Mercersburg Celebrates 115th Convocation
Mercersburg opened the 2007–2008 school year with its 115th Convocation Tuesday, September 4. Following the procession of the bagpiper, faculty, Chorale, and the class presidents carrying flags, Head of School Douglas Hale presented two annual academic awards: Emily Bays ’10 received the Culbertson Prize, and James Finucane '08 received the Michelet Prize.

Parents, students, faculty, and staff filled the Chapel.  Chorale performed an original anthem by James Brinson, organist, and Larry Jones, school minister.
 
Convocation speaker Karl Reisner shared lessons learned during his 36-year Mercersburg career as a history faculty member and head baseball coach. “Attitude counts for a lot,” he said. He also urged students to take risks and remember to laugh. “Sometimes we all can take ourselves a little too seriously,” he said.

The service concluded with the singing of the Alma Mater and the hike to the steps of Main Hall to pose for the annual school photo.

See pictures from the opening of school.