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HIGHLIGHTS | special eventDr. and Mrs. Johnston chatwith Dr. R. Jervis Cooke andMae (McCabe) Dukes ’31.Wesley Dessesow (far left) sings to theguests gathered at “Arts in the Parlor.”BY CATHY ANDERSONA Celebration of the Arts inSupport of Student ScholarshipsTHE WESLEY COLLEGE Board of Trustees with WesleyPresident Bill Johnston and his wife Susan hosted an elegantevening affair on Saturday, April 10 to raise funds for WesleyCollege scholarships and pay tribute to departed friend andlong-time trustee Dr. Joseph S. Bellmeyer. Over 80 guests,including community leaders, alumni and friends of the College,enjoyed the first ever “Arts in the Parlor” at the president’sbeautiful historic home, the Annie Jump Cannon House.Attendees enjoyed a unique event highlighted by performancesand displays from talented musicians and visual artistsfrom the College and the surrounding community. Harpist andfaculty member Mike Nielsen played beautiful music as guestsfirst arrived, and a captivating monologue was delivered by Jeff12 WESLEY COLLEGE :: Spring 2010
Mike Sandy and David LaganellaWesley Society President Bill Strickland addresses the crowd.Jeff Mask, Ivey Mask, Mike Nielsen and Joseph MullanMask, professor of religion, philosophy and American studies.During the course of the evening, musicians performed in differentrooms throughout the house. Pieces included piano selectionsby Jonathan Emmons, instructor of music anddirector of choirs and College organist, and several stirringguitar duets by Associate Professor of Music David Laganellaand talented Wesley students Nick Hancock and Mike Sandy.Two soloists, staff member Amy Kellen ’08 and freshmanWesley Dessesow, and a quartet of Emmons, Kellen, Dessesowand Advancement staff member Jennifer Telles ’09 entertainedguests with enchanting vocal performances.Throughout the Cannon House, visual art was exhibited byDebra Stelling, a noted Delaware Valley artist. Photographerand Wesley instructor Joseph Mullan shared his talents throughthe display of three black and white photographs, and ConnieImboden exhibited her unique photography. And to the delightof everyone, Susan Johnston presented several of her originalwatercolors throughout her home.“Arts in the Parlor” also provided a creative diningexperience. The menu featured delicious tapas, common toSpanish cuisine, which Chef Pete Buoncristiano was on hand todescribe. The serving of tapas allowed everyone to eat, mingleand enjoy the artists throughout the house at the same time.Ann Horsey served as the “wine artist,” informing guests aboutthe various wines offered with dinner. The food was generouslydonated by Aramark Corporation, who provides food servicesfor Wesley College.During the evening’s program, President and Mrs. Johnstonand Board of Trustee Chair Charles “Chip” Dashiell, Jr. eachthanked attendees for their friendship and collaborations withthe College. They shared that “Arts in the Parlor” was designedas a special occasion to bring individuals closer to Wesley andembrace community involvement, while also celebrating thearts. Bill Strickland, trustee and president of the Wesley Society,eloquently expressed why Wesley, with its prominent socialand economic presence in the area and mission in educatingtomorrow’s leaders, is so deserving of support. He asked gueststo consider joining the newly formed Wesley Society, whichrecognizes individuals and organizations committed as partnerswith Wesley through financial gifts of $1,000 or more annually.There are currently 119 charter members of the Wesley Society.Due to the combined generosity of Aramark and severalother businesses and individuals, 100 percent of the proceedsprovided needed scholarship funds, and each guest’s ticketprice was fully tax-deductible. Given the success of this year’s“Arts in the Parlor,” there are plans to continue this as an annualfundraising function to increase support for students attendingWesley College and showcase the artistic talent within theCollege community and beyond. ■WEARE.WESLEY.EDU 13
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