John "Jack" Kistler II Passes Away
On March 21, we lost a longtime advocate of Church Farm School - John "Jack" Kistler II, former teacher and principal, father to current teacher John Kistler and father-in-law to current teacher Art Smith.
Jack started his career at Church Farm School in 1968 as a math teacher after working at his alma mater, Episcopal Academy. During his 26-year tenure, he served as English and math teacher, principal, athletic director, admission director and academic director. In a recent interview, Jack said, "The kids at Episcopal had everything and knew everything. These kids had nothing. I felt I could do so much more here."
"Jack was a stalwart servant of CFS. Few souls will have had as much impact on the success of this mission as Jack and while we mourn his passing we also give thanks to God for having the benefit of his friendship and devoted service to all we care to uphold in our own generation. Our work today is honorable and noble because he helped make it so." - The Reverend Edmund K. Sherrill II, Head of School
Services for Jack Kistler
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in The Chapel of the Atonement, Church Farm School in Exton, PA 19341 with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the “Church Farm School Angel Fund”, 1001 E. Lincoln Hwy, Exton, PA 19341.
Church Farm School | 1001 E. Lincoln Hwy. | Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
Phone: 610.363.7500 | Fax: 610.363.5367 | Admissions: [email protected]
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Phone: 610.363.7500 | Fax: 610.363.5367 | Admissions: [email protected]
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The Church Farm School is an independent boarding and day school for boys in grades 9-12 located in Exton, PA. Founded in 1918 to provide an excellent education to young men from limited means, Church Farm School now serves boys from a range of socio-economic circumstances who are seeking an extraordinary educational opportunity. The school offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum and an exceptional level of personal attention, with class sizes averaging between just 7 and 12 students.
