Bryn Athyn College Alumni Magazine Winter 2015 | Page 4

campus life

CHARTER DAY 2015
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harter Day 2015 was a beautiful weekend
full of reminiscing and creating new
memories for our current students as well as
our returning alumni. Like so many Charter
Days of the past, this year offered opportunities
for worship and gratitude, celebration and
connection, remembrance, and recommitment.
Amidst the swirl of weekend events, the College
was thrilled to build tradition through two
of its unique Charter Day events: The Alumni
Open House and Kite Day.

Outstanding Volunteer and
Distinguished Alumnus Honored
at the Alumni Open House

Dr. Matthew Mayer named
Distinguished Alumnus

Mr. Hyland Johns named
Outstanding Volunteer

College alumni gathered in the Brickman Center
for the annual Alumni Open House. Attendees
enjoyed stained glass demonstrations, a cappella
music, and dances by current students. College
President Brian Blair presented awards to the
Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Matthew Mayer, and
Outstanding Volunteer, Mr. Hyland Johns.
The Bryn Athyn College Outstanding
Volunteer Award honors volunteers for their
generous contributions of time and talent
on projects and uses that benefit the College.
Hyland Johns has served both the Church and
the Academy for decades on boards, committees,
task forces and fund raising assignments. Over
many years, Hyland has provided Bryn Athyn
College with inspiring leadership and insight
that have been invaluable during both good and
challenging times. He is one of the most helpful
and reliable individuals you could ever imagine
and remains a very active volunteer at the age
of 90 years old. When it comes to devotion and
love for Bryn Athyn College, you would be hardpressed to find anyone with more passion for
New Church Education.
The Distinguished Alumni Award honors
Bryn Athyn College graduates who have achieved
personal and professional success by practicing
the values of a New Church liberal arts education
and by contributing to the communities where

REPORTING BY ANGELLA IRWIN
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