This past weekend was filled with ways in which our community comes together. Without the countless volunteers, the many activities and events would not have been possible.

In the sunshine and in the rain, our families, students, alumni, and friends enjoyed each other's company, celebrated the school that we love, and showed their school spirit. I am so thankful to be a part of such a vibrant school community.

Country Fair

Even on a rainy autumn day (our 6th consecutive Country Fair to happen in the rain!) more than 100 participants started the event with our annual 5K Run/Walk. The weather did not deter the more than 650+ attendees from enjoying student performances, inflatable rides, grade booths and games, a petting zoo, goat yoga, an escape room, and a rock climbing wall. Thank you to all the student volunteers and performers. Special thanks go to families for attending and to our volunteers, especially our leaders--Mehreen Chaudhry, Maggie Fischer, and Kim Krupka--for their support. 

The 5K Run/Walk 2023

Runners enthusiastically dodged raindrops during the Country Fair 5K. Congratulations to ALL participants, including the following medal winners:

	First Place	Second Place	Third Place
Under 18 - M	Krish Gupta '24	Sebastian Chen '25	Michael Alayon '25
Under 18 - F	Olivia Seymour '27	Virginia Kraus '26	Lily Razavi '27
Adult - M	Chris Fowler	Michael Hodavance	Nick Marro
Adult - F	Leticia Perlaza	Constance Villa
Under Age 10	Levi Wiedemann '32
Over Age 70	Dr. Camille Eyvazzadeh

Alumni Reunion

Alumni from all across the country reconnected with classmates, teachers, and their fellow alumni. More than 135 alumni joined us on campus as we gathered at Benigna on Friday evening and then at the alumni luncheon and at other activities on Saturday.  Clearly, the connections and relationships developed at Moravian last a lifetime.  I was especially touched by the outpouring of love from former colleagues and students for our new Honorary Alumnae Lois Kehoe and Diane Taylor and this year's Distinguished Alumnus Neil Johnson '73 whose classmates came out in force to celebrate him.

Golf & Pickleball Outing

We capped off the weekend on Monday at our annual Golf and Pickleball Outing at Lehigh Country Club.  With 92 people registered for golf and joined by 22 for pickleball, the day was a great success. I saw camaraderie on the links and on the courts as people came out to support the school and enjoy each other's company. Congratulations to our Golf Outing Chairs, Greg Carolan and Matt Petrozelli, and our Pickleball Chair, Regina Carolan on a job well done.

Gratitude

I also want to thank the Advancement staff who led the weekend's activities. I am so lucky to work with such hardworking and caring individuals who love Moravian Academy.  When you see them on campus, please congratulate Jess McPherson, Grace Young, Susan Parent, and Michele LeHeup for all of their effort this weekend.  

Finally, I want to thank all of you who are reading this for your support of all of our activities this weekend. Your participation and enthusiasm made it happen! When our families, children, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends bring the sunshine to events like this, it reminds us all what makes the Moravian Academy community so special.