Students from the Easton English School at Trinity Cathedral enjoyed a free scenic river cruise aboard the iconic Patriot on June 11, thanks to the generosity of Robin and John Marrah, owners of the iconic replica of a 1930s steam ferry.
The Marrahs provided 60 complimentary Patriot Cruise tickets to the students and their families in support of Easton’s new school, which offers free,once-a-week English language classes at Trinity Cathedral.
“We are so grateful to Robin and John Marrah for making this event a real day to remember for our students,” said Angeline Sturgis, an English language instructor and co-founder of the school. The Marrahs are also generous supporters of the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center, which works closely with Trinity’s new program. Upon learning of the new school, the Marrahs reached out to Sturgis to offer the cruise tickets.
Photo courtesy of Angeline Sturgis, co-founder of the Easton English School at Trinity Cathedral.
It was a beautiful afternoon and a thrilling day for many people who had never had a chance to enjoy the benefits of living on the Chesapeake Bay. The Patriot, a large ferryboat with a snack bar, outdoor deck and air-conditioned seating inside, cruised along the Miles River and Chesapeake Bay shoreline for more than an hour, offering spectacular views of St. Michaels and nearby waterways.
The Easton English School at Trinity Cathedral opened its doors in October of 2022. Rolling admission allows for participants to join any time. The free classes, held every Wednesday from 7pm – 8:30, are designed to teach English in an open, relevant, and fun atmosphere. Small groups allow for individual needs. Text 908-963-3999 for enrollment.
Robin Stricoff says
What a lovely story of generosity, kindness and community compassion toward others.
sandra casey-martus says
It has been my great joy to have been “in on the ground floor” of Trinity Cathedral’s emerging program offering accessible English Language classes to highly motivated students in Talbot County. Trinity’s curriculum effectively augments similar local programs filling a “niche” by embracing a schedule tailored to working families with young children. It is heart warming to see how caring communities can recognize needs and respond appropriately.
Islam Berkemajuan says
Thanks, helped me so much!
Bethany Seward says
Such a nice thing to do!