Date: July 26, 2021
This coming week, we will have the privilege of welcoming to VTS an extraordinary incoming class of 47 new full-time students, hailing from 24 dioceses across the USA and three countries (Israel, Kenya, and Taiwan). After months of discerning, applying, waiting, reading, packing, and moving, these 31 Master in Divinity, six Master of Arts, four Anglican Studies, one Diploma in Theology, and five Pathway to Ministry students are finally ready to begin their VTS adventure. We know you will give them all a warm welcome.
With the arrival of our incoming class also comes the opportunity for all students to return to a life of relative “normalcy” following seventeen months of COVID restrictions. In-person worship, classes, and meals in Coffield Refectory will allow the community to gather once again as a whole and to make full use of the newly renovated facilities around campus.
This year, we also have an amazing group of students serving as proctors: Billy Adams ’22, Lara Case ’22, Jimmy Pickett ’23, and Gavin Tomlin ’23 are heading up the residence halls, while Amanda Dosher, Suzanne Hood, and Chris Micklewright are covering the apartments. In addition, Mike Gumulauskas ’22 will be serving in an official capacity as the international student proctor to assist our three international students with navigating the challenges they will face while acclimating to life at VTS. This stellar lineup of student leaders will work closely with me (now the Director of Admissions and Student Housing) to keep things running smoothly for residents.
I look forward to seeing you all in person soon!
Derek Greten-Harrison
Director of Admissions and Student Housing