SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

WELCOME TO THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR

We hope that each of you has enjoyed the summer, and we look forward to welcoming all students, returning and new, to Gwynedd this week. 

MOTHERS' CLUB MEETING

President: Taj Llopis P'18, '21

The first meeting of the year will be held on Wednesday, September 12 at 7 PM in the Chapel with refreshments following in the lobby. The focus of the meeting will be to get to know each other better and start our new school year off with a renewed sense of community.  

There will be a RAFFLE for a FREE

Gwynedd Vineyard Vines Bag!!!

FATHERS' CLUB MEETING

President: Mike O'Malley P'16, '20

All fathers are welcome to join us on Thursday, September 13 at 7 PM in the Cafeteria to meet other fathers and learn more about our upcoming year.

EVERYONE - students, alumnae, parents, faculty, staff, family and friends - is invited to Mercy Fest on Saturday morning, September 22, at GMA. 

• Run, walk or cheer on participants in GMA's CK5K, honoring the memory of Gwynedd student Carolyn Keen '10. Now ten years running, CK5K proceeds support a scholarship in her name at GMA.
• Celebrate the completion of our Athletic Enhancements Phase One—a $2 million project featuring a new multi-sport, synthetic turf field, expanded track and field areas, and an enhanced natural grass field.
• Cheer on our Gwynedd Field Hockey Team as they take on the Radnor Raiders on our new turf field.
• Enjoy some of Philly's best Food Trucks –Undrgrnd Donuts, The Tot Cart, and Frozen Island Smoothies and Ice Cream – for free!

Registration is ONLY required for the CK5K

CK5K: SATURDAY, SEPT. 22

• Sponsorship: The deadline to sponsor this year's 10th annual CK5K event has been extended to September 7th! If you are interested in sponsoring this event or learning more about sponsorship benefits, please contact Christine Donnelly '09 at christinewdonnelly@gmail.com.
• Walk/Run: Run, walk or cheer on participants in the 10th Annual CK5K, honoring the memory of  Carolyn Keen '10 and supporting the scholarship in her name at GMA.
• Registration:
  • $25 if you register by Sept. 9, includes CK5K T-Shirt;
  • $30 after Sept. 9 through Race Day, CK5K T-Shirt given while supplies last. 

PIKE FEST: SEPTEMBER 15

Lower Gwynedd Township will be hosting its annual Pike Fest on Saturday, September 15. In support of our Lower Gwynedd community, we are partnering with our friends at the university and the elementary schools to sponsor the event's 5K event in the morning. Members of our school community are invited to support the event by volunteering to assist with the 5K (i.e. packet pick-up, course support, water stations, etc.) Volunteers can register using the button provided.

We look forward to seeing many from our Gwynedd Mercy family at Pike Fest!

Gwynedd's 27th Annual Golf Classic Committee invites all members of the Gwynedd community, family and friends to attend and support GMA's annual golf outing on Monday, October 8, at the Blue Bell Country Club.

More than a fun event, the Golf Classic is an important fundraiser that provides immediate support for academic programs and initiatives that directly benefit Gwynedd students. Gwynedd is most grateful to the Hansen Family for their generosity in hosting this year's outing at Blue Bell, allowing 100% of your registration and sponsorship dollars to directly support Gwynedd and our girls.

Visit www.gmahs.org/golf to learn more and to register as a golfer, sponsor or cocktail reception attendee (non-golfers are welcome to enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live music, vodka and wine tasting.)  Thank you for your support!

MUSIC NEWS

Three of our music scholars participated in summer programs at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and The University of Delaware Community Music School in Newark.  Kennedy Kelly '19 attended Berklee College of Music's theatre intensive where she studied with American playwright and musical theater lyricist, Kait Kerrigan. Kennedy was awarded a solo in the final performance which was live-streamed nationwide!  Abby Gorsuch '21 was piano accompanist in the orchestra pit for the University of Delaware Community Music School's production of Annie.  The show ran for 4 consecutive weekends. Erin Jolly '21 participated in two competitive vocal programs this summer. She spent two weeks in July studying classical vocal repertoire and participating in master classes and recitals at the Westminster Young Vocal Artist Intensive. In August, she attended the Broadway Dreams program in Philadelphia which culminated in a concert at the Kimmel Center.

MONARCHS ATHLETICS

• On Thursday, Tennis defeated Villa Joseph Academy, 3-2, keeping them undefeated in league match play.

•  Bright and early Saturday morning, Gwynedd Crew took possession of their boat shells and oars, and they are ready to hit the water!

• A mandatory Crew Parent/Athlete/Coaches Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30PM in the Performing Arts Center. All those rowing in the Fall and Spring need to attend. 

• Soccer opened their 2018-19 season with wins of 6-1 Varsity and 2-1 JV over Archbishop Carroll.

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