Class of 2009 Alumni Return to Talk with Seniors
On Wednesday morning, January 6, Fr. Shea welcomed several members from theClass of 2009, as they returned to Devon Prep to talk with the senior class.
Barry Mulhern'72, President of the Alumni Association, was the Moderator for this Young Alumni presentation. The guest speakers were Andrew Bellwoar (Penn State), Ben Limoges (Tufts), and Neil Moerman (Albright). Barry led the college freshman through a series of questions about their individual experiences during their first semester in college.
Andrew Bellwoar talked about the pros and cons of attending a major university (42,000 students). He mentioned having a few classes of more than 300 students and a freshman dormitory near the edge of campus. Ben Limoges focused on the availability of smaller classes (45) and easy access to professors, advisors, and the health care facilities. Neil Moerman spoke about participating in interscholastic athletics and the advantage of meeting and making new friends immediately through an athletic program.
On the topic of selecting the college of one's choice, they all agreed that the majority of students, after visiting a campus, are able to tell when a particular school is the right fit. Andrew enjoys the variety of a large university, Ben prefers the class size and selection of a smaller college, and Neil is happy to have the opportunity to play intercollegiate basketball.