E-Newsletter of Asbury First
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Organ Screens are Installed!
July 1, 2020
Photos by Chuck Hanrahan and Sarah Brubaker
Here are a few screen grabs from the many virtual meetings we have had as a church during these isolating times.
The beautiful new organ screens are now fully fitted in the chancel. Documentation in the archives suggest that the organ grilles were part of the original church plans, but were likely cut and replaced with curtains due to cost.
By Chuck Hanrahan and David Strong
Our beautiful new organ screens were designed by John Page of Bero Architecture, in consultation with a group of Asbury First members. John has worked with Asbury First for many years on several church projects. The screens were carved and manufactured by Carver Creek Woodworks in Bloomfield, NY. The oak woodwork in our sanctuary served as the inspiration for the shape and color of the carvings. The cross-hatch portion is painted metal, and there is a black scrim behind that. (continued on next page) Documentation in the archives suggest that organ grilles were part of the original church plans (as was air conditioning, among other items). An extensive acoustical analysis was completed to ensure that the design and materials would not only meet our aesthetic requirements but, as importantly, would not have a negative impact on the sound of the organ. The screens were created as individual units (each one is half of one organ archway), and delivered to our campus. The Carver Creek team constructed a scaffold on each side of the chancel, then attached an aluminum framework to the stone. After the old organ curtains were removed, the screens were lifted via scissors lift up to the scaffolding, and moved into place by hand. They were then attached to the frames. The process took one week on each side of the chancel. Replacing the curtains has been discussed for at least 30 years. We are grateful for funding from anonymous donors and the Mary Swett bequest, which made it possible to finally realize our dream of having grille work cover the organ chambers.
Clockwise: The progression of work on the installing the new organ grilles took two weeks.
COMMUNITY
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! HIGH SCHOOL
Trey Thomas Alaimo Fairport High School Will attend Monroe Community College Trey was an honor roll student through his high school years, and received a football scholar athlete award after one season on the varsity team this past fall. Clark David Benham Honeoye Fall Lima High School Clark is pursuing a career as outdoor adventure sports instructor specializing in whitewater kayaking. Currently works at Lock 32 Whitewater Park, 10-year member of 4-H and current Rush Fireman Explorers. Other activities include rock climbing, mountain biking and snowboarding. Gifford Campbell The Allendale Columbia School Will attend St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York in the Fall. Three sport athlete at Allendale Columbia —soccer, basketball and track. Team captain of the soccer and basketball teams. Received the Robert J. Moore Excellence in Sports Award. Cameron Cannioto Fairport High School Will attend SUNY Potsdam — Crane School of Music for Percussion Performance Anna Clark The Harley School Will attend University of Toronto, U.C., with a focus on humanities and global policy White Key Award Winner (<100 hours of community service) and the foreign language scholarship, Capstone Project on Housing Policy in Rochester, NY. Owen Cole Eastridge Highschool Will attend Monroe Community College for my paramedic And I have received a 3-season athlete trophy and the Harry Karpinski scholarship Elias Alejandro Colon Greece Arcadia High School Will attend Monroe Community College Owen Hankinson Pittsford Sutherland High School Will attend University of Dayton Member of Business and Marketing Honor Society of New York State Jack B. Taylor McQuaid Jesuit High School Will attend Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston in the fall Honors—Silent Knight Award, Excellence in Theatre Award, High Honors Jessica Schwartz Naples High School Will attend Mount Holyoke College to study Politics and Gender Studies Honors — National Honor Society She was involved in Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Choir, Treble Choir, school and church musicals, Class Officer and Student Council, Environmental Club. Payton Shafer Irondequoit High School Will attend Clarkson University for Computer Science Madison White Rush-Henrietta High School Will attend Keuka College for Childhood Education with Special Education and a concentration in ASL as well as play Women's Golf John Holland Colin Leanhouts Joe Price Chase Wiant
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Melissa Bohrer St. John Fisher College Masters Degree in Library Media Honors: Distinguished Library Media Award for my program. Plans: In the fall, I will begin my second year as the teacher librarian at Ivan Green Primary School. Spencer Cole Marywood University Major in music therapy and minor in psychology Plans: An internship in music therapy Elliott Lawrence Roberts Wesleyan College Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Global Honors Program Plans: I’m still in contact in Skye Farm and might be able to join their staff this summer. Megan A. Ormsbee Princeton University Degree in Anthropology and a Certificate (or minor) in Vocal Performance Plans: Megan will be focusing her energies on finding a job in this crazy time. Hannah Smith Syracuse University Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Spanish Literature and Language & Secondary Education Plans: Teaching and completing a masters degree! Luke Robbins Case Western Reserve University Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Astronomy and Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Origins Sciences with a minor in Physics Honors: Summa cum laude, completed Euroscholar program conducting research in astronomy lab in Munich Plans: Luke will be an Americorps employee next year supporting science education and enrichment in Buffalo City schools. He plans to pursue a doctoral degree in Astronomy afterwards. Taylor Wainwright Penn State University Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Spanish Plans: In taking a gap year, I will be working to gain experience and make connections in preparing to apply for Physician Assistant (PA) school. My further plans include PA school in 2021. Brooke Norine Weber Georgia Tech Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering Plans: Working at Boeing at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Chris VanGorder
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! HIGHER EDUCATION