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Profiles “This gift and the library it funds will honor Roger Annenberg’s memory in a very meaningful way.” —Ham Clark The Annenberg Foundation It seemed fitting that, in the year that marked the 50th anniversary of Roger Annenberg’s graduation from Episcopal, we would honor the memory of this respected member of the Class of 1958 by dedicating The Roger Annenberg Library. We thank The Annenberg Foundation for making possible this critical resource on Episcopal’s Newtown Square campus. In 1971 Ambassador and Mrs. Walter Annenberg funded the new library on the Merion campus in remembrance of their son. While a student at Episcopal, Roger had been active on the Library Committee, and close family friend Tony Ridgway was the school librarian. Some years later, The 1785 Bowl, Episcopal’s most prestigious award for philanthropy, was presented to Roger posthumously and was warmly accepted on his behalf by Mrs. Annenberg and the Ambassador. At that event we were reminded by Bob Bishop ’58, now treasured master teacher at Episcopal, then Roger’s classmate and friend, that “back in our day, the literary editor of the Scholium had as his mission developing ways to open the eyes and educate the sensibilities of Episcopal readers to the arts and to the various possibilities of language.” In 1957-58, Roger was elected to that position. Bob remembers that Roger, “a gifted editor, nurtured by his family and such school sages as Anthony Ridgway, Harry Harris, and Curtis York, would challenge his fellow students with a wide array of student writing that commented upon artistic endeavors at school and in the larger world and that risked the art of writing itself, often through poetic forms.” Bob went on to comment on the Scholium meetings that were frequently held at Roger’s home, where life-long lessons of hospitality, civility and generosity were learned. “On those special occasions,” he reminisced, “students were inspired by the truth of responsible journalism and the beauty of the surroundings. We were working on our school newspaper in the home of the editor and publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer! It was amazing! It always seemed that we managed to do our job just a little bit better during evenings at Roger’s. And strangely, but appropriately, the fruits of our schoolboy labor reside now in Roger’s library at Episcopal.” At their reunion celebration, other classmates too spoke of their many fond memories of Roger and expressed their appreciation for the ongoing interest of the Annenberg family in the well-being of Episcopal. They, like Bob, vividly remember the hospitality offered to them on so many occasions — for the Junto, Episcopal’s debating society, of which Roger was president, the Scholium Board, on which he served, and at the culminating class swim party and picnic after graduation. It is important to remember that, in addition to the libraries at Merion and in Newtown Square, the endowed Library Chair was also made possible by funding from the Annenberg Foundation to honor Anthony Ridgway. It affirms Roger’s understanding — even in his young life — of the purpose and significance of scholarship and remains a brilliant testament to this Foundation and family’s support and stewardship of Episcopal. The magnificent Roger Annenberg Library is not just a repository for books. It is a an interactive place for minds to meet, students to share ideas, conduct research, access information, and acquire knowledge with the support of state-of-the-art technology. The members of the Class of 1958 remember a friend and are appreciative. Our students pay tribute to that “friend” each day by the work they do in this transformational space that bears his name. All of this was made possible by the generosity of a Foundation that has done so much to make the world a better place and by those who knew and loved Roger best. We are most grateful. 4
Class of 1940 While with an eye made quiet by the power Of harmony, and the deep power of joy, We see into the life of things. —Wordsworth “We are greatly honored for having had the privilege of fulfilling the ideals, spirit and traditions so nobly set up by our predecessors.” —Tabula 1940 It has been said that great things happen in moments of silence. It is not with the blaring of trumpets or a clash of thunder, but “when the eye is made quiet” that change is affected, ideas are born. The great men of the Class of 1940 certainly subscribe to that theory. Operating under the radar, free of fanfare, they quietly but most effectively go about the business of making Episcopal as good as it can be. Their numbers may be diminishing, but never their heart. This cohort of solid citizens, principled souls, is capable of moving mountains! Despite diverse political ideologies, career choices, and avocations, they are, with indisputable unanimity, one for all, all for one Episcopal. Ever Episcopal, Ever the Class of 1940! Gifts from this heroic team funded The Class of 1940 Daniel J. Dougherty Field House and provided major support for the Crawford Campus Center, tangibly demonstrating the depth and breadth of this class’s loyalty. Their time was a storied time. War was being waged in Europe, and bombs were being dropped on London. Frank Sinatra debuted with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Disney’s Pinocchio was released, and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz wed. Yet despite the cacophony of war, the vagaries of celebrity, and the distraction of newsworthy events, to these young men nothing seemed more important than the June 4th graduation ceremony of the Class of 1940 on the Overbrook campus of The Episcopal Academy. They wrote in their Tabula, “…linking all together was a bond of class loyalty which was in great measure responsible for whatever mark we made, and which we honestly feel has made a class worthy to graduate from The Episcopal Academy. We are greatly honored for having had the privilege of fulfilling the ideals, spirit and traditions so nobly set up by our predecessors.” And they have continued living up to those ideals through these almost 69 years. Their graduation sentiment has translated into commitment and action. Consistently in the vanguard for Annual Giving participation, theirs is the first class to have established a 50th reunion gift initiative, creating not one, but two endowed funds in 1990, one to support deserving students who need financial aid, the other to pay tribute to faculty. Pioneers, indeed! A fund to honor former Head of School Jay Crawford, critical support to enable the purchase of the land for Episcopal’s new campus, and their indefatigable work to make the Ever Episcopal Campaign successful were all spurred on by a class leader who has truly inspired his classmates with his vision, leadership, and generosity. This is their legacy. This record of accomplishment has rendered these stealth philanthropists, this class, the givingest in Episcopal’s history. With joy and harmony, the distinguished members of the Class of 1940 truly see into the life of Episcopal and tirelessly and generously work to sustain its excellence. Because they want it so, ever so quietly, we salute them, we thank them, we love them. 5
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