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Burg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewDr. Louis Moore School Meeting (2-7-25)Historian, author, and speaker Professor Louis Moore from Grand Valley State University spoke at Mercersburg Academy about the significant impact of race and sports in America.2025-02-0932 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewA Conversation with Poet Luther Kissam '18 (4-28-23)To round out National Poetry Month in April, poet and author Luther Kissam '18 visited Mercersburg to share his poems during a school meeting. Following the event, he sat down with Mel Cort '23 to discuss poetry, his inspirations, his time at Mercersburg, advice for young writers, and more. Learn more about Luther and his poetry: lutherkissamv.com2023-05-0220 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewAmmerman Family Lecture: Dacher Keltner (4-25-23)Dacher Keltner, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, gave the Ammerman Family Lecture at Mercersburg Academy on April 24. Read more: https://www.mercersburg.edu/news-article/~board/general-school-news/post/dacher-keltner-to-deliver-ammerman-family-lecture2023-04-2553 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewCum Laude Convocation Address (3-24-23)G. Dean Patterson Jr. ’71, retired Case Western Reserve University administrator, delivered the Cum Laude Convocation address March 24, 2023, in the Irvine Memorial Chapel as Mercersburg inducted 25 members of the Class of 2023 into the school's chapter of the society.2023-03-2439 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewIrving-Marshall Week Preview 2023 (2-16-23)Mercersburg's traditional Irving-Marshall Week is February 26-March 2, and to get the inside scoop on what to expect, join Declamation adviser Matt Maurer as he chats with the experts: Isabel Su '23 (Marshall president), Caroline Wilkinson '23 (Irving president), Amy Shaffer Post '02 (Irving adviser), and Bethany Galey '02 (Marshall adviser). Go Marshall! Go Irving!2023-02-1611 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewSchaff Lecture: Yuval Levin (1-30-23)Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), visited Mercersburg Academy on January 30 to deliver this year's Schaff Lecture on Ethics and Morals.2023-02-0123 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewCoco Zhai '24: Her Story and Music (11-16-22)Toward the end of the fall term, Coco Zhai '24 shared her Mercersburg story with the community during a school meeting. Zhai, of Beijing China, is a talented musician and performed her original song "Running in a Circle" at the end of the presentation. Bryan Morgan '07, director of music, introduces Coco at the beginning and accompanies her performance on the keyboard.2022-11-1611 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewCommunity Reading Day 2022 (9-21-22)Making space food? Exploring with Mercersburg's telescope? These are just some of the workshops planned for Community Reading Day this Friday afternoon (9-23-22) as students explore different facets of the all-school read "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. Communications intern Norah Copenhaver '24 recently sat down with Alexandra Patterson and Michele Poacelli P '24, '26, chairs of the Community Reading committee, to learn more about the book and the activities planned for the day. Podcast editing completed by communications intern Ivy Chan '24.2022-09-2116 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMic on the Move: Out and About in the Borough of Mercersburg (6-1-22)Communications intern Finn SIpes '22 takes our podcast mic on the move to find out what students think about being able to go into the borough of Mercersburg this spring as COVID-19 restrictions ease.2022-06-0122 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye View2022 Commencement Address: Tom Thorne (5-28-22)Longtime faculty member Tom Thorne P '06, '07, who is retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year after 29 years at Mercersburg, was the featured speaker at the school's 129th Commencement exercises. Thorne is head of Mercersburg's classical and modern languages department and has held the David F. Chapman Chair since 2001.2022-05-3016 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewNational Poetry Month School Meeting (4-8-22)During the school meeting on Friday April 8, students celebrated the start of National Poetry Month by hearing from four poets. Jasmine Zhu '23, Mercersburg's representative at Poetry Out Loud, recited "A Noiseless Patient Spider" by Walt Whitman and "Candles" by Carl Dennis. Carina Cole '22 recited her original poem, "Our World is a Field of Flowers," which was published in the 2021 edition of "Blue Review," the school's literary journal. Mel Cort '23 recited the original poem, "Country Time Lemonade," which will be featured in the 2022 edition of "Blue Review." Isonah Dlodlo '23 shared two of her original poems: "Sorrow" and "...2022-04-1508 