Author’s roots and writings honed at Radnor High

Remember when going to school was your “job?” Homework, tests, essays and getting ready for SATs were not only of the utmost importance, but could determine one’s future endeavors at a university or for a job. Fast forward to 2017 and learn about an organization that’s been providing a different take on educational and recreational learning opportunities that are aimed at adults, for nearly 80 years. It’s Main Line School Night (MLSN) that gets high grades for keeping students matriculating for life in many unique ways.

A sold-out lecture, recently held at Cabrini College’s Woodcrest Mansion, was another great reminder of just how important MLSN’s presence is and has been for this community. The occasion being celebrated was the return to these environs of an educated author, screen play producer and now “Manhattenite,” Todd Komarnicki. Attendees were not only anxious to hear about the local boy who’d succeeded at his craft, but also to get a gander at the one time home of Campbell Soup founder John Dorrance where the function was held.

Emceed by event sponsor Kevin Nolan the assemblage got a good read on what it’s really like to be an author or motion picture producer. Komarnicki was quick to acknowledge and point out the pitfalls involved in such endeavors, as well as the sense of satisfaction when the story works or the movie becomes a hit with audiences.

He confessed that it was the constant urging of Clint Eastwood, along with listening to what he terms “answer to prayer,” that finally got the playwright going on a script about US Airways flight 1549 along with the story of Sully Sullenberger and his miraculous landing on the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009.

Before the sit-down with Komarnicki, teachers, instructors and moderators, who help make MLSN’s classes, seminars, trips, outings or programs run smoothly and efficiently, were recognized and honored for being integral parts of the equation in keeping those with continued curiosity occupied.

Looking to learn or try something new in this “new year?” Call the MLSN office at 610-687-0460 or visit the website at info@mainlineschoolnight.org. It could be enlightening.

Joan Trachtenberg of Wynnewood stops to speak with Art and Marge Miller of Audubon.

Mike Zavorsky of Roxborough meets up with Jim and Patty Bevlock of Philadelphia.

Susan Cohen of Berwyn and Helga Habfass of Narberth head to their seats with Minda Borun of Wynnewood and Sandy Gargus of Strafford.

Main Line School Night’s former executive director Claudia McBride thanks the lecture’s supporters and sponsors Maureen McAleer of Villanova, Barbara and Francis Pettit of Wayne, Tien-Yueh Kubach and Nancy Harris.

Devon residents Luigi and Judy DiFilippo stop to speak with Berwyn’s Monika Klug and George Edel.

Wynnewood residents Nancy Gabel Broder and her spouse, George, check-out the hors díoeuvres with Caroline Cuthbert, also of Wynnewood and Bambi Dudley of Radnor.

Penn Valley resident and MLSN teacher Steve Cohen shows the certificate he received to his wife, Cheryl.

Chris Smith of Devon offers her congrats to MLSN’s newly appointed executive director, Wendy Greenfield of Villanova.

MLSN attendee and presenter Sheldon Lisker of Lafayette Hill brings his wife, Karen, to the evening lecture.