THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

5:00 P.M.Alumni Memorial Chapel ofSt. Cornelius the Centurion

Opening Day &Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies

Alma MaterHail, Alma Mater, dear.

High wave thy colors clear;Thee we shall e’er revere

All through the years.

Let Courage be our stand.Honor our guiding hand,

Conquer throughout the landValley Forge for thee.

Lead us with beacon bright.Guide our steps firm and right

So we may always fight,Buff and blue for thee.

When our last taps are playedMay thou be not dismayed.We pray as once He prayed,

Valley Forge for thee.Music by William Tumbleston

Words by Dorothy Rutter Dyroff

The Mission of Valley Forge Military Academy & College

To educate cadets, within an academic and military environment to be fully prepared for their responsibilities as citizen leaders who are mentally alert, sound in body, considerate of others and possessed of the highest sense

of duty, honor, loyalty and courage.

To foster the love of God and country, high moral standards and strong character traits that will make all a credit to

themselves, their families, their alma mater, their country, and their God.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEAs a leadership institute, Valley Forge seeks to educate, train, and equip students for excellence in college and future career success through a values-based, rigorous academic curriculum, focused on

critical thinking, problem solving, and professionalism.

PERSONAL MOTIVATIONOur academic structure and military model elicits each individual’s

innate drive and tenacity. By achieving personal goals, young people gain self-confidence and the desire for continued success.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENTPersonal accountability, responsibility, ethical behavior, spiritual

values, and service to community and country instill all with a moral compass to prepare them to face life’s challenges.

LEADERSHIPBy placing youth in decision-making positions of authority, Valley Forge outfits them with the democratic and managerial skills they

need to be responsible citizen leaders.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTValley Forge strives to improve the health, self-confidence, and

physical abilities of every person through an integrated program of physical education and athletic competition.

CORNERSTONES5SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1928 AN EDUCATION AT VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY & COLLEGE

IS BUILT UPON THE FOLLOWING:

Located at the northwest corner of the Main Area, the Chapel is situated on the highest point of the grounds. Its graceful spire

reaches 110 feet heavenward and its carillon can be heard for a distance of five miles. A profound tribute to the cadets of Valley Forge who gave their lives for their country, the Chapel features

a great deal of ecclesiastical ware generously donated by families and friends in honor or in memory of loved ones. Such ware

includes the altar, organ, baptismal font, pews, and stained-glass windows. As the Chapel neared completion in 1951, President

Harry S. Truman presented the cornerstone from the White House to the school. Valley Forge Military Academy & College (VFMAC)

is nonsectarian and the Corps of Cadets includes all faiths. Weekly Chapel service is typically held on Sunday during the school year

at 11:00 A.M. Speakers at Sunday Chapel include prominent clergymen of different faiths, recognized leaders in the fields of

business, education, national affairs, and, on occasion, members of VFMAC faculty and administrative staff.

Alumni Memorial Chapel ofSt. Cornelius the Centurion

An Invitation...The first official function hosted by Col John C. Church, Jr., USMCR

and Mrs. Mary Kay Church in “Crossed Sabres” (the President’s official residence) is a reception for members of the Society of the Golden

Sword on Friday, September 30, as part of Recognition Weekend. Those who join the Society in the coming weeks are invited to attend the

September 30 reception.

Securing Valley Forge’s FutureAs Colonel Church assumes the Presidency of Valley Forge Military

Academy and College, he graciously invites you to join him in providing today’s youth with the brightest future possible. “This is not a challenge I can take on alone. It is the ultimate team assignment, and a challenge in which we will need the support of alumni, parents, and friends – as

volunteers, promoters of the Forge, and as donors.”

While gifts of any amount are important and demonstrate a commitment to The Forge, it is the larger, annual gifts that have greatest

impact. Annual Golden Sword membership begins at the $1,000 leadership level, and through the Forge Fund they are used to meet our most pressing needs including scholarships and academic and

technology infrastructure.

To Join Today Please Speak With:Doug Hasbrouck dhasbrouck@vfmac.edu 610-989-1342 Anna Lewicky alewicky@vfmac.edu 610-989-1330

89th CORPS OF CADETS

Arrival of Official Party and Procession of Faculty and StaffPlease remain standing for the Invocation

Invocation, Moment of Silence & TAPS:Please be seated

Reading of Opening Day Order

Excellence is an Art:

The Growth of Character:

Welcoming Remarks:

Inauguration:

President’s Address:

Convocation Address:

Presentation of American Flag to First Captain

Presentation of the ColorsPlease stand and join us in singing the National Anthem and the Alma Mater (printed on the back cover of the program)

Retreat

Benediction:

Departure of Official Party and Recession of Faculty and StaffDeparture of 89th Corps of Cadets

Please be seated while the cadets depart the Chapel

Guests are invited for a reception immediately following the ceremony in Eisenhower Hall.