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewCum Laude Convocation (4-1-22)James Snyder '69 delivered the address at the annual Cum Laude Convocation where 28 members of the Class of 2022 were inducted into the Mercersburg Chapter of the Cum Laude Society.2022-04-0123 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMic on the Move: Irving-Marshall Week 2022 (3-4-22)Communications intern Wynne Elser '22 took our podcast mic on the move to capture Irving-Marshall Week 2022 from the student perspective.2022-03-2105 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Megan Kearley '12 and Leah Selznick '12 (3-1-22)Making a Difference: Megan Kearley '12 and Leah Selznick '12 discuss how their Mercersburg experiences inspired their career paths and the work they do in the areas of health and wellness.2022-03-1521 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewFull Circle: Sarah Firestone '13 (3-9-22)A number of Mercersburg employees are alums of the school. What's it like to return to your alma mater and experience life on the other side of the desk? In the second installment of the Full Circle podcast, communications intern Wynne Elser '22 talks with Sarah Firestone '13, fitness and performance coordinator, about returning to the 'Burg as an employee.2022-03-0919 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewChapel Reflections (1-9-22)This week Rev. Will Whitmore shares a homily from a most unusual place: a restaurant as he awaits the birth of his son. Robert William Whitmore arrived several hours after the recording of this homily, and the family is healthy and doing well. In addition to the homily, Carillonneur James Brinson performs "We Three Kings."2022-01-0709 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgMeet Sahand!Great conversation with new resident Sahand Miraminy.2021-12-2212 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewJim Malone: Supporting Local Charities (12-15-21)Mercersburg Faculty Member Jim Malone talks about how he supports local charities and works to involve others in the campus community.2021-12-1515 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewFull Circle: Jenn Flanagan Bradley '99 and Leah Cook '15 (12-15-21)A number of Mercersburg employees are alums of the school. What's it like to return to your alma mater to work alongside your former teachers? How does your perspective change when you become a faculty or staff member? Communications intern Melody Howe '22 went in search of answers to these questions when she sat down with Jenn Flanagan Bradley '99, director of alumni and parent relations, and Leah Cook '15, leadership giving officer, for our new podcast series on alumni employees.2021-12-1524 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgChristmas Happenings HereLisa and Lori talk Christmas events.2021-12-1311 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgA December ConversationLisa and Lori discuss local happenings.2021-12-0608 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgThe Bird Was Eaten and The Tree Was LitLisa and Lori talk about Shop Small Saturday and the Tree Lighting in Mercersburg2021-11-2907 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgTurkey Day is Around the CornerLisa and Lori talk about what is happening in downtown Mercersburg over Thanksgiving Day.2021-11-1909 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMic on the Move: Community Engagement (11-17-21)One of the Community Engagement team's projects during the fall term was to clean grave stones at the Conococheague Institute. Communications intern Bube Osaji '22 took our podcast mic on the move to find out more about the team and their work in the community.2021-11-1708 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Kyle Lininger '02 (11-15-21)Kyle Lininger '02, vice president of clinical integration at Intermountain Centers, Arizona's largest not-for-profit health and human services, discusses how he works to help people across the state of Arizona who are experiencing behavioral excesses.2021-11-1520 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgRaymond Minton Takes 2Lisa and Lori discuss Local goings on2021-11-0713 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgTrick or Treat Morning AfterLisa and Lori discuss the Halloween season.2021-10-3110 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgHalloween ComethLisa and Lori discuss the important issues of the day in Mercersburg2021-10-2511 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori talk to Preston SpahrMore local chit chat with our second interview2021-10-1811 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Molly Zemek '94 (10-15-21)This podcast is an interview with Molly Zemek '94 featuring the school's theme of "Health and Wellness." Currently a certified life coach and podcaster, Molly is a former professional chef and certified sommelier with a passion for good food. Don't miss this discussion as Dean of Curricular Innovation John David Bennett