“Right away, I could tell it was a place that took education seriously, and I enjoyed seeing the pride that the boys took in the School,” Wordingham said.
 
“As they have gone through St. Christopher’s, I’ve watched my grandsons excel academically while also becoming deeply involved in athletics. These kinds of opportunities have always been important to me.”
 
For Wordingham, the wisdom that can be gained outside of the classsroom feels personal. “My background–my family’s background–has always been in manufacturing. We weren’t lawyers, or doctors, or investment bankers. We made things for a living.”
 
When Wordingham’s daughter, Jenny Georgerian, told her dad about the woodworking program at St. Christopher’s, Wordingham knew it was a space where his family would want to be involved.

He and Marjorie established the Wordingham Mastership of Woodworking, a permanent endowment which expands and sustains the woodworking program at St. Christopher’s. Their generous support also allowed the School to make extensive improvements to the woodworking space. The space features an improved layout that expanded program offerings for Middle and Upper School, including a Stagecraft class where boys build theater sets. In addition to an improved layout, the Wordingham's donation funded new equipment, a new spray booth for applying wood finishing coatings, new organization systems for equipment and tools and a new shed for storing materials.
 
“I grew up going into a factory and knew how to work with tools. I think it’s important for every student at St. Christopher’s to have exposure to that kind of work. You can follow any career path you choose, but if you don’t know how to turn a screwdriver, you’re missing an important part of your life’s education.”