October 2017

As we reach our Centennial, it is important to note that although EMS has evolved over the years to include students from many diverse backgrounds, geographical locations, and faith traditions, the school still maintains a long history of familial commitment. In this Centennial year alone, there are several families who have five or more generations…

Back in the 1970’s, my neighborhood on Rockingham Drive held an annual summer block party. People grilled hotdogs, served mac and cheese, and ate watermelon. Favorite foods brought neighborhood kids around the table, but before long basketball hoops and backyards beckoned us for games lasting past twilight. Each year as new people joined our growing…