P '12, '19, '23 talks to Molly about food, wellness, and her Mercersburg experience. The podcast music was composed by Bryan Morgan '07 and Madi Norris '21.2021-10-1517 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgAt The Kitchen TableLisa and Lori discuss the devastatingly disappointing missed episode.2021-10-1116 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgOne from the ancient ruinsLisa and Lori recap Townfest2021-09-2612 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgFan FeedbackLisa and Lori discuss some of the feedback they received from fans.2021-09-1911 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewOpening of Term Talk for Fall 2021 (9-13-21)Acting Head of School Quentin McDowell gives the opening of term talk in the Irving Memorial Chapel for the 2021-2022 fall term.2021-09-1413 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgThe First InterviewLisa and Lori interview Lena Eckstine about operating One North and the Big Move across the street.2021-09-1218 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgMoving and ShakingLisa and Lori discuss local events. It’s not boring at all.2021-09-0611 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgSeptember Events EpisodeLisa and Lori talk about September goings on!2021-08-3013 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgOne North Coffee TalkLis and Lori discuss the missed opportunity of …. Chocolate donuts2021-08-2210 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgThe Episode at the FairLisa and Lori Talk at the Fair2021-08-1710 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgThe Tenth Episode on the SquareLisa and Lori chat downtown about life in Mercersburg.2021-08-0910 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgPart 3 Community InvolvementThe episode where Lisa and Lori talk about the lack of walking trails and the new ice cream shop in town!2021-08-0110 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgPart 2 Community ServiceLisa and Lori talk about their adventure on the historical walking tour and a tractor pull.2021-07-2514 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgPart 1 of Community ServiceLisa and Lori discuss ways to get involved in service and a HUGE announcement.2021-07-1811 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgThe MBurg Summer LifeLisa and Lori talk about the walking tours, the upcoming borough and the school board meeting, the Mercersburg journal and the beautification of downtown area.2021-07-1212 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgFirecracker 2021 EpiLisa and Lori discuss our local food supply in honor of Independence Day.2021-07-0511 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Julie Sommer '90 (6-15-21)Julie Sommer '90 is an attorney in Seattle, WA, and serves on the board of the Drake Group, which defends academic integrity in higher education from the corrosive aspects of commercialized college sports. Hear Julie's story of her impressive swimming career at the University of Texas and her recent work on name, image, and likeness legislation and litigation in the world of college athletics. Podcast music composed by Bryan Morgan '07 and Madi Norris '21.2021-06-1523 minLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgLisa and Lori Talk MercersburgVery First EpisodeJoin Lisa and Lori while they discuss is o open a business in Mercersburg.2021-06-0713 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewWhat's It Like to Be a Communications Intern? (6-2-21)Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at Mercersburg? Listen in as Chelsea Seaby Bruno '21, Clara Getty '21, and Mel Cort '23 share details about their experience interning in Mercersburg's Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications this spring.2021-06-0212 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Caity Barnes '06 (5-17-21)Caity Barnes '06 serves as the head of people at Zipline, whose mission is to provide every person on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies. How do they do this? Via drones. This month's "Making a Difference" podcast shares about the work of Zipline, as well as Caity's role in this rapidly growing company.2021-05-1722 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewIntroducing Mercersburg's Latinx/Hispanic Student UnionWhat is Mercersburg's new Latinx/Hispanic Student Union? Spring Communications intern Mel Cort '23 recently sat down with Monique Garcia '22, treasurer of the LHSU, and Matthew Tavarez '22, secretary of the LHSU, to learn about the group's founding and their goals as a student union.2021-05-0509 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewGreen Team Celebrates 20th Anniversary (4-22-21)In honor of Earth Day, communications intern Clara Getty '21 sat down with some of the leaders of Mercersburg's Green Team (Dylan Gantt '21, Addie Geitner '21, Clark Bayer '22, and faculty member Will Willis) to talk about the team's 20th anniversary and their environmental