new church life: november/december 2017
Linda Simonetti Odhner (GS ’77)
Candy Rose Quintero (GS ’77)
Ryan Sandstrom (BS ’97)
Sasha Silverman (GS ’97)
Briene Lermitte (GS ’07)
Among comments from the artists in the program:
Briene Lermitte, Photography: “As a junior in high school, I sat in a Friday
assembly at ANC and listened to a woman speak about her program that
facilitated gap years all over the world. In that moment, my soul caught fire
and I dreamed that I’d be able to travel the globe for my work, heavily utilizing
both my left and right brain. Little did I know I’d have the opportunity to
realize my dreams so soon – spending time connecting with creatives who
find kernels of stories that matter and helping them to tell those stories with
authentic beauty.”
Ryan Sandstrom, Drawing: “My joy is to create the greatest thing of
all Creation, with the added human touch. Through drawing, I get a closer
appreciation of what God sees when He makes these people. There’s so much
life to be seen through the eyes, faces and expressions. But my works aren’t
only to express what I see. Like all works of art from all different artists, let the
works serve to help you discover some things about yourself.”
Sasha Silverman, Portraits of Seven People Who Died Young: “One day
a friend came to me with a touching request: would I be willing to create a
portrait of her infant daughter who had passed away? The feeling I had while
working on that portrait was incredibly tender. I realized that art had power
beyond an objective likeness – that it could bring something to life.”
Judy Merrell (Class of 1976) spent many hours coordinating this event.
Student Scholarship Golf Outing
The 23 rd Annual Student Scholarship Golf Outing at Philmont Country Club
was sold out. Even before the first balls were teed up $46,975 was raised in
sponsorships. This event has raised more than $500,000 in scholarship funds
over 23 years. Thanks go to the sponsors, generous alumni and the Golf
Committee that plans the event.
What Makes it all Happen
Once the Charter Day weekend is over, planning starts for the next year,
including debriefing meetings and surveying those who attended. The overall
planning is coordinated by Jim Adams, Managing Director for the Secondary
Schools, assisted by Kaylene Glenn, Events Coordinator; Jahnna Henderson,
Assistant Events Coordinator; Amanda Lichtenstein, Alumni Relations
Manager for Bryn Athyn College; and Chloe Kund, Advancement Office for
the College.
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