Elizabeth's chapel talk is so aptly titled, "Battle of the Sexes 2.0." She describes living in a very loving and supportive home with her parents and four sisters...
Dean of Students Will Robinson talks about the impact Wednesday night Chapel services had on him as a student at St. Andrew's, and how his understanding of God has evolved throughout his adult life.
Will Speers, in speaking of the characters in the novels he teaches, explores what allows people to continue to love - "ferociously, immediately, freely" - beyond death.
Finding Solace in Silence - Garrett Hanrahan '16 explains how SAS has helped him develop an appreciation for the moments of deep silence he can find in his day-to-day life.
In discussing the story of a Taliban attack on the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, Headmaster Tad Roach speaks of that school's principle's dedication to continue and - in an epiphany-like realization as to the importance of the school's pre..
Arts Department Co-Chair and Theatre Program Director Ann Taylor discusses the multiplicity of faiths within her own family—from Sikhism, to Transcendental Meditation—and the ways in which she has relied on her own beliefs throughout her life.
Parent trustee Ann Egan P'13,'13,'16,'16 delivers her last chapel talk as a current parent at St. Andrew's. Annie talks about the happiness she finds here on campus among the students and faculty...
Religious Studies teacher Kellyann Conners talks of her awakening to honoring - and not hiding - her true self; of taking the risks to share her own beliefs: "Just like I was nervous to share my own spiritual quest at seminary, I’ve been hesitant t..
Associate Headmaster Will Speers speaks on small acts of kindness and generosity as what binds us together in shared humanity: "[A]ssertions of generosity connect us when we are alone, bond us to others who are similarly lost, confused, in crisis...
Headmaster Tad Roach shares a letter that he wrote to Bryan Stevenson on September 11, 2016. The letter thanks Mr. Stevenson for sharing his experience and passion for justice, and reflects upon the courage necessary to motivate change.
At the school's final Sunday chapel at Old St. Anne's Church, Headmaster Tad Roach bids farewell to the graduating seniors. He acknowledges the changing political climate and the tragedy of the Emmanuel AME Church shooting. Mr...
While describing an incident at a family funeral, Associate Headmaster Will Speers talks about personal response to situations as an opportunity to manage events beyond our control: "Even in the face of adversity, our ability to respond reminds us we..
Wednesday after the First Week after Epiphany - Mark 1:29-45
In cataloging his time playing church concerts over the Christmas season Nathan Costa, Academic Dean wonders whether it is the numbers one clocks in to that gains one's entrance to Heave..
At the first Sunday service of the Eucharist in this new school year, Headmaster Tad Roach gave a powerful homily on grace and the challenges of forgiveness with regard to both large national tragedies, and within a small community such as that of St..
In speaking of the world's acts of violence over this past year, Headmaster Tad Roach discusses the narrative of Good Friday and its theological meaning: "The simplicity and silence of a baby born in poverty in Bethlehem finds symmetry and coherence..
Associate Director of Counseling Lindsay Roznowski tells of her community service experience helping build a school in Mchereka, Malawi in Africa with buildOn, a non-profit service learning organization...
For this Wednesday night chapel, English Department Chair Elizabeth Roach reflects upon her two big trips over her mini-sabbatical: the blustery landscape of Ireland and Italy, the land of art and food.
Classical Languages chair and alumna Giselle Furlonge '03 discusses the Sophocles drama, Antigone (a reading given to her AS Latin class) and her sensitivity towards the character at different times in her life...
In this Chapel Talk Classical Languages Chair and alumna Giselle Furlonge '03 talks about her unhappiness in coming to SAS as a 4th Former. She speaks of both happy and painful experiences during her time as a student...
In describing having visited three places where conflict is great, Religious Studies Chair Terence Ghilheany speaks of the need to cultivate empathy in order to encourage and build trust, and that in order to subside fear...
Noonday Prayer - Friday after Epiphany. John 6:1-14
Nathan Costa, Academic Dean, speaks of the Christmas season, of Epiphany and of the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple - the last feast of Christmas...
In relating a racist incident at Williams College, visiting speaker Reverend Rick Spalding speaks of what it means to truly listen, to truly create relationships, to truly connect to human beings...