initiatives on campus and in the community. Go, Green Team!2021-04-2210 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewAmmerman Family Lecture: Grace Cavalieri (4-15-21)Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri gave the annual Ammerman Family Lecture in a virtual school meeting April 12.2021-04-1536 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewCum Laude Convocation: Address by Dean Hosgood '98 (4-15-21)Dean Hosgood '98, vice president of Mercersburg's Board of Regents, gave the keynote address at Mercersburg's virtual Cum Laude Convocation on April 9, 2021, when 26 members of the Class of 2021 were inducted into the school's chapter of the Cum Laude Society chapter.2021-04-1516 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Seth Hodges '19 (4-15-21)Seth Hodges '19 is a government and economics student at the College of William & Mary, and he recently launched "The No Politics Podcast" (listen on Audible or Spotify) with the goal of finding out how much we have in common. His podcast aims at helping listeners learn about ideas that can bring America together, while avoiding the language that divides us. Listen to his conversation with John David Bennett, Mercersburg's dean of curricular innovation, on this month's Making a Difference podcast.2021-04-1515 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewAzian Subhani '23 interviews Harrison Brink '11 for Mercersburg "StoryCorps" (4-9-21)Harrison Brink '11 is an assistant golf professional at Willow Oaks Country Club in Richmond, VA. He's an athlete and sport enthusiast who is passionate about the game of golf and serving for the good of great humanity. Harrison connected with Azian through the Mercersburg Intensive course Mercersburg "StoryCorps"—Making a Difference. Learn more about all the Intensive offerings at www.mercersburg.edu/intensive.2021-04-0936 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewLouis Concordia '22 interviews Travis Youngs '06 for Mercersburg "StoryCorps" (4-9-21)Travis Youngs '06 is a life-long athlete who excelled in track & field at Mercersburg (he holds the indoor track record for the triple jump). After Mercersburg, he attained his corrective exercise certification through NASM to help injured athletes, and he received trainer certifications in USA Weightlifting, CrossFit level 1, and TRX, which led him to become a trainer at CrossFit Delaware Valley. Travis connected with Louis through the Mercersburg Intensive course Mercersburg "StoryCorps"—Making a Difference. Learn more about all the Intensive offerings at www.mercersburg.edu/intensive.2021-04-0923 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewTom Scheers '21 interviews Austin Young '06 for Mercersburg "StoryCorps" (4-9-21)Austin Young '06, a recruitment professional with Shopify, is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to create communities of impact. He volunteers for KaBOOM! in Camden, NJ, and supports the Children's Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia. He speaks with current senior Tom Scheers about his experience as a Black man at Mercersburg and in America. Austin connected with Tom through the Mercersburg Intensive course Mercersburg "StoryCorps"—Making a Difference. Learn more about all the Intensive offerings at www.mercersburg.edu/intensive.2021-04-0928 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewIrving-Marshall Week 2021 (3-23-2021)Irving-Marshall Week is coming! What does that mean? How will it be different this year as a result of COVID-19 and how will it be the same? Whether you are a student or an alum, on campus or virtual, how can you be a part of the excitement? Listen in as communications intern Chelsea Seaby Bruno '21 interviews Ryan Bland '21, president of the John Marshall Literary Society, and Madi Norris '21, president of the Washington Irving Literary Society, about this exciting school tradition.2021-03-2317 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Peggy Northrop '72 (3-15-21)This month's Making a Difference podcast features Peggy Northrop '72, who is one of Mercersburg's earliest female graduates and a champion of women's stories. Peggy is chief executive officer of Watermark, the San Francisco Bay Area's premier membership organization for executive women. Prior to joining Watermark, Peggy served as international editor-in-chief for "Reader's Digest," editor-in-chief for Sunset Publishing, launch editor for Airbnb, and co-founder/president of Shebooks.2021-03-1520 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewAlvaro Luruena Marquez '24 interviews Pam Aquino '06 for Mercersburg "StoryCorps" (3-11-21)Pam Aquino '06 is an executive assistant at SalesForce and a professional non-profit volunteer. She speaks with Alvaro Luruena Marquez '24 about her Mercersburg experience; her life in New York as a volunteer for Breakthrough Collaborative, Step Up, and TutorMate; and how she views what it means to make a difference. Pam and Alvaro connected through the