new church life: november/december 2015
New College President Brian Blair welcomed alumni and noted several
new programs, including:
• A new publication, aimed at filling the void in communication since
The Lion’s Pride was discontinued five years ago. The Bryn Athyn College
Magazine and Alumni News will be published and distributed to alumni
three times a year, after each semester.
• A new alumni database and tracking tool to help facilitate information
and communication among the College’s 2,500 alumni and friends.
• Broadcasting events, including authors, speakers, researchers and
thought leaders, plus town hall meetings and webinars at the College
Keep up with news about the College at www.brynathyn.edu.
Charter Day Banquet
See a summary of the banquet program, “Innovation in Learning About
Democracy at the College Level and the Importance of New Church Content,”
on page 585. This highly engaging presentation was led by banquet emcee the
Rev. Dr. Thane Glenn, Chaplain and professor of Religion and English at the
College, assisted by history professors Dr. Wendy Closterman and Dr. D.
Gregory Rose.
Chili Cook-off and Carnival
A very popular Chili Cook-off and Carnival was conducted on the terrace of
the Secondary Schools Dining Hall and back campus before the football game
on Saturday. The event included numerous raffle prizes, games for children,
and opportunities to sample – and vote for – the chili creations of 15 entrants.
The winner was Glen Henderson (Boys School 1993).
Golfing for ‘The Kids’
The 21st annual Student Scholarship Golf Outing at Philmont Country Club
attracted 116 golfers this year and brought in about $40,000 for the Secondary
Schools and Bryn Athyn College Scholarship Funds. This brings the total
raised through 21 years to approximately $400,000. The event is supported by
numerous generous sponsors, as well as the golfers.
The golf committee members who put on the event were: Jim Adams,
chair, Andy Adams, Tina Bartels, Ali Childs, Llyn Dube, Chris Dunn,
Bruce Henderson, Duane Hyatt, Abraham Joseph, Susan McGrath, Shawn
Synnestvedt and the Bryn Athyn College Golf Team. (Philmont is the home
course for the new College team.)
Volunteers helping throughout the day were: Jennifer Allen, Nora
Cooper, Ruth Cooper, Dale Doering, Carol Henderson, Jahnna Henderson,
Judy Lopacki, Diana Mergen and Aileen Synnestvedt.
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