June 2020

Welcome Class of 2020!

On May 29 the Class of 2020 joined the ranks of DC's alumni community. We were unable to hold our traditional ceremony on this original graduation date due to COVID-19 restrictions. That didn't stop our amazing Upper School administration and faculty from coming up with an innovative and fun graduation celebration. Our seniors each had a specific spot set up for them around the drive at the Lower Campus in Devon, set at 10 feet apart. Each held a large blowup photo of themselves so that they might be easily recognized while wearing a face mask. Family, friends, faculty and staff traveled in their decorated cars from a nearby location to the Lower Campus where a cacophony of celebratory noise began. A brief downpour did occur early on but our graduates didn't let it dampen their spirits. The Alumni Office pitched in with a Chick-fil-a takeaway dinner for our graduates.

Thanks to the Easttown Township police department for their help in planning and guiding the dozens of DC cars as they traveled from the meeting spot to Lower Campus.

We are so proud of these young men and women who have proved themselves resilient throughout a very difficult time. We look forward to seeing how they will take their DC education out into the world and impact it for Christ and His kingdom. A traditional graduation celebration is planned for July 30. More details to follow as they become available.

Enjoy the Senior Slideshow video for a look at the tribute from our faculty and parents, honoring the Class of 2020 bit.ly/DCseniorslideshow.

Head of School Communications

The latest Head of School communications from Dan Steinfield are now available. The most recent message from June 17, bit.ly/HoS617 addresses the recent events across our nation surrounding racism and social justice. In it Dan speaks about both the immediate response for DC and the developing plans for the path forward for our school. Though we each likely have different ideas on how best to address these issues, as a Christian community one thing we can agree on is that we are called to "bear one another's burdens" Galatians 6:2 and here we have an opportunity to do just that. Rising senior class president Jordan Mitchell's letter to the DC family is also included, where he shares his personal insight on these matters.

Dan's message from June 4, bit.ly/HoS64, covers guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of Education on opening our school with in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 academic year. Please be in prayer even now for the coming school year and for God's wisdom and guidance for those in leadership at DC and our Board of Trustees.

Class of 1970's 50th Reunion

July 24 & 25

The Class of 1970 is scheduled to host their 50th reunion on July 24th and 25th. They would love to have as many classmates join as possible so reach out to that friend you haven't heard from in a while and spread the word. The schedule of events is as follows:

Friday, July 24th, 4:00-9:00 pm at the home of Glenn and Connie Kraftson McDowell.

Saturday, July 25th, 10:00 am, tour of DC's Upper and Lower Campuses with guide Marge Calderwood Dill, starting at the Great Hall, 262 Malin Road, Newtown Square, PA.

Saturday, July 25th, 4:00-9:00 pm at the home of Curt and Darla Eldredge.

Please RSVP by July 4th to one of these classmates;

mcdowell.fam@verizon.net, margedillten@gmail.com, curteldredge52@gmail.com.

*There is no cost to attend this special reunion.

Let's Plan a Reunion for Your Class!

Are you a member of one of the following Classes? 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 are all eligible for reunions this fall. If you or any of your classmates are interested in planning a reunion, the Alumni Office can help get you started. A reunion can be as simple as a hoagie get together at the local home of a classmate or a night out at a local restaurant with a private room. The best thing about reunions is getting together with old friends and reconnecting. Email us at Alumni@DCCS.org for more information. This is also a great time to update us with your current email and mailing address to make sure you are included on any reunion invitation or news, www.dccs.org/alumni/alumni-update-form.

Keep in Touch This Summer

Have a mailing address change, new email address or news to share with the DC alumni community? Let us know using the handy Alumni Update form found at www.dccs.org/alumni/alumni-update-form. We love those photos so be sure to include one if you have something to share using the Photo Upload option at the bottom of the form.