The 2023-24 Guilford ABC scholars quickly embraced pickleball on arrival for school. From left to right: Jazhira (Jazzy), Tamojah, Andrea, Kyra, Jasmine, and Irene.
FROM CO-PRESIDENT JUDY WRIGHT
School has been in session for a month and it’s autumn in Guilford. The trees are beginning to change color and when I drive around town, I notice pumpkins and mums in front of houses. When the ABC house was packed up in June, we sent our two seniors off to start their adventures at college – Janelle to Muhlenberg College and Kilee to Boston University. In September we welcomed 2 ninth grade students – Irene and Jazhira. We’ve kept them busy meeting many new people and they’ve adjusted well.
Our current house includes 2 seniors, 2 sophomores and 2 freshmen. Supporting them are our after-school tutor, Sharon, and college intern, Kaylene. We are extremely fortunate to have our wonderful Resident Director, Lynn Prendergast. It’s a busy household and we appreciate everyone’s contributions.
After nearly 10 years on the board, our ABC nurse, Regina Demitrack, is transitioning to semi-retirement. Our immense thanks to Regina – she positively touched so many lives of our students. We are happy to welcome nurse practitioner Danielle Morgan as our new health consultant.
This year we plan to develop a wellness program for our scholars and so far, they’ve tried a yoga class and pickleball. We hope to continue with both activities and include more as time permits.
In July the AC malfunctioned and we suffered water damage starting in the attic and going through the second floor all the way to the study room on the first floor. It was a long process getting repairs made, and thanks to our House and Grounds super stars, Ann Street and Mike Hryb , the job was completed the day before our scholars moved back!
Believe it or not, the student recruitment process has already begun for next year. As our current 12th graders graduate in June we will hope to invite 2 9th graders to join our program.
Thank you for your continued support for Guilford ABC as we approach the 50 year milestone in 2024!