Thanks to all who came out for the Run For Good and All-School Picnic on Wednesday, October 9. It was a picturesque fall day awash in vibrant color, community spirit, and support for our military veterans.
Your registration and sock purchases allowed the Parents’ Association to donate more than $21,000 for Veterans Bridge Home. We are so grateful for the immense support of over 600 participants and almost 200 virtual runners, along with volunteer help from the Cross Country team, and Country Day faculty and Upper School students.
This year's beneficiary, Veterans Bridge Home, was chosen in honor of Interim Head of School David Mancos, who served our country as a paratrooper with the U.S. Army and has held leadership positions at Country Day for more than 25 years. All JK through 12th grade students learned about Veterans Bridge Home— whose mission is to connect veterans and their families to the community—in their advisories or classrooms.
Attendees surprised and honored David with a golf cart ride decorated in a patriotic theme, along with a tribute from his longtime colleague Nancy Ehringhaus, director of Admissions and Financial Aid, before presenting a giant check to Steven Cole '91, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and vice president of advancement with Veterans Bridge Home.
Nancy shared, “David’s love for our country, the discipline he learned in the Army, the loyalty and dedication to something bigger than himself, and the passion for serving others defines how he approaches all that he does.”
The beloved All-School Picnic followed on Blythe Field. It was a beautiful day and a wonderful opportunity for our school community to enjoy fellowship, food trucks and fun!
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