| Fords in Four: Dy Cameron '96
Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo Dealer Services
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1. Who at Haverford impacted your life?
There were two faculty members who had a huge impact on my life: Mr. McBride and Dr. Peck. I wasn't a Lifer at Haverford; I came in ninth grade. I was a student-athlete throughout my time at Haverford; I played basketball all four years. Mr. McBride was my math teacher and the head basketball coach at the time. He was instrumental in enabling me to go to Haverford, and also in terms of challenging me to be my best in both academics and athletics. Dr. Peck was my English teacher for two years, and he really taught me how to write and think critically. He was probably one of the toughest teachers I've ever had, but he taught me how to write. I continue to use those skills today.
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2. You work in commercial banking, but community service also plays a big role in your life. What drives you to give back?
I grew up in West Philly -- I didn't come from a privileged background. What drives me is the fact that someone gave me the opportunity to attend Haverford, and I want to give those same kinds of life-changing chances to others. There are a lot of people who are like me, who have high potential and their own idea of success. They just need others to understand where they're coming from and to help them out. I love helping people when I can, and I want to make a difference while I'm here on Earth.
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| See the full interview with Dy and a picture of Haverford's 1996 varsity basketball team on the Big Room blog.
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Alumni in the News
John Middleton '02 and Casey Affleck of The Affleck/Middleton Project released the movie "Manchester By The Sea" in late November. This first movie by the duo is receiving stellar reviews by critics, and has just been nominated for five Golden Globes.
BG Lemmon '12, squash captain at the University of Pennsylvania, set the program record for career wins with a 15-2 season last year. Read an in-depth profile of BG, recently published in The Daily Pennsylvanian.
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Support Character Education at The Haverford School! Make your gift to The Haverford Fund by Dec. 31 and take advantage of the income tax charitable deduction for 2016. Click Give Now to make a gift with a credit card, or find The Haverford School on Venmo (@thehaverfordschool) to send a gift. Questions? Contact Cindy Shaw P'16 '19 by e-mail or at 484-368-4484.
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Alumni Weekend: May 5-6, 2017 Save the Date! The Haverford School will come alive as hundreds of alumni, friends and families return to campus for Alumni Weekend 2017. All Fords and their families are invited to attend! The weekend will include an alumni cocktail reception, a family brunch, student-led tours of the campus, art exhibits, and much more. Plus there will be special alumni reunion celebrations for classes ending in 2's and 7's!
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Indoor Climbing Wall Recently Installed The Haverford School recently installed a state-of-the-art indoor climbing wall, which will host physical education classes, clubs, sports teams, and other looking for cooperative, camaraderie-building exercises. "The ability to use the wall to help develop Haverford boys into men of character is a natural fit into the mission of our school," said Bill Brady, Director of Leadership Programs. Watch a video of the brand new climbing club!
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You are Invited to the 9th Annual Research Symposium
The 9th Annual Research Symposium will be held on Friday, Jan. 13 in Ball Auditorium in the Upper School. Our senior Advanced Research Cooperative students will give short presentations from 10-11 a.m., and then hold a poster from 11 a.m.-noon, during which you can speak to them about their research. Each student worked on a project in a nearby university lab for six to eight weeks. Topics range from cancer and diabetes research to bioinfomatics and material science engineering. Our students have done some exciting and amazing work.
We hope you can come support them and share in their enthusiasm for science. Please RSVP to Kara Cleffi if you are able to attend.
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Alumni Ice Hockey: 12th Annual Roger White Classic, Haverford vs. EA
When: Dec. 17, puck drop 7:45 p.m.
Where: Rink 3, Iceworks, Aston, PA
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Alumni Basketball Game
When: Dec. 30, 5:30 p.m.
Where: McBride Court, The Haverford School
Food and beverage provided after the game.
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Young Alumni Networking Event
When: Jan. 4
6:30 p.m. registration, 7 p.m. panel discussion, 7:45 p.m. industry round tables
Where: Durham Community Room, The Haverford School
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Alumni Football Banquet
When: Jan. 6, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Big Room, The Haverford School
More details: Please join us in recognizing the graduating seniors and welcoming them to The Haverford School football fraternity. Coach Mike Murphy will make a special announcement at the event.
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Los Angeles Alumni Reception
When: Jan. 24, 12 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles Country Club
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San Francisco Alumni Reception
When: Jan. 26, 6 p.m.
Where: The University Club
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