Mercersburg Intensive course Mercersburg "StoryCorps"—Making a Difference. Learn more about all the Intensive offerings at www.mercersburg.edu/intensive.2021-03-1113 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewTom Flanagan '21 interviews John Martinko '97 for Mercersburg "StoryCorps" (3-11-21)John Martinko '97 is president and managing director of Drexel Hamilton. He speaks with Tom Flanagan '21 about his post-graduate year at Mercersburg, how this prepared him for attending West Point, his service in the United States Army, and how he makes a difference in the lives of disabled service veterans. John and Tom connected through the Mercersburg Intensive course Mercersburg "StoryCorps"—Making a Difference. Learn more about all the Intensive offerings at www.mercersburg.edu/intensive.2021-03-1124 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewAbby Hann '23 interviews Melody Gomez '13 for Mercersburg "StoryCorps" (3-11-21)Melody Gomez '13 is a medical student at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. She speaks with Abby Hann '23 about the start of her medical career, working in hospitals as a medical student during a global pandemic, and how she views what it means to make a difference. Melody and Abby connected through the Mercersburg Intensive course Mercersburg "StoryCorps"—Making a Difference. Learn more about all the Intensive offerings at www.mercersburg.edu/intensive.2021-03-1131 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewCreating "Virtual 'Burg" (2-17-21)What's it been like to produce the "Virtual 'Burg" newsletter? What will happen to "Virtual 'Burg" after spring break? Listen in as Ebube Onwusika '21 and Barry Sato '23, two of the students behind these newsletters, talk about connecting with their fellow students through each issue. And check out a recent issue of "Virtual 'Burg" at http://bit.ly/virtualburg.2021-02-1810 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Rob Porcarelli '87 (2-15-21)February's 'Burg's Eye View podcast features Rob Porcarelli '87, who is a career-long advocate for workplace fairness. Rob is chief legal counsel for Syndio, an HR analytics company that promotes equal pay and employment fairness. Rob previously served as the VP assistant general counsel at Starbucks, where he helped the coffee giant launch a program to employ and support thousands of United States servicemembers.2021-02-1521 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewAn Introduction to Mercersburg "StoryCorps" (2-15-21)In their own words, hear about the experiences of three students who participated in Mercersburg "StoryCorps"—Making a Difference, a Mercersburg Intensive course. This course was an "open exploration of a topic" of the importance of oral history in preserving human connection, as well as introducing the value of listening, developing empathy, and establishing meaningful connections between students and members of the greater Mercersburg Academy community (alumni, parents, local residents, and others). With this school year's theme of "Making a Difference," the course allowed time and space for our students to engage in conversations around issues of social justice, race, eq...2021-02-1506 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewEllie Jornlin '22 interviews Charles Koontz '92 for Mercersburg "StoryCorps" (2-15-21)Charles Koontz '92 is the director of strategy for Ørsted, named the most sustainable company in the world. Charles speaks with upper-middler Ellie Jornlin '22 about his life after Mercersburg and advice for young people as they pursue their paths. Charles and Ellie connected through the Mercersburg Intensive course Mercersburg "StoryCorps"—Making a Difference. Learn more about all the Intensive offerings at https://www.mercersburg.edu/intensive.2021-02-1536 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewFoday Bangura '22 interviews Will Scott '04 for Mercersburg "StoryCorps" (2-15-21)Will Scott '04 is a senior risk manager at Tricon International with extensive knowledge of oil, natural gas, power, petrochemical, dry bulk, and distillates trading. He speaks with Foday Bangura '22 about his postgraduate experience at Mercersburg, attending Dickinson College, and how he views what it means to make a difference. Will and Foday connected through the Mercersburg Intensive course Mercersburg "StoryCorps"—Making a Difference. Learn more about all the Intensive offerings at https://www.mercersburg.edu/intensive.2021-01-2832 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewChapel Reflections (1-24-21)This week's homily comes from Romans 12:3-5. Join Rev. Will Whitmore, school minister and a hymn from James Brinson, school carillonneur and organist each week during the virtual winter term.2021-01-2410 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Denise Edwards '76 (1-21-21)This month's podcast features Dr. Denise Henderson Edwards '76 as she shares her stories and lessons learned from her time at Mercersburg Academy to a