Tom Lewis '62 Speaks to Students at Veterans Day Assembly

On Friday, November 10, Tom Lewis '62 spoke to the Archmere students about his years as an Archmere student, service to our country during the Vietnam War, and his post war efforts honoring our country's veterans.  Tom served in Vietnam as a combat engineer; his detachment specialized in water purification in villages all over South Vietnam.

While at Archmere, Tom was a multi-sport athlete, playing football, basketball and baseball. He was a member of the 1961 undefeated football team and was an All-American. He also was a class officer and an active member of several clubs, including The Green Arch, Prom and Patio committees. Mr. Lewis graduated from the University of Delaware and was an ROTC cadet. He served as assistant line coach under John Walsh in 1967 before heading off for active military duty. He served a second time as assistant line coach and scout in the 1970's, under head coach Joe Moglia, with Paul Pomeroy and Bill Doyle. His two daughters Molly '90 and Amy '88 were also Archmere student athletes and starters for championship teams. 

Archmere senior Ryan Padien produced a video, honoring Mr. Tom Lewis '62 and all of the Archmere Academy veterans. The video was shown at the assembly. Click here to view the video.