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(l to r) Mark Farrell, Sr. ’83, Mark Farrell, Jr., and Jim Farrell ’82 Assistant Athletic Director Jim Farrell ’82 Raises Over $41,000 for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Takes part in Philadelphia Triathlon with Team in Training to help his nephew Just four days after Christmas last year, Jim Farrell’s seven-year-old nephew Mark Farrell, Jr. — the son of Mark Farrell, Sr. ’83, was diagnosed with cancer. Much of the holiday break and the weeks that followed were spent helping the family and supporting young Mark. Eager to do more, Jim began to call on his various sports connections in the area. College and professional sports memorabilia came flowing in the door brightening young Mark’s day. He had a visit from his father’s former classmate, Bruiser Flint ’83, head basketball coach at Drexel, and Greg Isdaner ’05, the starting offensive tackle at West Virginia, dropped by with signed posters and hats. Episcopal connections with the Phillies and Sixers brought welcome additions to his hospital room décor and, more importantly, lifted his spirit. Always interested in an athletic challenge, Jim attended an informational session on Team in Training — a training program designed by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society that helps participants also raise money — and signed up to participate in this year’s Philadelphia Triathlon to help his nephew. The fundraising aspect was a welcome challenge for such a worthy cause. Jim set a minimum goal of $10,000 and mobilized fundraising efforts by selling food at multiple CYO regional playoffs, which provided enough money to cover the cost for a Beef and Beer in March. Friends, family, and numerous members of the Episcopal community pitched in. The fundraiser cleared over $17,000 dollars — thanks to the help and generosity of many. Based on the success of the event, Jim increased his goal to $25,000. After a four-month period of training and fundraising, Jim completed the Philadelphia Triathlon and blew past his fundraising goal, raising over $41,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Team in Training recognized him for being the top fundraiser in the country for this event, and after successfully completing the race Jim was honored with a special achievement award at the triathlon award ceremony. Collectively, the Team in Training Philadelphia Triathlon participants raised over $875,000 dollars for the society. Most importantly, young Mark is doing well with his treatments and thanks to his father and uncle, is getting all the support he possibly can. Harrity Shines at World Junior Squash Championships Receives praise for his performance and leadership of U.S. team As a member of the United States Junior Men’s Squash team, Todd Harrity ’09, had a fantastic summer, pleasantly surprising the international squash community with his stellar match play at the 2008 World Junior Men’s Squash Championships in Zurich, Switzerland in July and August. Harrity had a fantastic individual showing, becoming the only American to advance to the round of 16 before losing to top seed Aamir Atlas Khan of Pakistan. More importantly, Harrity led the U.S. team to a 10th place finish, its best since 2002. Over 150 players from 37 countries competed at the event. “Todd was really one of the surprise packages of the event,” U.S, coach Martin Heath told Squash Magazine. “He produced performances that gained the recognition and respect of all players and coaches… Not only his play, but his demeanor on and off the court was and is world class, a great role model for the younger players wanting to reach the highest level.” 16 Connections
Spirituality & Community Service Meet Tracy, Episcopal’s Seeing-Eye- Dog-in-Training Tracy the Yellow Lab (a major hit on campus this fall) is a new addition to Episcopal’s service learning program this year. She belongs to The Seeing Eye, the oldest existing guide dog school in the world. Susan Swanson, the Interim Director of Community Outreach and Service Learning, is acting as Tracy’s foster mother for a year until she is old enough to be formally trained as a guide dog. Susan spent the better part of the summer training Tracy and the dog is a regular on campus where she spends time with all of the students getting familiar to busy classrooms and loud hallways in order to begin preparing her for normal human environments. Phillies Fever Hits Chapel as Bill Giles (and Phanatic) Visit Campus Episcopal’s entire community received an early holiday gift this past fall when co-owner and chairman of the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies, Bill Giles (who is also a former parent and current grandparent), stopped by to speak in Chapel. Fresh off their National League Championship Series victory over the Dodgers at the time of his visit, Giles gave his prediction for the World Series (Phillies in six; he missed by one game), led the students in a community pep rally, and spoke with the students about sportsmanship and teamwork. Surprise guest, the Philly Phanatic, capped off a fantastic morning. Giles poses with Middle School Chaplain Bert Zug ’78 at left, Chaplain Jim Squire, Hon. at right, and two of his four grandchildren at Episcopal, Dana ’15 and Caroline ’13. Surprise guest the Phanatic poses with Ham Clark, Lower School Chaplain Heater Patton Graham, Chaplain Jim Squire, Hon. First baptisms held in The Class of 1944 Chapel. The first baptisms were held in The Class of 1944 Chapel on Sunday, September 7th. Chaplain Jim Squire (center) poses with (l to r) service assistant and faculty member Tim Gavin, father Doug Johnston, faculty member and mother Holly Johnston with Betty Johnston; mother Jessica Broadbent Houser ’97 with daughter Alana and father Kenneth. Bill Giles, Episcopal grandparent and co-owner and chairman of the World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies, speaks to the Upper and Middle School student body on October 18th. Fall 2008 17
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