​Village Lutheran Church & The Chapel School Dedicate Flagpole

Bronxville, NY- On Thursday, November 9th Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School dedicated their newly installed Flagpole on the front of their campus, named “The Veterans Memorial Flagpole” in honor of US Veterans and their families. The flag and flagpole were a gift from the Bennett Family, long-time members of the church and school community, and The Chapel School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). A brief dedication ceremony, shepherded by Early Childhood Director, Michelle Tween, was held on the great porch in anticipation of Veterans Day 2017. The flagpole was officially dedicated by Senior Pastor Robert Hartwell, and the civic-minded ceremony included remarks from Principal Michael Schultz and a prayer by Associate Pastor Scott Geminn. Middle school members of The Chapel School Select Choir sang the national anthem and Student Council Co-Chair Megan Burich led the attendees in pledging allegiance to the flag. Leaders from the local community including, Mr. Tony Colavita, Eastchester Town Supervisor, Mayor Mary Marvin of Bronxville and Mayor Steve Ecklond of Tuckahoe, attended the service and gave a brief welcome to those in attendance. Supervisor Colavita stated “The flag is a symbol of hope and unity. “This flagpole is a wonderful enhancement not only for us but for the community as well as it serves as a beautiful tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to ensure the safety and freedom of our own,” stated Mrs. Adrienne Stewart, President of The Chapel School’s PTO. “We would like to express our immense gratitude to Eric and Linda Bennett for your vision and generosity for this majestic gift to our community.”

Village Lutheran Church & The Chapel School is located at 172 White Plains Road in the Village of Bronxville, across from Concordia College. For more information about The Chapel School, please call 914-337-3202 or visit the website at www.thechapelschool.org. The Chapel School was voted Westchester Magazine’s “Best Private School 2016” and “Best Preschool 2014 & 2016, 2017”