Stories
October 2016 History Spotlight: Lexington, An American Story
Last month we learned about the very first site of The King’s College—the Marconi estate in Belmar, New Jersey. This month, we turn our attention to the College’s second home in Delaware: a mansion called Lexington, built by an extremely industrious citizen-farmer named Philip Reybold between 1840 and 1845.
Liturgy: “Roots Away from the Mountains”
The words of the prophet Jeremiah to the Jewish exiles in Babylon resonate with the younger version of me that is still inside somewhere—that Midwestern kid who planned to stay just one year and thought he was living a temporary life. Live in this place as if it is your home, God says. Take care of the land and property you find yourself in, forge lasting friendships and loves with the people around you, and carry those even into the next generation. Most important, “seek the peace and prosperity of the city.”
Novice Teams From King’s Debate Compete at HWS tournament
Novice debaters Bernadette Berdychowski (‘20), Iain Coston (‘19), Haley Davidson (‘20), Annabelle Ford (‘20), Lauren Marchand (‘18),and Abel Tirado (‘20) represented the King’s Debate Society this weekend at the Hobart and William Smith tournament in Geneva, NY. They were also accompanied by KDS president Audrey Cooper (‘18) and Coach Josiah Peterson, who served as judges. Debate topics ranged from whether financial aid programs should be exclusively need-based, to whether the sexualization of men advances the feminist movement.
Alumni Class Notes for October 2016
Alma Ramos McDermott ’84, after a year working as the Schools Coordinator for the Blue Zones Project in Southwest Florida, is now the School Librarian at a pre-K through 5th grade school in Immokalee, Florida. She writes that she is very happy to be back in the field of education.
Patrick Leary ’05 was promoted in September 2016 to Director of Asset Management & Acquisitions at Gottesman Real Estate Partners in Chatham, NJ.
Please pray for any alumni affected by Hurricane Matthew!
Politics Has Failed: America Will Not
In his remarks, Rasmussen said that while he has lost faith in the political process, he believes that “America’s best days are still to come.”
King’s Hosts Parents Weekend 2016
This past weekend, The King’s College hosted Parents Weekend, an opportunity for parents to see what their sons and daughters are experiencing on a day-to-day basis at The King’s College and to connect with other parents. Events included a Parents Welcome Reception with Vice President for Student Development Eric Bennett on Friday night and breakfast, […]
Alumni Feature: Seth Parks (Class of 2015)
Seth Parks graduated magna cum laude from The King’s College in 2015 with a degree in Media, Culture, and the Arts. Originally from Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Seth stayed in New York City after graduation to work in the film industry.
Liturgy: “Dealing with Afflictions and Wanderings”
How do you respond when you make mistakes?
King’s Media Updates | September 2016
A review of how the faculty, staff, and alumni of The King’s College are engaging culture.
The King’s College Earns National Recognition as College of Distinction
The King’s College has been recognized as a College of Distinction among Christian colleges and colleges in New York for the 2016-2017 academic year. Colleges of Distinction is a resource for students and parents that recognizes those higher education institutions excelling in offering the best options for students on an individual level.
