| Fords in Four: David Parsons '68
1. You are a musician, graphic designer, and organ designer. Tell us more!
It surprised me a bit, having studied Latin and Greek (and French!) at Haverford, that I ended up in college not as a classics major, but as a music major. And then to have pursued master’s and doctoral studies in music history, leaving classics behind. But I had always loved the organ and have been a church organist from VI Form until now. Read more >
2. Note a memorable Haverford School experience.
As a fourth- or fifth-grader, I was down with some childhood disease or other. One evening while I was sick, my parents had a previously planned dinner party, with the guests of honor being Headmaster Severinghaus and his wife. Read more >
3. Recount an inspiring or defining moment in your career.
After junior year in college I was taking a summer organ workshop at the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, and managed to book a couple of lessons with the head of the Organ Department there. I told her that I would likely soon be giving up the organ when I went to theological college. She countered by giving me the biggest musical pep talk I have ever had. Read more >
4. What are some of your other interests?
Local history, forestry, genealogy. Yes, I have checked to see if I am related to any of my classmates. And yes, distant though they may be, there were certainly cousins of mine in my class, as well as among our teachers!
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2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
The Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce
the 2016 inductees:
Special Recognition: Ben Heyward and Bill McNabb
Coach: Bill Prizer '39
Teams: 1936-37 basketball, 1976-77 squash, 1996 soccer, and 2000 lacrosse
Individuals: Whitney Smith '62, Tom Gallo '77, Dan Mayock '82, Matt Micolucci '86, and Henry Fairfax '99
Stay tuned for details on the Feb. 20 Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Who "ignited" your experience?This year, make your gift in honor of a teacher, coach, or mentor who was influential in your experience at Haverford and help us reach our $2M goal for The Haverford Fund!
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EA Day spirit gear
Place your EA Day spirit gear order by Oct. 19. Visit the HSPA store today!
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Class Notes deadline: Dec. 1
Class Notes are due Dec. 1. Click here to make your submission online.
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Arts Festival 2016: call for entries
We welcome the involvement of alumni who are visual artists, performers, writers, collectors, critics, or just have a passion for the arts. For more information and opportunities for involvement, please contact:
Deirdre McKeon, Development Associate
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Gala 2015: A Night in Napa
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Field House
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EA Day Young Alumni Reception hosted by The Brownlow Society
When: Friday, Nov. 13, 7-9 p.m.
Where: 333 Belrose in Wayne
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EA Day
When: Saturday, Nov. 14
Where: Episcopal Academy
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26th Annual Parker History Lecture:
"Dirty Nasty Politics in Early America," Joanne Freeman
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ball Auditorium
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Notables Reunion Concert
When: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Centennial Hall
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Thanksgiving Breakfast & Sports
When: Thursday, Nov. 26
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Alumni Regional Reception: New York City
When: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m.
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