On Friday, October 23, 2009 Greening|Greenfield celebrated with students, teachers, and staff along with new Greenfield School Principal, Dan Lazar, and a number of special guests.  Special guests and speakers included Albert M. Greenfield III and Priscilla Luce, both grandchildren of Albert M. Greenfield; Glen Abrams from the Philadelphia Water Department Office of Water Sheds; PA State Rep. Babette Josephs; and John Bolaris, Meteorologist with FOX 29 News. Mr. Greenfield and Ms. Luce spoke about their grandfather's legacy and the important work that the Greenfield Foundation does in his name. Glen Abrams explained the importance of our project in reducing storm water run off. He touted Greening Greenfield as a model project for other schools to follow.

John Bolaris, whose daughter is a Kindergarten student at Greenfield, talked with the kids about his dream when he was in 5th grade to be a meteorologist some day. He told the students that any one's dream can come true, if you put your mind to it. He also talked about the importance of "being green" and the great merits of the Greening Greenfield Initiative. His inspiring words were directed to all of the students of Greenfield. With the Game 1 of the World Series just days away, he ended by leading everyone in a cheer for our Philadelphia Phillies.

In addition to our speakers, Ribbon Cutters included Nan Kelley of Conestoga Bank; Dr. Ralph Burnley, School District of Philadelphia South Region Superintendent; Lisa Armstrong and Pat Toy, Co-chairs of the Greening Greenfield Initiative; Denise McKeon, President, Greenfield Home & School Association; David Ade of SMP Architects; Peg Devine, Greenfield School Nurse and Building Rep; Greenfield Science Teachers Joe Bentz, Carolyn Brown, and Faye McCready; Kindergarten Teacher Sarah McCarty; and Kristerpher Henderson, Greening Greenfield Committee.

Ribbon Holders at the ceremony were all of the Kindergarten students and teachers Alison Gordon and Stephanie Somers and other members of the Greening Greenfield Initiative.