college professor and school administrator and how the COVID pandemic is forcing everyone to think differently about education. Podcast music composed by Bryan Morgan '07 and Madi Norris '21.2021-01-2116 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: David Ashton '06 and Kent McGlincy '99 (12-17-20)This month's "Making a Difference" podcast features David Ashton '06 and Kent McGlincy '99. They share stories of their time at Mercersburg and how their current work and service will hopefully shift the way that our society views and values our oldest generations. Podcast music composed by Bryan Morgan '07 and Madi Norris '21.2020-12-1723 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Krysten Nguyen '21 (12-2-20)In our latest student interview for our #MakingADifference podcast, fall communications intern Ebube Onwusika '21 interviews Krysten Nguyen '21 about her activist work. Krysten helped create a student-run Instagram to deliver information on Black Lives Matter to Vietnamese readers in her mother tongue. Read more about Krysten's project here: https://bit.ly/3lzQ2TE2020-12-0211 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Carla Lopez '97 (11-19-20)This month's "Making a Difference" podcast features Carla Lopez '97, whose career as a public health officer has led her across the world serving needy populations. Carla shares her stories of service and tells how her work is evolving. Read more about Carla in this issue of “Mercersburg Academy” magazine: https://bit.ly/3kP36US Podcast music composed by Bryan Morgan '07 and Madi Norris '21.2020-11-1923 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMercersburg Intensive (11-11-2020)Students and faculty are about to embark on the Mercersburg Intensive next week, and in preparation, Julia Stojak Maurer '90, associate head of school for school life; John David Bennett, dean of curricular innovation; and faculty members Kristen Pixler and Will Willis came together to talk about this exciting addition to the 2020-2021 academic calendar.2020-11-1125 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewPerspectives on Voting (11-2-2020)On the eve of this unprecedented election in Unites States history, we asked our students how they are feeling at this moment in time. Dylan Gantt '21 will be voting for the first time, and Saskia Mentor '21 will be following the results closer but is not yet old enough to vote. They share their perspectives with us now.2020-11-0202 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: A School Meeting on Voting with Nancy Abudu '92 and Sam Rodgers '11 (11-1-20)In this special edition of "Making a Difference," Nancy Abudu '92, deputy legal director for the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Voting Rights Practice Group, and Sam Rodgers '11, a candidate for the New York State Senate in November, share their journeys from Mercersburg students to leaders in their communities during a fall school meeting with current Mercersburg students. In a year full of political agendas, we cultivate an environment of civil discourse and inspire one another to embrace the great liberties of our country. This virtual panel discussion is moderated by history faculty member David Bell.2020-11-0242 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewSpooky Stories from the 'Burg (10-31-2020)Is the abandoned 5th floor of Main Hall really haunted? Why does the call bell in the Health Center go off on its own late at night? Listen in as we go in search of spooky Mercersburg stories for our podcast series Mic on the Move. If you have a ghostly encounter to share, please let us know! Happy Halloween!2020-10-3120 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye View2020 Election Roundtable Discussion (10-28-2020)Listen in as students all across the political spectrum talk about how they approach politics and what it is like to engage in respectful conversations at Mercersburg as Election Day draws near. This discussion is moderated by history faculty member Allison Stephens, and student participants include Carina Cole '22, Elizabeth Flaherty '21, Dylan Gantt '21, Clara Getty '21, Avo Reid '22, and Maddy Stang '22.2020-10-2829 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Andy Choi '99 (10-14-20)Each month, Dean of Curricular Innovation John David Bennett hosts a Burg's Eye View podcast featuring a Mercersburg alum who is making a difference and living Mercersburg's mission of leading and serving their community. This month's "Making a Difference" podcast features Dr. Andy Choi '99, an academic cardiologist and associate professor of medicine and radiology at George Washington University. Andy talks about his experience as a Mercersburg student and shares how his work involving artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of heart disease is aiding the fight against the leading cause of death in the U.S. Read more about Andy...2020-10-1523 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewOpening of Fall Term