Christopher Dock Alumni

08/24/2026

Coast to Coast! 🚴‍♀️🇺🇸

Dock faculty member and alum Darla Bergey ('88) is taking on an incredible adventure—biking across the country from Portland, Oregon, to Portland, Maine! Darla will join 23 other riders for the 3,784-mile journey, which includes an amazing 154,704 feet of climbing and 43 days in the saddle, with plans to reach the Atlantic on October 5.

Darla has spent time preparing, including a long training ride with her son, Lincoln, in Colorado this summer. She officially began her journey last Thursday, same day as our first day of school, by dipping her tires in the Pacific Ocean.

We invite the Dock community to keep Darla in prayer for safety, good health, endurance, and meaningful experiences along the way. We’ll be cheering her on across every mile and look forward to welcoming her back to campus for Quarter 2! Follow Darla’s journey on Instagram .

08/18/2026

Our Dock PIAA State Championship baseball team was recognized in front of the Phillies' crowd last evening at Citizens Bank Park—and the roar when Dock Mennonite Academy was announced was incredible! It was especially meaningful to see Erik Kratz (’98), Dock alum, former Phillie and Dock’s head baseball coach, honored as part of the celebration.
There were 500+ Dock fans in attendance, making it a great evening to celebrate an unforgettable championship season. And with a strong group of key players returning next year, there’s already plenty to be excited about for Dock baseball this spring! ⚾🏆
Check out our blog, State Champions, World Series Leadership, and a Phillies Recognition: What Makes Dock Baseball Different?, to read more about the team’s season: https://bit.ly/4x5TCui Thanks to Lynelle Leinbach, Leinbach Photography for many of these amazing photos!

08/11/2026

Welcome to a new school year at Dock Mennonite Academy! 📚🍎This year's theme, Everyday Worship, invites us to see every classroom, conversation, relationship, and act of service as an opportunity to glorify God. We can't wait to see how God will work in and through our community this year.

07/22/2026

We're excited to add another Middle School Teacher to our growing Dock community. Come be part of a safe, supportive, Christ-centered school where our teachers make a difference every day. Apply today: https://www.dock.org/careers-at-dock

07/22/2026

Way Back Wednesday!!
These black-and-white photos take us back to the early years of Dock's Country Fair & Auction, a tradition that has brought generations of students, families, alumni, and friends together in support of our school. This past May, we celebrated the 65th Dock Country Fair & Auction, and while much has changed since the first event in 1961, the heart of the day remains the same: community, generosity, and coming together for a shared mission.

One tradition that has truly stood the test of time is the chicken barbecue. According to Philip Ruth's Sowing Seeds of Faith, Arlin Lapp helped launch the barbecue with donated chickens from Longacre Poultry. In those early years, dinners sold for just 35¢ for a small portion or 50¢ for a large, and by 1968, the chicken barbecue helped make that year's auction the most successful fundraising event in Dock's history to that point.

We'd love to hear your story! Share in the comments:

What's your favorite Country Fair & Auction memory or tradition?
How many have you attended?

07/09/2026

At Dock, we want students to leave not only with knowledge, but with the confidence and skills to succeed wherever God leads them next. One of the greatest compliments we can receive is hearing from alumni who feel prepared for what comes next. Thank you, Cindy, for sharing how the academic skills you developed at Dock continue to make a difference in college. Visit our website to learn more about a Dock education: https://www.dock.org/academics

07/07/2026

Join us August 17!

We are thrilled that the Phillies plan to honor the Dock Baseball team for their 2026 1A State Championship at their Salute to Champions Night pregame on 8/17. The team will be recognized pregame on the field. First pitch is 6:40pm ET.

The Phillies are offering $24 discounted tickets to Dock Community members who wish to attend.

Please fill out this form (link below), by Sunday, July 12, if you would like to sign up for discounted tickets. We will contact you with details on how to pay for and receive your tickets from the Phillies. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrmiL1mO7_JE_v0zxK-ciMsRGs25C6GQ0APLOEidtmmkes1A/viewform

If you have already contacted a Dock player and/or their family and you are already on their list of tickets, do not fill out this form. Thank you!

07/02/2026

The night before the PIAA State Championship, the Dock Baseball team gathered at the team hotel for one final surprise. Head Coach Erik Kratz created a special hype video featuring season highlights and messages of encouragement and wisdom from Dock Baseball alumni—a reminder that this year's team was carrying forward a tradition built by generations of players, coaches, and supporters.

A special thank you to all the Dock alumni for investing in this year's team before the biggest game of the season!

🎥 Watch the hype video here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i7aH3687YMcDwNtj1z3_e5re2IZKFmur/view?usp=sharing

In case you missed it, check out our latest blog article, "State Champions, World Series Leadership, and a Phillies Recognition: What Makes Dock Baseball Different?" ⚾
https://www.dock.org/blog/post-details/~board/the-pioneer-post-blog/post/state-champions-world-series-leadership-and-a-phillies-recognition-what-makes-dock-baseball-different

Fresh off a 2026 PIAA Class A State Championship, Dock players, coaches, families, alumni, and supporters will be honored during the Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park on August 17, celebrating a season that captured the attention of baseball fans across Pennsylvania.

07/01/2026

Dock is hiring! Come join our team--Apply Today!
https://www.dock.org/about/employment-opportunities

06/29/2026

🎉 We're excited to announce that Mr. Cody Powis has accepted the position of Athletic Director at Dock Mennonite Academy!

Cody is a graduate of Messiah University with a degree in Sport Management, Cody brings a strong foundation in athletics, along with 13 years of coaching experience across multiple sports. For the past 13 years, he has faithfully served Dock in the Advancement Department, building meaningful relationships with students, families, alumni, and the broader school community.

This internal transition brings important stability to Dock’s athletics program. Cody’s deep familiarity with Dock, his relational leadership, and his proven ability to build and strengthen initiatives position him well to help the program continue to grow. His passion for Christian education, commitment to student development, and understanding of Dock’s mission will guide his work as he partners with coaches, student-athletes, and families to cultivate a Christ-centered athletic program marked by excellence, character, and community.

“Dock has been my home for the past 13 years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue investing in this community as Athletic Director,” Cody said. “I look forward to supporting our coaches, encouraging our student-athletes, and building on the strong tradition of athletics that helps students grow as competitors, teammates, leaders, and followers of Christ.”