Events
Friday, May 3
3:00 p.m. The PC Experience
Penn Charter Campus
All OPCs are welcome to visit campus to view the All-School Art Show, take a campus tour and cheer on Quaker athletics.
3:45 p.m. Athletics Events Begin
Penn Charter athletic fields
Visit the Penn Charter Athletics webpage for the most up-to-date game schedules.
5:30 p.m. 131st OPC Weekend Awards Ceremony
Meeting Room
Presentation of the David P. Montgomery OPC ’64 Alumni Award of Merit, Honorary 1689 diplomas; OPC ’74 50th Reunion recognition; and remarks from Head of School Karen Warren Coleman.
6:30 p.m. OPC Weekend Reception
Timmons House
Join us for a cocktail reception and celebrate with old friends.
Complimentary for Loyal Guard OPC ’74 and prior, Hon. 1689 and retired/current faculty and staff.
Saturday, May 4
11:00 a.m. Varsity Baseball Game
Ralph F. Palaia Baseball Field
Visit the Penn Charter Athletics webpage for the most up-to-date game schedules.
12:00 p.m. OPCs of Color Brunch
Lyons Room
Hosted in partnership with Penn Charter's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Enjoy a catered brunch, catch up on the latest developments at the school and reconnect with fellow alumni.
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. All-School Art Show
Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts
VIEWPOINTS, the All-School Art Show, will feature work from Lower and Middle School students and Upper School Visual Arts & Design students.
Award Recipients
David P. Montgomery OPC '64 Alumni Award of Merit
“To a graduate of the William Penn Charter School whose character and outstanding achievement have reflected lasting credit upon this old school.”Recipient: Craig J. Sabatino OPC ’74
Craig J. Sabatino (“Sab”) cofounded INTECH Construction, a company he built with business partner Will Schwartz in 1986. Sabatino is now chairman emeritus of INTECH and continues to play an active role within the company.
Twice recognized as the Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year,” Sabatino serves as a board member of several organizations in Philadelphia and has received numerous awards, including the Greater Philadelphia Chapter UNICO National Community Leadership Award in 2002; the Key “D” Award from Drexel Evening College Alumni in 2004; the Irick Drexel Medal in 2006; the Boy Scouts' “Good Scout” in 2008; the Joseph L. Vetter Award from Goodwin College of Professional Studies in 2012; the Bishop John McCort Award from the West Catholic Alumni Association in 2016; Drexel University's Drexel 100 in 2017; and the SADV Industry Achievement Award in 2024.
Sabatino's contributions to Penn Charter and the greater Philadelphia community have been transformative. Under his leadership, INTECH has been a major building partner throughout the modern history of Penn Charter's East Falls campus. From INTECH’s first project of renovating locker rooms into new art classrooms to the Richard B. Fisher OPC '53 Middle School, the William A. Graham IV OPC '58 Athletics & Wellness Center, Palaia Field, Maguire Field, Perrott Field, the Kline & Specter Squash Center, and the future Richard A. Balderston OPC '69 Lower School, Sabatino has partnered with Penn Charter to help shape the school’s Academic Village. He has also continually collaborated with Penn Charter to provide internships and employment opportunities for students and OPCs, as well as hands-on learning experiences for students in all grades during INTECH’s campus building projects. Sabatino’s active engagement in the PC community underscores his commitment to the school and its future.
Honorary 1689 Diplomas
“Given to a member of the Penn Charter community who has shown extraordinary commitment to the school by demonstrating pride and excellence in the performance of their duties and by consistently providing encouragement and support to the student body.”
Recipients: Chris J. Burnett and Sandy L. Carpino