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The “49ers” meet monthly at a local restaurant and will celebrate their 70th anniversary this Homecoming Weekend. Left side, front to back: Avinell Ketterman Weaver, Dorothy Yoder Shank, Charlene Weaver Kiser, Anna Mae Hartman Hostetler, Sarah Godshall Hunsberger. Right side front to back: Lorene Weaver Suter, Esther Kniss Augsburger, Ruth Yoder Martin, Peggy Brackbill Shenk,…
Our K-5 building renovation is nearly move-in ready, thanks to donors who supported our Let the Children Come campaign over the past two years. The building has large airy classrooms, lots of natural light, a kitchen, new offices and entry. “Learning portals” allow students to see building inner workings in a few spots, including space behind…
We said farewell to the following faculty and staff this summer: Dave Bechler – 23 years as Athletic Director (22 as boys varsity basketball coach) Jodi Beachy – 11 years as 5th grade teacher Frances Cedeno – 1.5 years on dining hall team Roy Good – five years as bus driver Hope Graber – 1.5…
These individuals will be recognized for their accomplishments and service to others as part of Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 18-20. Read full coverage of each recipient at easternmennonite.org/news. Alumna of the Year: Lori Snyder ’79 Garrett A passion for racial reconciliation and mentoring young female professionals shapes Lori Garrett’s work as Senior Principal and Director of the…
Eastern Mennonite School welcomed 354 students this fall, up 11 students from the previous year with 94 students in K-5, 100 students in middle school and 160 in high school. “We are thrilled with the high energy and growing diversity of our student body, faculty and staff,” says Paul Leaman, head of school. “Our vision is to be…
Miss Vivian Beachy taught English at Eastern Mennonite School for forty years and developed an outstanding English curriculum that many regard as the heart and soul of the academic program of the school. Miss Beachy, originally from Greenwood, Delaware, began teaching English at Eastern Mennonite School in 1955 and retired an impressive forty years later…
EMHS graduate Andrew Ferguson ’05 works in the U.S. Supreme Court, serving as a clerk to Chief Justice Clarence Thomas. Post high school, Andrew earned an undergraduate degree in history and a J.D., both from from the University of Virginia. He recently spoke to the Class of 2017 during their annual Senior Trip to Washington,…
For readers of Today magazine, the word Windsock may spark different feelings. For some of you, “What is Windsock?” and for others, “Hey, that’s my old school newspaper!” Did you know that it’s back after a three year hiatus? When Erin Rhodes ‘16, Rachael Brenneman ‘17 and I made the decision to start up Windsock…
History Day has become a welcome annual event in the EMS community, a notable day for exposing students and staff to historic lifestyles. The first two History Days focused on the 1860s and 1950s, respectively, but this year the focus was on the creation of the new United States during the years 1750-1790. Inspiration for…
After hearing the results of our feasibility report from consultant Rebekah Basinger in October, the EMS Board of Directors excitedly and unanimously com- mitted to support Let the Children Come! Elementary school faculty are now stepping forward with sacrificial pledges to encourage 100% participation among all faculty and staff. We believe boldly in the importance…