Devon Prep Parents Association Events for 2009-10

Officers and Class Representatives

Officers

Presidential Couple
Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Nancy Bonner

Vice Presidential Couple
Mr. & Mrs. Frank and Brenda Wickersham

Secretary
Mrs. Roe Fulmer

Treasurer
Mrs. Beth Hallinan

Middle School Liason
Mrs. Margi Watters

Grade Representatives

Sixth Grade
Lisa Gruchacz
Audrey Clancy		 7th Grade
Johanna Pauciulo
Jessie Emery		 8th Grade
Lynda Talbot Horbowy
Ceil Dokas		 9th Grade
Maureen Kozak
Jennifer Wright
MaryAnn Koskinen
10th Grade
Maria Ragsdale
Georgeann McGarry		 11th Grade
Rosemary Richter
Pat Matthews
Karen Engle
Karen Monaghan		 12th Grade
Maryanne Purcell
Kathy Bevilacqua		  

Events

Please consider Chairing, Co-Chairing and volunteering for our events.  We especially need Chairs and Co-Chairs.  There are always many helpers but we need to have those who are willing to coordinate the volunteers and delegate duties.

Chairs and Co-Chairs will have an event summary sheet and a budget from the previous year.  The Parents Association’s goal is to have 2-3 Co-Chairs from different grades on each event so there are always people with experience to pass along their expertise.  You can follow what has been done in the past or “do you own thing”.  Even though we carry on Devon’s traditions with our annual events, it’s always great to have new and fresh ideas. The exact dates for these events will be on the school calendar as the year goes on.

  • Events in Black are sponsored by DPPA. Events in Red sponsored by Devon Prep School, and DPPA assists. The Devon Prep 5K Challenge is sponsored by DP Alumni Assoc. with DPPA assisting.

September

  • Mother’s Covered Dish Supper – Join other moms at Devon for an evening of food and drink featuring a casual buffet.  Each grade brings a different dish (appetizers, salads, desserts, beverages).  There are also a couple of vendors for your shopping pleasure.
  • Headmaster’s Reception & Parent Orientation – Meet Father Shea and the Faculty of Devon Prep.  You will receive a packet which includes your calendar and phone directory as well as your son’s schedule.  Follow a short schedule of your son’s classes and meet his teachers.  Finish the evening with refreshments in Calasanctius Hall

October

  • 6th Grade Pizza Party – The whole family is invited to this fun night in the DP Gym.  Pizza provided by Mr. Brazunas and snacks provided by families. 
  • Oktoberfest – An evening of German food and beer for Devon Prep Dads, grads, granddads and other members of the Devon Prep Family.
  • Middle School Halloween Party – Middle School Students dress up and party during the day in the cafeteria.
  • Fall Open House - Held on a Sunday in October, this is a time for prospective Devon students and their families to visit the School. 
  • Scholarship/Entrance Exam – Held on a Saturday and Sunday for prospective students, volunteers are needed to assist the Admissions Director.
  • Fall Concert – A wonderful evening of music by the Devon Prep Jazz Ensemble.
  • Fall Drama – Two weekend performances of a play performed by Devon students and girls from area schools. 

November

  • 7th Grade Pizza Party - The whole family is invited to this fun night in the DP Gym.  Pizza provided by Mr. B and snacks provided by families. 
  • 9th Grade Pizza Party - The whole family is invited to this fun night in the DP Gym.  Pizza provided by Mr. Iezzi and snacks provided by families. 
  • National Junior Honor Society – Middle School Students are inducted into the NJHS. Refreshments are served after the ceremony.
  • Family Communion Breakfast – Join families for Sunday Mass and breakfast followed by a short address from a Devon alum.
  • Grandparents & Special Others Day – Held on the Wednesday morning before Thanksgiving break, Grandparents and/or special others visit and students and are treated to musical performances and refreshments.
  • Devon Prep 5K Challenge – Race and walk sponsored by the Alumni Association.  The event is held during the Thanksgiving holidays at Devon Prep.

December

  • 8th Grade Pizza Party - The whole family is invited to this fun night in the DP Gym.  Pizza provided by Mr. B and snacks provided by families. 
  • Christmas Gala – Join parents, faculty, staff, and alumni for a celebration of Christmas. Share drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and beautiful music in the beautifully decorated Calasanctius Hall. 
  • Middle School Christmas Dance –  MS students and their special -friends celebrate the season on a Friday evening in Calasanctius Hall.
  • Junior Ring Mass – Mass and reception in Calasanctius for juniors and their families
  • Christmas Concert – Celebrate the sounds of the season with Dr. Radu and Devon Prep musicians and Chorale Tide.
  • Upper School Semi-Formal
  • Christmas Eve Mass – Celebrate Christmas Mass at 9:30 pm at Devon Prep School followed by light refreshments.

January

  • Scholarship Entrance Exam – Held on a Saturday and Sunday for prospective students, volunteers are needed to assist the Admissions Director

February

  • Mother and Son Communion Breakfast – Come with your son to Mass celebrated by Father Shea.  The Mass is followed by a delicious breakfast and a speaker.

March

  • Spring Musical – Thursday, Friday, Saturday (March 18, 19, 20)
  • National Honor Society Induction – Upper School Students are inducted into the NHS. Refreshments are served after the ceremony.

April

  • SPRING TIDE – Our annual fundraiser for Devon Prep.  This year Tide will be held on April 17, 2010. 

May

  • 9th & 10th Grade Semi-Formal
  • Spring Concert
  • Senior Mother’s Tea

June

  • Baccalaureate Mass – June 4, 2010
  • Graduation – June 5, 2010
  • Eighth Grade Mass & Advancement Ceremony – June 9, 2010.

 

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