Bryn Athyn College Alumni Magazine Winter 2015 | Page 5

campus life 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.” B RY N AT H Y N A LU M N I M AG A Z I N E | 5