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Chapel Talk, 2013 May 8 / Pemberton Heath '08

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In this talk, math teacher Pem Heath '08 reveals how her drive to succeed in college led to a loss of sense of self: "Soon enough, you start to rely on that excellence as a part of your identity...

Chapel Talk, 2013 December 6: Nelson Mandela / Tad Roach

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Headmaster Tad Roach eulogizes President Nelson Mandela of South Africa: "Perhaps Mandela’s most audacious decision as president was to use the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a way of exposing the ravages of the apartheid era in his country a..

Chapel Talk, 2013 April 26 / Will Speers

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In discussing books that he read as a child, Will Speers reflects on how these stories mesmerized him, fed his budding curiosity; developed empathy, awareness and taught him about resilience, collaboration, family and friendship.

Chapel Talk, 2013 May 2 / Ana Ramirez

2013
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Assistant Headmaster and Spanish teacher Ana Ramirez reflects on the 2012 Commencement Address by Trustee Betsy Cahill who evoked the image of St...

Chapel Talk, 2013 May 19 / Tad Roach

2013
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At the spring St. Anne's Sunday Chapel, Headmaster Tad Roach bids farewell to the class of 2013. His parting sentiments encourage the outgoing seniors to embrace personal growth, thoughtfulness, hope, empathy, and sacrifice...

Chapel Talk, 2013 September 18: Lynette / Elizabeth Roach

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In discussing Jane Austen's character Emma, English teacher Elizabeth Roach explores the meaning of "a mind lively and at ease." The understanding of that phrase perhaps first became clear to her through her friend and colleague Monica Matouk's moth..

Chapel Talk, 2013 May 31: Carpe Diem / Erika Goteman '14

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For the 2012-2013 school year, St. Andrews had two Assist Students*: Erika Goteman '14 and Jasper Haritz '14. Traditionally, the final Chapel Talks of the year are held on the Front Lawn and are given by the Assist Students...

Chapel Talk, 2012 November 7 / Chiachyi Chiu

2012
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In describing her experiences with her children Ryan and Evan when they were very young, Chinese teacher Chiachyi Chiu talks about how the lessons of her life have taught her how to be respectful of all students in her teaching: "If we can all treat ..

Chapel Talk, 2012 September 9 / Tad Roach

2012
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During the first Sunday service of the 2012-2013 school year, Headmaster Tad Roach provides an alternative view to the school's institution of Sunday services...

Chapel Talk, 2012 September 16 / Will Speers

2012
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In recounting his previous year's sabbatical, Associate Headmaster Will Speers describes two experiences - "pictures" - that held great meaning for him: teaching at a public high school in Boston; and visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Chapel Talk, 2012 February 29/ Jory Kahan

2012
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In this talk, Jory Kahan, who is a member of our math department, captures moments over the past five years that showcase success, rejection, and what he believes is the true definition of failure...

Chapel Talk, 2012 January 12: A Stone Of Hope / Tad Roach

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Headmaster Tad Roach discusses the concept of hope, as embodied by Václav Havel, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and in Bard President Leon Botstein writings in the book, Jefferson's Children. Tad reflects that hope is specifically embraced in the St...

Chapel Talk, 2011 May 25: Baccalaureate - Memories / Will Speers

2011
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In discussing two childhood memories, Will Speers reflects on how memories "can bridge distance and absence." How the students here remind us of our uninhibited selves: "You inspire those in our 20’s and those in our 50’s to reconnect to our childh..

Chapel Talk, 2011 November 9 / Lindsay Wright

2011
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French teacher and Girls's Athletic Director Lindsay Wright, shares with us what New Year's Day means to her and her family. Their New Year’s tradition was to watch the Rose Bowl...

Chapel Talk, 2011 May 22 / Tad Roach

2011
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In the spring St. Anne's Sunday Chapel Service, Headmaster Tad Roach contemplates a change to the traditional wording of the St. Andrew's diploma.