Reed Gabhart Head of Campus

I wanted to take just a "little" space to thank everyone for all the congratulations on finishing the London Marathon the Sunday past! It is another indicator of how special a community we have here. 

The kids overwhelmed me at a going away "Good Luck" assembly, and the cards they made were priceless, funny, and heartwarming. I brought back stories to both Middle School and Lower School Morning Meetings this week and truly enjoyed sharing "lessons" learned and answering questions. 

Lessons? When life gives you strained hamstrings - run slower (and have a good attitude about it!). My favorite question was "Did you cry when you read our cards?" Bless you, Mae Wilson. (I had to explain what "misty" meant.) And while the kids may have felt sorry for me that I didn't "win," they were so supportive of and thrilled for me that they really did help pull me through the last 10 miles. I told the Lower School kids that we finished in front of Buckingham Palace and the Queen invited me in for tea. Half of that is true, but they believed it all. And even though I didn't rate for tea, the students did make me feel like royalty. Thanks, everyone!

Meanwhile, this is a BIG week for our 7th and 8th graders, who both took their annual outdoor education trips! The 7th graders journeyed to Mammoth Cave from Wednesday through Friday, while the Class of 2014 took their annual pilgrimage to Big South Fork all week! I'm sure they will be buzzing with stories and tales of joy (and hardships!) to share with you this weekend! Our outdoor education program is one of the students' highlights of their time at St. Francis and a true rite of passage. They learn so many things about themselves, their peers, and their lives back home when they exit their daily routine and have to fend for themselves a little more. More importantly, they realize these lessons themselves, which we share around the campfires at night. We'll be sure to share some of their pictures in the newsletter that comes out after Derby.

It's hard to believe we have a little over a month of school left! It will descend on us like an avalanche with the Kindergarten Derby next week, the 7/8 formal dance ("The Masquerade Ball"), banquets, talent shows - all leading up to the Goshen Graduation for the Class of 2014. Stay tuned for updates and details as they will be coming at you fast and furious! 

By the 8th grade Student Council: Hannah, Theo, Eva, Natalie, Shelly and Lillian (aka Tiger Lilly)

Wyvern gear is available on campus from the Wyvern Store or from Erika Schneider in the Front Office. 

A list of items is available by clicking here. 

Also, youth-sized Wyvern Pride hoodies ($25) are in stock!