Based in Sydney, Australia, Foundry is a blog by Rebecca Thao. Her posts explore modern architecture through photos and quotes by influential architects, engineers, and artists.
Since 1893
Great Community Spirit
Janiece Oblak of Swarthmore wrote to The Swarthmorean that she was very impressed to see a business man like Jason Kilpatrick doing “community service.” Mr. Kilpatrick and his son Luke were picking up litter in the Borough of Swarthmore on Tuesday morning, October 5. Apparently the fact that October 5 was National “Do Something Nice Day” was only a happy coincidence, as this is the second time in a week that Mr Kilpatrick has been spotted “de-littering” the streets of the borough. Great community spirit and an example to all of us, as well as to his son.
Welcome Ruby Jean
Frances Sheehan and Rick Gelman of Swarthmore are thrilled to announce the arrival of their second granddaughter on September 24. Ruby Jean joins her big sister Maya Rose and parents Julia and Marcus Barr of South Philadelphia and SHHS Class of ’07. Proud paternal grandparents are Barbara and Michael Barr of Wallingford.
Girl Scouts Run Kids' Activity Tent
On September 25, local Cadette Girl Scout Troop 50220 ran the kids’ activity tent at the weekly Swarthmore Farmers Market. 8th grade Troop members Kathleen Kelly, Keegan and Sadie Mansor, Sophie Jackson, Nora Schmutz, Maisie Strachan, and I planned and led the activities. Did you know the first Girl Scout uniform was blue? Kids had a great time answering the trivia, making bracelets, using sidewalk chalk, and getting their faces painted with the Mexican Flag to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. After so much social distancing, it was especially nice to be with my friends, bringing smiles to lots of little kids. Our troop, led by Jen Armstrong and Kathleen Davis, participates in many local activities that support our community.
