Bill Diller '59, a 2009 recipient of the Alumni Service Award (seated, second from right).

Whitty Ransome '63 (right) with Head of School Larry Van Meter '68, receives the 2008 Alice Stokes Paul 1901 Merit Award.

Warren Nelson '58 (left), 2008 recipient of the Alumni Service Award, with Alumni Association co-clerk Janet Sawyer Thomas '67.

The Alumni Association Service Award and Alice Paul Merit Award are two of the highest honors that the Alumni Association of Moorestown Friends School can bestow.  In addition, a new Young Alumni Award has just been recently established.  Thousands of students have attended MFS and have pursued careers in all walks of life.  It is only fitting and proper that we recognize individuals who have used their talents to serve the school, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the community or to their professional fields while maintaining a close connection with Moorestown Friends School.  In appreciation of the broad constituencies represented by the Alumni Association, on occasion these awards may be presented to an honorary alumnus, perhaps a member of the faculty, a parent, a School Committee member or other distinguished individual.

The Alumni Association Service Award
A nominee shall be one who, through unselfish interest, loyalty or personal commitment, has enhanced the quality of life in the Moorestown Friends School community.  The nominee should also be currently involved with the school through volunteer work, contributions or other ways.

Past Recipients of the Service Award: 

The Alice Paul Merit Award
One or more of the following criteria should be present in the profiles of nominees:

• An individual who exemplifies the best qualities of MFS, including honesty, integrity, fairness, a commitment to serve others, and a dedication to equality and justice.
• One who uses his or her education from MFS or affiliation with MFS and gives of himself or herself to make the world a better place.
• One who has achieved a standard of excellence in one’s chosen endeavor or field.
• One who has made significant contributions to his or her community, whether it is Moorestown or the community in which he or she lives.
  

*deceased

Past Recipients of The Alice Paul Merit Award

The Young Alumni Award (established 2005-06)

In addition, from time to time the Alumni Association Awards Subcommittee may present a Young Alumni Award.  As a community, we feel it is important to recognize the achievements of our young alumni.  It is through the achievements, leadership and commitment of alumni in their early years that the Moorestown Friends School’s tradition of excellence will continue.

This award may be made to a recent Moorestown Friends School graduate on or before the Tenth Reunion, who has distinguished him/herself either through meritorious achievement in the early years of his/her career, or through exceptional service to the community or to the school.  The recipient of this award will have demonstrated commitment to the values and spirit of Moorestown Friends School after graduation by one or more of the following:

• Pursuing unique and rigorous academic, artistic or athletic challenges.
• Leading their surrounding community or business in keeping with traditional Quaker values.
• Providing exemplary service to the School or to their community-at-large.

Eligible recipients must have been active members of the Moorestown Friends School community during his/her high school years.  This award will be given only when the meritorious action of a recent graduate warrants celebration and recognition.

Past Recipients of The Young Alumni Award

2006: Sarah Adelman, Class of 1996
2009: Brian Weaver, Class of 1999
2010: Meruka Gupta Hazari, Class of 2000

Sarah Adelman, 2006 recipient of the Youn Alumni Award

Nomination Process
Any member of the Moorestown Friends School community may nominate an alumnus or alumna or honorary alumnus or alumna for the Alumni Service Award, the Alumni Merit Award or the Young Alumni Award.  A committee appointed by the Clerk of the Alumni Association and the Head of School will review the nominations.  To nominate an individual for awards, please complete the nomination form by clicking here.  The awards are presented at the Dinner Among Friends on Alumni Weekend.