Talk: Katie Titus (9-16-20)Head of School Katie Titus delivered an opening of term talk on Monday, September 14.2020-09-1512 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Dr. Larry Gluck '71 (9-15-20)Each month, Dean of Curricular Innovation John David Bennett hosts a Burg's Eye View podcast featuring a Mercersburg alum who is making a difference and living Mercersburg's mission of leading and serving their community. This month's podcast features Dr. Larry Gluck '71, the medical director of the Cancer Center at the Greenville Hospital System Medical Center in Greenville, South Carolina. In the podcast, Dr. Gluck recounts his time at Mercersburg Academy and talks about his contributions to advancements in oncology, and he'll tell us why he's optimistic that his young grandson will live in a time when succumbing to cancer...2020-09-1528 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewOpening Convocation: Katie Titus (9-15-20)Head of School Katie Titus gives the welcome to this year's Opening Convocation and announces the winners of the Robert H. Michelet '30 Prize and the John H. Culbertson '24 Prize. Read more about this year's convocation at https://www.mercersburg.edu/mufson-gives-convocation-address-start-128th-year2020-09-1507 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye View2020 Convocation Address: Laurie Mufson (9-15-20)Laurie Mufson, director of theatre and the Burgin Center for the Arts, gave this year's Convocation address. Read more at https://www.mercersburg.edu/mufson-gives-convocation-address-start-128th-year2020-09-1517 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Ryan Fay '01 (8-18-20)Each month, Dean of Curricular Innovation John David Bennett hosts a podcast featuring a Mercersburg alum who is making a difference and living Mercersburg's mission of leading and serving their community. This month's featured alum is Ryan Fay '01. On the podcast, Ryan (pictured here at a demonstration in Egypt) shares what inspires him to participate in political activism around the world and about different mentorship programs he is involved with in San Francisco. Podcast music composed by Bryan Morgan '07 and Madi Norris '21.2020-08-1818 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMaking a Difference: Vanessa Anyanso '12 (7-15-20)Each month, Dean of Curricular Innovation John David Bennett P '12, '19, '23 will host a podcast episode featuring a Mercersburg alum who is making a difference and living Mercersburg's mission of leading and serving their community. This month's podcast features Vanessa Anyanso '12, a counseling psychology doctoral student at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. On the podcast, Vanessa explores her time at Mercersburg and her experiences in recent weeks while raising more than $20,000 to fund and deliver supplies in Minneapolis to support the Black Lives Matter protest efforts following the death of George Floyd.2020-07-1524 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewBaccalaureate Address: Jay Bozzi (5-27-20)Jay Bozzi, history department head and MAPS coordinator for Mercersburg Academy, delivers the Baccalaureate address for students participating in this year's 127th Commencement.2020-05-2715 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewCommencement Address: Vincent Rey '06 (5-27-20)Vincent Rey '06 gives the address at Mercersburg Academy's Virtual Commencement ceremony for its graduating Class of 2020 on Saturday, May 23. Rey played nine seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League and was twice nominated for the NFL's prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.2020-05-2709 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewSay Hello to Will Maurer '20 (5-13-20)In our final "Say Hello" podcast episode of the 2019-2020 school year, communications intern Clara Getty '21 interviews Will Maurer '20 about the message he delivered to the student body earlier this year on the topic of bullying and responding with kindness. And now, in our current digital world, how does he recommend approaching social media?2020-05-1307 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewSay Hello to Eliza DuBose '20 (5-6-20)To continue our "Say Hello" podcast series, spring communications intern Clara Getty '21 interviews Eliza DuBose '20 about the story she shared with the school earlier this year and what her message might be if she were to give the talk today. Read more about Eliza at https://bit.ly/2A6GcXB.2020-05-0606 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewSay Hello to Jesse Zhang '20 (4-22-20)Our "Say Hello" podcast series continues with this interview recorded on campus prior to spring break. Carina Cole '22 interviews Jesse Zhang '20 about his passion for photography and what it was like to share that story during a school meeting. Carina originally wrote about Jesse's talk for the student newspaper, the "Mercersburg News," and you can read the story at mercersburgnews.com.2020-04-2207 