It’s a new Knight on campus and he’s from Spain
There’s a new Knight on campus. You may have seen him if you have recently walked through ATEC’s main entrance. Tall, imposing, with a shy smile, he stands opposite the receptionist’s desk. A sparkling personality he may lack, but his shiny, metallic appearance has been winning over almost everyone, especially recent grads who were more than happy to take selfies with him.
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Standing over six feet tall and composed of lightweight metal, the new Knight recently became a permanent campus fixture, thanks to a generous donation made by Chief Financial Officer Shawn Farr.
All the way from Europe
Before finding a home at the college, the Knight had been on quite a quest, according to Farr. First purchased in Spain during the 1980’s by an American CEO, the “silver chevalier” was then brought to California, where he occupied a corner in the CEO’s office for a number of years. Eventually, the company was purchased and its offices relocated. The Knight––once a prized possession––was unceremoniously left behind until being rescued by Farr’s wife, Shireen, who worked at the company.
![Knight](https://www.centralpenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC_5938-L.jpg)
The Farrs would return to Pennsylvania, where Shawn had family, bringing their companion with them. The Knight would remain in their Dickinson Township home for over a decade before making the journey to Summerdale earlier this year.
“Hopefully, the Knight can serve as a greeter and ambassador of goodwill for the college in the years to come,” says Farr.
May this new Knight shine on for many years!