE ONLY THING I CAN SAY IS Calvary PCA, Willow Grove Graduation Breakfast 8:00 am THAT I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL. Graduation 7:00 pm

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72 02 07 BARRY Deborah Joy (Thomas) has authored or co-authored Joe Mills married Colleen Jonathan VanVeldhuizen and Hastings, age 62, of Stone several books on the leaders McLoughlin on November 25, his wife Dani had their third Mountain, GA passed away and events of the American 2017. They live in the son, Blaise Russell on January on Saturday, November 18, Civil War. He and his family Washington, DC area. 22. The family resides in QUEEN 2017. reside in Newport News, VA, Sterling, KS. where he works as a professor 05 87 at Christopher Newport Jeff and Vanessa (Berke) 10 On December 9, 2017, Heerak University. Prontnicki announce the birth Christy McDonald and Nick Kim graduated from the of their first child, Leah Rinella were married on University of West Georgia as 01 Nadine, on January 29. September 16, 2017 in a Reading Specialist with a On December 12, 2017, Loudenville, NY. The degree of M.Ed. in Reading. Brittany Gillespie and her 06 Rinellas are residing in husband, Mike Phinney John and Carol (Askey) Albany, NY. 97 welcomed their second Hammerschmidt rejoice in the Jonathan White recently child, Miles Alexander birth on December 9, 2017 of released a book he co-authored Phinney. They live in their second son, Benjamin which was published by Kent Philadelphia and own and Michael. He joins big brother State University Press, entitled operate Petals Lane wedding Nickolas. Our Little Monitor. White and event florist.

Clockwise from top right: Our Little Monitor Leah Prontnicki Blaise VanVeldhuizen The winning team from the 2017 Homecoming Basketball Tournament (from left): Bill DeHeer (’82), Joe Johnson (’82), Charlie Gerow (’73), Curtis May (’81), Ricky Brown, Jossiah Whack (’08) and Jay Burke (’09). Joe and Colleen Mills

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