Archive for August 2021
“Faith at Work” is Theme for 2021-22 Chapel and Gathering
“Faith at Work” is the theme students in grades K-12 will explore with guests, faculty, staff and student speakers at Eastern Mennonite School this year as part of faith formation programming. Pianist and chapel favorite, Dr. David Berry III, launched the series by sharing a about a time that he blanked out, right before he…
Read MoreEMS Launches New Era for Alumni Recognition
The tradition of honoring alumni with awards each fall is taking a new twist at Eastern Mennonite School, with the emphasis moving to sharing — and celebrating — alumni stories, rather than presenting awards. For nearly 30 years, the school has highlighted alumni at homecoming each fall in categories including lifetime service, alumnus of the…
Read MoreCelebrating Alumni Stories: Justin Weirich ‘06, DO
This article is part of our annual Homecoming Weekend focus on celebrating alumni stories. Read about past award winners and alumni stories here. Eastern Mennonite School will recognize and celebrate Dr. Justin Weirch ‘06 during Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 15-16, 2021. Like countless other health care professionals, Weirich was among those who went the “extra mile”…
Read MoreCelebrating Alumni Stories: John ’66 and Kathryn Stoltzfus ’66 Fairfield
This article is part of our annual Homecoming Weekend focus on on celebrating alumni stories. Read about past award winners and alumni stories here. Much has changed at Eastern Mennonite School in the 55 years since John Fairfield and Kathryn Stoltzfus Fairfield earned their high school diplomas, along with 75 classmates, in 1966. But some…
Read MoreFall Conference Launches New Year with Additions to EMS team
Seven new faculty and staff joined the Eastern Mennonite School team this fall joining the faculty and staff fall conference for inspiration and connection. Two of the new team members are completing doctoral work; four have extensive international experience; and two are EMHS alumni. Working in a school is a bit like “carrying a cast…
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