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As part of the goal they joined with the Headstrong Foundation to raise money for cancer research – including growing mustaches as part of its “ Movember ” event .
This is just the beginning of a lifetime commitment . “ I believe that the efforts of the coaches and the administration here at Bryn Athyn will lead the new generation of students toward spiritual and personal excellence .”
Matthew Kennedy , Vice President for Business Development and Athletics at the College , told a touching story about how the lacrosse team took it on themselves to “ sign ” a 10-year-old boy – nicknamed Chico – who was suffering from a life-threatening disease .
He was expected to live under the same rules as the team – doing his homework , cleaning his room , respecting those around him . He came to practices and games , sat on the bench , and led the team in rally cries . Their relationship grew over the years .
The team traveled to Children ’ s Hospital of Philadelphia ( CHOP ) in the spring to help Chico get ready for his prom , then stayed through the night dancing with patients .
When it came time for him to undergo life-altering surgery , the team sat with him before hand and waited with his family until the surgery was successfully completed . As one student said : “ Chico needed us today . He was our strength in the game . Today we were there for him .”
Matt continued : “ So why is service different at Bryn Athyn College ? Most colleges and universities across the country have elements of community service . What people don ’ t know is that our administration heard these stories of charity by our students after they occurred . There were no chaperones or directives for our students to build this relationship with Chico . These men had learned through our type of education that they had an opportunity to extend their use .
“ There are countless stories that go unheard about meaningful service that our students do every day . What is different at Bryn Athyn is that our mission is embedded in everything we do . These stories are evidence that Bryn Athyn College is preparing young adults for a life of meaningful service .”
Class Reunions In addition to that special 75th reunion class of 1942 , six classes celebrated reunions and presented gifts to the Academy at the banquet . The Class of 1977 dominated with more than 70 attending . The class gifts and presenters were : Class of 2007 , Brienne Lermitte and Alex Rohtla : Senior Project Class of 1997 , James Cole : ANC Scholarship Fund Class of 1987 , Wendy Closterman : ANC Scholarship Fund Class of 1977 , Chara Daum : Repair and restoration of class banners ;
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