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Chapel Talk, 2008 January 16 / Heather Casteel

2008
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In recounting her teaching experience of at-risk students in Seattle, math teacher Heather Casteel reflects on the trials of Job, "What happens when you try really hard, and it still isn’t good enough? When you do everything right, and still lose?..

Chapel Talk, 2008 February 20: Strong Women / Elizabeth Roach

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Reflecting in this Chapel Talk on those women who have suffered devastating tragedy, English teacher Elizabeth Roach's intention is "a tribute to the strong women in my life." She examines wherein comes the strength and resiliency in facing adversit..

Chapel Talk, 2008 November 5 / Tad Roach

2008
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In speaking of the 2008 election of Barack Obama, Tad discusses issues of segregation and racism in America. He quotes extensively from Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates.

Chapel Talk, 2007 February 8 / Alix Ross

2007
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College counselor and English teacher Alix Ross talks of growing from a defiant New Jersey girl into a person who is awakened to the love of family thru loss.

Chapel Talk, 2007 April 25: Grandparents / Will Speers

2007
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English Teacher Will Speers gave this talk after Grandparents Day and reflects on the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren and what each can offer the other: an historical perspective, unconditional love, a chance to offer aid.

Chapel Talk, 2007 September 12: Wonder / Will Speers

2007
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In relating the changes that have occurred over the decades in regards to Dance Weekend, English Teacher Will Speers speaks to greater injustices and to the self-assessing, reflection and inner strength needed to "imagine something better, the mettle..

Chapel Talk, 2007 October 24 / Lindsay Brown

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Noting in his talk that the namesake for the School is Andrew, a follower of Jesus, history teacher and crew coach Lindsay Brown considers the attributes of "followership" and what is required to be a good follower: "When you find those people and ca..

Chapel Talk, 2007 September 9 / Tad Roach

2007
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Headmaster Tad Roach commemorates the events of September 11, 2001, and reflects on a passage from the bible: "None of you can become my disciple unless you give up all your possessions.”

Chapel Talk, 2006 September 22 / Tania Maatouk '09

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Tania Maatouk, class of '09, was home for the summer in Beirut when on July 12, 2006 war broke out in Lebanon. In this talk, she describes the events she experienced when the Israelis bombed the country...

Chapel Talk, 2006 January 18 / Sarah Bowers '00

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In depicting her year as a reading specialist for 5 boys in Washington D.C., Theatre teacher Sarah Bowers, class of '00, describes the frustrations of her students, as well as her frustrations as a teacher: "I wanted to know what had happened, cognit..

Chapel Talk, 2006 November 8 / Jennifer Cottone

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In relaying the episode of her mugging as a college student, chemistry teacher Jenn Cottone speaks of the confidence she gained in her own strengths as a result of facing this frightening incident.

Chapel Talk, 2006 February 8 / Terence Gilheany

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In describing the honor system, History teacher Terence Gilheany reflects that this is what makes the School special: "[Y]ou choose to be honest. It is a simple decision that has far reaching consequences...

Chapel Talk, 2006 February: Leap / Gretchen Hurtt '90

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Upon arriving at St. Andrew's as a student - and then again as a teacher - English teacher Gretchen Hurtt, class of '90, talks about the fear she felt, and then examines why "perhaps a little fear is be a good thing...

Chapel Talk, 2006 January 4 / Richard Hutton '01

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Before leaving for a tour of military duty in Iraq, History teacher and Admissions associate Richard Hutton, class of '01, offers in this chapel talk "nuggets" of advice for living a life that will allow for happiness and fulfillment.