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August

National Art Honor Society Completes Collaborative Mural Project with Mary Campbell Center Residents

8/23/2024

The Mary Campbell Center’s Charmie Welch Hallway, which houses its Learning Center, Physical Development and Aquatics areas, recently received a vibrant makeover with the installation of the Center’s first resident-created mural. Led by Archmere Academy alumna and granddaughter of MCC co-founders Charles E. Welch and Charma Welch, Stephanie Welch Silverman ‘00, the collaborative wall mural was created in several phases with a variety of community groups over several months. Measuring 88 feet in length, the collaborative mural on display features the creative contributions of Mary Campbell Center Residents, descendants of the Welch family, and Archmere Academy art students.

July

Alicia Chu '24 Named the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2024

7/16/2024

Press Release from the Distinguished Young Women’s organization:

On Saturday, June 29, Alicia Chu was named the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2024 and presented with a cash scholarship of $40,000 at the conclusion of the 67th Distinguished Young Women National Finals. Alicia earned preliminary awards in the Scholastics, Self Expression, Interview and Talent categories, totaling $44,000 in cash scholarships across the three-night program.

April

Tori Conner '23 Earns North Coast Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week

4/17/2024

First-year pitcher Tori Conner '23 led The College of Wooster softball team to three wins last week and earned herself North Coast Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week honors. Tori pitched for the Scots to wins over John Carroll (2-0), Denison (6-0), and Oberlin (3-2). During Conner’s 3-0 week, she recorded a 0.64 ERA, allowed just two earned runs and struck out nine. Over 22 innings, Conner recorded 21 scoreless innings and limited her opponents to 17 hits. Tori was a standout pitcher for Archmere; a starter for the Auks each year who earned All-State honors.

Full story on the Wooster athletics website

March

Edward Dolphin '04 Set to be Ordained This Spring

3/26/2024

The Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers announces the ordination of eight men to the priesthood. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. EDT, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the University of Notre Dame campus.

Rev. Mr. Edward James Dolphin, C.S.C., was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and is the second of three children of James and Tina Dolphin. Earning a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), he worked as a software engineer before entering formation in the Congregation of Holy Cross. He earned a Master of Divinity from the University of Notre Dame in 2023. He is a Rector at Dillon Hall. While in formation, he worked at St. John Vianney, André House, St. Ignatius Martyr, and was Assistant Director of Old College.

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College Counseling Hosts "Why Engineering" Program

3/14/2024

On Wednesday, March 13th, the Archmere College Counseling Office hosted an informative "Why Engineering" night. Led by Director of College Counseling Mr. Chris Boehm, a panel of representatives from Georgia Tech, Swarthmore, the University of Delaware and the infrastructure consulting company, AECOM, shared their knowledge with current Archmere students and their families. Guests gained a better understanding of a career in numerous engineering fields, learned about the best high school preparation for college engineering programs, and were offered explanations to the differences and similarities between STEM and STEAM.

February

Alumni Happy Hour in New York City

2/29/2024

Thank you to those who joined us in New York City on February 22nd for a memorable alumni happy hour. Alumni from classes of 1957 to 2020 gathered at Hudson Hound in the West Village to catch up with old friends and make new and meaningful connections.

January

Maryanne Grisz '78 with Riccardo Tisci at FGI's

Maryanne Grisz '78 Named President and CEO for Fashion Group International

1/31/2024

Fashion Group International has appointed Maryanne Grisz as its new president and chief executive officer.

“I am honored to be working with Chairman James D’Adamo, a collaborative Board of Directors, all leaders in their industries and our amazing New York office team to start this journey and transition to a new era,” Grisz said in a letter to FGI members. “Be assured, I am listening to your input in service to the organization and hope to meet each of you as we grow.”

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