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Pictured from left are Eric Herrera, Michael Fitzkee, Samuel Bissell, Sarah Dafilou, Katherine Roberts, and Melanie Bavaria who are currently seniors and have one more year in which to complete college-level work and possibly earn an even higher level award.
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These kindergarten students from Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, dressed as pilgrims and Native Americans in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, are proud of the decorated boxes and bins that they donated for their “adopted” family from St. Hugh of Cluny Parish in Kensington. The entire NFA community and contained turkeys, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, rice, beans, decorations and an array of staples assembled more than 150 of these. They were delivered by sixth grade community service corps volunteers as well as many parent drivers who helped make Thanksgiving a happy holiday for the 35 families serviced by NFA. This is the eighth year that NFA has had this holiday relationship with St. Hugh and its parishioners.
Pictured above are (from left) Clare Gimpel of Lafayette Hill, William Freitag of Chestnut Hill, Clare Moxey of Chestnut Hill, Kevin Comerford of Wyndmoor, Joseph Hohenleitner of Chestnut Hill, and Mia Ferraro of Chestnut Hill.
Pictured below are (from left) Michael Doyle of Blue Bell, Annina Black of Blue Bell, Catherine Prestoy of Mt. Airy, Stephanie Belzer, director of development, John Christen of Erdenheim, Matthew Harkins of Abington, Grace Hogan of Flourtown, Betty Ionata, teaching assistant, Casey Lorimer of Chestnut Hill, Will Dennis, campus minister, Christine Sedlack of Flourtown, Nora Cipressi of Roxborough. |
Roxborough orchestra 2008 holiday concert
The Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Father Sullivan Parish Hall at 819 Cathedral Rd. in the Andorra will again be alive with “The Sounds of Music” as the The Roxborough Orchestra presents its annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
The concert will feature a tribute to the armed forces with a rendition of F. W. Meacham’s patriotic “American Patrol.” Other selections include the “Syncopated Clock” by Leroy Anderson, “Finlandia” by Jean Sibelius, “Dance Macabre” by Camille Saint-Saens, and “Czardas” by V. Monti. Additional offerings include pieces by Johann Strauss Jr. and “Symphonic Dances” from “Fiddler on the Roof.”As in all past Roxborough Orchestra concerts, admission is free with donations appreciated. |
LOCAL STUDENTS PLAN CONFERENCE: Germantown Academy students Victoria Edwards (left) and J. Leah Ray, both of Mt. Airy, make plans for the third annual Student Leadership Conference sponsored by the Black Student Alliance to be held Saturday, Nov. 15, at their school. The student-run conference brings together black affinity and multicultural groups from independent schools in the Greater Philadelphia area and offers talented minority students an opportunity to network, build awareness and gain support.
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PEACE AWARD HONORS FALCOVE: Rachel Falcove (third from left), executive director of the Northwest Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network, was the recipient of the 12th Annual Peace Award of the Germantown Mennonite Church, which cited Falcove for her “vision for dignified housing for all.” With Falcove are (from left) Jay Johnson, church chair; Ruth Sutter, Peace and Social Concerns chair, and Amy Yoder McGloughlin, the GMC liaison with NPIHN. The network assists homeless families by providing shelter in area churches, synagogues and mosques, along with work referrals and skills training. |
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December 4, 2008 Issue
