COMMENCEMENT REPORT
Commencement 2011 Commencement Awards
St. Anne's-Belfield School Service Award ~ Mr. Johnie Brown, Mr. Cliff McDaniel, Mr. Mark Terrell, Mr. Mark Knight, Mr. William Sims, and Mr. Calvin Washington
Te St. Anne’s-Belfield School Service Award recognizes and honors extraordinary dedication and service by an individual(s) whose positive impact on our school extends beyond the classroom. With an unflagging can-do attitude, they are our “silent” heroes. Oſten working behind the scenes or before students and faculty arrive, they ensure that we always look our best. Whether cleaning up aſter a snow storm, checking early in the morning to ensure we have heat in all of our buildings, taking down one event set-up and quickly setting up for the next one, driving buses to away games, or responding to emergencies, they do so willingly, efficiently, and with little fanfare. When we needed to ensure that our new Learning Village and Center for the Arts & Sciences would be ready for the start of school, we called on them to play crucial roles. We were not disappointed, as they rose to meet this loſty chal- lenge. To the person, they are gentlemen, loyal to our school, and take pride in their work. Tey know us by name and are never too busy to greet us warmly. With heartfelt appreciation and respect for these special members of our school community, the St. Anne’s-Belfield School Service Award is presented to Johnie Brown, Cliff McDaniel, Mark Terrell, Mark Knight, William Sims, and Calvin Washington.
The Malone Prize ~ Mr. Donald Hancock
A loyal, compassionate, and enthusiastic teacher, he is a distinguished member of St. Anne’s-Belfield School’s Quarter Century Club. Like all who choose this time-honored profession, he is driven by his love of children and the opportunity to make a dif- ference in their lives and to play a role in shaping their character. He brings a quiet strength to his division, entertains us with his music, goes above and beyond to assist with the third grade plays and, over the years, has increased the fan base of his beloved Phillies and Nittany Lions. During his tenure at our school, while the names and faces have changed, he has given over 1,200 students, 21 of whom are members of this year’s graduating class, a chance to grow and a chance to learn. In recognition of his tireless efforts and positive influence on our school community, we salute and give thanks to Don Hancock.
The Diana Edwards Smith Teaching Mastership ~ Mr. Jordan Taylor
With a rapier wit and encyclopedic knowledge of all things American, fom the literary to the historical to the trivial, the recipient of this year's Diana Smith Teaching Mastership is the epitome of the independent school teacher. Having come to us first as a substitute, he showed that he possessed the intellectual capacity and lifelong curiosity that would inspire his students and earn the immediate admiration of his colleagues. Embracing the feedom that comes at an independent school, he has been a model of classroom innovation, adopting an interdisciplinary approach, team teaching, and the integration of technology. Most importantly, he has come to exemplify what our students and alumni hold most dear about their time at St. Anne's-Belfield School: the close relationships formed with their teachers. His former students, and even many whom he didn't directly teach, come back to campus to visit with him, meet him for coffee, or stay in touch via Facebook and the like. Selfishly, I miss the time we shared collaborating on U.S. History, for he simply made me a better teacher by his example. I am pleased to award this year's Diana Edwards Smith Mastership to Mr. Jordan Taylor.
8 – PERSPECTIVES/SUMMER 2011
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