- News Archive
Hints of blue and green scattered throughout the Keenan Events Center may not strike most people as significant or something worth acknowledging. For attendees of the Heathwood Hall Alumni Celebration Hour, however, those same colors are reminiscent of the formative and unforgettable years spent at the beloved Episcopal school as a student, parent, grandparent, faculty member, or friend.
On July 22nd, guests were able to come together to reflect on their shared and personal memories of their time at Heathwood Hall, whether they graduated in 1965 or 2005. The event was especially important to residents of Still Hopes, so many of whom learned or taught there themselves. Some even proudly represented their ties to the Highlander family by donning branded t-shirts or pins displaying the faces of loved ones who were student-athletes.
Appreciation that Spans Generations
Head of School, Chris Hinchey, put the love and dedication that members of the community feel into words as he addressed visitors and Still Hopes residents. As he presented, he spoke about his unlikely journey from his longstanding educational career in Connecticut to new horizons in Columbia, South Carolina. From the moment of arrival at Heathwood, Hinchey experienced an overwhelming sense that he had entered into a special place. Today, his own children echo this sentiment as they continue to pursue their own educational endeavors at the school.
A Bridge Between Past and Present
While many items within the Keenan Center showcased the Heathwood Hall name and logo, none of them stood out quite like the framed, white t-shirt complete with blue "Heathwood Hall Episcopal School" text and an illustration of the original Heath Mansion. While the mansion was torn down in 1975, this small piece of the school's history from 1972, donated by the David F. Ford II Family, is cherished by just about anyone who knows the rich beginnings and history of the school. The shirt itself is a symbolic reminder of how much things change while also staying the same. Although Heathwood has seen decades of classes come through its halls, countless members of those classes have been able to meet up in places like Still Hopes to reminisce about a place that Highlanders of all ages call a second home.
About Guest Writer, Kylie Walker:
Kylie Walker is a senior English major and Government/Law minor at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. This summer, she is interning with the Still Hopes Communications Department.