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewSay Hello to Birdy McDonnell '20 (4-15-20)Our "Say Hello" podcast series continues with this interview recorded on campus prior to spring break. Grace Lewis '20 interviews Birdy McDonnell '20 about her story of coming out as non-binary and what it was like to share that story during a school meeting in the fall. Grace originally wrote about Birdy's talk for the student newspaper the "Mercersburg News," and you can read Grace's story at mercersburgnews.com.2020-04-1505 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMic on the Move: Irving-Marshall Week 2020 (2-27-20)Where did the Irving pig costume come from? What has changed in the Irving-Marshall rivalry over the years? What's it like behind the scenes for our declaimers? Find out all of this and more when Chelsea Seaby Bruno '21 takes our podcast mic on the move in this special Irving-Marshall episode as we prepare for the culminating event: Declamation!2020-02-2715 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewSay Hello to Selina Xue '20 (2-19-20)At the start of this academic year, Head of School Katie Titus invited students to share their personal stories with the campus community during school meetings. One of the students who answered that call was Selina Xue '20. To kick off our new podcast series "Say Hello," Carina Cole '22 interviews Selina about that experience. Carina originally wrote about Selina's talk for the student newspaper the "Mercersburg News," and you can read Carina's story at mercersburgnews.com.2020-02-1912 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewPiloting a New Schedule (2-12-20)As students and faculty returned to the classroom after Long Winter Weekend, they embarked on a new daily schedule. This change is part of a pilot program that grew out of the work of the task forces last May and will continue through the end of February. In order to really understand what this pilot looks like and what the community can expect as a result, Mercersburg faculty members Jennifer Miller Smith '97 (dean of academics) and John David Bennett (dean of curricular innovation) sat down with our podcast mic to explore the topic.2020-02-1206 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewWhat's Irving-Marshall Week All About? (1-30-20)Mercersburg's famous Irving-Marshall Week is February 23-27, but what does that mean? And how do you prepare? To answer these questions, we sat down with Annaliesse Cantera '20, president of the Marshall Literary Society, and Addie Jenkins '20, president of the Irving Literary Society, to find out just what to expect. Go Marshall! Go Irving!2020-01-3009 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewEarly-Decision Season in College Counseling (12-11-19)Many of our seniors applied to at least one college through early decision, early action, or rolling deadlines, and at this time of year, those college decisions are beginning to come in. John David Bennett, dean of curricular innovation, recently sat down with Michael Conklin, director of college counseling, and Susan Rahauser, director of counseling services, to talk about what this time of year can mean for both parents and students.2019-12-1118 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewMic on the Move: Feeling Thankful (11-20-19)For our Thanksgiving episode, we took our podcast mic on the move and asked everyone we met one question: What are you thankful for?2019-11-2010 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewCheck Out Our Exam Tips (11-13-19)In just a few days, Mercersburg students will take on fall-term exams. Whether this is a student's first week of exams at Mercersburg or they feel like test-taking pros, it's always a good idea to brush up on how best to prepare. And for parents, how can they help during this time? Four student leaders on campus (Lian Wang '21, Julia Borger '20, Clara Getty '21, and Shannon Fan '20) offer some first-hand advice on how to tackle this challenging week.2019-11-1314 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewLet's Chat About College Counseling (10-23-19)Leah Rockwell '97, dean of experiential programming, talks with Mike Conklin, Mercersburg's new director of college counseling, about his vision for the office and what parents should know about the college search.2019-10-2315 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye View"Our Town" Talk (10-9-19)Eliza DuBose '20, Paige Cromwell '20, and Dylan Dowling '21, three of the cast members in Stony Batter's upcoming performance of Our Town, talk with faculty member and director Laurie Mufson about the play.2019-10-0912 minBurg\'s Eye ViewBurg's Eye ViewDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (9-10-19)Aba Sankah '20, president of the Student Council, interviews Chris Howes, assistant head of school for student life and culture, about Mercersburg's theme of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and what it means for the year ahead.2019-09-1008 min