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they live and serve. Matthew Mayer has a consistently
impressive record, starting with his distinguished
academic career at Bryn Athyn College and
continuing through his postgraduate education at
the University of Cincinnati - College of Medicine. He
graduated with his Doctor of Medicine in 2005 and
went on to conduct his residency at the Cincinnati
Children’s Hospital where he specialized in pediatric
medicine.
Matthew currently practices pediatric medicine
at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City,
Missouri and serves as Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics at University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Medicine. Taking care of children in need
of medical attention is perhaps one of the noblest
of callings, and as a Bryn Athyn College alumnus,
Matthew has certainly carried on the principle of
service and caring for others. The high caliber of his
personal and professional character reflect the values
that Bryn Athyn College holds dear, and we are proud
to honor him as our 2015 Distinguished Alumnus.
Kite Day
Kite Day has become a staple of the annual Charter
Day festivities. It started with one of Dr. Kristin
King’s brilliant brainstorms, as she was looking for
an activity to offer our students and alumni after the
Charter Day service and before the evening events.
The idea manifested and became a collaborative
effort amongst various members of the College
community that has brought much delight to past
and current students alike, along with their families
and the wider Bryn Athyn community.
Held on the College’s north campus at the
site of the historic Pitcairn Airfield of the 1920’s,
participants are invited to bring their own kite or buy
one at the event. BAC education majors are on hand
to help assemble and fly kites, as science and math
professors run activities like drone flying and rocket
launching. Historic photos and videos are also shared
to illuminate the fascinating legacy of flight on that
very land almost one century ago. An event organizer
and participant, Dr. Allen Bedford, said: “Kite Day
2015 was a great success. At one point Eugene [Dr.
Potapov] counted over 70 kites in the sky. What I love
most about Kite Day is the smiles on people’s faces—
young and old alike. It’s a great celebration.”
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