CAPT Gerald L. Hale, USCG (Ret.)Chaplain, Director of Character Education

Mrs. Sandra R. Young, M.Ed.Head of School, Valley Forge Military Academy

Ms. Maureen Malone, MLISDean, Valley Forge Military College

COL Gerard P. Tertychny, Ed.D., USA (Ret.)Commandant of Cadets

Mr. John English ’91Chairman, Board of Trustees

Col John C. Church, Jr., USMCRPresident, Valley Forge Military Academy & College

Clifford L. Stanley, Ed.D.

CAPT Gerald L. Hale, USCG (Ret.)

Colonel Church is the commanding officer of 3D Civil Affairs Group in Great Lakes, Ill. He enlisted in the Navy from Detroit and served as a deck seaman and hospital corpsman assigned to the Marines. He attended the U. S. Naval Academy Preparatory School before reporting to Annapolis. As a combat engineer officer, Colonel Church served in Somalia, Mogadishu, and later commanded Company C, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion in Lynchburg, Virginia, from where he led a

deployment to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. With 4th Civil Affairs Group, Colonel Church served in Kosovo, completed two tours of duty in Iraq, served in Afghanistan, and taught Civil Affairs to soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia.

Before assuming the presidency Colonel Church was an Assistant Professor at Immaculata University. He previously taught at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the U. S. Naval War College, George Mason University, Holy Family University, and Rosemont College. Colonel Church is a doctoral student in Mass Media and Communication at Temple University. He has earned an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U. S. Naval War College, an M.A. in Communication Journalism and Public Affairs from the American University in Washington, D.C. and a B.S. in Political Science from the U.S. Naval Academy. His personal decorations include: the Meritorious Service Medal with two Gold Stars, the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two Gold Stars, the Army Commendation Medal, the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon.

Colonel Church and his bride, Mary Kay, a retired Marine major, are the proud parents of John Carl Church, III (11), Travis Joseph Church (9), and twins Harper and Claire (7). He is the son of Colonel John C. Church, Sr., USMC (Ret.) and Mrs. Rachel Church, of Clinton Township, Michigan.

Col John C. Church, Jr., USMCRPresident, Valley Forge Military Academy & College

Dr. Clifford L. Stanley is the CEO of the EGA Group, which is a company that provides executive coaching to individuals and organizations in the government and private sectors.Before assuming his current position, Dr. Stanley was sworn in as the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness on February 16, 2010. He served as the senior policy advisor to the Secretary of Defense on recruitment, career development, pay and benefits for 1.4 million active duty military personnel, 1.3 million Guard and Reserve personnel, 680,000 DoD civilians, and was responsible for overseeing the overall state of military readiness.Prior to assuming his position as the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Dr. Stanley was President of Scholarship America, the nation’s largest nonprofit, private-sector scholarship organization. He also served on the senior leadership team of the University of Pennsylvania as the Executive Vice President. In that capacity, he was responsible to the president for the non-academic functions of the university, such as business, finance, facilities maintenance, and campus security.Secretary Stanley, a retired United States Marine Corps infantry officer, served 33 years in uniform, retiring as a Major General. His last position was as the Deputy Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia. Additionally, he served as the Marine Corps Principal Representative to the Joint Requirements Board which supported the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in carrying out his responsibilities.Other leadership positions included: Commanding General, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twenty-nine Palms, CA; Director of Public Affairs, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington DC; Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, (Manpower Plans & Policy); Commanding Officer, 1st Marine Regiment, Desk Officer in the Office of the Assistant Secretary Of Defense, East Asia and Pacific Region; Advisor to the Secretary of Defense on POW/MIA Affairs; Special Assistant and Marine Corps Aide for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy; and instructor at the US Naval Academy. Secretary Stanley was also a White House Fellow where he served as Special Assistant to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Dr. Stanley is a graduate of South Carolina State University. He received his Master of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University, graduating with honors. His formal military education includes Amphibious Warfare School, the Naval War College, Honor Graduate of Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and National War College. Dr. Stanley earned his Doctorate Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and holds honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from South Carolina State University and Spalding University. Additionally, he holds a Doctor of Science, honoris causa, from The Medical University of South Carolina and honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Stillman College.Stanley’s military honors include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. His civilian awards include receiving the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (N.A.A.C.P.) Meritorious Service Award, the N.A.A.C.P. Roy Wilkins Award, and the American Legion Award for Inspirational Leadership.Stanley and his wife, Rosalyn Hill Stanley, have one daughter: U.S. Navy Commander Angela Yvonne Stanley.

Dr. Clifford L. Stanley, Major General, USMC (Ret.)